Play’n GO is preparing for a potential sale to a major regulated gaming business, with sources indicating a deal could be worth hundreds of millions of euros. The supplier recently moved to cut game supply through major aggregators over offshore leakage and shut down its Asian operations, steps industry experts view as consistent with preparations for a regulated buyer. Sources identified Aristocrat, Genting and Light & Wonder as potential acquirers, citing Play’n GO’s regulated content revenue and presence in six US states.
NEXT.io understands online gaming provider Play’n GO is in talks to sell up to a major regulated gaming business.
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