Apollo Global Management Incorporated lodges Tabcorp Holdings Limited bid
American private equity behemoth Apollo Global Management Incorporated has reportedly joined the race to buy the wagering and media business of Australian bookmaker Tabcorp Holdings Limited after lodging an official bid worth in the region of $3.1 billion.
According to a Thursday report from The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper, the all-cash move comes a little over a week after British land-based and online sportsbook operator Entain made an improved $2.7 billion offer of its own for the same segments of the Melbourne-headquartered firm. This proposition is currently being considered and may well purportedly soon be followed by a second rival tender from American media conglomerate Fox Corporation in partnership with local iGaming pioneer Matthew Tripp.
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Gateway opens gates of its new Playtime Casino in Wasaga Beach
One of the largest gaming and entertainment companies in Canada, Gateway Casinos and Entertainment, opens the doors of the new Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach. According to a company’s spokesman, the company invested $34.3 million in the Wasaga site to make the new facility home to the unforgettable player and fun experience.
Casino welcomed the first guests:
Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited had the casino project approved by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) in 2012 and the casino facility has been under construction since then. But now that the casino in Wasaga Beach has opened to the public, the reels are finally turning and the virtual roulette tables spinning to welcome players aboard.
Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach opened on Wednesday, No…
Have Fun In The Jungle In Blueprint Gaming’s New Slot- Jungle Fortune
On February 16, BluePrint Gaming, a leading slots developer based in the UK, released its Jungle Fortune slot, a jungle-themed slot that offers players a wild gaming experience as they frolic with gorillas and experience the jungle in all its glory.
Outstanding visual:
True to its title, the main theme of the game is jungle, exotic animals and green color all around. The background allows players to feel the jungle atmosphere with falling leaves, large green plants and exotic birds.
To win, players must form a combination of the required number of matching symbols, on consecutive reels, beginning from the reel furthest to the left, on a new, dynamic 6×4 grid. The game is equipped with 4,096 winning ways.
The basic low-value symbols are 9, 10, J, Q, K and A, …
You Could Win This Free Guy-Themed Xbox Series S
Microsoft’s ongoing partnership with 20th Century/Fox for the upcoming Ryan Reynolds movie Free Guy continues with a custom-made Xbox Series S console themed around the movie that you can win.
To win the custom console and controller–along with other goodies like a “Guy” pin badge, a “stash” bag, HyperX Cloud II headphones, and 12 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate–you’ll need to following @Xbox on Twitter and rewteet the post below with the hashtag #XboxFreeGuySweepstakes. The package is valued at around $800.
Now presenting the Xbox & Free Gu…
Online poker startup 4Poker snags Flutter’s Heath Cram as new COO
4Poker is a new online poker startup with plans to launch during the fourth quarter of 2022. Over the past few weeks, the company has added big names to its roster of officials, including former Flutter executive Heath Cram. The industry veteran was recently named the company’s new chief operating officer (COO).
New Position Effective Immediately
Cram takes on the new role immediately, just after he left his role as the Senior Director of Operations for the international division of Flutter. Cram already has 15 years of experience in the gambling industry which will help him to boost the commercial operations and strategies of 4Poker.
Okada Manilla Launches Marketing Campaign to Promote Destination
The Philippines-based resort will now promote itself through the “Okada Manila Go” initiative launched to coincide with surging financial performance across the group. Universal Entertainment Corp, the company that owns Okada Manila, saw H1 2023 sales go up by 40.8% to $548 million.
Okada Manila Beckons to Local and International Players
Okada Manila itself hit a 68% increase in sales, reaching $331 million and adjusted EBITDA of $104 million, up 96.2%. This is much better than the results reported at the end of 2022. Okada Manila is not just banking on its casino to bring in crowds, however.…