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Genius Sports Group Announces Filing of a Registration Statement on Form F-4
Genius Sports Group Announces Filing of a Registration Statement on Form F-4 in Connection with its Proposed Business Combination with dMY Technology Group, Inc. II and Reaffirms its Full Year 2020 Projections
Genius Sports Group Limited (“GSG” or the “Company”), a leading provider of sports data and technology powering the sports, betting and media ecosystem, today announced the filing through a newly created holding company, Galileo NewCo Limited (“NewCo”), of a registration statement on Form F-4 (the “Registration Statement”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), which includes a proxy statement/prospectus, in connection with its recently announced proposed business combination with dMY Technology Group, Inc. II (NYSE: DMYD) (“dMY II”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. The proposed business combination (the “transaction”) will be effected through NewCo, whereby dMY II will become a subsidiary of NewCo. While the Registration Statement has not yet become effective and the information contained therein is subject to change, it provides important information about GSG, NewCo, dMY II and the transaction. The filing can be viewed on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and a link to the Edgar filing is available under the “Investors” section of the GSG website at https://www.geniussports.com/home/investors.
dMY II’s Class A common stock and warrants are currently traded on The New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the ticker symbols “DMYD” and “DMYD WS” respectively. Upon completion of the transaction, NewCo expects its ordinary shares and warrants to trade on the NYSE under the new ticker symbols “GENI” and “GENI WS”, respectively. The transaction, which was announced on October 27, 2020, has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both GSG and dMY II and it is subject to a number of closing conditions, including the approval of the transaction by dMY II’s stockholders, the Registration Statement being declared effective by the SEC and a number of other customary conditions.
The Company also reaffirmed its full-year 2020 projections and expects to generate revenue of approximately $145 million and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $14 million. “Amidst a global pandemic, we have made great progress in 2020 and are on track for sustained strong performance in 2021,” said Mark Locke, GSG Co-Founder and CEO. “Looking ahead, our anticipated merger with dMY II and NYSE listing will strengthen our position as a true partner to sports leagues, sportsbooks and media groups worldwide.”
BETBY, a pioneering provider of top-tier B2B sportsbook solutions, has unveiled a strategic alliance with Cactus Gaming, a prominent iGaming platform renowned for its strong foothold in the Latin American market. This partnership heralds the integration of Betby’s advanced sportsbook into Cactus Gaming’s platform, utilizing a shared API framework. As a result, the time-to-market for Cactus Gaming’s operator partners is significantly shortened, enabling them to launch the sportsbook within a matter of days.
United by a common commitment to innovation and excellence, Betby and Cactus Gaming aspire to redefine the landscape of iGaming by setting new benchmarks for quality and pushing the boundaries of online betting. This collaboration represents a fusion of expertise, creativity, and ambition, with a collective goal to provides a first-class sports betting experience.
Chris Nikolopoulos, Betby’s CCO, said: “We are thrilled about our collaboration with Cactus Gaming, which reaffirms Betby’s dedication to partnering with industry frontrunners. This strategic alliance enables us to extend Betby’s sportsbook solution and services to Cactus Gaming’s partners, enhancing their betting experiences by granting seamless access to the most current and exceptional sports content alongside cutting-edge technology. I am confident that both companies will realize substantial long-term advantages from this partnership.”
Tiago Silva, Cactus Gaming’s CRA, said: “We are thrilled to initiate this partnership with Betby. This collaboration empowers us to harness Betby’s vast expertise and state-of-the-art sportsbook solution, enabling us to deliver the ultimate sports betting experience to our partners in Latin America and worldwide. We anticipate that this partnership will set the stage for further innovative collaborations in the future.”
Swedish gaming giants’ games now live with leading US operator in Michigan, West Virginia, New Jersey, and the Keystone State
Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced further expansion of its partnership with leading US operator BetMGM,with the Swedish gaming giant’s content now available with the group in Pennsylvania.
Play’n GO and BetMGM’s US partnership has already proven stunningly successful in Michigan, New Jersey, and West Virginia, and this expansion sees the partnership extend to a fourth US state. Having secured its Pennsylvanian gaming license in March, Play’n GO is now live with two operators in this key state. BetMGM players in Pennsylvania now have access to classic Play’n GO titles, such as Reactoonz.
Play’n GO is now licensed in six US states and is aiming to be active in every regulated market, in the US and around the world.
Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer at Play’n GO said: “We’re pleased to expand our partnership with BetMGM into a fourth US state, and look forward to continued success together. We have always been committed to a safe, regulation-led industry to secure a sustainable future for us all. BetMGM share our vision, and so are a perfect partner for us. We will continue our mission of being active in every regulated market around the world, and we’re excited for further growth opportunities well into the future, in the US and beyond.”
The provider rolls out three of its main verticals with PixBet in Latin America
Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has solidified its presence in the Brazilian market activating its products on PixBet’s site, a leading operator in Latin America.
Pragmatic Play has integrated its diverse portfolio of Slots, Live Casino, and Virtual Sports titles onto PixBet’s online platform, becoming available to its large customer base across the region.
PixBet’s customers can now benefit from Pragmatic Play’s extensive range of games, including fan-favourites Gates of Olympus™ and the recent Blackjack X offering, which promises to become a popular choice across the continent.
The alliance underscores Pragmatic Play’s continued commitment to expansion across Latin American markets, delivering exceptional gaming experiences to players through innovation and entertainment.
Victor Arias, VP of Latin America at ARRISE powering Pragmatic Play, said: “This launch reinforces Pragmatic Play’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge gaming experiences to players across Latin America and also highlights the brand’s dedication to expanding its footprint in the dynamic Brazilian market.”
Ernildo Junior, CEO of PixBet, added: “Having Pragmatic Play’s multi-product portfolio marks a significant milestone for PixBet as we continue to elevate our offerings in the Latin American iGaming landscape, providing our players with top-tier gaming experiences.”
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