Tag Archives: Aspire Global

BtoBet strengthens East Africa presence via SOJOGO deal

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NeoGames’ BtoBet has strengthened its presence in the African betting scene, partnering with Mozambique’s SOJOGO. The ‘global arm’ of the Portuguese National Lottery Santa Casa de Lisboa, SOJOGO will leverage BtoBet’s proprietary sportsbook technology for both online and retail operations in Mozambique.  SOJOGO and Santa Casa Global’s respective General Director and Executive Director, Alcinda Santiago and Francisco Pessoa e Costa, …

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SSG: Latin America becoming ‘front of mind’ whilst Europe navigates regulation

SBC News SSG: Latin America becoming ‘front of mind’ whilst Europe navigates regulation

Analysing trends from across the global sports betting industry, Spotlight Sports Group (SSG) has published its second review of the sector, BetTech Ecosystem 2022. Conducted by the company’s internal research team along with independent experts, the study focuses on the regulated betting sectors in Europe and the Americas, evaluating regulatory, operational and M&A trends. Investigating the two aforementioned regional markets, …

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NeoGames’ acquisition of Aspire expected in August as tender completed

SBC News NeoGames’ acquisition of Aspire expected in August as tender completed

NeoGames has detailed further progress on its acquisition of Aspire Global, announcing the competition of a previously announced tender offer.  The $480m transaction is now expected to finalise on 11 August 2022, with 99.31% of Aspire’s shares tendered so far. NeoGames had extended its acceptance period for Aspire shareholders to 14 June, with the expected settlement date set for the …

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NeoGames edges closer to takeover as Aspire applies for Nasdaq delisting

SBC News NeoGames edges closer to takeover as Aspire applies for Nasdaq delisting

Aspire Global has applied for delisting of its shares from the Nasdaq First North Premier, following a request from takeover bidder NeoGames. The decision was made by the B2B igaming solutions provider’s Board of Directors due to the latter company now controlling 98.25% of Aspire’s outstanding shares and votes.  NeoGames had extended the acceptance period for its offer to the …

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BtoBet secures agreement with Ngnatat Sarl to power Cameroon’s Bet237

SBC News BtoBet secures agreement with Ngnatat Sarl to power Cameroon’s Bet237

BtoBet has strengthened its position in the African betting and gaming market, signing a supply agreement with Ngnatat Sarl Trading. The Aspire Global sports betting brand secured the deal with the African gaming group via the latter’s partner STM Gaming, delivering online and retail solutions to Ngnatat’s Bet237 operator. Provided services include both sportsbook and casino solutions, supporting Bet237’s commercial …

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Aspire Global revenue climbs to €46m as momentum maintained on B2B refocus

SBC News Aspire Global revenue climbs to €46m as momentum maintained on B2B refocus

Aspire Global has maintained ‘continued strong business momentum’ in the first quarter of 2022 according to CEO Tshashi Maimon, as the group prepares to move forward with its €410 million merger with NeoGames. The international B2B gambling group recorded an increase in Q1 revenues of 31.7% to €46.3 million (Q1 2021: €35.2m), along with a rise in EBITDA of 18.7 …

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Betting industry Ukraine solidarity continues as Pragmatic Play donates £100k

SBC News Betting industry Ukraine solidarity continues as Pragmatic Play donates £100k

As support for the Ukrainian public continues to pour in from a range of industries, including betting and gaming, Pragmatic Play has announced a new contribution. The igaming and sportsbook solutions provider revealed today that it is donating £100,000 to the Red Cross’ Red Crescent Movement response appeal, with all funds channelled towards humanitarian causes in Ukraine.  In particular, the …

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Incentive Games secures ‘flagship moment’ with Esports Technologies deal

SBC News Incentive Games secures ‘flagship moment’ with Esports Technologies deal

Incentive Games and Esports Technologies have entered into a commercial agreement, with the former supplying the esports betting provider with free-to-play games.  The software licence and service agreement deal will see Esports Technologies incorporate a customised suite of free-to-play products into its range of brands, including a number of European operators.  Esports markets covered by the partnership include CS:GO – …

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Soft2Bet appoints ‘product expert’ Gilad Naim as CCO 

SBC News Soft2Bet appoints ‘product expert’ Gilad Naim as CCO 

 Soft2Bet has confirmed the appointment of Gilad Naim as new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of the igaming platform and operator software solutions provider. A seasoned commercial executive, Naim joins Soft2Bet’s senior leadership team from Nasdaq Nordic online gambling software developer Aspire Global, where he served as Director of Operations and in additional product-related leadership roles.  Taking on the remit of …

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Aspire Global and BETER terminate Russian business relationships

SBC News Aspire Global and BETER terminate Russian business relationships

Aspire Global has made the decision to close its contract with Sports Lotteries LLC, the operator of the Russian National Lottery, whilst BETER has also ended its business relationships in the country. The Malta-based sports betting and gaming software provider has cited ‘a different business view’ to Sports Lotteries as its primary motivation behind the partnership termination. However, amid widespread …

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