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BetMakers tables AUS $4bn buyout of TAB to tempt shareholders to form a new Aussie giant.  

SBC News BetMakers tables AUS $4bn buyout of TAB to tempt shareholders to form a new Aussie giant.  

BetMakers has become the latest suitor to show its hand in the pursuit to acquire Tabcorp Holdings TAB wagering and media unit.  The ASX-listed racing and wagering systems provider submitted its deal proposal, which values Tabcorp wagering assets at AUS $4 billion (€2.5bn). Wooing Tabcorp shareholders, BetMakers stated that it had proposed the most compelling acquisition for TAB, whose customer …

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Pronet expands into horse racing with BetMakers partnership

SBC News Pronet expands into horse racing with BetMakers partnership

Pronet Gaming has made its debut into the horse racing betting market, having secured a partnership with BetMakers Technology Group. The London-based platform provider’s sportsbook clients will gain access to over 250,000 races per year from over 20 different countries, including the UK, Republic of Ireland, Australia and the US, as well as greyhound and harness racing fixtures. Incorporating live …

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Sportech strengthens cash reserves to drive business transformation

SBC News Sportech strengthens cash reserves to drive business transformation

Sportech Plc has delivered better than anticipated 2020 financial performance, offsetting the COVID-19 headwinds severely impacting global horseracing events and fixtures.  Publishing its full-year 2020 results, the LSE-listed wagering and racing systems provider saw its group revenues fall to £20 million, down 41% on corresponding FY2019 results of £34 million. “COVID-19 severely impacted the business resulting in a 28% decline …

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Sportech maximises cash position ahead of BetMakers takeover  

SBC News Sportech maximises cash position ahead of BetMakers takeover  

The board of Sportech Plc has stated confidence that the LSE firm will deliver its full-year 2020 EBITDA results in line with corporate expectations. Issuing a pre-close 2020 trading statement, Sportech noted that despite enduring COVID-19 headwinds the company maintained its operational efficiencies across its core business verticals. Meeting unprecedented headwinds, Sportech focused 2020 trading on capital preservation and strengthening …

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BetMakers leads €34m pursuit of Sportech to supercharge global outlook

SBC News BetMakers leads €34m pursuit of Sportech to supercharge global outlook

BetMakers Technology Group has this morning communicated that it has reached a ‘binding agreement’ with the board of Sportech Plc to acquire the company for AUS $56.2 (€34m) valuation, undertaken on a cash-free / debt-free basis. The ASX-listed technology group will acquire all Sportech US, European and UK assets and IPs, establishing the company as the leading global supplier of …

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SIS boosts Spanish presence through Paston Apuestas deal

SBC News SIS boosts Spanish presence through Paston Apuestas deal

Racing content and data provider Sports Information Services (SIS) has agreed to a new three-year content distribution deal with Spanish betting operator Paston Apuestas which will see the data provider cover the operator’s Spanish Horse and Greyhound Channel. As part of the new deal, SIS will deliver live pictures and data to a number of retail outlets across Valencia relating …

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SIS pens new greyhound content distribution deal with BetMakers

SBC News SIS pens new greyhound content distribution deal with BetMakers

Racing content and data provider Sports Information Services (SIS) has continued to boost its international profile after agreeing to a new content distribution agreement with BetMakers which will see them provide access to British and Irish greyhound racing content. As part of the deal, BetMakers will distribute the 53-meeting portfolio to its network of online Australian bookmakers. SIS currently offers coverage …

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BetMakers pens deal with Betgenius to deliver global racing content

SBC News BetMakers pens deal with Betgenius to deliver global racing content

After entering into a new two-year partnership with Genius-Sports subsidiary Betgenius, BetMakers could begin to offer its racing data and pricing services to as many as 150 more operators around the world The Australia-headquartered supplier – formerly B2C brand TopBetta – is set to offer proprietary fixed pricing and data from 250,000 races per year to Betgenius’ clients, with content to …

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