Caliente, a Worldwide Leader in Sports and Race Wagering Operations, Launches Premier Online Sports Wagering Site Utilizing VirtGame's PrimeLineSportsBook and E-Gaming Server Platform.

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SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2002

VirtGame Corp. (OTCBB:VGTI), a premier provider of Next Generation Software to the gaming and lottery industries, today announced that Hipodromo de agua Caliente, S.A. de C.V. ("Caliente") has launched its Premier Online Sports Wagering Site utilizing VirtGame's PrimeLineSportBook(TM) and E-Gaming Server Platform.

Caliente is one of the largest sports book operators in the world with over 130 establishments throughout Latin America and Europe. The site may be viewed at http://www.Caliente.com.mx.

Caliente plans an extensive marketing campaign to make its customers aware that they can now wager online 24 hours per day 365 days per year. Eduardo Hernandez, vice president and general manager of Caliente, believes promotion of the site will also allow Caliente to develop a significant new customer base.

Hernandez said, "We expect a significant increase in revenue as a result of this e-gaming initiative. By using VirtGame's Nevada-approved PrimeLineSportsBook(TM), Caliente has established a premier online distribution channel to better serve our customers."

VirtGame expects a substantial increase in its revenues through a monthly account fee generated by the Caliente online site.

Scott Walker, president and CEO of VirtGame commented, "VirtGame is excited to provide Caliente with a vital online distribution channel to their sports book customers. VirtGame has worked very closely with Caliente to assure a successful launch and we are very pleased to have one of the world's most successful Sports and Race Book operators using our software and e-gaming platform."

PrimeLineSportsBook(TM), VirtGame's proprietary software approved by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, can operate either over the counter, over the Internet, via a closed-loop network or on a kiosk. The system features browser-based administration and a modern server architecture/implementation.

About VirtGame.com

VirtGame is a premier provider of Next Generation Software to the gaming and lottery industries that has built a comprehensive, scalable, and customizable platform for e-gaming within any legal jurisdiction. It leverages most of the varied forms of gaming products ... back-office to front-office ... with the resulting product capable of total integration. It is a New Economy product permitting clients to service their customers with the most innovative technology available. This one source application is a powerful tool that offers gaming and lottery clients exactly what they need to succeed in not only today's but more importantly tomorrow's environment. Visit www.virtgame.com for more information.

About Caliente

Caliente, an 85-year-old company, has an advanced telecommunications system that uses a microwave network for transmitting data at high speeds. It also uses a state-of-the-art technology for compressing videos for simulcast reception. Caliente is the largest sports book in South America with extensive European operations. Currently Caliente operates over 130 betting parlors worldwide. Caliente was the first to build a net of race & sports book linked with satellites, allowing fans to bet on worldwide racing and sporting events. During the last decade, the corporation has extended its operations to Antigua, Argentina, Austria, Aruba, Brazil, Colombia, Curacao, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. For more information, visit http://www.Caliente.com.mx.