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Astra to acquire Danoptra arms?
A
ustrian Gaming Industries’ UK subsidiary Astra Games says it is in talks with
Danoptra to acquire Bell Fruit Games, Gamestec, Mazooma Interactive Games and RLMS. Said Danoptra chairman Julian Nicholls:
“Having worked together with Astra for some years on digital gaming machines operating alongside our successful analogue games, it is apparent that the strengths of Danoptra can be enhanced through access to the resources, market knowledge and experience of Astra and its position within the Novomatic Group. “Danoptra companies will be ideally positioned
to respond to the exciting opportunities presented by changing marketplace. The combination of the market strengths and skills of a combined Astra and Danoptra represent a step change in capability that represents a clear win-win for the companies, their employees and their customers.” Added Zane Mersich, Astra’s managing
director: “[We have] a strong focus on the continuing evolution of digital-based gaming entertainment products and services which will be strengthened by adding further analogue capability. If the acquisition proceeds, both Astra and the relevant Danoptra companies will continue to develop, manufacture and of course support a full range of analogue products in the future. The analogue AWP is a core component of the UK gaming entertainment industry.” The pair hope to complete the deal in April, if
the Office of Fair Trading approves. The negotiations do not cover Danoptra’s OBL or Leisure Connection businesses.
Jensigame eyes Greek lotteries J
ensigame is partnering with DirectSlot and Malta’s Yez Gaming to offer Greece’s land- based operators an opportunity to expand into Internet-based lottery gaming. DirectSlot and Yez have obtained a Greek online licence, which as Jensigame CEO Jens
Göransson says “opens up great new chances to operators in Greece”. He added: “We are discussing having Internet lottery gaming sited with over 400 operators in Greece.”
Amatic starts direct sales in Germany A
matic Industries is now offering AWPs for sale directly to German operators, although the earlier arrangement to buy through BallyWulff also remains in place.
Said Tatjana Bauer-Engstberger, who runs Amatic’s German operations: “Through popular demand we
have greatly expanded our German subsidiary and now provide direct sales. Our Performer cabinet and MultiLine series of games are a real hit in Germany. Now we have an even stronger sales and service network. Together with our own personnel and the support from BallyWulff, operators know that they are making the right long-term choice.” Recent new products from
the firm include the Performer Slant Top, launched at ICE Totally Gaming in London; a range of new games including Aztec Secret, Billy’s Game, Eye of Ra, GrandX and Tweety Birds; and a dual-wheeled addition to its electronic roulette line, Roulette Grand Jeu Double. In the VLT market, Amatic is also offering the Multi Lottery Terminal or MLT.
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