Germany Becomes Latest Jurisdiction to Partner with TPD

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The Athens Stock Exchange welcomed today representatives of the Management team, senior executives, and partners of INTRALOT on the occasion of the commencement of trading of its corporate bond on the Main Market of the Athens Stock Exchange. INTRALOT’s Chairman and CEO, Sokratis Kokkalis, declared the commencement of trading by ringing the traditional bell.
Mr. Yianos Kontopoulos, CEO of the Athens Exchange Group, welcomed INTRALOT’s Management team and highlighted the company’s successful Public Offering, from its entry into the Parallel Market of the Athens Stock Exchange in 1999 to the present day: “INTRALOT’s journey to the Athens Stock Exchange began 25 years ago, in November 1999, when the company was listed on our Parallel Market with a market capitalization of approximately €220 million. Today, with a market capitalization of €720 million, it is one of the companies listed on the Main Market. Since last November, INTRALOT has been included in the composition of the FTSE/Athex Mid Cap Index with the highest participation (12.2%) among the 20 companies in the index. With the successful completion of a €135 million share capital increase in October 2023 and today’s issuance of its €130 million corporate bond, INTRALOT is demonstrating its confidence in the important role the stock market can play as a lever to raise capital for business development.”
The Chairman and CEO of INTRALOT, Mr. Sokratis Kokkalis stated: “INTRALOT is a company that produces technology in Greece and has been operating successfully for many years in a highly competitive global environment, including the US, where we have had a strong presence for twenty years. I would like to thank the Greek investment community that participated in the recent Bond Issue and everyone who contributed to this success. Our company is moving forward, focusing on growth opportunities and strategic partnerships that leverage our extensive experience and proven next-generation technology in a digital world.”
On her part, the Vice-Chair of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, Mrs. Natassa Stamou, noted: “During its 25 years on the Athens Stock Exchange, INTRALOT has always confirmed the value of being listed on the stock exchange, using the financial tools available and raising capital through the issuance of shares and bonds for the benefit of investors and the market. INTRALOT’s outward-looking
approach and presence in various jurisdictions highlights and promotes the potential of raising capital in Greece. The successful issuance of its bond is further evidence of INTRALOT’s strong confidence in the Greek economy and market.

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Jogo Global, the mobile and land-based platform provider and game content developer, has sealed a landmark deal with ITV Studios, gaining access to huge entertainment brands including The Voice and Hell’s Kitchen.

The collaboration agreement sees IP from many of ITV Studios’ leading shows, including global hits Love Island and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! available to add to Jogo Global’s hugely popular collection of Fast Games.

The Fast Games category is a new and novel vertical of casino games, developed by Jogo Global for online, mobile and land-based platforms. Fast Games are immersive multiplayer products, packed with social and community engagement tools and featuring a wide range of highly engaging game concepts, such as Crash, Double, Mines, Pick and Pull Tabs.

David Marcus, CEO of Jogo Global, said: “The start to 2024 has been incredibly positive for Jogo, and nothing has thrilled me more than this hugely significant deal with ITV Studios.

“The Fast Games category continues to go from strength to strength and to be able to build new titles around the IP of shows such as The Voice and Love Island is very exciting. We cannot wait to bring these games to market.”

Steve Watling, SVP Gaming, Global Partnerships, ITV Studios added: “The team at Jogo Global has a track record for taking highly valued IP and combining it with clever concepts to deliver compelling gaming experiences and this collaboration, alongside global operators, will open opportunities in new and established markets.

“We are not only happy to trust Jogo with some of our most valued brands, but we cannot wait to see the games.”

This latest deal with ITV Studios strengthens Jogo Global’s collaborations with world leading entertainment IP and brands.

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Skyesports, India’s leading esports tournament organizer, has onboarded Zebronics, the country’s leading brand in IT & gaming peripherals, home & personal entertainment, and lifestyle accessories as the gaming peripherals partner for the Skyesports Champions Series, an INR 10,00,000 esports tournament in Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI).

The Skyesports Champions Series features India’s top esports teams competing for glory in BGMI across the semifinals (Feb. 28 to March 4) and the grand finals (March 5 to 10). With an exclusive livestream on YouTube in multiple languages, the tournament is set to captivate gaming audiences from across the country.

Zebronics, as the gaming peripherals partner, will be showcasing its exceptional array of products designed to meet the diverse needs of gamers. Additionally, the company’s vision of elevating esports talent in India has been met with the Skyesports Champions Series, a tournament that featured open-for-all qualifiers, giving a chance to every gamer from every nook-and-corner of the country to compete professionally.

Commenting on the association, Yash Doshi, Director, Zebronics said, “The prospect of collaborating with Skyesports for SCS 2024 fills us with immense enthusiasm. This collaboration perfectly embodies our commitment to fostering the gaming ecosystem in India and providing gamers with unparalleled experiences. We eagerly anticipate the journey ahead, interacting with gamers on various platforms and delivering innovative gaming peripherals. Together with Skyesports, we are poised to make significant strides in advancing the esports landscape and supporting its evolution.”

Reflecting on the partnership with Zebronics, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO of Skyesports, added, “Building upon our successful collaboration during the 2023 edition of the Skyesports Champions Series, which garnered a peak viewership of 131,000, we are delighted to welcome Zebronics once again as the gaming peripherals partner for the SCS 2024. This partnership not only serves to showcase Zebronics’ impressive gaming-centric products directly to our gaming community but also signifies Zebronics’ long-term commitment to elevating the esports landscape of the country – a vision we share.”

After a series of intense open qualifiers, only 24 teams remain in the semifinals of the Skyesports Champions Series (SCS) 2024. This includes the countries’ top esports teams such as iQOO Soul, Revenant Esports, Blind Esports, Gods Reign, Orangutan, Entity Gaming, and more.

Set to happen from Feb. 28 to March 4, the semifinalists battle it out in BGMI for the 16 slots in the Grand Finals. All the action will be broadcast live from 1 PM IST onwards in Hindi and Tamil on the Skyesports YouTube channel.

Finally, the top 16 teams will compete in the Grand Finals from March 5 to 10, aiming to claim the title of the Skyesports Champions Series 2024 champions and seize a lion’s share of the INR 10,00,000 prize pool.