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Esports Merger for Blue Star Capital Investee Company Diemens Esports

Blue Star Capital plc is pleased to announce that Diemens Esports (formerly The Cubs Esports), one of its esports investee companies, has announced its intention to merge with Critical Hit Entertainment (CHE).
The merged entity, which will continue to trade under the name CHE, is expected to be one of the largest esport service infrastructure providers in Australia with combined revenue for 2019 of AUS $600,000. CHE will own the largest high school and university student, corporate and club level organised esports networks in Australia.
CHE intends to continue to develop its esports infrastructure product in Australia and anticipates raising funding to expand into developing countries in Asia.
Blue Star acquired an interest of 13.3 per cent in Diemens on 6 November 2019 and will have an interest of approximately 6.6 per cent of the merged entity immediately following the merger.
Tony Fabrizi, CEO of Blue Star said: “This is an exciting development for Diemens and should provide the company with a strong platform to aggressively pursue its Asian expansion plans.”
Darren Kwan will continue as Chief Executive Officer of CHE, with Mike Edwards joining the board of directors as Chairman. Darren said, “We are absolutely thrilled to be merging with Cubs. Their global reputation, capabilities and ambitions combined with our unique product offerings and talented team will provide the esports market both in Australia and in Asia an exceptional product offering.”
“We are delighted to be joining forces with the CHE team, whose talent and technology innovation to date will represent the next generation of outstanding service to the esports industry. We look forward to aggressively pursuing our Asian expansion strategy,” said Mike Edwards, Chair.
Casino Content
Groove says its casino content library passes 20,000 games
Groove says it has passed 20,000 titles in its aggregated casino content library, delivered to partners via “one API” and managed through its Groove Command back office.
The company said the catalogue includes slots, instant win games, table games, crash games, live dealer and arcade-style titles, plus “emerging verticals including sweepstakes and crypto-native content.” Groove added that the portfolio is now live and available to its partners worldwide.
Rachel Tourgeman, Head of Partnerships at Groove, said the company focuses on curation rather than chasing volume: “Twenty thousand games is a number. What matters is what sits behind it…” Says Tourgeman. “We don’t add studios for the sake of volume. We add them because they bring something distinctive: a mechanical innovation, a visual language, a player-engagement hook that our operators can’t get elsewhere. Our partners trust us to curate, not just collect. That trust is why we keep growing, and why the quality curve keeps rising alongside the quantity curve.”
Groove said recent integrations include KingMidas Games (150+ mobile-first titles), Urgent Games and Bryogames, which it described as offering “proprietary mathematics with real-time RTP customisation.” The company said the additions were assessed for technical compatibility and “commercial distinctiveness.”
Yahale Meltzer, Co-Founder and CEO of Groove, positioned the milestone as part of a broader platform pitch: “The aggregation space is crowded with platforms that offer ‘access’ and little else,” said Meltzer. “Twenty thousand games through a single API is not just scale. It is a statement. It says that Groove has become the default engine for operators who want to move fast, compete smart, and never compromise on content depth. But we are not stopping here. The next 20,000 will be even more selective, more integrated, and more aligned with where player behaviour is heading. Volume without curation is noise. We are building a signal.”
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content-aggregation
Octoplay integrates with Lottomart to expand UK distribution
Octoplay has expanded its UK distribution through a new integration with operator Lottomart, making a selection of the supplier’s slot games available to Lottomart players.
Under the agreement, Lottomart has added five Octoplay titles to its casino library: Fire Rail Express: Hold & Win, Break the Diamond Piggy, 777 Hot Reels: Megacharged, Big Bang Bonus: Hold & Win and The Lucky Fella: Hold & Win.
Chris Ruddock, Commercial Director at Lottomart, said: “We’re always on the lookout for exciting content that adds something fresh to our portfolio, and Octoplay’s titles do exactly that. Their distinctive style, engaging mechanics, and wide range of themes make them a fantastic addition to our casino. We’re really looking forward to seeing how our players respond.”
Ralitsa Georgieva, Chief Executive Officer at Octoplay, added: “Going live with Lottomart adds another respected UK operator to our growing list of partners in the market. The UK remains a core pillar of our European strategy, and we are pleased to bring our portfolio to Lottomart’s players.”
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Commercial Gaming
Momentum forms UAE commercial gaming JV with Fanatics after GCGRA approval
Momentum Group and Fanatics have formed a strategic joint venture to run and expand Momentum’s licensed commercial gaming operations in the UAE, the companies said on 29 June, 2026. The partnership is based in Abu Dhabi and brings Momentum’s existing UAE commercial gaming licenses and operations into the new entity.
The joint venture will operate and grow the activities currently licensed to Momentum in the UAE, including lottery, iGaming, sportsbook, and content websites. Momentum said the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has approved the change in control of Momentum’s existing licensed entities.
Scott Burton, Chief Operating Officer, Momentum Group, said:
“The UAE has built one of the world’s most carefully regulated commercial gaming markets, and this joint venture is a reflection of the confidence that brings. Combining Momentum’s regional experience with Fanatics’ global product capability creates a partnership well placed to grow alongside this market for the long term.”
Conor Grant, President, Fanatics Gaming, said:
“The UAE is establishing one of the most thoughtfully regulated commercial gaming markets in the world, and Momentum has demonstrated what a responsible, credible operation within it looks like. We are entering this market for the long term, committed to building something genuinely category-defining together.”
Momentum said the companies plan to invest through the joint venture in technology, product, and customer experience, and to advance responsible gaming and player protection in line with the GCGRA framework.
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