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UK – 888 completes £37m sale of bingo business
888 has completed the sale of its B2C and B2B bingo businesses to Saphalata Holdings Ltd., a member of the Broadway Gaming group. The total cash consideration of $45.25m (£37.4m) is payable on completion, and a further $2m unconditionally payable in one year. 888 has agreed to continue to provide Broadway certain transitional services for…
UK – 888 completes William Hill acquisition
888 Holdings has completed the acquisition of the international (non-US) business of William Hill from Caesars Entertainment. Lord Mendelsohn, Chair of 888, commented on the completion of the acquisition: “This combination brings together two high quality businesses to create a powerful, global betting and gaming business. We believe the acquisition will create significant value for…
UK – Caesars agrees to reduce cost of 888’s purchase of William Hill’s non-US assets
British gambling company 888 Holdings and US-based Caesars Entertainment have agreed to cut the value of William Hill’s non-US assets, citing tough economic conditions and a regulatory investigation. Caesars (CZR) has announced a revised agreement to sell the non-US assets of William Hill to 888 Holdings Plc for a revised enterprise value of between £1.95bn…
Canada – 888casino, 888poker and 888sport go live in Ontario
888, one of the world’s leading online betting and gaming companies, has launched its 888casino, 888poker and 888sport brands in Ontario, Canada. From today, customers can enjoy the unique, differentiated and entertaining features that are offered by 888’s brands. On 888casino’s award-winning, AI-driven, content-rich platform, players can tap into any of the brand’s more than 3,000 high quality…
Africa – 888 to launch 888AFRICA
888 Holdings has signed an agreement with five industry veterans to form a new joint venture, 888AFRICA, that will operate 888 brands in online betting and gaming markets across selected regulated markets in Africa. 888 has invested in a minority stake in 888AFRICA, with the option to increase this to take control, and ultimately own…
UK – 888 launches first global master brand strategy
888, one of the world’s leading online betting and gaming companies, has launched its first ever global master brand strategy and associated marketing campaign, using the strapline ‘Made to Play. Building on 888’s position as a leading global casino brand with more than 25 years of trust, awareness and credibility, Made to Play will unify 888…
Canada – 888 lands online gaming license in Ontario
888, one of the world’s leading online betting and gaming companies, is pleased to announce it is among the first operators to have been awarded an iGaming license by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. The newly regulated market is set to launch on 4 April, with 888 ready to offer its leading, innovative…
UK – 888 fined £9.4m for social responsibility failings
An online gambling business will pay a £9.4m fine after a Gambling Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and money laundering failings. 888 UK Limited, which operates 78 websites including 888.com, has also received an official warning and will undergo extensive independent auditing. This is the second time 888 UK Limited has faced enforcement action –…
UK – Spinomenal signs content partnership with 888
Spinomenal, the leading iGaming content provider, has announced a new distribution agreement with 888casino, one of the world’s leading online casino brands. The new agreement will see a selection of Spinomenal’s slots titles launch on 888casino, solidifying its industry position. The library of Spinomenal slots games will be instantly accessible for 888casino players through one…
