MELBOURNE, Australia, February 26 /PRNewswire/ --

This March, UK bookmaker and leading gaming operator, Canbet is giving one lucky punter the chance to win a 20,000 pounds (euro 25,000) Betting Bank to bet with on Grand National Day -- and pocket the day's profit -- in its revolutionary Big Bet Blast promotion.

Big Bet Blast is focused around the Grand National, the world's most famous steeplechase and the biggest betting race in the United Kingdom, making the promotion appealing to both serious and recreational punters. New and existing Canbet members can qualify to win via the company's entire range of betting and gaming services (Sports, Racing, Casino and Poker).

The company may be new to the United Kingdom and Europe, but Canbet is a big name in Australia, where it has been the country's leading bookmaker for over a decade. Unmatched innovations, a novel range of services and powerful wagering deals have enabled the publicly listed organisation to gain rapid popularity as it expands into new markets.

"Canbet's original approach to online betting gives the company a distinct advantage as we seek to become a major player in the United Kingdom and Europe. Our unique wagering and gaming products, as well as ground-break promotions have made it possible for us to make a significant impact in these marketplaces in a very short time," says Mark Read, Canbet Managing Director.

Through the most recent version of Microgaming's Viper software, Canbet is one of a handful of sites that currently offer a Casino Live Dealer feature -- all cards are dealt from a card shoe, and the Roulette wheel spun, in real time by a real dealer -- providing an authentic casino experience in a player's home. Available games include Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat and Sic Bo, with the variety set to expand in the near future.

Live Dealer was initially focused at the company's Asian clients, but take up from players in the rest of the world, particularly the United Kingdom, exceeded all expectations, spotlighting just how popular this feature has become.

In sport, Canbet was the first bookmaker in the United Kingdom to offer a 25% Cashback Rebate on horse and greyhound racing. The organisation's football product is second to none with Live 'In-Play' Betting on over 500 matches each week.

"It is the constant evolution of our unique products and services, with total focus on enhancing the customer experience, which has enabled Canbet to become one of the premier providers of online betting entertainment across the globe," concludes Read.

About Canbet.com

Established in 1995, Canbet is a global world-class operation. The organisation offers the best odds with the largest limits on the net, including a full product suite of Sports, Horse Racing, Casino, Live Dealer, Poker and Games. Its comprehensive Live Betting and Asian Handicap football betting markets (over 500 matches each week) form part of a broad range of innovative services, including the United Kingdom's first Horse and Greyhound racing rebate.

Powered by Microgaming, the Canbet gaming suite includes Poker, Casino and Live Dealer games giving players access to millions in progressive jackpots, over $US 1 million a week in tournament guarantees and to the latest in live gaming entertainment.

Canbet is part of the ASX listed International All Sports company, licensed in the UK, Australia and other jurisdictions ensuring complete player security, and fast payouts.

For more information about Canbet contact: Julia Van Heerden, Canbet PR Tel: +61-(0)-3-9948-9964 Mobile +61-(0)-448-381-192 E-mail: juliav@canbet.com Website: www.canbet.com

Web site: http://www.canbet.com

Julia Van Heerden, Canbet PR, +61-3-9948-9964, Mobile +61-448-381-192, juliav@canbet.com