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The Stars Group sells entire stake in Jackpotjoy Plc for £45 million 

SBC News The Stars Group sells entire stake in Jackpotjoy Plc for £45 million 

Toronto TSX online gambling firm The Stars Group has moved to sell its entire stake in London-listed Jackpotjoy Plc. Issuing a market update, Stars Group has detailed that it has sold 5.6 million shares (7.5% shareholding) at a target price of 802p per share, netting gross proceeds of £45 million. The transaction was carried out by Stars Group through subsidiary …

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Red Tiger Gaming strikes William Hill deal

SBC News Red Tiger Gaming strikes William Hill deal

Red Tiger Gaming has announced a new partnership with William Hill, who in turn have become the first Gibraltar licensed operator to have have access to its full suite of products. Under the terms of the deal, Red Tiger’s online casino games portfolio and player management software are to be integrated. WIlliam Hill Vegas is the first platform to feature …

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The Stars Group hails ‘Stars Rewards’ loyalty program success in Q3 2017 trading

SBC News The Stars Group hails 'Stars Rewards' loyalty program success in Q3 2017 trading

Presenting its Q3 2017 trading update (period ending 30 September), Toronto TSX-listed online gambling firm The Stars Group Inc, states that it is confident of achieving its full-year 2017 targets and expectations following robust trading and KPI gains. Updating the market, Stars Group would report Q3 2017 group revenues of $329 million, up 21% on corresponding Q3 2016’s $270 million. …

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Cheap and deep Pokerstars MEGASTACK heads to Malta

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Malta’s Portomaso Casino is to see a return of the Pokerstars MEGASTACK series, following a successful stop earlier this year. The addition to the schedule will see the grassroots tournament stage it’s €40,000 guaranteed main event between 19-22 October, with online satellites running from September 24 to October 18. Aimed at delivering live poker at a low cost, the appeal …

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The Stars Group ups 2017 earnings guidance following ‘busy’ H1 2017

SBC News The Stars Group ups 2017 earnings guidance following 'busy' H1 2017

Toronto TSX-listed The Stars Group (formerly Amaya Inc) has today published its H1 2017 interim results (period ending 30 June) detailing continued growth across all its core reporting metrics. Driven by high player activity across its product channels, Stars Group would report H1 2017 group revenues of $622 million, up 8% on corresponding 2016’s $574 million. A pleased Stars Group …

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PokerStars tops Italian casino charts

SBC News PokerStars tops Italian casino charts

Issuing a market update, Amaya Inc subsidiary PokerStars has declared that its online casino product has become ‘Italian market leader’ just two years after being officially launched. Backing its claim, PokerStars points to a June report by regulator the Amministrazione Autonoma dei Monopoli di Stato (AAMS), in which its online casino has taken circa 8.85% of GGR market share. PokerStars …

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PokerStars extends Bolt coverage with IAAF Monaco Diamond League sponsorship

SBC News PokerStars extends Bolt coverage with IAAF Monaco Diamond League sponsorship

Amaya Inc online poker subsidiary PokerStars has furthered its brand coverage partnership with new poker ambassador Usain Bolt, confirming that it will sponsor the upcoming  IAAF Monaco Diamond League athletics meeting at the Stade Louis II Stadium on July 21. PokerStars will provide the bibs for all eight athletes competing in the men’s 100m race, as they tune up for …

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Amaya promotes David Carrion to Director of Marketing for PokerStars

SBC News Amaya promotes David Carrion to Director of Marketing for PokerStars

Updating the market, Toronto-listed Amaya Inc has confirmed the promotion of David Carrion to the leadership position of Director of Marketing for its PokerStars division. Carrion has been involved with PokerStars marketing and operations since 2010, joining the online poker room under the management of Rational Group. Carrion has worked on a number of international expansion projects for the PokerStars …

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‘Speed & Smarts’ Usain Bolt joins Team PokerStars

SBC News 'Speed & Smarts' Usain Bolt joins Team PokerStars

Amaya Inc online poker subsidiary PokerStars, has announced Usain Bolt, the world greatest sprint athlete as its new Brand Ambassador. This weekend Bolt announced joining Team PokerStars’ marketing initiative ‘Im All-in’ via his Facebook Page. Bolt, an eight-time Olympic gold medallist, issued a challenge to Team PokerStars comedian and actor Kevin Hart who joined the poker room as an ambassador …

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