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Aristocrat’s acquisition of NeoGames moves forward

Aristocrat’s acquisition of NeoGames moves forward. (photo by Aristocrat Gaming)Like anything in life, it starts with the first step.Today, Aristocrat Leisure Limited announced that it’s onto the second step after NeoGames S.A. shareholders voted to adopt the Business Combination Agreement and approved the statutory continuation of NeoGames from Luxembourg to the Cayman Islands (“Continuation”).On 15 May, NeoGames, a technology-driven provider of end-to-end iLottery and iGaming solutions globally, announced that it entered into this definitive Business Combination Agreement to be acquired by Aristocrat, an entertainment and content creation company delivering world-leading mobile and casino games, for $29.50 per share in an all-cash transaction, representing an enterprise value of approximately $1.2 billion for NeoGames.Today’s news is the first of two shareholder approvals required to complete the Aristocrat’s proposed acquisition of NeoGames.Certain conditions, including receipt of all required gaming as well as antitrust and foreign investment regulatory approvals, must be completed before the Continuation is completed.The acquisition will not be completed until the Continuation requirements are complete and the NeoGames shareholders, who hold at least 66.7% of the shares, vote at the second shareholder meeting.Aristocrat expects the acquisition to be complete in FY2024.“I am tremendously proud of our entire team at NeoGames, as together we have established our leadership position, driving our success across iLottery, iGaming, and online sports betting,” said Moti Malul, Chief Executive Officer of NeoGames, in a press release at the time of the initial announcement in May...read more

Around the WSOP: It was a “Walton Wonderland” at the Main Event Final Table

Adam Walton fans flood the Main Event final table. LAS VEGAS – Throughout the World Series of Poker’s Main Event final table, the Adam Walton rail was the most boisterous of any other cheering section. The Walton Clan flooded a large portion of the seats surrounding the featured table inside Horseshoe Las Vegas each day, wearing bright red A&W t-shirts, and coming up with creative chants.Their spirited enthusiasm continued on Monday afternoon as Walton took his place at the table alongside the remaining two players, Steven Jones and Daniel Weinman, in the largest Main Event field in history...read more

Top 10 casinos I want to visit

Sportsbooks. Table games. Drinks. Atmosphere. Slots. Restaurants. There are so many reasons to visit a casino. Luckily, there are so many casinos to choose from when planning a vacation. Here’s a list of casinos that I’d like to visit.10. Wynn Las VegasWith so many casinos to choose from in Sin City, one would think it’s difficult to narrow it down to just one, but for me, it’s Wynn Las Vegas...read more

World Series of Poker VP basks in the glory of a record-breaking summer

WSOP VP Jack Effel LAS VEGAS – It’s been seven weeks since Jack Effel had a day off, but you wouldn’t know it from his energy level.The always affable World Series of Poker vice president was as vivacious as ever on Sunday afternoon – his 48th straight day reporting to work – when he sat down with Casino City to discuss this year’s WSOP, which has been a smashing success.“It's been a great summer,” said Effel moments after officially kicking off the Main Event final table festivities...read more

Around the WSOP: German semi-pro seeking a “Christmas Miracle” at Main Event Final Table

German Jan-Peter Jachtmann LAS VEGAS - As Christmas Eve unfolded in 2014, Jan-Peter Jachtmann returned to his home in Hamburg, Germany, after a night of merry festivities, only to be greeted by a shocking discovery. While celebrating at a friend's house, he had fallen prey to a Grinch-like burglary.Among the stolen possessions, including over €20,000 in cash, Jachtmann's most cherished item had vanished — a World Series of Poker gold bracelet.The coveted piece of jewelry had been won by Jachtmann at the 2012 WSOP during a $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Spheres, firsts and poker records edition

The Fourth of July may be in the calendar rearview mirror, but in the gambling world there are always fireworks.The Sphere in Las Vegas introduced itself to the world as it illuminated for the first time over the holiday week, plus there’s rumblings of an NBA team in Sin City...read more

Top 10 blackjack plays not everyone will agree with

“Play by the rules.” “Follow the instructions.” We have definitely all heard these commands at some point in our lives whether it was during school or from our parents when we were growing upThese can also be true when you make your way to the blackjack table.Learning basic strategy is something I think everyone should do before they take a seat at a blackjack table...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Renovations and WSOP records edition

Major records are being broken at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, but before we take a more in-depth look at that, let’s cover some other top stories from this week.Sports betting in Florida took a major step forward last week after a ruling was overturned, the new ownership at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has announced some changes, a new restaurant hits a Connecticut casino, and a millionaire was minted at a Florida property.Let’s begin with seven figures:5...read more

Hiding an elephant in a mousehole

The federal D.C. Court of Appeals just ruled that the Seminole Tribe has a monopoly on internet sports betting in Florida. The legal gambling world is abuzz about whether this means every tribe in America can now operate online sportsbooks and take bets from gamblers not on Indian land.Will the U.S...read more

Top 10 fun facts about WSOP Main Event

The WSOP Main Event kicks off today at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. (photo by WSOP)While U.S. citizens will be lighting off fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July tomorrow, today is actually the real holiday, for poker enthusiasts, that is. The World Series of Poker’s marquee event, the $10,000 No-Limit Hold’ em Championship aka the Main Event kicks off today at the Horseshoe Las Vegas...read more