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UK Tote Group Appoints John Williamson as Chairman
The UK Tote Group, one of the oldest pool betting operators in the UK, has appointed John Williamson as its non-executive chairman. He will assume office on September 1.
Williamson has strong international business and financial expertise that will help shape the ongoing growth plans of the organization.
He has served as the chairman and managing partner of Generations Limited, which provides bespoke consulting and management services for family offices, entrepreneurs and executives.
He had also served as the senior managing director of private investment company Search Investment Group, having also spent time as managing director and head of infrastructure and operational risk for Asia at Morgan Stanley.
āI am a keen race-goer and have long admired the outstanding work of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, running two world-class racecourses, and operating the worldās largest sports wagering business,ā Williamson said.
āMy dual enthusiasm for racing and business, alongside being able to provide an international perspective will, I hope, be of considerable value to the UK Tote Group team and to British horseracing.ā
UK Tote Group chief executive Alex Frost said:
āJohnās broad international experience in global finance and business, his track record in guiding international brands and operations, notably more than a decade on the board of Asiaās leading stock exchange, HKEX.ā
āHis extensive experience in Asia, in particular, will support our ambitious programme to expand our partnerships with other global pool betting organisations around the world, a cornerstone of our growth strategy for the Tote.ā
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Aristocrat Leisure Completes Acquisition of Neo Group Ltd. (f/k/a NeoGames) for $29.50 per Share
Neo Group Ltd. (formerly known as NeoGames S.A.), announced today that Aristocrat Leisure Limited, an entertainment and content creation company delivering world-leading mobile and casino games, has completed the previously announced acquisition of all of the outstanding ordinary shares of Neo for $29.50 per share in an all-cash transaction, representing an enterprise value of approximately $1.2 billion for Neo.
āWe are excited to have successfully closed this transaction and joined forces with the Aristocrat team to further drive our success across iLottery, iGaming, and online sports betting,ā said Moti Malul, Chief Executive Officer of Neo. āWe firmly believe that this Transaction represents a great outcome for all of Neoās shareholders, customers and employees. We are very grateful to all our stakeholders who have supported us since our inception. I would also like to thank all our employees for their commitment in making Neo the great company it is today.ā
The transaction was announced on May 15, 2023.
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Wazdan pounces for bigger wins in new sequel Mighty Wildā¢: Panther Grand Gold Edition
Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the worldās most rewarding casino game experiences, is multiplying jackpots in the follow-up to its top-performing game Mighty Wildā¢: Panther Grand Gold Edition.
Venturing to the depths of the jungle where a black panther rules the reels on a 5×3 gameboard, the new edition provides even larger win potential. With the increased value of the Cash symbols and Cash Infinityā¢ symbols, there is also a more lucrative Grand Jackpot of 1500x the base bet.
Players can trigger either the Hold the Jackpotā¢ or Wild Rampageā¢ bonus rounds after landing at least six bonus symbols. Furthermore, Chance Levelā¢ has been amplified to improve playersā chances of hitting the bonus round.
Bolstering the ferocious Wild Rampageā¢ bonus game, Mystery Symbols transformed into jackpots are multiplied by a value between 1x to 10x, providing the opportunity for even bigger rewards.
Wazdanās Online gainingā¢ philosophy empowers players to tailor gameplay to their preferred style through customisable features like Volatility Levelsā¢, Buy Feature, and Ultra Fast Mode which has delivered proven results for its partners.
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: āMighty Wildā¢: Panther Grand Gold Edition features an exciting new lair through the inclusion of transforming mystery symbols, adding multiplier prizes to jackpots.
āEnhancing the gameplay of a pre-established hit allowed us to expand upon the engagement and entertainment on offer and we anticipate a great reception to this release.ā
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PRAGMATIC PLAY DELIVERS BRAND NEW DEDICATED LIVE STUDIO FOR BETSSON
Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has expanded its partnership with Betsson Group to deliver an exclusive dedicated Live Casino studio featuring a mix of premium Blackjack and Roulette tables.
Incorporating all the fan-favourite features of Pragmatic Playās Live Casino games, including multiplayer mode, chat functionality, and bet behind, the nine custom-built tables have been uniquely crafted to immerse players in the Betsson Group brands.
In total, eight new dedicated Blackjack tables and one new Roulette table will be broadcast from the custom-built live studio, every detail of which has been designed to Betssonās precise requirements.
It is the latest dedicated studio to be delivered by Pragmatic Play, whose operator partners can also use Smart Studio to customise elements of the Live Casino titles to produce bespoke environments that showcase their brands.
Irina Cornides, Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: āDelivering a dedicated studio for Betsson marks another milestone for Pragmatic Playās award-winning Live Casino offering. Betsson is a much-valued partner, and we are delighted to provide them with an immersive live environment that is fully dedicated to their brand.ā
Chellyanne Cassar, Live Casino Manager at Betsson Group, added: āWe are delighted to collaborate with Pragmatic Play to ensure delivery of a bespoke dedicated studio, where we can showcase our brand-new Blackjack and Roulette tables.
āThe partnership highlights our shared commitment to delivering unparalleled gaming experiences, and weāre thrilled with the final results of the studio.ā
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