BWI: Give in to your Cricket Fantasy as Hungama Launches the Cricket Stock Exchange

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Hungama Game Studio
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 01:34 PM IST (08:04 AM GMT)
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Give in to your Cricket Fantasy as Hungama Launches the Cricket Stock Exchange
Now buy and sell shares of your favorite cricket players and teams

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, April 05, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Put forth your dedication to your favorite game with the power to build a share portfolio of your favorite cricket teams and players as they perform live. Hungama gives cricket fanatics another reason to rejoice with the launch of the Cricket Stock Exchange (CSX), an online stock exchange where you can trade shares of your favorite teams and players. The Cricket Stock Exchange has been developed by Hungama Game Studios in partnership with powered by ace cricket analyst Ayaz Memon and is available as a destination site on www.cricketstockexchange.com . At CSX you can buy your cricketers by following ball by ball action as the match is being played live via the score board. Ayaz Memon's articles published on the exchange before and after the matches will also fluctuate player and team stocks. Finally expert cricket statistician Mohandas Menon is on board to provide valuable information on the past happenings of the game to help one evaluate their trades.

The Cricket Stock Exchange can be accessed by logging onto cricketstockexchange.com with updates also available on Facebook. When the IPL starts, Cricket Stock Exchange will be available on Facebook.com as well.

At the launch of the Cricket Stock Exchange, expert cricket analyst Ayaz Memon said, "The experience of exercising your gut feeling while following the game ball by ball makes playing the Cricket Stock Exchange exciting at every stage. The interface itself offers an exhilarating environment and the constant trivia and challenges get you hooked from the moment you log in."

The Cricket Stock Exchange starts off with enthusiasts logging in and starting off with CS$ 20,000, the official currency of the Cricket Stock Exchange. Users go on to buy shares on the basis of availability and current prices. Consumers can make money via trading and also participate in the pavilion via SMS to make money on CSX.

The fanaticism and addiction is perpetually fuelled by cricketstockexchange.com, as it boasts of features such as player of the day/week, most valuable player (MVP), polls, most coveted user portfolio, etc. There will also be constant challenges created by Ayaz himself and user driven polls to decide on the most likeable player to keep the adrenalin pumping constantly. Users continuously build their portfolio vying for coveted titles such as "Trader of the Week" and "Highest Gainer of the Week"

Speaking on his association Mohandas Menon said, "The Cricket Stock exchange is a great way for cricket fans in India and around the world to exercise their knowledge of the game. The depth at which Hungama has created the Cricket Stock Exchange provides users a challenging yet excitingly new way to enjoy the game"

Commenting on the launch, Siddhartha Roy, Chief Operating Officer, Consumer Business & Allied Services said, "With the Cricket Stock Exchange, Hungama gives its fans a new way to play their favorite sport in the online realm. Moving beyond fantasy cricket leagues, the Cricket Stock Exchange is a gripping new way for Cricket fans around the world to enjoy their favorite sports. It has been created in a friendly, easy to understand format allowing anyone to participate."

Cricketstockexchange.com has an extremely user friendly interface, while at the same time offers an all round trading experience, complete with a ticker to keep you constantly updated about fluctuations as and when they happen. With every match and every passing stage of the world cup, the market fluctuates, and you have Ayaz Memon's expert opinions and tweets to help and guide you on your plan of action.

Strategically build your portfolio as exclusive World Cup goodies await you as well as an exciting Hungama gift hampers. So show your dedication and build your perfect portfolio for every match as per your gut instincts and expertise and log onto cricketstockexchange.com and start trading!



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