Playtech
Playtech Plc is a leading provider of software solutions for the global gambling industry, offering products and services for both online and land-based operators. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Douglas, Isle of Man, Playtech operates through various segments, including Gaming B2B and Gaming B2C. The company provides a comprehensive range of offerings, including online casino games, sports betting applications, and financial trading platforms. Its technology supports a variety of gambling formats, such as mobile gaming, bingo, and live gaming. Playtech also licenses its intellectual property, delivers marketing and operational services, and manages retail betting shops. The company has established strong partnerships with top operators, focusing on collaboration to enhance profitability and tailor solutions to customer needs. With a significant presence in markets like Italy and the United Kingdom, Playtech continues to innovate within the gaming sector.
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The Sporting News
Corporate Round in 2023
The Sporting News, established in 1886, is a renowned American sports media company. It publishes and distributes sports news, primarily focusing on Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Football League (NFL), the National Hockey League (NHL), NASCAR, and NCAA men's basketball and football. The company operates as a subsidiary of American City Business Journals, a division of Advance Publications, and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. It offers both print (bi-weekly magazine) and digital platforms (Sporting News Today), providing comprehensive and insightful coverage of various sports to a global audience.
NorthStar Gaming
Debt Financing in 2023
NorthStar Gaming is a developer and operator of an online gaming platform that encompasses both casino games and sports betting. The company provides users with real-time news, statistics, analysis, and scores integrated within the betting environment, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Its revenue primarily comes from the operations of its online casino and sportsbook, reflecting a commitment to delivering comprehensive and engaging gaming solutions.
GameCo
Corporate Round in 2021
GameCo Inc. is a pioneering company based in New York, established in 2014, that specializes in skill-based video game gambling machines for casino environments. The company has developed a unique category known as Video Game Gambling Machines (VGM), which combines the engagement of video gaming with the thrill of gambling. GameCo's VGM platform is notable for being the first of its kind approved by regulators in the United States, featuring proprietary arcade-style cabinets where a player's skill influences payouts and winnings. This innovative approach aims to attract a new demographic of casino patrons by offering a gaming experience that balances player skill with traditional gambling economics. Additionally, GameCo's offerings include both land-based and online gaming experiences, enhancing the appeal of esports betting and skill-based gaming within the casino industry.
Snaitech
Acquisition in 2018
Snaitech is a prominent entity in the gaming and betting industry, primarily focused on the Italian market. The company offers an extensive array of services, including sports betting, virtual sports, and online games, while also managing racecourses. Snaitech operates a significant retail network with numerous points of sale, ensuring a comprehensive betting experience for its customers. Furthermore, the company develops advanced technologies that facilitate real-time betting and enhances customer engagement through proprietary platforms. In addition to its betting services, Snaitech provides a blog that delivers updated information and news relevant to its customers and sports enthusiasts, making it a well-rounded provider in the sector.
Bet-Buddy
Acquisition in 2017
BetBuddy specializes in behavioral identification and modification through its innovative platform designed for lotteries and gaming operators. The core of its offering is PowerCrunch, a data mining and machine learning platform that delivers comprehensive gambling analytics. BetBuddy's solutions enhance direct marketing efforts and promote responsible gaming practices, enabling operators to gain actionable insights from player behavior. The platform is available as Software as a Service (SaaS) or can be integrated into existing player account management and content management systems, providing flexibility for clients in the gaming industry.
ACM Group (Alpha Capital Markets)
Acquisition in 2017
ACM Group is focused on providing customised execution, risk management, and liquidity to financial institutions.
Eyecon
Acquisition in 2017
Eyecon is a computer game development company established in 1997, initially focusing on creating games for online platforms. The company has developed a diverse portfolio of over 70 games, with a particular emphasis on online casino and gambling games. Eyecon's first slot game, Temple of Isis, debuted in 2003 and remains popular among players. Its most successful title, Fluffy Favourites, was released in 2006 and continues to be a leading game in the market. Eyecon also operates its own remote gaming server, allowing players to access its content directly or through various distributors. The company's games are designed to be timeless, ensuring ongoing enjoyment for players year after year.
CFH Group
Acquisition in 2016
CFH Group operates as a holding company that specializes in providing online trading services through its subsidiaries. The company offers a comprehensive range of commercially driven trading, technical, and marketing technology solutions tailored for financial institutions. With a leadership team comprised of experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts, CFH Group is dedicated to fostering innovation within the financial sector. The company actively seeks to collaborate with and invest in businesses that offer creative ideas and fresh perspectives, aiming to enhance efficiency and drive growth for its clients and partners.
Best Gaming Technology
Acquisition in 2016
Best Gaming Technology (BGT) is a leading innovator in the retail technology sector of the wagering industry, specializing in the development of gaming and betting software for global operators. The company provides comprehensive sports betting services that can be tailored to meet the unique needs of established partners, who can integrate their own pricing feeds and liability management into BGT's system. For those without prior bookmaking experience, BGT offers a turnkey service that facilitates easy entry into the market. Their platform supports a wide range of sports, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of sports bettors. BGT has expanded its retail offerings by adding web and mobile channels, allowing partners to enhance their services and reach more customers. By leveraging BGT's advanced technology, partners can achieve increased revenue per customer, positioning themselves competitively in the rapidly evolving wagering industry.
FTX Games
Acquisition in 2016
FTX Games, formerly known as Funtactix, is an award-winning online game development studio that specializes in creating mobile and social games based on major motion pictures and television shows. Founded in 2006, the company operates studios in New York City, Los Angeles, and Tel Aviv. FTX Games collaborates closely with filmmakers and entertainment studios to develop engaging gaming experiences that connect fans with their favorite franchises, such as The Hunger Games, Mission: Impossible, and Narcos. The studio's approach combines top-tier entertainment properties with skilled development teams, resulting in successful, free-to-play games that have attracted tens of millions of players across platforms like iOS and Facebook. FTX Games is recognized for its innovative contributions to the revival of movie-based gaming, enhancing the way audiences interact with cinematic narratives.
Quickspin
Acquisition in 2016
Quickspin AB is a Swedish game studio based in Stockholm that specializes in developing innovative video slots for the online real-money gambling and social gaming markets. Founded in 2011, Quickspin is known for creating high-quality, engaging video slots characterized by superior design, artwork, sound, and features aimed at enhancing player experience. The company caters to a diverse audience, delivering its games to operators both in Sweden and internationally. Since May 2016, Quickspin has functioned as a subsidiary of Playtech plc, further strengthening its position in the gaming industry. The team at Quickspin is composed of experienced professionals who share a strong passion for gaming and a commitment to respecting their players.
TradeFXL
Acquisition in 2015
TradeFXL is a professional online marketing and advertising agency.
TradeFX
Acquisition in 2015
TradeFX is a provider of international financial services focused on facilitating international payments and money transfers. Established to meet market demand, the company offers a range of services including bank drafts, currency risk management, standing orders, and currency exchange. TradeFX prioritizes understanding customer needs for efficient, secure, and cost-effective payment solutions. The firm has evolved its offerings in response to global money transfer regulations and has developed expertise in forecasting currency fluctuations, allowing it to grow its market presence steadily.
YoYo Games
Acquisition in 2015
YoYo Games Limited is a company that specializes in online gaming services and game development support, headquartered in Dundee, Scotland, with an additional office in Mountain View. It is best known for GameMaker: Studio, an intuitive cross-platform game development platform that enables developers to create games using a single code base for multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, and various console systems. The platform emphasizes usability and efficiency, making it accessible for developers of all skill levels. Since its launch, the GameMaker family of products has achieved over five million downloads, underscoring its popularity in the gaming industry. YoYo Games operates as a subsidiary of Playtech plc, reflecting its integration within a larger gaming ecosystem.
Aristocrat Lotteries
Acquisition in 2014
Aristocrat Lotteries is a supplier of server-based-gaming and online client server solutions.
PokerStrategy.com
Acquisition in 2013
PokerStrategy.com is an online gaming platform that focuses on educating new users about the fundamentals of poker. The company offers a forum where poker enthusiasts can engage with one another, sharing knowledge, insights, and opinions regarding various aspects of the game. By facilitating a community-driven environment, PokerStrategy.com aims to enhance players' skills and understanding of poker, ultimately contributing to their overall gaming experience.
Ash Gaming
Acquisition in 2011
Ash Gaming is a prominent supplier focused solely on developing interactive gambling and betting games. Renowned for its innovative and profitable offerings, the company delivers these games across diverse digital platforms, catering to both established brands and original concepts.
Virtue Fusion
Acquisition in 2010
Virtue Fusion develops Bingo and networked gaming solutions for the online gambling industry, primarily targeting existing online gaming operators, bookmakers, land-based operators and media companies. Virtue Fusion continues to be the world's leading developer and licensor of Internet bingo products in the UK. The Virtue Fusion gaming network offers some of the largest bingo prizes to be found with peak traffic of over 6,000 concurrent players. The Group specializes in providing Bingo, networked games such as slots and scratch cards. Some of the world's best-known brands use Virtue Fusion Bingo solutions, including Ladbrokes, William Hill, Sky, Bet365 and Crown Bingo. Virtue Fusion continues to focus on the UK as its core market whilst launching products into Scandinavia and Europe during 2007. Virtue Fusion operates out of Alderney and is currently applying for a Maltese Licence.
Sportech
Post in 2010
Sportech is a gaming company specializing in the global pari-mutuel betting technology sector. It offers a range of gaming opportunities through both traditional offline channels and online platforms. The company operates in regulated markets and is structured into three main divisions: Sportech Digital, which provides pari-mutuel wagering services primarily for the horseracing industry; Sportech Venues, which manages off-track betting locations; and a corporate division that oversees central administrative functions. Sportech serves a diverse clientele, including large gaming enterprises, sports teams, and charitable organizations conducting raffles, as well as individual racing fans who place bets at its venues or through digital channels. The majority of the company’s revenue is derived from its Venues division, reflecting its significant presence in the betting landscape in the USA.
Gaming Technology Solutions
Acquisition in 2009
Gaming Technology Solutions (GTS) is a prominent global provider of gaming solutions tailored for online gaming operations. Established in 2005, the company specializes in delivering games through its open EdGE platform. GTS is licensed as a software provider by the UK government and exclusively offers its solutions to licensed gaming operators that accept bets from legal jurisdictions. In December 2009, GTS was acquired by Playtech, enhancing its capacity to supply open gaming services to over 90 internet operators worldwide. The company's commitment to compliance and quality positions it as a key player in the gaming technology sector.
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