The Stars Group Completes 4.7 Billion Transaction To Acquire Sky Betting Gaming
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We believe that this combination, which also includes our online casino offering, will enable The Stars Group to benefit from continued growth in the ever-changing online gambling market. Said Rafi Ashkenazi, CEO of The Stars Group. As a reminder, $3.6 billion was settled in cash while the rest of the money will be converted into unit shares in the company. This operation allows The Stars Group to be on top of the global online gaming industry. The new gaming giant can now operate in most global markets and on any vertical.Will the group continue its buying fever by taking over another giant in the months or years to come?One thing is certain, the appetite of The (formerly Amaya Gaming) has no limit since the takeover of Pokerstars and Full Tilt Poker for $4.9 billion in 2014.