Acquiring in the Online Casino Industry
Takeovers and acquisitions are nothing new for the internet gambling industry –
it is simply a matter of business. As more and more online casinos and internet
gambling sites enter the market there comes a point where saturation becomes a
problem. That’s when investment firms and gaming groups are able to sweep in and
scoop of primly placed internet gambling companies. Mangas Capital Gaming just
announced a new deal which will see the company half owned by Société des Bains
de Mer – this deal will allow Mangas the capital necessary to continue acquiring
new online casinos and internet betting companies over the next year.
Mangas already owns a majority stake in Betclick, a UK facing online casino
betting company. Betclick though is just the beginning – with the reported Euro
100 million deal pending between Mangas and Société des Bains de Mer, Mangas
would them have the power and capital to further invest in, and acquire, other
internet betting and gambling brands. Online casinos and betting groups should
be on the lookout because the bargaining power of Euro 100 million in the kitty
is pretty powerful.
The deal is set to close within the next couple of weeks, ensuring that Mangas
is able to start the new year in a very strong position. Rumors are abounding
right now that Mangas is already in discussions and negotiations with Nordicbet,
a Scandinavian online casino betting company with a very strong and established
base of gamblers throughout Scandinavia. This deal is also pretty ideal for
Société des Bains de Mer – the company will gain a 50 percent holding in a very
strong and well positioned online gambling and betting group at a time when the
industry is expected to only continue expanding. |