Aquisitions/Mergers
Dizplai acquires gaming platform, PickGuru
- Acquisition of PickGuru creates a new division, Dizplai Gaming
- New division to strengthen Dizplai’s end-to-end offering with new level of services to Dizplai clients
Dizplai, a leading media experience company, trusted by global sports rights holders, brands, betting companies and broadcasters to transform passive audiences into engaged communities, has today announced the 100% acquisition of PickGuru, the most customer-centric, free to play, gaming platform on the market.
PickGuru provides smart solutions that drive audience and commercial objectives for today’s multi-channel bookmakers, publishers and rights holders. PickGuru’s solutions enable partners to quickly and easily create predictor and fantasy games for their platforms, and drive both deeper engagement and commercialisation opportunities.
The acquisition brings together two innovators in the fan engagement space, creating the new division, Dizplai Gaming. This division will expand Dizplai’s end-to-end offering and drive even greater experiences for fans across both first and second screens.
“We fundamentally believe that when audiences are compelled, through a gamified approach, to interact, it makes content more engaging, more commercially valuable, and enables it to grow and, ultimately, retain audiences,” said Ed Abis, CEO Dizplai. “The acquisition of Pickguru as a business, and the team of people who will join Dizplai, will enable us to supercharge that approach, offering a whole different level of services to our clients, thus driving our overarching strategy.”
Paul Watkins, PickGuru: “Dizplai and Pickguru have a collective vision, and this acquisition enables us to accelerate product developments that enables us to build on the Dizplai mantra of “Gamifying the Game”. Fans want to be part of the action and love predicting outcomes, collectively we can deliver on this. Watch this space!”
Paul Cobley, PickGuru: “The Pickguru platform was built on the principle of flexibility. We are committed to enabling our partners to quickly and easily create gamified experiences for their platforms that drive both deeper engagement and commercialisation opportunities. This is an extremely exciting time for us.”
Following the acquisition of PickGuru, Dizplai announced two new senior roles, in line with the growth of the business, with Paul Watkins as Chief Financial Officer and Paul Cobley as Director of Gaming.
Increasingly considered as the ultimate fan solution for live sports owners and creators, Dizplai fuses tech, creative and content experiences to create engaged communities for sports brands and organisations. Every day, millions of sports fans tune in to live broadcasts, which have been enhanced using the Dizplai platform, from companies as diverse as Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Manchester City, Liverpool FC, SuperTri, William Hill and The United Stand.
2024 has been a big year for Dizplai:
- Launched Dizplai Creative, a new creative agency focused on driving greater audience engagement and brand value through content innovation and technology
- Announced by Comcast as one of the ten startups chosen for the 2024 Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator program, powered by Boomtown.
- Winner of the Best Technology for Match Day Operations and Experience award at the 2024 Sports Technology Awards
Aquisitions/Mergers
Revpanda Acquires Long-Time Partner Leetz Media
A Perfect Match: Acquisition Marks the Formation of Revpanda Group
Revpanda’s acquisition of Leetz Media is more than just a business transaction; it’s the union of two well-established companies that have consistently delivered top-tier results in the iGaming industry for years. This opens an exciting new chapter as Revpanda evolves into Revpanda Group, becoming the ultimate traffic powerhouse.
The Power of Combined Forces
Revpanda has long been recognised for its iGaming digital marketing expertise. The multiple award-winning agency is the go-to partner for the top brands, offering a full suite of services, such as:
- Retention through content and localisation,
- Direct traffic acquisition via SEO, digital PR, and programmatic,
- Product excellence with Payment Method Testing, Block Monitor, and Conversion Rate Optimisation services.
Leetz Media, on the other hand, has distinguished itself with exceptional affiliate marketing know-how, and now constitutes as Revpanda Media. Their proven strategies of generating players through SEO assets have been instrumental in driving high-quality traffic and optimising affiliate performance for a significant number of reputable brands in the gambling industry.
This strategic approach enables Revpanda Group to deliver even greater value to our partners. By amplifying our ability to drive both direct and affiliated traffic, we will now not only be improving lead quality, but also significantly increasing player value through retention, and product improvements.
Voices of the Leaders: Shared Vision, Shared Success
Emre Goktas, CEO of Revpanda, expressed his enthusiasm for the acquisition, highlighting the synergy between the two companies.
“Leetz Media has been a trusted partner for years, and their expertise in affiliate marketing is second to none. Welcoming them into the Revpanda team was a natural progression, and with our combined services, we’re excited to bring operators better player acquisition and higher player value,” he stated.
On behalf of Leetz Media, CEO Arnis Surgovts shared his excitement about joining forces with Revpanda.
“We’ve always admired Revpanda’s innovative approach and are thrilled to be part of their journey. Together, we’ll continue to set new benchmarks in the iGaming industry by generating even better quality traffic and higher ROI for operators,” he commented.
Explore Growth Opportunities for Success with Revpanda Group
As Revpanda and Leetz Media embark on this exciting journey together under the roof of Revpanda Group, we invite clients, partners, and industry peers to join us in exploring new opportunities for growth and success. Reach out to our team today to learn how we can help you achieve your goals and turn your expectations into results.
Let’s build the future together!
Aquisitions/Mergers
Nazara announces acquisition of UK based Fusebox Games for INR 228 crores (US$ 27.2 million)
Nazara Technologies Limited (BSE: 543280) (NSE: NAZARA), India’s only publicly listed diversified gaming and sports media company, announced the acquisition of Fusebox Games Limited (“Fusebox”), a well-established IP based gaming studio in the United Kingdom. Nazara will purchase Fusebox for INR 228 Cr (US$27.2 million) in an all-cash transaction.
Fusebox publishes a successful interactive story game ‘Love Island’ and is developing new games based on popular global TV IPs. In CY23, the company reported revenues of INR 87.5 Cr (US$10.4 million) with an EBITDA of INR 11.7 Cr (US$1.4 million). During CY24, Fusebox has demonstrated strong growth with YTD revenues (Jan – July’24) at INR 116.6 Cr (US$13.9 million) with an EBITDA of ~INR 33.3 Cr (EBITDA of US$4.0 million) *
Fusebox operates IP driven interactive story games that are primarily monetized through in-app purchases, which accounted for ~92% of the total revenues in YTD July’24. The games primarily target developed markets including US, UK, Australia and Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, New Zealand among others. The company has 30 employees primary based in the United Kingdom.
Nitish Mittersain, Founder & CEO of Nazara said, “We see a large opportunity in building an IP based global gaming business that benefits from our core base in India where we can support global studios through enhanced user acquisition strategies, data analytics, live operations and new initiatives such as implementing our in-house AI playbook. Many of our existing IP’s are good examples of this strategy and we are happy to join forces with the talented team at Fusebox as we continue to build Nazara into a global gaming company of meaningful scale”
Aquisitions/Mergers
BETSSON GROUP ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF SPORTING SOLUTIONS
Betsson Group, a leading global sports betting and gaming operator, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sporting Solutions’ trading, pricing, and sports betting risk-management services verticals from the FDJ Group. This acquisition enhances Betsson’s B2C and B2B sportsbook offerings, building on a successful partnership with Sporting Solutions, spanning over 10 years.
Sporting Solutions, established in 2007, is known for its cutting-edge sports betting technology and serves numerous B2B customers, including several Tier 1 operators. The integration of Sporting Solutions’ advanced pricing feeds has been a key component in Betsson’s sportsbook offering for both pre-match and live betting.
With a talented team of professionals primarily based in the UK, alongside operations in Canada and South Africa, Sporting Solutions brings significant expertise and innovative technology. This acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals and other agreed conditions, aligns perfectly with Betsson’s strategy to enhance its sportsbook product, offering greater flexibility in odds modelling and scalability.
“We are excited to welcome the Sporting Solutions team to Betsson Group. This acquisition is a strategic fit, providing us with quality technology that is already integrated into our sportsbook product,” said Jesper Svensson, CEO of Betsson Operations. “It also complements our Sportsbook B2B strategy, strengthening the flexibility and scalability of Betsson’s Sportsbook offering – both key factors in the success of our B2B strategy.”
Betsson Group looks forward to integrating Sporting Solutions into its business operations, with plans to invest in the business and drive growth. This integration is expected to enhance revenue streams and create valuable business prospects. This strategic acquisition will further solidify Betsson’s position as a leader in the global sports betting industry.
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