Amaya Inc. (AMYGF)

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AMGYF - News release 12-12-2011:

Amaya selected by the Société du jeu virtuel du Québec (SJVQ), a subsidiary of Loto-Québec, to provide online gaming content

NEWS RELEASE

MONTREAL, Canada, December 12, 2011 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (TSX.V: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, today announced that Loto-Québec subsidiary Société du Jeu Virtuel du Québec (SJVQ) has accepted Amaya’s proposal to provide content for its gaming website, Espace-jeux. Espace-jeux is Loto-Québec’s legal, trustworthy and safe online poker and gaming site. Amaya is authorized to begin negotiations to complete the gaming offer to supplement the site’s existing content.

Amaya is one of the authorized providers chosen by Loto-Québec through a detailed request for proposal process. Amaya was selected on the basis of its depth of online content and experience which has recently been enhanced as the result of the acquisition of Chartwell Technology in July 2011. The Chartwell subsidiary specializes in the development of a leading-edge gaming platform and content for the Internet, wireless and other remote access devices. It has over 140 proprietary and branded online casino games and is on track to deliver a total of 39 new games to customers this year.

“This is an important milestone for Amaya, as it is our first opportunity to provide online content to a North American gaming website," said David Baazov, President and Chief Executive Officer of Amaya Gaming Group. "We are pleased to be expanding our footprint in the growing regulated online gaming space, as well as strengthening our relationship with Loto-Québec.”

About Amaya Gaming Group

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.

Disclaimer in regards to Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements included herein, including those that express management's expectations or estimates of our future performance constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management at this time, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward looking statements. Except as required by law, Amaya does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect, in particular, new information or future events.

"Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release."

For more information, please contact:

Mr. David Baazov Jeff Codispodi

President and Chief Executive Officer The Equicom Group

Amaya Gaming Group Inc. 416-815-0700 ext. 261

North America: 1-866-744-3122 [e-mail] e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Worldwide:1-514-744-3122

www.amayagaming.com

GLTA
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