Nordic-based owner and operator of the Arena multiplayer gaming network Jadestone Networks has announced that after the agreement with bwin it will add Gioco Digitale to its Italian network.

Jadestone will create a skill game network in Italy for the combined Gioco Digitale and bwin audience. The network will be integrated to Italian authorities via the new Gioco Digitale platform and be open for other partners to join.

"We are proud that customers appreciate our games in the Italian market and that we continue to grow our presence there," said Tobias Nissen, general manager of Jadestone Networks. "The relaunched proposition takes advantage of the new platform developed by Gioco Digitale and bwin and will benefit all other partners that choose to work with us in Italy."

"Skill games are a key product in our vision of gaming as a part of the entertainment industry. We believe in Italy there is space for the growth of a network that shares this vision," said Paolo Di Feo, general director of Bwin and Gioco Digitale in Italy.