Codere SA to take its iGaming subsidiary public via SPAC merger

Spanish gaming operator Codere SA has announced the signing of a definitive agreement that is to see special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) entity DD3 Acquisition Corporation II merge with its Codere Online subordinate.

The Madrid-headquartered firm used an official Monday press release to declare that the arrangement is destined to take the iGaming enterprise public via a listing on the Nasdaq exchange in hopes of raising up to $350 million to help fund the unit’s upcoming ‘marketing expenditures, technology platform improvements and expansion into new high-growth markets’.

Climbing commitments:

Codere SA is responsible for land-based and online gaming operations in Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Italy, Uruguay, Colombia and Panama but was recently placed under t…

La Française des Jeux Generates 1.875 Billion In Revenues From January to September 2023, Acquires ZEturf and PLI

France’s leading gaming operator and one of the industry leaders worldwide, La Française des Jeux (FDJ), announces its revenue figures for the period January – September 2023 inclusive.

3.9% Higher Revenue Levels:

In the press release, the company reported the revenue of €1,875 million was reached by the end of September to stand for a 3.9% increase over the same period last year. Over the same period, FDJ generated €4,808 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) to arrive at net gaming revenue of €1,771 million after tax and levy deductions.

Other activities brought €103 million to the Group to end September 2023 with the €1,875 million in revenues, which is 3.9% more than in the same period of 202…

Profit warning for Century Entertainment International Holdings Limited

Asian casino and entertainments firm Century Entertainment International Holdings Limited has reportedly announced that it is soon expecting to detail a net deficit for the twelve months to the end of last March of approximately $5.15 million.

According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the Hong Kong-listed firm is due to publish its most recent annual financial results before the end of the month and that the anticipated deficit will be similar to the about $5.04 million shortfall it chalked up for the preceding twelve-month period. The source detailed that the company used an official Friday filing to blame the projected upcoming loss on amortization and impairment charges associated with the ‘intangible assets’ of its gaming table and virtual r…

Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse – Análisis

Aunque nadie lo recuerda (puede que ni los jugadores más expertos), hace ya más de 15 años se dejó ver una curiosa aventura de acción en tercera persona que fue bautizada con el cómico (y casi interminable) título de Stubbs The Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse. Una obra que pasó ya no de puntillas, sino que apenas fue seguida por un puñado de usuarios… y que, para sorpresa de muchos jugadores (nosotros los primeros), acaba de recibir una especie de re-release por alguna razón que se nos escapa (a no ser que sea la de casi siempre: poner el cazo). Y es que si bien vivimos una época en la que las remasterizaciones, relanzamientos y demás situaciones similares se dan semana sí y la siguiente también, hay juegos que deberían que…

Pragmatic Play continues European expansion via multi-vertical content deal with Bulgarian operator efbet

In a move that further increases its presence throughout Europe, Pragmatic Play has inked a content supply agreement with the leading gambling company in Bulgaria, efbet.

Courtesy of the new partnership, customers of the Sofia-headquartered company, which offers sports betting and casino-type games in both online and land-based locations, now have access to the multi-product content provider’s portfolio of premium slots while its live casino products launch with the operator is forthcoming.

“Pragmatic Play’s products need no introduction.”

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Tabcorp Ordered to Overhaul Operations After Major Compliance Failures

Tabcorp, Australia’s largest gambling entity, has been penalized with a record $4.6 million fine and ordered to significantly reform its operations. This decision comes after the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission discovered multiple regulatory breaches over a period spanning from August 2020 to February 2023.

Systematic failures and customer harm:

Fran Thorn, Chair of the Commission, detailed that Tabcorp Wagering (Vic) Pty Ltd was found guilty of repeatedly violating its Wagering and Betting Licence along with the Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct. “The extent of non-compliance showcased systemic operational failures, culminating in considerable harm to a…

STS Gaming Group to employ Rightlander.com affiliate compliance solutions

Maltese online casino operator STS Gaming Group has announced the inking of a deal that will see it boost its responsible gambling capabilities by utilizing innovative software from affiliate compliance specialist Rightlander.com.

The firm used an official press release published by European Gaming Media and Events to declare that the fresh alliance is to also allow it to ‘promote a safe gaming environment’ via the exploitation of ‘a comprehensive range of marketing scanning tools’ from Rightlander.com that allow iGaming providers ‘to stay on top of affiliate management and compliance.’

Prominent player:

STS Gaming Group is responsible for an estate of over 420 retail betting shops spread across Poland as well as the Unit…