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Play’n GO to set the stage at the 2025 edition of Next.io’s New York Summit

Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, is to set the stage at the latest edition of Next.io’s New York Summit next week in Manhattan by enabling globally available live streaming of the prestigious event for the first time.
Taking place over two days next week, Next.io’s NYC summit has rapidly become the can’t miss executive event in the industry. One of the primary sponsors of the event since its inception, Play’n GO is this year enabling live streaming to a global audience for the first time.
Representatives of the Swedish gaming giants, including Chief Commercial Officer Magnus Olson, Head of Government Affairs Shawn Fluharty, Head of Brand & Communications Andrew Pink, and Regional Marketing Lead USA Anna Fältström, will speak on panels across the two days on the main stage as well as the new one-day responsible gaming summit.
The Manhattan-based summit takes place at a perfect time for Play’n GO as its USA-based business has thrived over the past 12 months.
Play’n GO saw US player numbers grow 48% in 2024, in addition to hitting all-time highs across key metrics for both January and February this year.
Andrew Pink, Head of Brand & Communications at Play’n GO, said “Play’n GO has been a proud supporter of the Next.io NYC event since its inception and it’s been extremely pleasing to see it grow in increasing importance year after year.
“This event is one of the few in the industry where senior leaders from operators, regulators and suppliers come together to truly share knowledge and discuss vital issues that affect the entire global gaming industry, such as the expansion of iGaming in the US and how to create a sustainable industry in regulated markets.
“Over the past 12 months we’ve seen further proof through record US-based revenue and player numbers that Play’n GO’s core proposition of keeping entertainment at the core of everything we do works. We’ll be taking that message to the main stage this time for a global audience to tune into.”
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SEGA SAMMY Completes Acquisition of GAN Limited

GAN Limited announced that it has completed its merger with an affiliate of SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS INC.
SEGA SAMMY through its affiliated entity SEGA SAMMY CREATION INC. acquired all of the outstanding securities of GAN for $1.97 per share in cash, which represents a premium of over 121% to GAN’s closing stock price on November 7, 2023 (the trading day prior to the announcement that GAN entered into a merger agreement with SSC).
Seamus McGill, GAN’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Our acquisition by SSC is an exciting next step for GAN and the culmination of many years of hard work to deliver an unparalleled and unique gaming experience for our clients and players. GAN’s board of directors carefully evaluated a range of options to maximize shareholder value, and SSC’s recognition of the value of our assets and people leaves us confident that this transaction is in the best interest of our shareholders and provides a home for our assets to flourish. We look forward to seeing the company continuing to grow with the guidance of a global gaming and entertainment leader.”
Koichi Fukazawa, Senior Executive Vice President and Group CFO of SEGA SAMMY, said: “We are excited to be bringing the GAN team onboard. The team brings significant experience in the U.S. market, along with significant technical and development resources. This marks a new chapter in SEGA SAMMY’s operations, and we look forward to serving our customers with increased product offerings and resources.”
B. Riley Securities Inc. served as financial advisor to GAN’s Special Committee and Board of Directors and Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP is served as legal counsel to GAN. SMBC Nikko Securities served as SEGA SAMMY’s financial advisor and Greenberg Traurig acted as SEGA SAMMY’s legal counsel.
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Century Casinos Announces Sports Betting Partnership with BetMGM in Missouri

Century Casinos Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau (Century), has entered into a long-term agreement with BetMGM to bring BetMGM’s sports betting platform to the Missouri market.
Under the terms of the agreement, BetMGM will operate an online and mobile sports betting application under Century’s license in Missouri. The agreement includes a percentage of net gaming revenue payable to Century, with a guaranteed minimum, as well as retail sportsbook options to be exercised at Century’s discretion.
“We are excited to partner with BetMGM, a leading online sports betting and gaming entertainment company with a dynamic and innovative brand. This partnership is another step forward in leveraging our Missouri licenses and delivering premium entertainment experiences for our customers,” said Erwin Haitzmann and Peter Hoetzinger, Co-Chief Executive Officers of Century Casinos.
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SharpLink Gaming Announces $425,000,000 Private Placement to Initiate Ethereum Treasury Strategy

SharpLink Gaming Inc. announced that it has entered into securities purchase agreements for a private investment in public equity (PIPE) for the purchase and sale of 69,100,313 shares of common stock (or common stock equivalents in lieu thereof) at a price of $6.15 per share ($6.72 per share for certain members of the Company’s management team), for expected aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $425,000,000, before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses.
Consensys Software Inc. acted as the lead investor, and the offering included participation by prominent crypto venture capital firms and infrastructure providers such as ParaFi Capital, Electric Capital, Pantera Capital, Arrington Capital, Galaxy Digital, Ondo, White Star Capital, GSR, Hivemind Capital, Hypersphere, Primitive Ventures, and Republic Digital among others including Rob Phythian, SharpLink’s CEO, and Robert DeLucia, SharpLink’s CFO.
The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about May 29, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Company intends to use the funds to acquire the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain commonly referred to as “ETH” pending identification of working capital needs and other general corporate purposes. ETH will serve as the Company’s primary treasury reserve asset.
A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is acting as the sole placement agent in connection with the offering.
“This is a significant milestone in SharpLink’s journey and marks an expansion beyond our core business. On closing, we look forward to working with Consensys and welcoming Joseph to the Board,” said Rob Phythian, Founder and CEO of SharpLink.
“On close, Consensys looks forward to partnering with SharpLink to explore and develop an Ethereum Treasury Strategy and to work with them in their core business as a strategic advisor. This is an exciting time for the Ethereum community, and I am delighted to work with Rob and the team to bring the Ethereum opportunity to public markets,” said Joseph Lubin, Founder and CEO of Consensys and Co-Founder of Ethereum.
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