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Competition concerns see UK CMA call for ‘Phase 2’ investigation of Novomatic Talarius buyout

SBC News Competition concerns see UK CMA call for 'Phase 2' investigation of Novomatic Talarius buyout

The £116 million acquisition of Talarius arcades by Novomatic Group (Novomatic) faces an ‘in-depth investigation over competition concerns’ by the UK Competition & Markets Authority (CMA). Publishing an industry update, CMA officials detailed that following Novomatic’s acquisition of Talarius, the company would operate 264 UK adult gaming centres, which may harm sector competition conditions. Stating its concerns, the authority detailed …

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Tatts enters ‘advanced negotiations’ for Intralot Australia & New Zealand division

SBC News Tatts enters 'advanced negotiations' for Intralot Australia & New Zealand division

Updating the market, ASX-listed Australian gambling operator Tatts Group Limited (Tatts) has announced that it has entered ‘exclusive talks’ to acquire Intralot’s Australian and New Zealand business division. Tatts have confirmed to Australian business news sources that stakeholder negotiations have ‘advanced to a confirmatory due diligence stage’. However, the company would further state that no final proposal had been made. …

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Playtech agrees to power Talarius retail brands

SBC News Playtech agrees to power Talarius retail brands

Playtech has confirmed that it has entered a retail provisions and software agreement with UK high street gaming hall operator Talarius. Talarius operator of high street gaming halls Quicksilver and Adult Gaming Centres’ will migrate its existing retail platform to Playtechs retail enterprise management system. Playtech will be charged with integrating its system across 92 retail outlets operated by Talarius. …

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Talarius rejoins BACTA

SBC News Talarius rejoins BACTA

Talarius, the UK’s largest operator of Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs), announced that it will be rejoining BACTA, citing the UK trade body for the amusements and leisure sector’s recent change in leadership. The company stepped down from BACTA in April last year, however, with the recent appointment of John White as BACTA’s new Chief Executive, Talarius will once again become …

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