After taking over William Hill in April, Caesars Entertainment announced it was only interested in keeping the United States assets. This leaves the European business up for grabs. Several companies have shown interest in acquiring the non-US assets with Advent International and Apollo Global Management and 888 Holdings the latest to come forward.
Prime Investment
The William Hill brand dates back to 1934 and is a well-established business. The group that takes over the European side will gain access to 1400 betting shops, along with online operations that are focused on Europe and the UK. It is expected that the auction for the business will garner at least £1.2 billion.
Reports suggest that Apollo is the favorite to win the auction. The private equity firm had tried to buy William Hill outright before Caesars Entertainment was in the mix. Analysts say that the company has completed its due diligence and will not miss out again, however, it is not certain that th…
On June 28, Wizard Games, a subsidiary of NeoGames S.A. based in Gibraltar, has released Unchain The Dragons, a dragon-themed online slot featuring captive dragons, enslaved to guard hidden treasures.
In addition, the provider’s previous similar hits are Dragons of the North Megaways, which incorporates Big Time Gaming‘s (BTG) popular Megaways game engine, and Dragons of the North Deluxe.
Mystical visual:
True to its title, the main theme of the slot is the aforementioned dragons. The game takes place in a distant land filled with volcanic mountains. Also, in the center of the interface, the reels are made of valerian steel. Thriller-like music completes the atmosphere of the game.
To win, players must find a way to free the enslaved dragons in order to gain the greatest wealth. In addition, the game is played on a 5×6 grid that offers 40 paylines and it can be played on any device.
The basic low-value symbols are poker royals such as 9…
Groove Gaming adds Philippine online casino software developer Dragon Gaming to aggregation platform
Curaçao-based Groove Gaming has added yet another new game developer to its aggregator after partnering with Philippine online casino software creator, Dragon Gaming.
The new alliance adds substantial content that is Far East-focused while also contributing an abundance of HTML5 games with universal appeal. Available in over 25 languages and more than 25 currencies, including cryptocurrencies, Dragon Games feature compelling titles such as Fortune Frog, The Bank Heist, Basketball Legends, Aztec Warrior, The Wild Show and Rise of the Titans among others.
Manila-based, the developer’s slot titles are easy to play and employ the most up-to-date technology and immersive sound. With nearly two decades of testing and experimentation by a dedicated team, the firm’s games have proven popular in eastern and western markets alike, as well as leading online casinos.
Pushing boundaries:
Commenting on the new partnership, Dragon Gaming Marketing Manager Jess…
Ubisoft will reveal “the future of Assassin’s Creed” in September, the publisher has announced. As part of its 15th anniversary announcements today, the French company strongly suggested that some kind of Assassin’s Creed announcement is on tap for then.
“The Assassin’s Creed teams hope the community will enjoy these celebrations and invite all players to join them this September as they unveil the future of Assassin’s Creed during a very special event,” Ubisoft said.
A luxury casino resort is expected to be created in Greece, at the spot of a former airport in Athens. Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment is the casino operator behind the project, a company based in the United States. This week, a company executive announced that the casino should be ready by 2026. The announcement is the first time that a time frame has been provided for the project.
Moving Forward
Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment and its partner construction group GEK Terna will be working together to see the casino come to fruition. The next step in the project is to sign a contract and clear the project with auditors and parliament.
During the Delphi Economic Forum in Athens, interim CEO for Mohegan, Ray Pineault, stated that the company anticipates that once the contract negotiation process is complete, the permitting process along with design will take one year to 18 months. The resort is expected to launch by 2025 or 2026.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy decided to provide Atlantic City with a $20 million grant. The funding is part of a $100 million initiative that will allow local municipalities to restore their boardwalks.
The money is a leftover from the American Rescue Plan and will see New Jersey take care of its signature boardwalks. Originally designed to prevent sand from getting inside nearby hotels, these boardwalks are now beloved tourist attractions.
The Atlantic City Boardwalk in particular is a historic promenade that is believed to be the oldest one in America. Spanning some 5.5 miles, it is also one of the largest boardwalks in the world. The repairs are expected to improve tourism and also bolster local casinos’ business.
The $20 million grant will allow Atlantic City to take care of deteriorating parts of the boardwalk. The repairs will see old decking and pilings…