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Games Global acquires Microgaming Assets
Estonia - Ezugi partners with OlyBet Ezugi has signed a new agreement with OlyBet, the online gaming and sports betting brand in the Baltic States. This new partnership will not only see Ezugi providing Live Casino services in Latvia and EU markets, but also strengthening its footprint in Estonia and Lithuania.
Tomas Graham, Chief Performance Officer at OlyBet, said: “This partnership with Ezugi helps us to provide our loyal customers with lots of new and exciting games and helps us to solidify our position as the number one multi-channel gaming operator across the Baltics.”
Cameroon - BtoBet partners with BET237 BtoBet has penned an agreement with Ngnatat Sarl Trading, an omnichannel operator based in Cameroon, through its Certified Partner for Africa STM Gaming. The deal will see the operator make use of BtoBet’s sportsbook and PAM platforms to deliver a sportsbook and casino experience on the Bet237 brand for both the online channels, and its retail network.
Monaco - SBM sells its stake in Betclic Everest Monte-Carlo SBM International has concluded an agreement to transfer its entire 47.30 per cent stake it has held since May 2009 in Betclic Everest Group (BEG) to the Dutch company FL Entertainment, chaired by French businessman, Stéphane Courbit.
This announcement is part of the merger between Pegasus Entrepreneurial Acquisition Company Europe, a special-purpose acquisition company, and FL Entertainment, through two subsidiaries: Banijay and BEG. This merged entity will be listed on the Euronext Amsterdam from July 1.
The operation values the share of BEG’s capital held by SBM International at €850m, compared with its initial financial investment of €140m in 2009. FL Entertainment, thanks to this acquisition, now has an estimated market valuation of €4bn.
Malta - Anti-fraud service saves clients €3m SOFTSWISS Managed Services has shared the Q1 results of its Anti-Fraud team, .showing that for the first three months of this year, the service focused on investigating suspicious activity in online casinos has resolved over 75 major complaints. The overall sum saved throughout this period exceeded €2.8m.
According to the SOFTSWISS Anti-Fraud Service statistics, the sum of confiscations in 2021 was over €14m, which is 40 per cent more than a year earlier. Furthermore, recently received ICA certification became another step forward for the team to provide anti-fraud support.
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Microgaming has finalised the sale of its distribution business and online games portfolio to 2021 start-up, Games Global.
Isle of Man-based igaming company, Microgaming, has finalised the sale of its’ distribution business and online games portfolio to a new supplier of games in the industry, Games Global Limited.
Under the deal, Games Global has acquired ownership of an extensive back catalogue of exclusive gaming content, and has also attained an extensive network of customers operating more than 900 global gaming brands.
With the sale closed, Microgaming will now focus on continuing to provide platform systems and services to online gaming brands, including Games Global and its customers.
Te Isle of Man-based company will also continue to license its proprietary sports betting software to the industry’s leading sports betting operator, Betway, whilst investing in and building on the technology.
Evoplay celebrates Italian market regulatory approval
Italy
Game development studio Evoplay is preparing to go live in Italy, allowing the studio to further enhance its foothold in Europe.
Evoplay’s imminent market entry follows regulatory approval from Italy’s regulator, Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), after satisfying the requirements set out by the independent gaming certification lab, BMM Testlabs.
So far 62 games from the studio’s portfolio have been certified, with Italian players ready to enjoy 52 video slots and 10 instant games.
Italian operators will gain access to some of Evoplay’s highest-performing European titles, including the studio’s Fruit Super Nova 100, Cycle of Luck, Gold of Sirens, Ellen's
Founded in early 2021, Games Global is a private capital backed company led by CEO Walter Bugno, formerly of IGT and Lottomatica, and CFO Tim Mickley, previously of SafeCharge and Playtech.
Andrew Clucas, CEO at Microgaming, says: “It is an exciting milestone for both Microgaming and Games Global, and is the culmination of months of hard work and dedication from teams on both sides. Te online gaming industry will undoubtedly present a wealth of opportunities for Games Global, and we wish them the very best for their journey ahead.”
Walter Bugno, CEO of Games Global Limited, added: “We are excited for the full operational launch of Games Global and welcoming a new era in iGaming. Microgaming’s historical legacy and impact on the industry has been significant, and we wish the organisation all the best in its next chapter"
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With Italy being one of the industry’s most prominent markets, the access to the market will allow Evoplay to follow on from a successful 2021, which saw the company sign notable deals and deliver content to partners across the globe.
Commenting on Evoplay’s Italy debut, Vladimir Malakchi, CCO at Evoplay, said: “In the last few years, we’ve grown at an exponential rate, becoming one of Europe’s fastest growing studios in the process. With this in mind, it’s fantastic to see more than sixty of our titles gaining certification in such a vibrant market like Italy.
“Italy remains an essential target market for us, with the jurisdiction reporting impressive growth in recent times, as online casino revenue hit a record high in March this year. We hope the certification will allow us to not only expand in Italy, but to establish ourselves across Europe.”
Sweden
Sweden’s state-owned gambling operator Svenska Spel has pleaded for a period of stability rather than more regulatory change, following the publication of the government’s major gambling reform bill.
Chief Executive of Svenska Spel, Patrik Hofbauer, said that whilst the new gambling laws would address gaps in the current legislation.
“Te proposal focuses on consumer protection and a sustainable gaming market, which is positive. I perceive it as if the policy has listened to all important stakeholders along the way and has formulated constructive proposals and adjustments based on this.
“Tere are gaps in the law and the proposed reinforcements are important for the benefit of serious licensed players and make it harder for illegal gambling. Te balance between these is mainly good in the government’s proposal.”
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