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Gaming Innovation Group expands its reach in online gaming with the acquisition of Casinomeister

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Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG), a leader in digital marketing and media within the online gaming sector, today announce the strategic acquisition of Casinomeister, a pioneering online casino advocacy and review platform. Casinomeister has been at the forefront of promoting transparency and fairness in gaming over the last 25 years.

Following the successful integration of AskGamblers and KaFe Rocks, this acquisition further solidifies GiG Media’s commitment to enhancing transparency and improving player services across the online gaming industry, instilling confidence in our values.

Casinomeister will continue to operate under its respected brand within the GiG Media portfolio, preserving its unique voice. By leveraging the synergies between GiG Media and Casinomeister, the business is expected to experience significant growth, similar to the developments seen with AskGamblers after its acquisition. Casinomeister is an authoritative domain, and its addition to the GiG Media portfolio of quality websites will further diversify the Company’s business.

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Jonas Warrer, CEO of GiG, says: “Casinomeister’s renowned dedication to fair play and community support perfectly aligns with our recent acquisition of Askgamblers.com. Together, these platforms will enhance our market reach and optimise the complaint resolution services we provide to the community, reinforcing our position at the forefront of player advocacy.

Bryan Baily, founder of Casinomeister, says: “I have dedicated twenty-six years to building this business, and now it’s time to pass the reins to a new, dynamic team who can lead it into the future. This business has been my passion, starting as a hobby website in 1998 and growing into what it is today. I am entrusting this to the most capable team in the industry to continue its mission of advocating for fair play. I have a long history with GiG Media, and I am confident that they will maintain the values and principles that Casinomeister stands for, ensuring a smooth transition and a bright future for the online gaming community.

The transaction is structured as an asset purchase for €3 million. GiG expects to close the transaction in June. The acquisition will have an immediate positive financial impact, expected to increase going forward when fully implemented into GiG Media’s operations.

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NOVOMATIC sets milestone for international growth with planned acquisition of French Vikings Casinos Group

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NOVOMATIC AG signed an agreement to acquire the French casino group Vikings Casinos SAS, subject to certain conditions such as regulatory approvals.

With this strategic move, NOVOMATIC continues its international growth strategy in the French market and significantly expands its portfolio in one of the largest gaming regions in Europe. The Vikings Casinos Group, based in Falaise, is one of the leading French casino chains, operating more than 10 live gaming casinos throughout France, including on the Côte d’Azur.

With the acquisition of Vikings Casinos, we are consistently pursuing our international growth strategy and strengthening our position as a leading provider in the European gaming market. With this step, we have successfully laid the foundation for further sustainable growth in France” explains Stefan Krenn, Executive Board Member of NOVOMATIC AG.

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The acquisition by NOVOMATIC opens up new opportunities for growth and further development. We are confident that the integration into such an experienced and successful company as NOVOMATIC will help us to further strengthen our position on the French market. This change will enable us to work even more efficiently and benefit from the resources and expertise of the new owner” emphasizes Luc Le Borgne, CEO of Vikings Casinos SAS.

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PolarLotto Acquires Competitor and Strengthens Market Position

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Polar Group Technologies (PolarLotto), one of Sweden’s leading lottery betting companies, is pleased to announce the acquisition of one of its main competitors, lottoexperten.se, through the purchase of all shares in More Tech Group Ltd.

This deal is a strategic step to further strengthen our position in the Swedish market and enhance the experience for our customers.

With this purchase, we continue our growth journey and reinforce our commitment to oFering attractive and exciting lottery betting products. The two companies combined have over 85,000 registered customers, and we look forward to welcoming all the new customers that now will join us into the PolarLotto group.

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“This acquisition is an important step in our development and continued growth,” says Daniel Bessmert, CEO of Polar Group Technologies AB.

“We are proud to combine the best of both companies to create even more value for our customers and partners.”

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ENDEAVOR ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT BUYOUT OF OPENBET AND IMG ARENA

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Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc., a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that it has agreed to sell OpenBet and IMG ARENA to OB Global Holdings LLC in a management buyout backed by Ariel Emanuel with participation from executives of OpenBet, including CEO Jordan Levin.
Levin said: “This management buyout allows us to continue executing our vision for increased market expansion and product innovation. Our group is extremely confident in OpenBet’s future considering the premium product offering, superior talent, and solid foundation we already have in place following a strong period of business growth.”
Under the terms of the transaction, OB Global Holdings will acquire the businesses for approximately $450 million, subject to certain adjustments, financed through a mix of cash and debt.
During the sign-to-close period and after closing, Endeavor will continue to market IMG ARENA for sale to a third-party purchaser.
OpenBet powers responsible betting and gaming entertainment for more than 200 market leading operators around the globe. Following close of the transaction, Levin will continue to lead the business as CEO.
The transaction is being pursued, and is a necessary step, for the closing of the proposed Endeavor take-private by Silver Lake. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approvals required under applicable gaming regulatory authority, and is conditioned on and expected to close immediately prior to the closing of the Endeavor take-private.
Oakvale Capital LLP and The Raine Group acted as financial advisors to Endeavor.

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