Aquisitions/Mergers
EveryMatrix submits formal bid to acquire Fantasma Games
EveryMatrix has announced a recommended public offer to acquire all shares in Fantasma Games AB for SEK 59 (€5.21) in cash per share with a total cash consideration of SEK 209.8 million (€18.5m).
Shares in Fantasma Games AB are listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Sweden.
The acceptance period for the offer is expected to commence on September 19th 2024 and expire on October 10th 2024.
EveryMatrix is a highly successful global B2B iGaming software provider driven by core products including its proprietary casino platform CasinoEngine that generates record revenues for its customers.
The purchase would significantly strengthen EveryMatrix’s games output with the immediate addition of well-known titles that are integrated with more than 250 operators and played by millions of players across 50 countries.
EveryMatrix is the world’s largest games aggregator via its SlotMatrix aggregation platform with more than 29,000 games across 330+ third-party studios in addition to its own in-house games development within Armadillo Studios.
Fantasma Games is a highly respected games developer with a strong management team and well-established games production and distribution. Fantasma has undergone very strong development and recorded EBITDA of €395k for Q2, a profit margin of 36%. The proposed transaction would strengthen the EveryMatrix games division with strong synergies between both companies.
More than 50% of the Fantasma Games shareholders have signed binding agreements to sell their shares. The bid is conditional on at least 90% of shareholders accepting the offer.
EveryMatrix will issue a further update upon the conclusion of the process.
The post EveryMatrix submits formal bid to acquire Fantasma Games appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Aquisitions/Mergers
NOVOMATIC sets milestone for international growth with planned acquisition of French Vikings Casinos Group
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.
“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.
The post NOVOMATIC sets milestone for international growth with planned acquisition of French Vikings Casinos Group appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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.
“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.”
The post PolarLotto Acquires Competitor and Strengthens Market Position appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
The post ENDEAVOR ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT BUYOUT OF OPENBET AND IMG ARENA appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Week 8/2025 slot games releases
IGT Achieves Improved ESG Score from FTSE Russell
Playtech’s Bingo Technology Powers Buzz Bingo’s Launch of Innovative Omni-channel Experience
Amusnet Deepens Collaboration with Betano for Exclusive Launch of 20 Wild Goals
BETER names Juliana Querino as LatAm Business Development Manager
Portside Game Assembly: Studios behind Dead Cells, Dungeon Clawler, Dorfromantik, Blasphemous on board and ticket sales for brunch and party launched
Aristocrat Gaming Begins Expanded Launch of NFL-Themed Slot Machine Franchise with 13-Casino Event in Puerto Rico
Bragg Gaming Announces Preliminary Unaudited Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2025 Strategic Initiatives and Guidance
Golden Nugget Atlantic City Announces Re-opening of Sportsbook with New, Innovative Technology and Expanded Betting Markets
DNSFilter Data Reveals Dangers to Fake Gambling Sites and Illegal Streaming in Lead Up to Super Bowl LIX
-
gaming2 years agoODIN by 4Players: Immersive, state-of-the-art in-game audio launches into the next generation of gaming
-
EEG iGaming Directory8 years ago
iSoftBet continues to grow with new release Forest Mania
-
News7 years ago
Softbroke collaborates with Asia Live Tech for the expansion of the service line in the igaming market
-
News6 years ago
Super Bowl LIII: NFL Fans Can Bet on the #1 Sportsbook Review Site Betting-Super-Bowl.com, Providing Free Unbiased and Trusted News, Picks and Predictions
-
iGaming Industry7 years ago
Rick Meitzler appointed to the Indian Gaming Magazine Advisory Board for 2018
-
News6 years ago
REVEALED: Top eSports players set to earn $3.2 million in 2019
-
iGaming Industry7 years ago
French Senator raises Loot Boxes to France’s Gambling Regulator
-
News7 years ago
Exclusive Interview with Miklos Handa (Founder of the email marketing solutions, “MailMike.net”), speaker at Vienna International Gaming Expo 2018
