Tag Archives: NetPlay

Betsson “not satisfied” despite 11% quarterly growth

SBC News Betsson “not satisfied” despite 11% quarterly growth

Gaming operator Betsson recorded growth of 11% compared to the same quarter last year, but CEO Pontus Lindwall has described the overall growth for the period as unsatisfactory. Lindwall also pointed to the lack of development from NetPlay, a UK interactive gaming operator acquired by Betsson back in April, as cause for concern, and noted that measures are in place …

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Betsson completes £26 million acquisition of NetPlay TV

SBC News Betsson completes £26 million acquisition of NetPlay TV

Stockholm-listed Betsson AB has confirmed that it has completed its £26 million acquisition of UK interactive gaming operator NetPlay TV (deal first announced on 2 February). Updating the market, Betsson governance informed that its offer had passed all conditions of the UK High Court of Justice, allowing for the firm to complete its transaction. Prior to High Court approval, Betsson …

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Significant content boost sees NetPlay TV sustain strong 2016 momentum

SBC News Significant content boost sees NetPlay TV sustain strong 2016 momentum

Publishing its H1 2016 results (six-month period ending 30 June), London AIM-listed interactive gaming operator NetPlay TV (NetPlay) has reported sustained growth across its core metrics. Reporting a 15% increase in net gaming revenues to £14.7 million (H1 2015: £12.7 million), NetPlay governance was pleased to sustain the firms positive 2016 momentum. The interactive gaming operator would close its H1, …

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Scott Longley – The Football Pools: Swimming Against the Tide!

SBC News Scott Longley - The Football Pools: Swimming Against the Tide!

Seeing its active player numbers dwindle to around the quarter of a million mark, Scott Longley examines whether ‘The Football Pools’ can be updated for modern consumers. One of the UK oldest betting brands and the subject of multiple acquisition rumours, what role does ‘The Pools’ have in today’s industry.  We are a long way away now from the days when football …

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