News of an interesting tie-up has reached us from the Netherlands where Cryptologic have done a deal with Holland Casinos, the country’s biggest bricks and mortar, and government run, casino operator.

The leading software developer has signed an exclusive three year licensing deal to provide internet poker and casino software for the casinos, and to launch a new Holland Casino poker site in June 2007.

The agreeement continues Cryptologic’s commitment to working with well trusted, blue-chip brands, and Holland Casino joins a stable already featuring established players such as William Hill, InterCasino, Interpoker, Playboy Gaming, ukbetting, Littlewoods Gaming, and DTD Poker among others.

Holland Casino operates 14 land-based casinos across the Netherlands, including those at the popular tourist resorts Zandvoort, Valkenburg and Scheveningen.

Since its first land-based casino opened in the Netherlands in 1976, Holland Casino has experienced several large expansions, including the addition of city-centre casinos in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Breda, Nijmegen and Groningen.

“At CryptoLogic, we’re focused on strengthening our competitive advantage in Europe, and our new relationship with Holland Casino achieves this — in spades,” said Lewis Rose, CryptoLogic’s President and CEO, who was in Amsterdam for the signing.

“By adding a government controlled casino operator to our blue-chip roster of customers, we have an excellent template for other governments interested in realizing the benefits of safe, secure and regulated Internet gaming.”

“As we take Holland Casino online, we needed a quality partner who could support us with innovation and integrity — and CryptoLogic exceeded our expectations,” said Ron Goudsmit, Holland Casino’s Vice-President Business Development.

“We’re excited to develop and launch our online gaming site, which includes a comprehensive responsible gaming program, with a respected provider who can deliver a unique experience to our customers.”