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Catena Media to Launch New Share Buyback Programme
Catena Media’s board of directors has resolved on a new share buyback programme based on the authorisation from the extraordinary general meeting on 12 July 2023, following an initial resolution at the annual general meeting on 24 May 2023.
The new share buyback programme will be managed by an investment firm or credit institution that will make its trading decisions concerning the timing of the share buybacks independently of Catena Media.
The purpose of the buyback programme is to deliver shareholder value and to optimise the capital structure of the company by reducing the company’s share capital. It is the company’s intention to reduce the company’s share capital through subsequent cancellation of repurchased shares.
The share buyback programme will be implemented in accordance with the Maltese Companies Act, the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU No. 596/2014) (MAR), and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2016/1052 (Safe Harbour Regulation) and the applicable rules of Nasdaq’s Nordic Main Market Rulebook for Issuers of Shares.
According to the board’s resolution, any acquisition of own shares will be made on Nasdaq Stockholm in accordance with Nasdaq Stockholm’s Rule Book for Issuers and the following terms and conditions:
- Acquisitions of shares may be made on one or several occasions up until and including 31 December 2023.
- The maximum amount for which shares may be bought back is SEK 55 million.
- Shares may be repurchased to the extent that Catena Media’s holdings of its own shares do not exceed 10% of the total issued share capital, and the maximum number of shares repurchased during the programme may not exceed 7,203,534 shares.
- Shares may only be repurchased at a price within the price interval recorded on Nasdaq Stockholm, meaning the interval between the highest buying price and the lowest selling price.
- Payment for the shares will be made in cash.
The company holds 614,193, or 0.8%, of its own ordinary shares. The company has 78,769,812 outstanding shares.
Hunter Hunstock
Playersoft Announces Remote Enrollment to Enable Hardware-Agnostic, Cloud-Driven Player Signups Anywhere
Playersoft has announced Remote Enrollment, a progressive web app that allows casino teams to enroll guests from virtually any location using any mobile hardware. By leveraging a cloud-driven architecture, Remote Enrollment supports true off-site capability for prospecting and remote sign-up.
Why it matters
Traditional enrollment workflows often depend on specific hardware, on-property connectivity, or fixed stations that can create bottlenecks and limit enrollment opportunities outside the property. Remote Enrollment removes those constraints with a hardware-agnostic progressive web app and cloud-driven architecture—while retaining the consistent, intuitive user experience Playersoft is known for.
What Remote Enrollment delivers
• A progressive web app that runs on virtually any mobile hardware—no special devices required.
• Cloud-driven operations to support off-site prospecting and remote signups.
• A dedicated prospecting feature that enables customer communication and information capture without creating accounts or introducing incomplete data into the player system.
• Conversion tracking from prospect to enrolled player to support measurable outreach efforts.
• Configurable security and policy controls aligned to property requirements.
• Integration with Playersoft ONE for operational oversight and reporting.
“Remote Enrollment is about making it easy for our clients to capture new players wherever the opportunity arises—without sacrificing control, data quality, or usability,” said Hunter Hunstock, President at Playersoft.
Availability:
Remote Enrollment is available now as part of the Playersoft ONE ecosystem.
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Poll: Mississippians Deliver Resounding “No” to Mobile Sports Betting and iGaming
As Mississippi lawmakers again debate legislation that would expand gambling beyond existing casino properties, new statewide polling and a formal letter from the casino industry deliver a unified message to state leaders: Mississippi voters and casino operators alike oppose the legalization of Online Sports Betting (OSB) and iGaming.
Polling commissioned by the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG) in January finds broad resistance to online gambling expansion among Mississippi voters. Nearly three-quarters of voters (74.2%) oppose legalizing mobile sports betting after learning it would allow wagering statewide on smartphones and other devices, an increase from an already negative baseline once voters understand how the proposal would work. Opposition to iGaming is even stronger, rising from 74.1% at baseline to 80.8% after voters learn it would allow 24/7 remote access to casino-style games.
That opposition is echoed in a formal letter issued to state leadership by a coalition of prominent Mississippi casino operators, joined by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians’ Pearl River Resorts. In the January 21 letter, the coalition warns that legalizing OSB and iGaming would undermine the multi-billion-dollar capital investments made by Mississippi’s traditional gaming industry since 1992 and threaten long-term local jobs.
“This data proves that online gambling is a product Mississippi simply does not want. When residents envision what this policy means in practice—the ‘casino in your pocket’ at all hours—they move decisively away from legalization,” said Oliver Barie, Government Relations Director for the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG).
Polling by the Bradley Research Group for NAAiG also shows majority opposition to both proposals across every congressional district and major demographic group, before and after voters receive additional information.
Economic Siphoning and Job Protection
In their letter, the casino coalition highlighted a significant divide within the gaming industry itself. Operators opposing expansion have a substantially greater long-term stake in Mississippi, owning an average of 55% of their total properties in the state, compared with just 22% for operators supporting online expansion.
The coalition identified several key economic risks associated with legalizing OSB and iGaming:
• Revenue Loss: Unlike retail casinos, where revenue stays in-state, OSB allows out-of-state operators to cover corporate overhead first, leaving only minimal fees for in-state partners.
• Job Cannibalization: “In-play” mobile betting threatens to reduce physical foot traffic, leading to weakened casino operations and a reduction in the hospitality workforce.
• Minimal State Benefit: Estimated incremental tax revenue is projected at only $11 million—a figure the coalition deems “not a material amount” against a $7 billion state budget.
A Public Health Crisis
Coalition members also raised serious public health concerns, citing a 67% increase in gambling addiction-related search interest in states with legalized online sports betting and a 30% rise in bankruptcies among low-savings households. Research indicates legalization has led to a 372% increase in irresponsible gambling behavior.
“The people of Mississippi are speaking clearly: they value their communities, their local jobs, and their families more than the minimal tax revenue promised by out-of-state tech companies,” the coalition said.
Letter Signatories
The letter opposing online gambling expansion was signed by representatives from:
Churchill Downs (Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa, River Walk Casino Hotel)
Foundation Gaming & Entertainment (Fitz Casino Hotel, WaterView Casino Hotel)
Full House Resorts (Silver Slipper Casino Hotel)
Gulfside Casino Partnership (Island View Casino Resort)
Palace Casino Resort
Pearl River Resorts (Golden Moon Hotel and Casino)
Saratoga Gaming (Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel)
Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel.
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Arcade Heist
GoldenRace’s new Hit&Win games, Arcade Heist & Fortune Fighters
In an industry that never stands still, the race for innovation is constant. GoldenRace identified a shift in player behaviour: the modern audience craves more than just a bet; they want innovation, simplicity, gamification, fun, excitement, rewards and speed.
This realisation led to the birth of a brand-new vertical designed to bridge the gap between traditional betting and casual arcade gaming: Hit&Win.
GoldenRace’s first titles in this category are Arcade Heist, which takes the concept to a whole new level by introducing the essence of gaming: a community experience; and Fortune Fighters, a combat-themed experience that brings the intensity of a tournament arena to the palm of a player’s hand.
Arcade Heist moves away from the solitary nature of traditional betting and introduces a raid mechanic. In this game, the high-stakes world of undercover robberies meets classic arcade fun, but with a revolutionary twist.
On the other hand, what sets Fortune Fighters apart is its narrative depth. Players step into the shoes of Kai, a disciplined student fighting to restore his master’s honour against the reckless and loud Brotus. By entering “The Fortune Tournament”, players participate in a quest where every strike, dodge and move is a wager. This storytelling drives long-term engagement and player loyalty, turning a standard betting session into an immersive journey.
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