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announced 5/25/2016 via BNC Analysis

Playtech plc, will acquire Quickspin AB

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synopsis: Playtech has brokered a deal to acquire Swedish games studio Quickspin. Headquartered in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, Quickspin has a portfolio of over 20 games and develops video slot games for both the online real-money and social gaming markets.
buyer: Playtech plc (LSE:PTEC:$1,767.78)
Playtech is an online gaming software supplier, offering cutting-edge solutions to the industry's leading operators. its approach has been centered on the continual development of best-of-breed gaming products and content, and its success built upon strong partnerships with our licensees. "
 target: Quickspin AB
Headquartered in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, Quickspin has a portfolio of over 20 games and develops video slot games for both the online real-money and social gaming markets.
price ($mm)
$27
rev ($mm)
$7
EBITDA ($mm)
$2
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23.8x
closed 6/1/2017 via PR Newswire

DoubleU Games Co., Ltd., acquired Double Down Interactive

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synopsis: International Game Technology announced that it has completed the sale of its social casino subsidiary, Double Down Interactive LLC, to an affiliate of DoubleU Games, one of the leading social casino gaming publishers based in Seoul, South Korea.
buyer: DoubleU Games Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:A192080:$142.46)
DoubleU Games is one of the leading social casino gaming publishers based in Seoul, Korea. Founded in 2012, DoubleU Games is the only Asia-based social casino game operator among global top-tier players. "
 target parent: The De Agostini Group
target: Double Down Interactive
Double Down Interactive is the leading casual games developer of "fun to play" casino experiences on the Internet. With veterans from top online game companies, the team is committed to providing consumers an online social casino experience that is unrivaled by anything else available.
price ($mm)
$825
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EBITDA ($mm)
$81
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10.2x
announced 7/30/2016 via PR Newswire

Giant Interactive Group, Yunfeng Capital, will acquire Playtika Ltd.

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synopsis: A consortium including an affiliate of Shanghai Giant Network Technology Co., Ltd., one of China's largest online games companies, and Yunfeng Capital, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Caesars Interactive Entertainment, Inc. ("CIE") to acquire CIE's social and mobile games business ("Playtika").
buyer: Yunfeng Capital
buyer: Giant Interactive Group (GA:$381.15)
Shanghai Giant Network Technology Co., Ltd., led by founder and Chairman Shi Yuzhu, is a leading online games developer and operator, headquartered in Shanghai, China. Yunfeng Capital is a private equity firm founded by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. founder Jack Ma "
 target parent: Caesars Entertainment Corporation
target: Playtika Ltd.
Playtika pioneered free-to-play games on social networks and mobile platforms. It is the creator of such popular titles as Slotomania, House of Fun and Bingo Blitz, which consistently rank among the top-grossing games on Apple's App Store, Google Play and Facebook.
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$4,400
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closed 2/15/2016 via BNC Analysis

GSN Games, acquired Plumbee

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synopsis: Sony’s GSN Games has acquired rival social casino studio Plumbee. Founded in 2011, Plumbee is best known for its Mirrorball Slots app, which has been downloaded more than 10 million times on Facebook and mobile devices.
buyer parent: Sony Corporation
buyer: GSN Games
GSN Games is a leading provider of cross-platform entertainment, including social casino games and skill tournaments designed to fuel every player's inner winner. "
 target: Plumbee
Founded in 2011, Plumbee is best known for its Mirrorball Slots app, which has been downloaded more than 10 million times on Facebook and mobile devices.
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closed 9/21/2015 via PR Newswire

Playtika Ltd., acquired Big Blue Parrot

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synopsis: iAngels announced that portfolio company Big Blue Parrot has been acquired by mobile gaming giant Playtika. Big Blue Parrot’s patent-pending platform allows friends to play online mobile games together without having to be online at the same time.
buyer parent: Caesars Entertainment Corporation
buyer: Playtika Ltd.
Playtika captivates audiences with beautifully produced, highly immersive social games. Playtika’s roots are in the social casino space. Playtika was the first to introduce free-to-play casino-style games to social networks. (Slotomania remains the highest grossing app on Facebook and iOS.) "
 target parent: iAngels
target: Big Blue Parrot
Big Blue Parrot’s patent-pending platform allows friends to play online mobile games together without having to be online at the same time. Big Blue Parrot is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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closed 5/21/2014 via Market Watch

Gamzio Mobile, Inc., acquired Go-Go Casino

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synopsis: Gamzio Mobile, Inc., the innovative mobile & social casino gaming company, announced that it has acquired the Facebook social casino app Go-Go Casino. The Go-Go Casino App is currently in redevelopment by the Gamzio DevOps Team.
buyer: Gamzio Mobile, Inc. (OTCPK:GAMZ:$0.00)
Gamzio Mobile, Inc. is a developer of social casino games for the Internet and mobile devices. Its mission is to bring a genuine "Vegas" experience to the mobile gaming market through a strategic approach that optimizes real-time data and analytics technology. "
 target: Go-Go Casino
Go-Go Casino is a Facebook social casino app. Go-Go Casino has been installed by over 361,000 users on Facebook.
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announced 2/25/2014 via Market Wire

GSN Games, will acquire Bash Gaming

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synopsis: GSN Games announced it has agreed to acquire Bash Gaming, the creator of breakout hit Bingo Bash -- the leading social bingo game in the world with more than 4.8 million monthly active users (MAUs) playing across Facebook, iOS, Android and Kindle devices.
buyer parent: Sony Corporation
buyer: GSN Games
GSN Games is a leading provider of cross-platform entertainment, including social casino games and skill tournaments designed to fuel every player's inner winner. Founded in 1999 as skill games site WorldWinner.com, the company has evolved into a premier social, mobile and online games company. "
 target: Bash Gaming
Bash Gaming (formerly BitRhymes) makes top casino games for social and mobile platforms. Their first title in this area, Bingo Bash, is the leading social bingo game in the world with more than 4.8 million monthly active users (MAUs) playing across Facebook, iOS, Android and Kindle devices.
price ($mm)
$80
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closed 7/31/2013 via PR Newswire

RealNetworks, Inc., acquired Slingo, Inc.

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synopsis: RealNetworks, Inc., creator of innovative products and services that make it easy for people to connect with and enjoy digital media, announced the acquisition of Slingo, Inc. A unique combination of Bingo and slots, Slingo is one of the most popular social casino games on the Internet.
buyer: RealNetworks, Inc. (RNWK:$171.96)
RealNetworks creates innovative applications and services that make it easy for people to connect with and enjoy digital media. RealNetworks invented the streaming media category and continues to connect consumers with their digital media both directly and through partners. "
 target: Slingo, Inc.
Established in 1996, Slingo develops and licenses the intellectual property for the Slingo® brand of games, to include casual and social games; casino slot machines and table games; lottery tickets, TV programming and more.
price ($mm)
$16
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closed 4/17/2013 via BNC Analysis

NYX Gaming Group Ltd., acquired ZEN Entertainment, Inc.

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synopsis: iGaming software provider NYX Gaming Group Ltd. purchased struggling software developer and operator ZEN Entertainment, Inc. ZEN offers partners seamless access to leading free-to-play online games network, and operates a network of subscription-based poker sites.
buyer: NYX Gaming Group Ltd. (TSXV:NYX:$184.82)
The NYX Gaming Group incorporates Stockholm based NYX Interactive and Sydney's NextGen Gaming. It provides a combined roster of operators with premium gaming content and fast, flexible gaming systems in true partnership. "
 target: ZEN Entertainment, Inc.
The ZEN Entertainment Network® (ZEN) offers big brands a platform to deliver a social, fun, and rewarding experience for online casino game players. ZEN offers partners seamless access to leading free-to-play online games network, and operates a network of subscription-based poker sites.
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closed 2/4/2013 via PR Newswire

Aspect Gaming Limited, acquired Longshot Interactive, LLC

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synopsis: Aspect™ Gaming announced the acquisition of Longshot Interactive. The acquisition adds a valuable portfolio of proprietary baccarat variants to Aspect's existing library of slot offerings. Longshot Interactive developed a facebook variant of baccarat.
buyer: Aspect Gaming Limited
Founded in 2008 with offices in Shanghai and Macau, Aspect Gaming is a gaming supplier operating at the convergence of land-based, online, mobile and social casino gaming, with an emphasis on Asia. "
 target: Longshot Interactive, LLC
Longshot Interactiv is a Las Vegas-based Asian casino games developer. In 2010, the company launched the first baccarat game on the Facebook games platform.
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announced 11/26/2012 via Market Wire

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd, will acquire Product Madness, Inc.

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synopsis: Aristocrat Leisure Ltd announced an agreement to acquire Product Madness, Inc., a leader in the fast growing online social casino market. Product Madness is amongst the top five operators in the social casino slot genre on Facebook, with more than 500,000 daily active users and 3.5 million monthly active users.
buyer: Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX:ALL:$1,867.57)
Aristocrat Leisure is a leading global provider of gaming solutions. The company is licensed by more than 200 regulators and its products and services are available in over 90 countries around the world. "
 target: Product Madness, Inc.
Product Madness has been focused on Facebook applications since its inception in 2007, and has grown to become a leader in the online social casino space. Product Madness is the publisher of numerous successful Facebook games, and has offices in San Francisco and London.
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closed 10/1/2012 via Yahoo, Inc.

Playsino, acquired Popover Games, Inc.

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synopsis: Playsino, one of the world's fastest-growing social casino games companies, announced that it has acquired Popover Games, including the cross-platform Popover Poker, a number of other social casino games and most of Popover's employees. Popover produces multiplayer social games playable across the web and mobile platforms.
buyer: Playsino
Playsino is all-in to reinvent Casino games. Playsino is on a mission to become world’s leading free-to-play social casino game company. "
 target: Popover Games, Inc.
Popover produces multiplayer social games playable across the web and mobile platforms, including iOS, Android, and Windows Mobile. The games are all built with a passion for pixel-perfect design, a focus on efficient performance, and a quest to deliver a perfect user experience.
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closed 3/6/2012 via BusinessWire

Big Fish Games, Inc., acquired Self Aware Games

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synopsis: Big Fish Games Inc. announced the acquisition of mobile-social game developer Self Aware Games and its parent company, Social Concepts, makers of the hit mobile-social brand, Card Ace: Casino. Self Aware Games was founded by experienced entrepreneur Colin Liotta and lifelong game designer Seppo Helava.
buyer: Big Fish Games, Inc.
Big Fish Games is a global leader and innovator in the online games industry, producing and delivering the world’s best games and game experiences. Big Fish Games Studios develops and publishes the industry’s leading brands for computers, mobile devices and consoles. "
 target: Self Aware Games
Self Aware Games develops games that take advantage of cutting-edge technology creating some of the first social features that appeared on the iPhone, to the first truly cross-platform interoperable multiplayer game for iOS, webOS, Android, and Facebook.
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announced 1/12/2012 via PR Newswire

International Gaming Technology, will acquire Double Down Interactive

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synopsis: International Game Technology, the global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Double Down Interactive LLC – a leading online social gaming company and developer of the popular DoubleDown™ Casino found on Facebook.
buyer: International Gaming Technology (IGT:$5,024.92)
International Game Technology is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated markets. "
 target: Double Down Interactive
Double Down Interactive is the leading casual games developer of "fun to play" casino experiences on the Internet. With veterans from top online game companies, the team is committed to providing consumers an online social casino experience that is unrivaled by anything else available.
price ($mm)
$193
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announced 10/1/2012 via CNW Group

Amaya Gaming Group Inc., will acquire Ongame Network Ltd.

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synopsis: Amaya Gaming Group Inc., an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, announced that it has entered into an arm's length definitive agreement to acquire Ongame Network Ltd., a leading B2B online poker network. Ongame offers both operators and their players a wide variety of cash games and tournaments to choose from.
buyer: Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (TSX:AYA:$772.93)
Amaya Gaming Group Inc. is a technology based gaming provider for the regulated gaming industry. Some of its services and solutions range include: online gaming platforms, online and mobile casino games, traditional and mobile lotteries, and networked electronic gaming systems. "
 target parent: bwin.party digital entertainment plc
target: Ongame Network Ltd.
Ongame Network Ltd. provides online poker software solutions. It offers P5 Poker Engine, a poker game platform; Tour Planner, a tournament management tool; Transparent Purse, a virtual wallet that enables players to use one wallet solution for various products; and more.
price ($mm)
$19
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closed 5/21/2012 via BusinessWire

WMS Industries Inc., acquired Jadestone Group AB

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synopsis: WMS Industries Inc., a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of games, gaming content and gaming machines, announced the acquisition of Jadestone Group AB, a leading developer, publisher and distributor of online gaming content and entertainment for online game companies.
buyer: WMS Industries Inc. (WMS:$697.30)
WMS serves the gaming industry worldwide by designing, manufacturing and marketing games, video and mechanical reel-spinning gaming machines, video lottery terminals and in gaming operations, which places leased participation gaming machines in legal gaming venues. "
 target: Jadestone Group AB
Jadestone is a leading developer of online casino and skill-based multiplayer online game solutions. The product portfolio is built on the acclaimed Arena gaming platform and features a range of innovative online multiplayer, casino and mini games.
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$2.60
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cancelled 6/27/2012 via PR Newswire

Shuffle Master, Inc., cancelled an acquisition of Ongame Network Ltd.

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synopsis: Shuffle Master, Inc. announced that after careful consideration it has decided not to proceed with the acquisition of Ongame Network Limited. Ongame Network Ltd. provides online poker software solutions.
buyer: Shuffle Master, Inc. (SHFL:$259.05)
Shuffle Master, Inc. is a gaming supply company specializing in providing its casino customers with improved profitability, productivity and security, as well as popular cutting-edge gaming entertainment content. "
 target parent: bwin.party digital entertainment plc
target: Ongame Network Ltd.
Ongame Network Ltd. provides online poker software solutions. It offers P5 Poker Engine, a poker game platform; Tour Planner, a tournament management tool; and Transparent Purse, a virtual wallet that enables players to use one wallet solution for various products.
price ($mm)
$26
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closed 6/1/2010 via PR Newswire

Bodog, acquired Slots.com

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synopsis: Slots.com, the second most powerful generic gaming domain, was bought at a Snapnames.com online auction by BodogBrand.com for nearly GBP4,000,000, the largest sum of money paid for a domain in 2010 and one of the top 10 ever.
buyer: Bodog
The Bodog licensing enterprise is a branded venture capital and licensing organization with its head office in the Caribbean nation of Antigua. BodogBrand.com is the owner and licensor of "Bodog" - the biggest online entertainment and gambling brand in the world. "
 target: Slots.com
Slots.com offers free slots, no download slots, video slots and progressive slot machines from every online casino.
price ($mm)
$4.48
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closed 2/13/2010 via Company Press Release

Playtech, acquired Virtue Fusion Ltd.

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synopsis: Playtech Ltd, the leading software provider to the online, mobile, TV and land based gaming sector, announces it has acquired the business and assets of Virtue Fusion, the leading developer and licensor of online bingo products.
buyer: Playtech (LSE:PTEC:$1,767.78)
Playtech, the world’s largest publicly traded online gaming software supplier, is a vibrant, forward-thinking software company aimed at offering exciting and innovative value-added solutions to the online gaming industry's top operators. "
 target: Virtue Fusion Ltd.
Virtue Fusion develops Bingo and networked gaming solutions for the online gambling industry, primarily targeting existing online gaming operators, bookmakers, land-based operators and media companies.
price ($mm)
$31
rev ($mm)
$19
EBITDA ($mm)
$6
EV / rev
3.3x
EV / EBITDA
10.6x
closed 6/30/2008 via PR Newswire

Mediastay, purchased Luckysurf from LSF Network

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synopsis: Mediastay, the European leader in free online games, and operator of Kingoloto.com, Grattage.com, KingoMusic.com and Bananalotto, announces the acquisition of the Luckysurf brands and games in the United States, France and the UK.
buyer: Mediastay
Mediastay is the European leader in free online games with the publishing and launch of www.kingoloto.com, www.bananalotto.com, www.grattage.com and www.kingomusic.com. Mediastay is a major player in online lead generation for key accounts such as La Redoute, Meetic, TELE2, GE Money Bank and Ipsos. "
 seller: LSF Network
Luckysurf is a FREE online game which offers chances to win prizes and cash every day!
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announced 5/25/2016 via BNC Analysis

Playtech plc, will acquire Quickspin AB

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synopsis: Playtech has brokered a deal to acquire Swedish games studio Quickspin. Headquartered in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, Quickspin has a portfolio of over 20 games and develops video slot games for both the online real-money and social gaming markets.
buyer: Playtech plc (LSE:PTEC:$1,767.78)
Playtech is an online gaming software supplier, offering cutting-edge solutions to the industry's leading operators. its approach has been centered on the continual development of best-of-breed gaming products and content, and its success built upon strong partnerships with our licensees. "
 target: Quickspin AB
Headquartered in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, Quickspin has a portfolio of over 20 games and develops video slot games for both the online real-money and social gaming markets.
price ($mm)
$27
rev ($mm)
$7
EBITDA ($mm)
$2
EV / rev
8.3x
EV / EBITDA
23.8x
closed 7/22/2020 via gamesindustry.biz

Tilting Point, acquired FTX Games

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synopsis: Tilting Point, a leading free-to-play game publisher, has acquired free-to-play mobile games and assets from gambling technology software leader Playtech plc. Tilting Point's acquisition includes FTX Games, known for publishing The Walking Dead: Free Casino Slots and Russia-based Plamee Studios, the developer behind Narcos: Cartel Wars.
buyer: Tilting Point
Tilting Point is a next-generation games partner that provides top development studios with capital, expert resources, services, and operational support to scale the success of high-quality free-to-play games. "
 target parent: Playtech plc
target: FTX Games
FTX Games is an award-winning publisher of mobile and social games based on major box-office films and TV shows. Russia-based Plamee is a leading, cross-platform, casual and mid-core games developer for mobile players across all devices.
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closed 10/27/2017 via Company Press Release

Playtech plc, acquired BetBuddy

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synopsis: Playtech, the gambling industry’s leading software and services supplier, has acquired BetBuddy. BetBuddy provides a predictive analytics and personalisation platform that allows their clients to better understand their customers. Government run gaming organisations rely on BetBuddy to help to understand and better manage their customer experience.
buyer: Playtech plc (LSE:PTEC:$1,767.78)
Playtech is an online gaming software supplier, offering cutting-edge solutions to the industry's leading operators. its approach has been centered on the continual development of best-of-breed gaming products and content, and its success built upon strong partnerships with their licensees. "
 target: BetBuddy
BetBuddy provides a predictive analytics and personalisation platform that allows their clients to better understand their customers. Government run gaming organisations and the world's largest technology suppliers rely on BetBuddy to help to understand and better manage their customer experience.
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closed 10/21/2016 via BNC Analysis

Playtech plc, acquired ECM Systems Ltd

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synopsis: Playtech, a gaming technology development company, has made another acquisition, this time securing a UK retail bingo software firm, ECM Systems. ECM Systems Limited develops and licenses digital bingo software and support services.
buyer: Playtech plc (LSE:PTEC:$1,767.78)
Playtech is an online gaming software supplier, offering cutting-edge solutions to the industry's leading operators. its approach has been centered on the continual development of best-of-breed gaming products and content, and its success built upon strong partnerships with their licensees. "
 target: ECM Systems Ltd
ECM Systems Limited develops and licenses digital bingo software and support services. The company is based in Hull, United Kingdom. ECM, which posted revenue of £9.1 million in the 2016 financial year, counts the likes of Gala Leisure and Mecca Bingo amongst its customers.
price ($mm)
$16*
rev ($mm)
$10
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$5
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1.8x
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3.7x
closed 5/31/2016 via BNC Analysis

Playtech plc, acquired Funtactix

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synopsis: Online gambling technology provider Playtech has boosted its casual games offering by acquiring social and mobile game studio Funtactix. Funtactix is an award winning game development studio that has carved out a niche by developing social and mobile games based on Hollywood film properties.
buyer: Playtech plc (LSE:PTEC:$1,767.78)
Playtech is an online gaming software supplier, offering cutting-edge solutions to the industry's leading operators. its approach has been centered on the continual development of best-of-breed gaming products and content, and its success built upon strong partnerships with their licensees. "
 target: Funtactix
Funtactix is an award winning online game development studio specializing in social games and mobile games based on major motion pictures. Funtactix currently maintains a studio network with offices in New York City, Los Angeles and Tel Aviv.
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announced 5/25/2016 via BNC Analysis

Playtech plc, will acquire Quickspin AB

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synopsis: Playtech has brokered a deal to acquire Swedish games studio Quickspin. Headquartered in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, Quickspin has a portfolio of over 20 games and develops video slot games for both the online real-money and social gaming markets.
buyer: Playtech plc (LSE:PTEC:$1,767.78)
Playtech is an online gaming software supplier, offering cutting-edge solutions to the industry's leading operators. its approach has been centered on the continual development of best-of-breed gaming products and content, and its success built upon strong partnerships with our licensees. "
 target: Quickspin AB
Headquartered in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, Quickspin has a portfolio of over 20 games and develops video slot games for both the online real-money and social gaming markets.
price ($mm)
$27
rev ($mm)
$7
EBITDA ($mm)
$2
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8.3x
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23.8x
announced 7/1/2015 via Reuters

Playtech plc, will acquire Ava Trade

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synopsis: Playtech Plc said it has agreed to buy currency trading platform Ava Trade for $105 million to expand its online trading platform. AvaTrade is one of the world’s most popular and trusted online FX and CFD brokers, delivering the best forex trading experience for novice and expert traders alike.
buyer: Playtech plc (LSE:PTEC:$1,767.78)
Playtech is an online gaming software supplier, offering cutting-edge solutions to the industry's leading operators. Its approach has been centered on the continual development of best-of-breed gaming products and content, and its success built upon strong partnerships with our licensees. "
 target: Ava Trade
AvaTrade’s user-oriented perspective, combined with financial backing, is unique in the field of online trading. AvaTrade has created the optimal trading environment for every trader. AvaTrade’s scope includes a spectrum of trading instruments including Forex, stocks, commodities and indices.
price ($mm)
$105
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$70
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$25
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4.3x
announced 6/1/2015 via Reuters

Playtech plc, will acquire Plus500

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synopsis: Playtech Plc, the online gaming company, has agreed to buy Plus500, an online trading platform for retail customers to trade CFDs internationally over more than 1,900 different underlying global financial instruments comprising equities, ETFs, foreign exchange, indices and commodities.
buyer: Playtech plc (LSE:PTEC:$1,767.78)
Playtech is the world's largest online gaming software supplier, offering cutting-edge, value added solutions to the industry's leading operators. Since Playtech's inception in 1999, its approach has been centered on the continual development of best-of-breed gaming products and content. "
 target: Plus500 (AIM:PLUS:$221.48)
Plus500 has developed and operates an online trading platform for retail customers to trade CFDs internationally over more than 1,900 different underlying global financial instruments comprising equities, ETFs, foreign exchange, indices and commodities.
price ($mm)
$697
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$221
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closed 2/17/2015 via BNC Analysis

Playtech plc, acquired Yoyo Games

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synopsis: Gaming technology and services supplier Playtech has acquired GameMaker creator YoYo Games. Yoyo Games has developed the GameMaker technology, which enables casual game developers to develop a game using a single code and run it on a variety of platforms: Windows 8, Apple, Xbox, HTML5, Computers’ iOS, Ubuntu, and others.
buyer: Playtech plc (LSE:PTEC:$1,767.78)
Playtech is an online gaming software supplier, offering cutting-edge solutions to the industry's leading operators. its approach has been centered on the continual development of best-of-breed gaming products and content, and its success built upon strong partnerships with their licensees. "
 target: Yoyo Games
YoYo Games is the home of GameMaker: Studio, the fastest and friendliest cross-platform game development technology out there. GameMaker: Studio has been developed with usability and efficiency at its core, allowing developers to create games within a single code base.
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announced 9/2/2014 via PR Newswire

Playtech plc, will acquire Aristocrat Lotteries

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synopsis: Playtech, the international designer, developer and licensor of software and services for the online, mobile, TV and land-based gaming industry, has entered into an agreement with Aristocrat Leisure Limited to acquire Aristocrat Lotteries, a leading supplier of server-based-gaming and online client server solutions for interactive video terminals.
buyer: Playtech plc (LSE:PTEC:$1,767.78)
Founded in 1999, Playtech develops unified software platforms and content for the online and land-based gaming industry, together with providing a range of ancillary services such as marketing, CRM services and hosting. Playtech has more than 3,400 employees located in twelve countries. "
 target parent: Aristocrat Leisure Ltd
target: Aristocrat Lotteries
Aristocrat Lotteries is a leading supplier of server-based-gaming and online client server solutions for interactive video terminals in both Norway and Italy. Its TruServ™ platform is well-established and accredited for the Italian market. Aristocrat Lotteries is based in Stockholm.
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closed 7/11/2013 via Company Press Release

Playtech plc, acquired PokerStrategy.com

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synopsis: Playtech, the international designer, developer, licensor and provider of software and services for the online, mobile, TV and land-based gaming industry, announces the acquisition of PokerStrategy.com. PokerStrategy.com offers Internet-based poker education services. The company provides learning materials and online poker games.
buyer: Playtech plc (LSE:PTEC:$1,767.78)
Playtech, the world’s largest publicly traded online gaming software supplier, is a vibrant, forward-thinking software company aimed at offering exciting and innovative value-added solutions to the online gaming industry's top operators. "
 target: PokerStrategy.com
PokerStrategy.com offers users comprehensive poker education packages for various skill levels, from beginner to professional. Additionally, it offers coaching and consulting services.
price ($mm)
$50
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/24/2012 via BNC Analysis

Playtech Limited, acquired Geneity Limited

See 18 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Playtech, the international designer, developer and licensor of software and services for the online, mobile and land-based gaming industry, announces that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Geneity Limited ('Geneity'), a UK based provider of e-gaming software products, focused primarily on the sportsbook and lottery sectors.
buyer: Playtech Limited (LSE:PTEC:$1,767.78)
Playtech, the world’s largest publicly traded online gaming software supplier, is a vibrant, forward-thinking software company aimed at offering exciting and innovative value-added solutions to the online gaming industry's top operators. "
 target: Geneity Limited
Geneity provides an innovative new suite of e-gaming products, built with years of experience in the sector, but re-designed from the ground up to take advantage of the latest trends in the market.
price ($mm)
$11
rev ($mm)
$4
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
6.5x
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/16/2011 via BNC Analysis

Playtech Limited, acquired Ash Gaming Limited

See 61 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Playtech Limited has expanded its product offering with the acquisition of games developer Ash Gaming Limited. Ash Gaming has developed into one of the leading developers of interactive gambling and betting games, predominantly slot-based games, with more than 30 licensees including many of the popular online sportsbooks.
buyer: Playtech Limited (LSE:PTEC:$1,767.78)
Playtech, the world’s largest publicly traded online gaming software supplier, is a vibrant, forward-thinking software company aimed at offering exciting and innovative value-added solutions to the online gaming industry's top operators. "
 target: Ash Gaming Limited
Ash Gaming is a leader in its field, focusing solely on providing innovative, best-of-breed games to the betting and gambling sector. The company began life in 2002 delivering specific custom projects for customers in the early online gaming market.
price ($mm)
$24
rev ($mm)
$7
EBITDA ($mm)
$4
EV / rev
5.5x
EV / EBITDA
8.8x
closed 2/13/2010 via Company Press Release

Playtech, acquired Virtue Fusion Ltd.

See 123 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Playtech Ltd, the leading software provider to the online, mobile, TV and land based gaming sector, announces it has acquired the business and assets of Virtue Fusion, the leading developer and licensor of online bingo products.
buyer: Playtech (LSE:PTEC:$1,767.78)
Playtech, the world’s largest publicly traded online gaming software supplier, is a vibrant, forward-thinking software company aimed at offering exciting and innovative value-added solutions to the online gaming industry's top operators. "
 target: Virtue Fusion Ltd.
Virtue Fusion develops Bingo and networked gaming solutions for the online gambling industry, primarily targeting existing online gaming operators, bookmakers, land-based operators and media companies.
price ($mm)
$31
rev ($mm)
$19
EBITDA ($mm)
$6
EV / rev
3.3x
EV / EBITDA
10.6x
closed 8/12/2008 via PR Newswire

Playtech, acquired MixTV Ltd

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synopsis: Interactive gaming leader Win Gaming Media, Inc. announced that Playtech, the international designer, developer and licensor of software to the online gaming industry, has acquired the assets of Win Gaming Media subsidiary, MIXTV Ltd.
buyer: Playtech (LSE:PTEC:$1,767.78)
Playtech, the world’s largest publicly traded online gaming software supplier, is a vibrant, forward-thinking software company aimed at offering exciting and innovative value-added solutions to the online gaming industry's top operators. "
 target parent: Win Gaming Media, Inc.
target: MixTV Ltd
MiXTV brings the success of mobile messaging to TV. our expertise lie in providing end-to-end solutions to deliver broadcast quality mass-multi-player games and interactive TV applications to all analog, digital, terrestrial and DBS based networks.
price ($mm)
$1.25
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 6/24/2020 via GlobeNewswire

Askott Entertainment Inc. will be merged with FansUnite Media, Inc,

See 683 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Victory Square Technologies Inc. portfolio company FansUnite Entertainment will acquire all of the outstanding securities of Askott Entertainment Inc. by way of a three-cornered amalgamation. Askott is a Vancouver and Malta based software development company that has produced a one of a kind complete iGaming platform, Chameleon Gaming Platform.
buyer parent: Victory Square Technologies
buyer: FansUnite Media, Inc (CNSX:FANS:$0.00)
FansUnite is a sports and entertainment company, focusing on technology related to regulated and lawful online gaming and other related products. The principal business is operating the FansUnite Sportsbook and the website of McBookie Limited, offering online gaming services to the UK market. "
 target: Askott Entertainment Inc.
Askott is a Vancouver and Malta based software development company that has produced a one of a kind complete iGaming platform, Chameleon Gaming Platform, with an Esports first focus geared for the next generation of online bettors and casino players.
price ($mm)
$22
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/12/2020 via BNC Analysis

Gauselmann AG, acquired Bede Gaming

See 43 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Gauselmann Group has acquired a significant majority stake in Bede Gaming, the leading online gaming platform headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne. Bede develops and markets online gaming platforms for operators of casino, sports betting and lottery offerings.
buyer: Gauselmann AG
Gauselmann is a German gaming and gambling company founded by Paul Gauselmann. Gauselmann AG, through its subsidiaries, manufactures, supplies, sells, and operates amusement machines, amusement with prize machines for customers in Germany and internationally. "
 target: Bede Gaming
Bede Gaming is the leading online gaming platform headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne. Bede develops and markets online gaming platforms for operators of casino, sports betting and lottery offerings.
price ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 2/26/2020 via BNC Analysis

Epic Media Sweden AB, acquired QTech Games

See 35 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: QTech Games, Asia’s number-one games distributor, has announced a major merger with leading games reseller, Epic Media, in order to bolster its platform’s position at the forefront of the industry for taking the best online games to market across emerging territories.
buyer: Epic Media Sweden AB
Epic Media is a leading games reseller, based in Sweden. Epic Media is headed up by Staffan Lindgren and Ulf Norder, both of whom have extensive experience in the gambling industry. Norder was previously director of development at Yggdrasil and Evolution Gaming. "
 target: QTech Games
QTech Games is the fastest growing game distributor in Asia. Its mission is to find the best online (Random Number Generator) games in the world and distribute them to operators in Asia and other global growth territories.
price ($mm)
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closed 12/19/2018 via BusinessWire

Blockchain Innovations Corp., acquired The Games Company

See 35 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: BlockChain Innovations Corp., an international blockchain technology supplier serving the regulated gaming industry, has acquired The Games Company (TGC), an independent casino games development house with a mission to deliver high quality gaming content. TGC is a UK company creating HTML5 casino games for desktop and mobile.
buyer: Blockchain Innovations Corp.
Blockchain Innovations Corp. (BCI) designs and develops market ready blockchain technology for public and private real-money wagering and peer-to-peer gaming companies across the globe. BCI offers a fully functional crypto-currency wallet for PebbleCoin, a gambling-by-design cryptocurrency. "
 target: The Games Company
The Games Company is an independent casino games development house with a mission to deliver high quality gaming content. TGC is a UK company with a development team based in Portugal, creating HTML5 casino games for desktop and mobile.
price ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
announced 7/29/2016 via Company Press Release

Stride Gaming, will acquire 8Ball Games Limited

See 35 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Stride Gaming, the multi-branded online gaming operator, announced that it has conditionally agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital of 8Ball Games Limited. 8Ball Games is an online bingo operator with a 2% market share of the UK online bingo market. It has over 60,000 active players and 74 sites, including Booty Bingo and WeWantBingo.
buyer: Stride Gaming (AIM:STR:$50.11)
Stride Gaming is an online gaming operator in both the Bingo-led and social gaming market, using its proprietary and purchased software to provide online bingo and related gaming and social activities to players. Stride Gaming only operates in regulated markets. "
 target: 8Ball Games Limited
8Ball Games is an online bingo operator with a 2% market share of the UK online bingo market. It has over 60,000 active players and 74 sites, including Booty Bingo and WeWantBingo. 8Ball operates a multi-platform multi brand strategy, acquiring the lower end of the market.
price ($mm)
$16
rev ($mm)
$13
EBITDA ($mm)
$3
EV / rev
3.1x
EV / EBITDA
15.0x
closed 7/25/2016 via BNC Analysis

IBID Group, acquired Pragmatic Play

See 35 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Internet-focused investment firm IBID Group has completed the acquisition of Pragmatic Play. Pragmatic Play is one of the fastest growing providers of mobile and desktop digital casino games for the online gaming industry. It contains unique in-house content of over 150 proven slot games for mobile and desktop.
buyer: IBID Group
IBID, the internet business investment development company, is an umbrella organisation investing in and buying companies across a number of different sectors, predominately internet-based companies with long term growth potential. "
 target: Pragmatic Play
Pragmatic Play is one of the fastest growing providers of mobile and desktop digital casino games for the online gaming industry. Containing unique in-house content of over 150 proven slot games for mobile and desktop, the Pragmatic Play games library is defined by its mantra of innovation.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 7/1/2016 via GlobeNewswire

Newogioco Group, acquired Odissea

See 35 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Newgioco Group completed the acquisition of Odissea Betriebsinformatik Beratung Gmbh a gaming software development company which owns and operates a proprietary betting platform and product development house.
buyer: Newogioco Group
Newgioco Group, Inc., together with its wholly owned subsidiaries, is a fully integrated licensed online and land-based gaming operator. The company conducts its business primarily through our internet-based gambling and sports betting platform under the registered brand Newgioco. "
 target: Odissea
Odissea is a gaming software development company which owns and operates a proprietary betting platform and product development house which currently processes approximately $400 million in betting turnover on an annual basis.
price ($mm)
$1.45
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/13/2013 via BNC Analysis

Novomatic AG, acquired Betware Ltd.

See 35 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Novomatic AG, through its subsidiary Novo Lottery Solutions GmbH, has acquired a majority shareholding in Betware Holding hf., the Icelandic gaming pioneer and the leader in online gaming solutions for the lottery market.
buyer: Novomatic AG
Novomatic AG was established in 1980 and is the holding and core company of the Novomatic Group of Companies, which covers the full range of business lines within the gaming and amusement industry. "
 target parent: NSA Ventures
target: Betware Ltd.
Betware Ltd. develops interactive gaming solutions. It offers lottery, mobile lottery, instant, sports, bingo, skill and casual, casino, and poker games.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
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EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 10/31/2013 via Company Press Release

NetPlay TV plc, acquired Vernons Games Limited

See 35 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: NetPlayTV, the interactive gaming group, is pleased to announce that it has purchased Vernons.com, the e-gaming division of Sportech plc, from Sportech (Alderney) Limited. Vernons Games Limited operates an online casino, bingo, poker and sports book.
buyer: NetPlay TV plc (AIM:NPT:$42.84)
NetPlayTV is the UK's largest interactive TV gaming company. They use their extensive knowledge of creating profitable games with their proven ability to create great TV show formats. They develop highly successful brands that people can play on TV, online and on their mobile. "
 target parent: Sportech
target: Vernons Games Limited
Vernons Games Limited operates an online casino, bingo, poker and sports book. They also provide The Football Pools, to more than half a million customers each week, along with a variety of other innovative e-Gaming and betting services.
price ($mm)
$4.82
rev ($mm)
$8
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.6x
EV / EBITDA
closed 2/6/2013 via PR Newswire

SHFL entertainment, acquired Protec Games

See 35 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SHFL entertainment, Inc. has acquired ProTec Games, Inc., a computer-based content provider for casino slot games, table games, and online video games. Located in Qingdao, China, ProTec will continue to develop graphical assets and perform software development and testing for SHFL's slot machines and other electronic products.
buyer: SHFL entertainment (SHFL:$259.05)
SHFL entertainment is a leading global gaming supplier committed to making gaming more fun for players and more profitable for operators through product innovation, and superior quality and service. "
 target: Protec Games
ProTec Games, Inc. is a professional developer of multimedia and software assets for various types of games including slot game, table game, and online video game. Protec Games also provides premium services of artwork creation, software development and game math analysis.
price ($mm)
$0.34
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/31/2019 via Company Press Release

Spiffbet AB, acquired STHLMGAMING

See 34 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Spiffbet, a Swedish developer of online games for casino and betting, has acquired STHLMGAMING is a Swedish game company that develops online casino slots. STHLMGAMING develops casino games for PC and mobile devices. Their slots are designed to be simple and easy to understand, and offer potentially high payouts.
buyer: Spiffbet AB (OM:SPIFF:$0.00)
Spiffbet is a Swedish developer of online games for casino and betting. Spiffbet produces highly customisable casino games that can be tailored to operator needs. They offer traditional casino games under their Spiffbet Casino brand and hybrid Take5 Type games under their Spiffbet Sports brand. "
 target: STHLMGAMING
STHLMGAMING is a Swedish game company that develops online casino slots. STHLMGAMING develops casino games for PC and mobile devices. Their slots are designed to be simple and easy to understand, and offer potentially high payouts. Their games include The Golden Chase, Sunset, Boost It, and more.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 6/18/2018 via BNC Analysis

Penn National Gaming, Inc., acquired Absolute Games

See 34 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Penn National Gaming has completed the acquisition Las Vegas-based social bingo games developer Absolute Games. Absolute will be integrated into the Penn Interactive Ventures division. Penn Interactive Ventures operates the company’s various social casino products such as Hollywoodcasino.com and Viva Slots Vegas.
buyer: Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN:$3,140.35)
Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests in gaming and racing facilities and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment. The Company operates twenty-nine facilities in seventeen jurisdictions. "
 target: Absolute Games
Absolute Games is a Las Vegas-based social bingo games developer. Their games include a Keno game and a top rated version of a classic casino-style game. Both are available in app stores.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/29/2017 via BNC Analysis

ME2ON Co., Ltd., acquired Lucky Zen Limited

See 33 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ME2ON Co., Ltd., a leading online social casino game developer and operator in Asia, has acquired a 50.1% stake in Lucky Zen Limited, a game development and publishing company in Hong Kong. Lucky Zen develops social casino games for mobile devices. Their games include Classic Vegas Slot, DoubleHit Casino, and a lineup of 21 solitaire games.
buyer: ME2ON Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:A201490:$18.75)
ME2ON is a leading online social casino game developer and operator in Asia. They offer an integrated online social poker game platform, Fulpot Poker, and an integrated mobile social casino game platform, Full House Casino. "
 target: Lucky Zen Limited
Lucky Zen Limited is a game development and publishing company in Hong Kong. The company develops social casino games for mobile devices. Their games include Classic Vegas Slot and DoubleHit Casino. They also have a lineup of 21 solitaire games.
price ($mm)
$49*
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/12/2017 via PR Newswire

Scientific Games Corporation, acquired Red7Mobile Ltd.

See 34 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Scientific Games, a leading developer of technology-based products and services and associated content for worldwide gaming, lottery and interactive markets, has acquired Red7Mobile, a game studio that designs and develops high quality, innovative games and apps for the gambling industry.
buyer: Scientific Games Corporation (SGMS:$3,248.40)
Scientific Games Corporation is a leading developer of technology-based products and services and associated content for worldwide gaming, lottery and interactive markets. The Company's portfolio includes gaming machines, game content and systems; table games products and utilities; and more. "
 target: Red7Mobile Ltd.
Red7Mobile designs and develops high quality, innovative games and apps for the gambling industry. Their portfolio includes slot games, instant win/scratch cards, and table games. In addition to game content, Red7Mobile also offers a range of sports betting solutions.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 4/26/2017 via Company Press Release

GamePoint B.V., acquired Luck Genome

See 33 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: GamePoint, a worldwide leader in real-time multiplayer social gaming, has acquired the Israeli company Luck Genome. Luck Genome create games for various platforms and networks. Their Slots Craze brand provides a platform for more than sixty social casino games and is considered one of the world's leading players in its field.
buyer: GamePoint B.V.
GamePoint B.V. is a worldwide leader in real-time multiplayer gaming, well known for GamePoint Bingo and GamePoint RoyalDice. They aim to entertain a worldwide audience with their real time multiplayer social games. They provide social features in their games and have extensive community support. "
 target: Luck Genome
Luck Genome is a game development company. Luck Genome has developed the Slots Craze brand, which provides a platform for more than sixty social casino games and is considered one of the world's leading players in its field. They create and produce top-level casual, mobile and social titles.
price ($mm)
$13
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 8/3/2016 via BusinessWire

Penn National Gaming, Inc., acquired Rocket Games

See 34 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Penn National Gaming, Inc. announced that it acquired Rocket Games, Inc., a leading developer of social casino games. Rocket Games was recognized by industry experts Eilers & Krejcik Gaming as the fastest growing social casino company in 2015.
buyer: Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN:$3,140.35)
Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests in gaming and racing facilities and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment. The Company operates twenty-seven facilities in seventeen jurisdictions. "
 target: Rocket Games
Developing for online, social and mobile markets, Rocket Games is a social casino game developer operating primarily in the North American market. The company, founded in 2013, is based out of San Francisco and operates a portfolio of over 50 slots titles.
price ($mm)
$60
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/20/2015 via BNC Analysis

NYX Gaming Group Ltd., acquired Game360

See 34 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Developer of gaming content NYX Gaming Group Ltd. announced that the purchase of Game360 Ltd. had been completed. Game360 is known to develop and distribute native and HTML5 mobile solutions as well as sports betting software to a number of gambling operators that provide their services on the Italian regulated market.
buyer: NYX Gaming Group Ltd. (TSXV:NYX:$184.82)
NYX Gaming proudly serves premium gaming content and fast, flexible gaming systems in true partnership with well over 100 customer partners using a combination of lottery, bingo and casino platforms and library of 300+ games. "
 target: Game360
Game360 is an online and mobile software supplier offering a complete set of cross media and value added solutions to the gaming, casino and gambling industry's national and multinational leading operators.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/30/2015 via Market Wire

GSN Games, acquired Idle Gaming

See 33 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: GSN Games, a leading provider of social casino games and cash tournaments, has acquired social casino game developer Idle Gaming, whose titles include Fresh Deck Poker, Slots of Fun and Video Poker Tour. The acquisition adds both high-quality talent and mobile platform technologies that support GSN Games' long-term strategic growth.
buyer parent: Sony Corporation
buyer: GSN Games
GSN Games delivers social casino games and cash tournaments designed to fuel every player's inner winner. Founded in 1999, the company has evolved into one of the world's top game publishers and creators with game content on mobile, social and the Web. "
 target: Idle Gaming
Idle Gaming is the premium brand in social casino gaming. With their team of veteran iGaming professionals, seasoned Social/Mobile experts, rockstar developers & the highest art quality standards, Idle Gaming creates the world's most entertaining & authentic social casino games.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/20/2014 via BusinessWire

Plaor merged with CrowdGather, Inc.,

See 34 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Vertical interest social media network, CrowdGather, Inc., announced that it has closed its merger agreement with privately held, Plaor and Plaor Acquisition Corp, CrowdGather’s wholly-owned subsidiary. Plaor is a company that specializes in developing highly scalable multi-platform games.
buyer: CrowdGather, Inc. (CRWG:$1.69)
CrowdGather provides a highly interactive and informational social network for members, a management and revenue-sharing resource for third-party forum owners, and a largely untapped advertising network for marketers worldwide. "
 target: Plaor
Plaor, a company that specializes in developing highly scalable multi-platform games, is located in the heart of Boston's fast growing Innovation District. Plaor produces Mega Fame Casino, an innovative and highly rated social casino available on iOS, Android & desktop.
price ($mm)
$5.22
rev ($mm)
$0
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
21.8x
EV / EBITDA
announced 6/28/2019 via BNC Analysis

Aspire Global, will acquire Pariplay

See 149 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Aspire Global, a leading provider of complete iGaming solutions for Operators and white labels, will acquire Pariplay, an online casino content developer in Gibraltar that creates online games and systems that add real value to any Casino operator. Their Interactive Gaming Solution (IGS) provides a turnkey solution for any online gaming operation.
buyer: Aspire Global
Aspire Global is a leading provider of complete iGaming solutions for Operators and white labels. Their services provide everything needed in order to succeed in online gaming. Aspire Global's suite of services include casino and sportsbook management, CRM, payments, call centers, and more. "
 target: Pariplay
Pariplay is an online casino content developer in Gibraltar that creates online games and systems that add real value to any Casino operator. Their Interactive Gaming Solution (IGS) provides a turnkey solution for any online gaming operation. Their games include Mystic Manor, Parrot's Gold and more.
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Spiffbet AB
Spiffbet AB
Spiffbet is a Swedish developer of online games for casino and betting. Spiffbet produces highly customisable casino games that can be tailored to operator needs. They offer traditional casino games under their Spiffbet Casino brand and hybrid Take5 Type games under their Spiffbet Sports brand.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
($1.18)
EBIT ($mm)
($1.18)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: TSXV:CNS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contagious Gaming Inc.
Contagious Gaming Inc.
Contagious Gaming Inc. is a developer of unique and engaging software solutions for regulated gaming and lottery markets around the world. Their sports betting platform is the first sports betting system to allow players to chase a dynamic jackpot live during Premier League soccer matches.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$0.27
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.57)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.57)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: CNSX:LOTO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LottoGopher
LottoGopher is a lottery messenger service that allows users to easily order and manage their state lottery tickets online using a debit or credit card. With LottoGopher, individuals can either play alone with a single ticket or create and join online public and private groups to pool winnings.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$0.04
EBITDA ($mm)
($4.84)
EBIT ($mm)
($4.87)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: GIGM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GigaMedia Limited
GigaMedia Limited
GigaMedia Limited is a diversified provider of broadband and entertainment services, with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan. Through its subsidiary Cambridge Entertainment Software, the Company develops software for online entertainment services, including the global online gaming market.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$10.77
EBITDA ($mm)
($11.92)
EBIT ($mm)
($12.92)
Net Income ($mm)
$3.16
Employees
251
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Ticker: CNSX:FANS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FansUnite Media, Inc
FansUnite is a sports and entertainment company, focusing on technology related to regulated and lawful online gaming and other related products. The principal business is operating the FansUnite Sportsbook and the website of McBookie Limited, offering online gaming services to the UK market.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
($2.05)
EBIT ($mm)
($2.11)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: LSE:PTEC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Playtech plc
Playtech plc
Playtech is an online gaming software supplier, offering cutting-edge solutions to the industry's leading operators. its approach has been centered on the continual development of best-of-breed gaming products and content, and its success built upon strong partnerships with our licensees.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$1,767.78
EBITDA ($mm)
$322.41
EBIT ($mm)
$159.79
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
6000
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Ticker: AIM:STR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stride Gaming
Stride Gaming is an online gaming operator in both the Bingo-led and social gaming market, using its proprietary and purchased software to provide online bingo and related gaming and social activities to players. Stride Gaming only operates in regulated markets.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$50.11
EBITDA ($mm)
$8.02
EBIT ($mm)
$6.09
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
198
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Ticker: SCPL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SciPlay Corporation
SciPlay Corporation
SciPlay Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms. SciPlay currently offers seven core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and more.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$465.70
EBITDA ($mm)
$122.70
EBIT ($mm)
$118.50
Net Income ($mm)
$23.10
Employees
501
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Ticker: KOSDAQ:A201490
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ME2ON Co., Ltd.
ME2ON is a leading online social casino game developer and operator in Asia. They offer an integrated online social poker game platform, Fulpot Poker, and an integrated mobile social casino game platform, Full House Casino.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$18.75
EBITDA ($mm)
$2.07
EBIT ($mm)
$1.67
Net Income ($mm)
$2.22
Employees
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Ticker: OM:SPIFF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Spiffbet AB
Spiffbet AB
Spiffbet is a Swedish developer of online games for casino and betting. Spiffbet produces highly customisable casino games that can be tailored to operator needs. They offer traditional casino games under their Spiffbet Casino brand and hybrid Take5 Type games under their Spiffbet Sports brand.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
($1.18)
EBIT ($mm)
($1.18)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: TSXV:CNS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contagious Gaming Inc.
Contagious Gaming Inc.
Contagious Gaming Inc. is a developer of unique and engaging software solutions for regulated gaming and lottery markets around the world. Their sports betting platform is the first sports betting system to allow players to chase a dynamic jackpot live during Premier League soccer matches.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$0.27
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.57)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.57)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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