FORM 6-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Issuer


Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of October 2005

Commission File Number 000-30224


CRYPTOLOGIC INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

55 St. Clair Avenue West, 3rd Floor
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M4V 2Y7
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F

  Form 20-F      Form 40-F   X  

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

  CRYPTOLOGIC INC.


Date:   October 17, 2005
                                                           
Lewis N. Rose
President and Chief Executive Officer




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Symbol: TSX: CRY; NASDAQ: CRYP; LSE: CRP



CryptoLogic announces board change

October 17, 2005 (Toronto, ON) — CryptoLogic Inc., a leading software developer to the global Internet gaming market, announced today that Mr. Lorne Abony has resigned as a Director of the Board of the company.  The Chairman of the Board, Mr. Robert Stikeman, noted that Mr. Abony has provided a unique perspective to the discussions amongst directors, as a CEO of another online entertainment company.  Mr. Stikeman understands that Mr. Abony’s responsibilities at FUN Technologies no longer permit him to devote the appropriate time to serve as Director of CryptoLogic, and thanked him for his contributions over the past two and half years.

About CryptoLogic® (www.cryptologic.com)
Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Inc. is a world leading, blue-chip public developer and supplier of Internet gaming software. Its leadership in regulatory compliance makes it one of the very few companies with gaming software that is certified to strict standards similar to land-based gaming. WagerLogic Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic, is responsible for the licensing of its gaming software and services to an internationally-recognized blue chip customer base worldwide. For information on WagerLogic®, visit www.wagerlogic.com.

CryptoLogic’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: CRY), on the NASDAQ National Market (symbol: CRYP), and on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (symbol: CRP).

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For more information, please contact:
CryptoLogic, (416) 545-1455

Nancy Chan-Palmateer, Director of Communications
Argyle Rowland Communications, (416) 968-7311
(media only)
Karen Passmore, ext. 228/ kpassmore@argylerowland.com
Dan Tisch, ext. 223/ dtisch@argylerowland.com

CRYPTOLOGIC FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLAIMER:
Statements in this press release which are not historical are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, risks associated with the Company’s financial condition and prospects, legal risks associated with Internet gaming and risks of governmental legislation and regulation, risks associated with market acceptance and technological changes, risks associated with dependence on licensees and key licensees, risks relating to international operations, risks associated with competition and other risks detailed in the Company’s filings with securities regulatory authorities. These risks may cause results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.



TEL (416) 545-1455 FAX (416) 545-1454
55 ST. CLAIR AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR, TORONTO, CANADA M4V 2Y7