Just Waiting for Approval
Changes are afoot in the online casino gambling industry as the global market
changes and adapts to accommodate the recession and slowing economy and the
impact that this has had on every single industry, and most certainly internet
gambling companies. The face of poker gaming and gambling is expected to change
in the coming years along with the online casinos as companies begin to
consolidate and buy out there rivals. The smaller companies will find themselves
enveloped and bought-out by larger rivals. The latest news from the poker
industry indicates that Gamynia has bought World Poker Tour Enterprises. The WPT
is a profitable brand name that has global significance and recognition; the
purchase is valued at $9.075 million and is only waiting stockholder approval
before finalization.
The deal was specifically brokered as a way for WPT to obtain a much larger
global reach in the online casino gambling industry – not only more reach, but
more profitability too. The WPT brand has grown into much more than just the
annual poker tour that stops off in major cities all over the world; the WPT has
also moved into the online casino gambling industry and operates internet poker
services as well. The new purchase is by the Gamynia private investment group is
expected to give the brand more resources.
Also a part of the deal is work through Hardway Investments that will see the
WPT’s online casino gambling presence get a re-branding and re-launch really
into the market. Hardway has a lot of experience in the internet gaming industry
and has previously worked with other major European and international gaming
brands. The company’s goal will be to strengthen the existing WPTE offerings and
give the site longevity in the marketplace under new branding. |