An Uncle Mo filly who had one of the fastest pre-sale workouts was purchased May 24 by trainer Linda Rice for $1 million to become the first horse to reach the seven-figure mark at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale.
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Playtech acquires slots developer Quickspin for max consideration of €50m
Online gambling technology providers Playtech have struck a deal to acquire Swedish slots developer Quickspin AB.
In a statement released Tuesday, Playtech said it had agreed to pay €24m upfront to acquire Quickspin, with a further consideration of up to €26m based on a maximum of six times Quickspin’s 2018 earnings. Quickspin reported revenue of €6m and earnings of €2.1m in 2015.
The founders of the Stockholm-based Quickspin – CEO Daniel Lindberg, CPO Joachim Timmermans and CCO Mats Westerlund – have agreed to stay on with the company for at least three years following completion of the acquisition.
Playtech says the deal will bolster its existing slots portfolio as well as strengthen the company’s position in Nordic markets. Quickspin currently provides over 20 game titles to over 40 B2B clients and Playtech plans to distribute Quickspin’s content through its existing distribution channels across all verticals.
Playtech acquires slots developer Quickspin for max consideration of €50m
Online gambling technology providers Playtech have struck a deal to acquire Swedish slots developer Quickspin AB.
In a statement released Tuesday, Playtech said it had agreed to pay €24m upfront to acquire Quickspin, with a further consideration of up to €26m based on a maximum of six times Quickspin’s 2018 earnings. Quickspin reported revenue of €6m and earnings of €2.1m in 2015.
The founders of the Stockholm-based Quickspin – CEO Daniel Lindberg, CPO Joachim Timmermans and CCO Mats Westerlund – have agreed to stay on with the company for at least three years following completion of the acquisition.
Playtech says the deal will bolster its existing slots portfolio as well as strengthen the company’s position in Nordic markets. Quickspin currently provides over 20 game titles to over 40 B2B clients and Playtech plans to distribute Quickspin’s content through its existing distribution channels across all verticals.
Another Feat for Curlin
One of few Preakness winners to sire a Preakness winner
Another Feat for Curlin
One of few Preakness winners to sire a Preakness winner
Friesan Fire Colt Tops Midlantic at $825,000
Action picked up midway through the second day of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale when a Friesan Fire colt became the new sale topper at $825,000 and a Speightstown colt sold for $500,000.
Friesan Fire Colt Tops Midlantic at $825,000
Action picked up midway through the second day of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale when a Friesan Fire colt became the new sale topper at $825,000 and a Speightstown colt sold for $500,000.
Possible NYRA Plan Concerns Saratoga Group
A Saratoga Springs Thoroughbred group is blasting a plan for the future of the New York Racing Association that it claims is being circulated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Possible NYRA Plan Concerns Saratoga Group
A Saratoga Springs Thoroughbred group is blasting a plan for the future of the New York Racing Association that it claims is being circulated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Preakness TV Rating Grows 6%
About a half million more viewers tuned in to watch Exaggerator deliver Nyquist his first loss than watched American Pharoah in 2015.
Preakness TV Rating Grows 6%
About a half million more viewers tuned in to watch Exaggerator deliver Nyquist his first loss than watched American Pharoah in 2015.
Derby Runner-Up Commanding Curve Retired
West Point Thoroughbreds’ Commanding Curve has been retired from racing and will begin retraining for a second career with Olympic level three-day event rider Phillip Dutton, according to a May 24 release.
Derby Runner-Up Commanding Curve Retired
West Point Thoroughbreds’ Commanding Curve has been retired from racing and will begin retraining for a second career with Olympic level three-day event rider Phillip Dutton, according to a May 24 release.
JRHA Releases Select Sale Catalog
Japan Racing Horse Association sale will be July 11-12
JRHA Releases Select Sale Catalog
Japan Racing Horse Association sale will be July 11-12
Two Experienced Runners Offered at Midlantic
Buyers at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale looking for race-ready juveniles have the opportunity May 24 to buy two fillies that have already placed in high-level maiden races in New York and Kentucky.
Two Experienced Runners Offered at Midlantic
Buyers at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale looking for race-ready juveniles have the opportunity May 24 to buy two fillies that have already placed in high-level maiden races in New York and Kentucky.
Nyquist Out of Belmont Stakes with Fever
Nyquist, third in the Preakness Stakes after winning the Kentucky Derby, will be heading home to California to recuperate instead of to New York for the Belmont Stakes, said trainer Doug O’Neill May 24.
Nyquist Out of Belmont Stakes with Fever
Nyquist, third in the Preakness Stakes after winning the Kentucky Derby, will be heading home to California to recuperate instead of to New York for the Belmont Stakes, said trainer Doug O’Neill May 24.
Moving Money
Gaming tribes rushing to