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Bally’s makes ‘transformational step’ with finalisation of Gamesys takeover

SBC News Bally’s makes 'transformational step’ with finalisation of Gamesys takeover

Bally’s Corporation has this morning published the definitive terms for its proposed takeover of Gamesys Group Plc, having agreed the combination ‘in principle’ last month. Upon completion of the acquisition, the combined group will be headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, and its shares will remain listed on the New York Stock Exchange, whilst a request will be made for Gamesys …

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Gamesys maintains UK growth as Euro regulatory headwinds stall performance

SBC News Gamesys maintains UK growth as Euro regulatory headwinds stall performance

Gamesys Group has lauded its ability to mitigate COVID-19 complications, implementing ‘more restrictive advertising and bonusing requirements’ across its active European markets domains. Publishing its H1 2020 interim results (period ending 30 June), Gamesys revealed that regulatory headwinds in Sweden had contributed to the decline in revenues, with implications hampering its European operations falling by 4% from £36 million to …

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Enlarged Gamesys returns to UK growth eyeing FTSE250 spot 

SBC News Enlarged Gamesys returns to UK growth eyeing FTSE250 spot 

The governance of LSE-listed Gamesys Group, formerly JPJ Group, has cited confidence in achieving its corporate objective of indexing as a FTSE250 firm within the coming months. Publishing its full-year 2019 results, a new look Gamesys has reported a 35% increase in corporate revenues to £415 million (FY2018: £308m), citing ‘high organic growth’ achieved across the UK and Asia.  Corporate …

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Alizeti enters ‘new era for the Tote’ after finalising takeover

SBC News Alizeti enters 'new era for the Tote' after finalising takeover

The UK Tote Group, the consortium of racing-backed investors formerly known as Alizeti, has revealed that it will begin a ‘new era for the Tote’ after confirming the completion of its acquisition of the UK’s pool betting operator for horse racing, making the group the sole owner.  Outlining its plans for brand development, the Group has placed a particular focus upon the modernisation …

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JPJ transitions to Gamesys Group Plc

SBC News JPJ transitions to Gamesys Group Plc

The governance of JPJ Group declares a ‘new era’ for the company, as it completes its £490 million takeover of long-term technology partner Gamesys (transaction first announced 13 June). Completing its enlargement, JPJ Group changes its corporate identity to ‘Gamesys Group Plc’, trading on the London Stock Exchange under the new ticker of ‘GYS’ as of this morning. As previously …

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JPJ Group navigates UK headwinds as firm prepares for Gamesys enlargement

SBC News JPJ Group navigates UK headwinds as firm prepares for Gamesys enlargement

The governance of London-listed JPJ Group Plc maintains confidence in the firm’s future prospects, as the company moves to fully integrate operating partner Gamesys, enlarging its commercial capacity. Publishing its interim H1 2019 trading update (period ending 30 June), JPJ records a 14% increase in corporate revenues to £170 million (H12018: £149 million), driven by the ‘strong organic growth’ of …

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JPJ Group moves on enlargement by acquiring Gamesys for £490 million

SBC News JPJ Group moves on enlargement by acquiring Gamesys for £490 million

The governance of London-listed JPJ Group Plc has this morning confirmed that it has reached a ‘conditional arrangement’ to acquire operating partner Gamesys Limited outright. JPJ has put forward a £490 million transaction, moving to acquire Gamesys platforms and the operated brands of Virgin Games, Virgin Casino, Monopoly Casino, and Heart Bingo. Founded in 2001, Gamesys is the former operating …

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Lighter JPJ Group focused on returning Jackpotjoy to growth

SBC News Lighter JPJ Group focused on returning Jackpotjoy to growth

Publishing its full-year 2018 results, the governance of London-listed JPJ Group declares that it has delivered record revenues and corporate earnings, ahead of its market consensus. Completing year-two as an LSE enterprise, JPJ records a 10% increase in group revenues to £319 million (FY2017: £289m), despite its flagship Jackpotjoy (UK) brand delivering a flat revenue performance of £216 million Whilst …

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JPJ Group secures 2018 targets, outlining Vera&John as standout asset

SBC News JPJ Group secures 2018 targets, outlining Vera&John as standout asset

Preparing to publish its 2018 full-year results, the governance of London-listed online gambling firm Jackpotjoy Group (JPJ Group) has issued a pre-close trading statement outlining expected results ‘at the upper end of current market expectations’. Updating investors, JPJ Group Chairman Neil Goulden highlights international asset Vera&John as the stand-out performer for 2018 trading. JPJ governance details that the firm’s international …

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