Aristocrat’s multi-billion-dollar bid for Playtech is on track to close in the second quarter of 2022 after shareholders approved the sale of Finalto to Gopher Investments. On 17 October, the boards of both Aristocrat and Playtech announced the terms of a recommended cash acquisition of the British software provider for £6.80 ($9.06) per share. But…
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NeoPollard Interactive praises Virginia Lottery for launching cloud-based iLottery programme
NeoPollard Interactive, owned by Pollard Banknote and NeoGames SA, has congratulated the Virginia Lottery for launching the first cloud-based iLottery programme in the US. The iLottery system uses a number of Neo-based technologies, including NeoDraw, NeoSphere and NeoPlay. Doug Pollard, Co-CEO of NeoPollard Interactive, said: "We recognise the need to continually refine our offerings based…
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Scientific Games reports $580m in Q4 revenue amid major rebrand
Scientific Games (SG), which has now undergone a name change to Light & Wonder, has reported $580m in consolidated revenue for Q4 2021. The Las Vegas-based supplier’s continuing operations, which represents SG’s gaming, SciPlay division and iGaming businesses, saw revenue grow nearly 21% year-on-year for the fourth quarter 2021. However, when including its discontinued operations,…
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Beter and Bayes Esports sign strategic partnership extension
Beter has extended its strategic partnership with Bayes Esports. The extension sees the provider of next-gen betting and gaming solutions continue to offer its esports product to its clients, and also enables the group to continue building its reputation in the vertical of esports. The partnership enables Beter to offer odds, while also significantly increasing…
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