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Playtech to reengage with Gopher Investments after Aristocrat offer rejection

Gopher Investments, an affiliate of Hong Kong-based investment firm TTB Partners, has resurfaced with a possible cash offer for Playtech.

Following Wednesday’s unsuccessful shareholder meeting to approve the sale of the business to Aristocrat Leisure, Playtech was contacted by TTB requesting that Playtech release it from restrictions under Rule 2.8 of [...]

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Aristocrat fails in bid to acquire Playtech

Sydney-listed gaming supplier Aristocrat has failed in its bid to acquire Playtech after its proposal was unable to secure the required shareholder approval needed to progress the transaction.

Playtech convened a Court Meeting and General Meeting earlier Wednesday in connection with Aristocrat’s recommended £6.80 cash offer.

The total votes in favour of [...]

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China lottery sales grow to €52bn in 2021

China’s two national lotteries have recorded a 12 per cent increase in combined lottery sales to RMB373.29bn (approx. €52bn) during 2021, despite posting another decline in December.

December lottery sales fell by 12 per cent compared to the same month a year ago to RMB32.26bn (€4.49bn), the fifth consecutive month of [...]

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GI Games Round-up: Featuring Greentube, Evoplay, Betsoft and more

This week’s games and platform integrations round-up from Gaming Intelligence features the likes of Betsoft Gaming, Evolution, Greentube, Inspired, Scientific Games, Evoplay, Pragmatic Play, Pariplay, Yggdrasil, ORYX Gaming, Relax Gaming and Atomic Slot Lab.

Betsoft Gaming’s Triple Juicy Drops

Betsoft Gaming has released its second slot title of the year with the [...]

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Betway

Super Group to begin trading on NYSE Friday Jan. 28

Online betting and gaming operator Super Group will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday (Jan. 28) after its business combination with Sports Entertainment Acquisition Corporation (SEAH) secured shareholder Wednesday.

SEAH’s shareholders voted to approve the proposed business combination with Betway parent Super Group, with 34,579,356 voting in [...]

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IBIA

236 suspicious betting alerts reported by IBIA in 2021

The latest annual report from the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reveals that there were 236 reported cases of suspicious betting activity in 2021, with football at a record high of 66 alerts. 

The annual figure marks a 13% reduction on the 270 cases reported in 2020 and cover 13 [...]

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Wynn Resorts to develop first integrated resort in United Arab Emirates

New York-listed casino operator Wynn Resorts has unveiled plans to develop a new multi-billion dollar integrated resort development on the man-made Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Through a partnership with freehold property developer Marjan and leisure company RAK Hospitality Holding, the new development is slated to open in 2026 and [...]

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Relax Gaming releases Samurai-inspired slot Hazakura Ways

Casino games developer Relax Gaming is taking players to the Far East in its new Samurai-themed slot, Hazakura Ways.

The high-volatility Japanese-themed slot boasts a whole host of bonus features and mechanics that could see players win up to 50,000x their bet.

A random paying symbol may be selected as a special [...]

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Blueprint Gaming

Blueprint Gaming agrees new licensing deal with Banijay

Blueprint Gaming has become the latest iGaming supplier to sign a brand licensing deal with Banijay Brands.

The new agreement allows Blueprint to continue to develop content around the popular TV game show Deal or No Deal, with the supplier’s next instalment of Deal or No Deal: Banker’s Bonanza set for [...]

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PokerStars partners Red Bull Racing in Formula 1

Flutter Entertainment-owned online poker giant PokerStars has struck an exclusive partnership with Red Bull Racing ahead of the 2022 Formula 1 season.

The multi-year global partnership will see the operator's brand feature on the RB18 race car and race suits, encompassing PokerStars’ full offering of casino, poker and sports betting products.

“Following [...]

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GI Games Round-up: Featuring Betsoft, iSoftBet, Endorphina and more

This week’s games and platform integrations round-up from Gaming Intelligence features leading suppliers including Betsoft Gaming, iSoftBet, Pragmatic Play, Endorphina, Greentube, Evoplay, Yggdrasil, Relax Gaming, ORYX Gaming and Evolution.

Betsoft Gaming’s Gold Tiger Ascent

Betsoft Gaming has released its first slot of the year with the launch of Gold Tiger Ascent.

“We are [...]

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IGT

IGT appoints Vincent Sadusky as new CEO

New York-listed supplier International Game Technology (IGT) has appointed Vincent Sadusky as CEO to replace Marco Sala, who takes over as executive chair and is slated to become the next CEO of IGT’s majority shareholder De Agostini.

In a number of changes to the company's executive team and board, IGT confirmed [...]

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