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LiveScore Group nets £50m investment by Ringier to expand global coverage

SBC News LiveScore Group nets £50m investment by Ringier to expand global coverage

LiveScore Group has secured a £50m strategic investment from leading DACH markets publishing group Ringier AG to accelerate its global expansion.  The £50m cash injection will be used to scale up LiveScore’s flagship portfolio of brands – LiveScore, LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet – across new and established markets and will be supported by the newly formed Ringier Sports Media Group. …

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Gamesys – Noel Hayden steps down as Lee Fenton takes over as CEO

SBC News Gamesys - Noel Hayden steps down as Lee Fenton takes over as CEO

Following its + £420 million acquisition by Canada’s Intertain Group, igaming operator Gamesys has undertaken an executive team restructure which will see Founder and CEO Noel Hayden become Executive Chairman of Gamesys Group. Gamesys’ CEO position will be filled by Chief Operating Officer (COO) Lee Fenton with immediate effect. The COO positon is set to be filled by Director of …

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Intertain Group completes acquisition of Gamesys operations

SBC News Intertain Group completes acquisition of Gamesys operations

Toronto listed Intertain Group has confirmed the completion of its £425 million acquisition of UK Gamesys operations. Intertain will inherit all Gamesys brands including leading online bingo and games operator Jackpotjoy and subsidiary brands Virgin Games, Botemania (Spain) and Starspins. In February Intertain had moved on its acquisition intentions for Gamesys, by putting forward a $650 million deal for all …

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Intertain Group acquires Gamesys for $650 million

SBC News Intertain Group acquires Gamesys for $650 million

Canadian online gambling operator Intertain Group announced on Thursday the acquisition of Gamesys in a deal estimated to be valued at $651 million (£426 million). The acquisition will see Intertain Group acquire Gamesys B2C assets, which will include leading UK online bingo brand jackpotjoy.co.uk, as Intertain Group seeks to expand its presence in the online gambling market. Intertain Group issued …

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