In one of the biggest deals ever seen in the online casino industry, it was reported today that the US fantasy sports and sports betting giant, DraftKings has made an offer to acquire the UK online sports betting group, Entain. It’s been said that DraftKings offered to pay $20 billion for this acquisition, consisting of mostly DraftKings stock, as well as cash. Entain was worth around $18 billion before the offer.
As a result of this news, shares for Entain jumped 17% on the London Stock Exchange.
Entain filed a note with the stock exchange, confirming only that it had received an offer from DraftKings, but no further information was given.
In the filing, Entain only said: “A further announcement will be made as and when appropriate. Shareholders are urged to take no action at this time.”
Earlier this year, Entain was offered $11 billion by MGM Resorts, however shareholders rejected the all-stock offer as they felt that it did not reflect the true value of the company.
Entain is one of the world’s largest sports betting and online gaming groups. Some of its most iconic brands include Ladbrokes, Coral, BetMGM, Bwin, Sportingbet, Eurobet, PartyPoker, PartyCasino, Gala and Foxy Bingo.
Last year, Entain rebranded from GVC Holdings. The group is licensed and operates in more than 20 countries around the globe.
South Africa’s most popular online casino, Thunderbolt Casino, has introduced a new mobile casino lobby that is extremely intuitive and improves players gaming sessions while ‘on the go’.
Players will now find it exceptionally easy to head directly to the features that they use the most, such as current promotions, banking and games.
In order to give players a taste of the new Thunderbolt Casino mobile lobby and to demonstrate how user-friendly and improved it is, the online casino is giving players a great Free Spins offer and will be rewarding all players with 30 Free Spins on Cleopatra’s Gold online slot between now and the end of September.
The Manager of Thunderbolt Casino, Alisa, commented that she was happy to roll out the new mobile platform for South Africans and other online players to enjoy.
Alisa also said that with more and more of their players playing on smart-phones and tablets, they wanted to make it even easier to use. She added that with the new lobby, it is even quicker and easier to get straight to your favorite game and start playing.
Thunderbolt Casino is celebrating the new lobby by giving players a bonus of 30 Free Spins on Realtime Gaming’s Cleopatra’s Gold slot.
Terms and Conditions of the Free Spins offer is as follows:
- The offer is valid on Realtime Gaming’s Cleopatra’s Gold slot only.
- Only players on the Thunderbolt Casino mobile platform can redeem the bonus.
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- The play-through requirement on this offer is 60 x
- The maximum cash-out on this offer is R500
- The offer is available until September 30th, 2020.
Springbok Casino, South Africa’s favorite online casino is thrilled to reveal that it has unveiled a spanking new mobile casino lobby as part of its endeavor to deliver the best possible experience to players who access their site from their smartphones or tablets.
The new design has significantly improved and the design of the mobile casino lobby, which can be entered via a web browser, is now much more straightforward and simple to use from all mobile devices.
The improvement has resulted in players gaining access to the casino’s huge game portfolio, remarkable features and lucrative bonuses without the need to swipe and scroll excessively.
The adjustments that have also been made to the backend of the casino allows mobile play to be faster and more responsive than ever before, enabling players to access their favorite slots and casino games while out and about without any interruptions, delays or setbacks.
Payers still have the opportunity to access the usual slots and casino games from Realtime Gaming, including popular titles such as Dr. Winmore, Vegas Lux and Cash Bandits.
Springbok Casino provides players with a vast selection of payment options which include Mastercard, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Easy EFT, ecoPayz and Bitcoin.
Daniel van Wyke, Manager at Springbok Casino, commented that they work around the clock to ensure their players continue to receive the best possible experience whether playing from smartphone or tablet.
He also said that the latest updates mean that their mobile players can enjoy a smooth and seamless experience whether playing while out and about and on the move or whether relaxing at home, while still accessing their impressive game lobby, features and promotions.
Online gambling analysts predict that 2018 will be a year of significant growth in mobile gambling numbers. After studying 450 million transactions across 100 online gambling operators, Iovation analysts pointed to the growing trend of gambling via mobile devices, and the fact that the trend will only increase this year.
Barely six years ago, only 6% of online gambling transactions took place with a mobile device, but in 2017, this number jumped to a boggling 62%. The reason for this increase is multi-fold. First of all, more and more people are acquiring smartphones and using them in their day to day lives for all things – from banking to remote gambling entertainment.
Second of all, online gambling operators recognize that players are seeking their entertainment via mobile devices and have thus created entire portfolios of mobile compatible games. Some of Microgaming’s most popular titles are now available as mobile games, and thanks to advanced technology and mobile screen customized features, the player’s gaming experience is second to none. Even the biggest progressive jackpot slot games such as Mega Moolah are available as mobile games.
Iovation pointed out that players are demanding easy access to their gaming platforms, whether desktop or mobile, and even the need to enter a username and password is considered cumbersome today. Instead, players are demanding one-touch betting and will be a challenge for casinos to give players what they want without compromising security standards.
Microgaming, one of the leading software providers to the online gambling industry, announced its upcoming online slot game titled Cash of Kingdoms on Day 3 of ICE Totally Gaming 2018 on Thursday, 8th February 2018.
The provider celebrated Cash of Kingdoms with a fully themed Microgaming Bar on the final day of ICE 2018 that was fully decked out with archery targets, full suits of armor, gunpowder keg tables and other medieval fixtures that took attendees back in time.
A skilled foot archer took center stage to entertain guests with her stunts and archery skills performed to the game’s soundtrack.
The five by three reel and 15 pay line Cash of Kingdoms online slot comes with a crew of heroic allies – the dashing Knight, the crafty Rogue, the magical Mage, the bearded Bombardier and the feisty Archer, who charge down the reels in order to accompany players on their quest for fortune.
Cash of Kingdoms is a colorful slot that is filled with bold features and non-stop action. The slot game introduces a brand new feature, Invading Wilds that unleashes a burst of violent arrows onto the reels.
David Reynolds, the Games Publisher at Microgaming, commented on the forthcoming release by saying that launching later this year, Cash of Kingdoms is built on a strong game engine that will give players an action-packed escapade with fantastic payouts. He added that combining an exciting feature set with a popular theme that appeals to many mobile gamers, they anticipate Cash of Kingdoms to be a long-terms player favorite. He also said that it’s the perfect adventure to add to their diverse games roadmap for 2018.
