Online mahjong software provider Mahjong Logic has signed up www.66mahjong.com as a new licensee.

With a strong foothold in the hospitality industry throughout Asia, 66mahjong.com will initially focus on the Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan and Singapore markets. "Our banner year continues as we look forward to finishing strong and also continue strengthening ourselves in the Asia region," said Jonas Alm, Mahjong Logic’s CEO.

"We foresee many benefits with the leveraging of 66mahjong’s strong hospitality relationships and we also appreciate their past investments into two of the top internet companies in Asia. Their track record is one of foresight and good decision making.”

66mahjong.com plans to market both online and offline using television, land-based tournaments and affiliation with well-known Asian brick and mortar operations. The game itself will be available in English, traditional and simplified Chinese and Japanese along with five rule sets to cater to all of Asia and the rest of the world.

"66mahjong.com is extremely excited to have the number one game in Asia, mahjong, offered online via our new platform," said William Hu, CEO of 66mahjong.com. “Mahjong Logic is the perfect solution and partner for what our online objectives are for the region. The game flows smoothly and offers our players a peer-to-peer experience which is unmatched anywhere.”