Manx-based egaming software company Playtech has announced its revenues for April topped the monthly average for the first quarter of the year by more than nine per cent.

The developer reported a 97 per cent surge in first-quarter revenues to almost ?20 million.

And the future is looking even brighter after the company said it’s also well placed to make strategic acquisitions and expects to sign additional new licensees during the year.

In a statement, the firm says the board is highly confident regarding the trading performance for 2008 and beyond.