Astro Corporation (Taiwan, China)

Astro Corp. was established in 2000, focusing on developing game software and commercial-purpose game boards. In 2001 it introduced JokerFire game in South Korea's market and certified by the South Korean government. In July it signed continuing contract with the representative of internationally renowned TCSGroup - AustralasianCasinoEquipmentSuppliesPty.Ltd.as TCSGroup Taiwan agent.In September its SmartHolder was certified by the South Korean government and successfully obtained business license to start selling. In December it launched Portuguese version of MagicBomb, entering Brazilian and Latin American market. In 2002, it signed cooperation contract with South Korea's la rgest game maker ANDAMIROENTERTAINMENT, developing a 3D game software called DreamPoker for the latter’s proprietary game platform. In December 2002 it invested the professional online game software development company - Trimaran Technology Co., Ltd., holding 70% stake and officially entering the business.