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Aristocrat Leisure invests in Kinectify

Sydney-listed gaming supplier Aristocrat Leisure has made an incremental investment in Las Vegas-based anti-money laundering and compliance software provider Kinectify.

Aristocrat’s investment in Kinectify is joined by current investors contributing additional capital, including Acies Investments, the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians, Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, and former Caesars Entertainment CEO [...]

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FanDuel Casino acquires BeyondPlay

Flutter Entertainment’s FanDuel brand is looking to strengthen its iGaming offering with the acquisition of gaming software provider BeyondPlay.

The acquisition will see BeyondPlay become part of FanDuel Casino with a focus on product development and innovation.

Founded in 2021, BeyondPlay focuses on player engagement and currently provides two flagship products; a [...]

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Caesars to expand Michigan presence after acquiring WynnBET licence

Caesars Entertainment is expanding its presence in Michigan after acquiring WynnBET’s online sports betting and iGaming operations for an undisclosed amount.

Alongside the acquisition, Caesars has also agreed a long-term extension of market access rights with Wynn’s partner, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, subject to regulatory approvals.

This sees Caesars [...]

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Betsson

Betsson enters Dutch iGaming market with Goldruncasino acquisition

Betsson is entering the regulated Dutch iGaming market after agreeing to acquire licensed operator Holland Gaming Technology and its exclusive games provider Holland Power Gaming for €27.5 million.

Holland Gaming Technology holds a license in the Netherlands to operate the Goldruncasino.nl and Goldruncasino.com sites, while Holland Power Gaming supplies casino games [...]

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DraftKings agrees $750 million acquisition of Jackpocket

DraftKings is diversifying into the lottery business with a $750 million deal to acquire Jackpocket.com.

The acquisition of the lottery reseller app will enable DraftKings to access and grow into the massive U.S. lottery industry while also strengthening its position in sportsbook and iGaming through cross-sell opportunities.

Approximately $412 million of the [...]

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GAN

GAN shareholders approve Sega Sammy acquisition

Shareholders in iGaming platform provider and operator GAN have voted in favour of its proposed acquisition by Sega Sammy Creation (SSC), a division of Tokyo-listed Sega Sammy Holdings.

At a special general meeting of its shareholders held yesterday, over 95 per cent of the votes cast voted in favour of the [...]

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PENN Entertainment acquires Wynn’s mobile sportsbook licence in New York

PENN Entertainment will launch its ESPN BET brand in New York later this year after agreeing to acquire Wynn Interactive’s mobile wagering licence in the state for $25 million.

The company has reached an agreement with Wynn Interactive Holdings to acquire its New York mobile sports wagering licenses, providing PENN with [...]

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Damex targets Isle of Man iGaming sector with new acquisition

Gibraltar-headquartered crypto payments services provider Damex Group is setting up operations in the Isle of Man after acquiring Blackfridge EX for an undisclosed amount.

The acquisition represents a strategic investment by Damex in the Isle of Man’s financial services sector, enabling the provision of its services to the jurisdiction’s iGaming sector.

“Establishing [...]

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Games Global accelerates US market entry with DGC acquisition

Casino content supplier Games Global is expanding into the United States after acquiring the B2B assets of Digital Gaming Corporation (DGC) from Super Group.

Pending all necessary regulatory approvals, the acquisition will allow Games Global to immediately work directly with leading operators in the US, providing content from 40 exclusive studios [...]

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Light & Wonder announces strategic investment in Flows platform

Light & Wonder is enhancing its marketing jackpot capabilities after making a strategic investment in no-code automation platform Flows.

The strategic investment will enable Flows to enter new markets and scale up its operations, supporting businesses by speeding up development and simplifying integrations.

Light & Wonder already utilizes Flows’ technology, delivering a [...]

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Evolution acquires social streaming provider Livespins

Evolution has agreed to acquire B2B social streaming game provider Livespins for a total up-front cash consideration of €5 million.

Livespins will be available for integration into an operator’s casino lobby via Evolution’s One Stop Shop (OSS), allowing multiple players to place a bet to team up and “bet behind” the [...]

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Allwyn strengthens iLottery portfolio with Instant Win Gaming acquisition

Swiss-headquartered multi-national lottery operator Allwyn has agreed a deal to acquire a majority stake in iLottery supplier Instant Win Gaming (IWG).

Allwyn will partner IWG co-founders Rhydian Fisher and Simon Bucknall to work on and explore new opportunities, as well as drive innovation in the digital instant win games space.

As part [...]

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