SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 9 - PlayNet Technologies, Inc. (PLNT) has signed an agreement with Holiday Inn to launch two pilot programs in which PlayNet Web Terminals will be installed in a minimum of six Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza locations nationwide, PlayNet chairman Mouli Cohen announced today. PlayNet Web Terminals offer pay-per-play entertainment and Internet access for patrons of bars, restaurants, and hotels.

"We are delighted that Holiday Inn, one of the premier names in the hospitality industry, recognizes the value and appeal of our product to both business and leisure travelers," commented Cohen. "PlayNet offers the Holiday Inn guest games, access to the Internet, and a lot of fun."

The two tests will take place in Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza locations throughout the United States. The pilot locations will feature terminals in public areas of the hotel with entertainment designed especially for travelers and features designed especially for Holiday Inn.

"We are very pleased with the agreement with PlayNet to test their terminals in our locations. We will take what we learn from the pilots and use it as the basis of our on-going relationship," said Vicki Gordon, vice president of electronic enterainment for Holiday Inn Worldwide. "The content the PlayNet Web Terminal delivers certainly fits with our strategy of offering the best in electronic entertainment to our guests."

PlayNet designs and develops global, networked entertainment systems. The company's website can be found at www.playnet.com.

Mitch Kampf of PlayNet