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Racing Post Continues Expansion With Acquisition Of ICS Limited
Thursday 23rd August, 2018 – Racing Post is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of ICS Media Group, the leading multimedia content provider and digital marketing agency with extensive expertise across sports and gaming. Leeds-based ICS’s many clients include major bookmakers, leading publishers, radio stations and mobile networks.
This latest acquisition expands Racing Post B2B‘s growing operation, broadens its content offering and continues the company’s diversification beyond racing. The association allows Racing Post and ICS to combine their respective strengths – ICS’s position as a provider of content and digital marketing services internationally plus Racing Post’s scale, brand and data.
It is business as usual for both companies with no planned operational changes, ICS’s four directors – Ian Holding, Cheryl Westerman, Matt Roche and Charlotte Green – will continue to run the business on a day-to-day basis, with the main office remaining in Leeds.
Alan Byrne, Racing Post Chief Executive and Editor-in-Chief, said: “We are really looking forward to working with the talented team at ICS. We have admired their work for a long time and are delighted to be joining forces with them. We believe that combining the strengths of the two companies will allow us to offer our customers a range of first-rate products and services.”
Ian Holding from ICS, added: “We’re incredibly excited to embark on this partnership and truly believe Racing Post will help us to build on what ICS has achieved so far in a number of disciplines. The Racing Post team share our vision, passion and values and we are excited by the many opportunities that lie ahead both in the UK and overseas.”
ICS were supported by Henton & Co, with legal advice provided by a team at Lupton Fawcett led by corporate partner Daniel McCormack, who commented: “The shareholders have built ICS into an incredible business over the years and it’s great that the deal with Racing Post has completed. I’m really pleased that the Lupton Fawcett team has been able to support them through the process.”
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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.
“We 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,” said Moti Malul, Chief Executive Officer of Neo. “We firmly believe that this Transaction represents a great outcome for all of Neo’s 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.”
The transaction was announced on May 15, 2023.
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Wazdan pounces for bigger wins in new sequel Mighty Wild™: Panther Grand Gold Edition
Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, is multiplying jackpots in the follow-up to its top-performing game Mighty Wild™: 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 Infinity™ symbols, there is also a more lucrative Grand Jackpot of 1500x the base bet.
Players can trigger either the Hold the Jackpot™ or Wild Rampage™ bonus rounds after landing at least six bonus symbols. Furthermore, Chance Level™ has been amplified to improve players’ chances of hitting the bonus round.
Bolstering the ferocious Wild Rampage™ bonus game, Mystery Symbols transformed into jackpots are multiplied by a value between 1x to 10x, providing the opportunity for even bigger rewards.
Wazdan’s Online gaining™ philosophy empowers players to tailor gameplay to their preferred style through customisable features like Volatility Levels™, Buy Feature, and Ultra Fast Mode which has delivered proven results for its partners.
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “Mighty Wild™: Panther Grand Gold Edition features an exciting new lair through the inclusion of transforming mystery symbols, adding multiplier prizes to jackpots.
“Enhancing 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.”
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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 Play’s 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 Betsson’s 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: “Delivering a dedicated studio for Betsson marks another milestone for Pragmatic Play’s 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.”
Chellyanne Cassar, Live Casino Manager at Betsson Group, added: “We 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.
“The partnership highlights our shared commitment to delivering unparalleled gaming experiences, and we’re thrilled with the final results of the studio.”
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