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Vivid Seats Acquires Betcha Sports
Vivid Seats, a leading marketplace that utilizes its technology platform to connect millions of buyers with thousands of ticket sellers across hundreds of thousands of events each year, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Betcha Sports, a real money sports app with social and gamification features that enhance fans’ connection with their favorite live sports. The upfront purchase price is $25 million in Vivid Seats equity, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, with additional payments of up to $40 million of earnouts that, if earned, will be payable in a mix of cash and equity.
The acquisition of Betcha will allow Vivid Seats to extend its marketplace technology into the online gaming sector, allowing millions of Vivid Seats customers to participate in daily fantasy gaming in a new way. Betcha’s intuitive and simple-to-use interface allows both casual and super fans multiple ways to enjoy the action. Betcha also brings unique social elements that allow fans and friends to play and win together.
“The acquisition of Betcha further strengthens our position as a leading marketplace, accelerating our journey into naturally adjacent areas with engaging features that deliver unique experiences for our customers. We have been incredibly impressed with their continued growth and are excited to welcome the Betcha team to Vivid Seats, as we combine their new way to play with our desire for fans everywhere to experience it live. We believe this acquisition can significantly increase our TAM, while allowing for customer acquisition synergies with our high interest fan base. I look forward to leveraging our collective expertise and passion to drive enhanced fan engagement through discovery, loyalty, and content to deliver outstanding customer experiences,” Stan Chia, CEO of Vivid Seats, said.
“Vivid Seats and Betcha share a mutual commitment to helping fans experience the thrill of live events combined with a new and innovative, yet simple way to play. We could not have found a better partner than Stan and the Vivid Seats team, as we introduce a new gaming experience to millions of Vivid Seats customers,” Hanson Wong, CEO of Betcha Sports, said.
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Internet Vikings Provides VMware Cloud Hosting to Spinomenal in New Jersey, Supporting Their Entry into the U.S. Market
Internet Vikings, a licensed in-state hosting provider for iGaming and online sports betting, today announced a new partnership with Spinomenal, the B2B iGaming Software supplier. Internet Vikings will provide VMware Cloud Hosting services to Spinomenal in New Jersey, marking their first U.S. expansion as they enter the American market.
Spinomenal made the decision to begin their U.S. operations in mid 2024, selecting New Jersey as their starting point. Internet Vikings delivered the VMware infrastructure in record time, completing the setup within one day.
Additionally, Internet Vikings supported Spinomenal’s expansion by assisting with the environment configuration, complete with necessary licenses. The efficient turnaround time enabled the deal to close within a month from the initial request when the needs were identified.
Omer Henya, CEO of Spinomenal, shared his perspective on the collaboration: “The U.S. market is an ideal entrance for Spinomenal, and with Internet Vikings’ solutions, we feel confident in our ability to grow and succeed here.”
Rickard Vikström, Founder and CEO of Internet Vikings, expressed his thoughts: “The speed with which we delivered Spinomenal’s VMware infrastructure is a direct reflection of our team’s technical expertise and support offered to our clients. We’re here to help them make a strong start in the U.S.”
Booming Games has successfully obtained the required certification to operate in Brazil, fully complying with the regulations set by Brazil’s gambling regulator, the Secretariat of Evaluation, Planning, Energy, and Lottery (SECAP).
Booming Games became one of the first providers to get approval and be compliant. This milestone enables them to offer its wide array of gaming content to licensed operators in Brazil, allowing Brazilian players to dive into fan favourites like Burning Classics, Gold Gold Gold, TNT Bonanza 2, Cash Pig, Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme, and Ronaldinho Spins, enhancing their gaming experience.
Expanding into Brazil’s iGaming market represents a pivotal achievement for Booming Games, reinforcing its presence across Latin America and strengthening its position as a leading gaming content provider on the continent. Booming Games remains dedicated to delivering high-quality entertainment globally, with this Brazilian expansion highlighting its commitment to serving diverse gaming audiences worldwide.
Frederik Niehusen, Chief Commercial Officer at Booming Games, commented: “We’re excited to have achieved full certification in Brazil, marking an important step in strengthening our presence in this rapidly expanding market. We’re eager to build on this success, driving growth and bringing exceptional gaming experiences to players throughout Brazil. 2025 promises to be an exciting year, and we look forward to sharing more updates soon.”
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