Amaya retains Equicom for Investor relations services

MONTREAL, Aug. 12, 2011 /CNW/ - Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (TSX.V: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry today announced that it has retained The Equicom Group Inc. ("Equicom") to provide strategic investor relations and financial communications services.

Under the terms of the agreement, Amaya will pay Equicom a monthly retainer fee of $5,500 for select strategic communications services. The initial contract term is 12 months and commences immediately.

Neither Equicom nor any of its principals have an ownership interest, directly or indirectly, in Amaya or its securities, and Amaya has not granted Equicom or its principals any right to acquire any such interests.

Equicom is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TMX Group Inc, and provides strategic communications services to approximately 100 public companies across a diverse range of industries from its offices in Toronto, Calgary and San Diego.

About Amaya Gaming Group Inc.

Amaya is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and sale of technology based gaming solutions for the regulated gaming industry worldwide. For more information please visit www.amayagaming.com

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