Empire Online Limited 10 February 2006 Empire Online Limited ("Empire Online" or "the Company") Empire Online notes recent press speculation and confirms that it is in advanced discussions regarding settlement of the outstanding litigation claim with PartyGaming Plc and assignment of the Company's related skin activities to PartyGaming Plc. A further announcement will be made in due course. Enquiries: Citigate Dewe Rogerson +44 (0) 20 7638 9571 Simon Rigby/Sarah Gestetner This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange