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Fieldfisher advises SuperScale on multi-party VC transaction

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August 20, 2020

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The European law firm assisted the games industry service company, which works with some of the best mobile games companies in the world, on a complex transaction conducted under Polish law.

European law firm Fieldfisher has closed a multi-party venture capital transaction for games industry service company, SuperScale sro, involving a significant investment from Level-Up First S.àr.l., a leading Luxembourg VC fund specialising in mobile games companies.

The transaction was conducted under Polish law in collaboration with Warsaw-based B2RLaw, which represented SuperScale Poland and SuperScale’s founder and CEO, Ivan Trančik, on the investment from Level-Up and related matters, as well as a number of international angel investors into SuperScale.

Before the transaction, Ivan Trančik and BoomBit (a software publisher listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange) held 100% of shares in SuperScale, a Polish company financing the operations of its 100% owned Slovakian subsidiary.

SuperScale is a fast growing video and computer games market consultancy with a growing portfolio of international clients. The company specialises in providing services related to mobile game business analytics, game design consulting, and mobile game user acquisition, with creative production services.

With support from Fieldfisher, which provided crucial industry and commercial expertise, B2R took a leading role in the transaction, negotiating the investment from Level-Up and angel investors into SuperScale; advising on restructuring of debt, and the sale of part of BoomBit’s shares. It also advised in respect to the new shareholders’ agreement with the new lead investors, the current shareholder (BoomBit) and minor co-investors.

As a result of the transaction, SuperScale will issue 712 new preferred shares with a nominal value of PLN 50 each, which will be offered for subscription and subscribed for by Level-Up First S.àr.l. and other minority investors. The transaction also included the drafting and negotiation of a share purchase agreement, pursuant to which SuperScale sold to investors jointly 150 shares in SuperScale at a price of €3,150.07 per share.

B2RLaw worked closely with the team from Fieldfisher’s London office, led by corporate partner Brian Chadwick, a leading expert in the international games sector

Commenting on the deal, Fieldfisher partner Brian Chadwick said:

“We were delighted to work with the brilliant team at B2R and lead the client and investor relationship aspects of this deal, providing crucial industry and commercial expertise along the way.

“Together, we delivered a combination of legal, commercial and industry expertise distinguishing us for our unique ability to support Polish/CEE games companies locally and internationally and connect local companies with international counterparts and investors.

“The mobile gaming industry and the surrounding service sector continues to be a strong growth area in Europe and globally and we look forward to closing further deals for clients in this exciting market.”

B2R’s team was led by partner Aleksandra Polak, supported by partners Szymon Syp, PhD and Przemysław Krzemieniecki; senior associates Iga Wojtczak-Opala and Piotr Leonarski; associates Krystyna Jakubowska and Teresa Pilecka; and junior Associate Martyna Szpakowska.

Slovak aspects of the transaction were managed by Jakub Berthoty from Digital Legal in Bratislava.

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Tony Bellew signs as PartyPoker brand ambassador through 2026

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July 10, 2026

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Former WBC cruiserweight champion to appear at PartyPoker Tour UK stops and take part in online activations.

PartyPoker has appointed former WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Tony Bellew as a brand ambassador for the remainder of 2026, with appearances tied to the operator’s live PartyPoker Tour and online poker offering.

The company said Bellew will be “a regular face” at its remaining UK tour stops this season following an earlier appearance at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. Bellew will also take part in online activity linked to the PartyPoker schedule.

“I had such a great time at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. The atmosphere, the people and the passion for the game were incredible. I’m really excited to be joining the PartyPoker team for the rest of the year, getting involved at the live events, meeting players and seeing where the cards take me,” Bellew said.

PartyPoker said Bellew is scheduled to attend each remaining UK stop on the 2026 PartyPoker Tour: London in July, Glasgow in August, Cork in November, and London in December. The operator also referenced a series of exclusive online events running alongside the live calendar.

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Arizona regulator orders five operators to stop alleged illegal gambling activity

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July 10, 2026

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Cease-and-desist letters cite alleged felonies and underage access tied to BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator.

The Arizona Department of Gaming said it has issued cease-and-desist orders to five online platforms—BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator—after investigations that the Department says involved alleged illegal gambling activity and underage access in Arizona.

In its announcement, the Department said each enforcement action alleges conduct giving rise to three felonies under Arizona law: promotion of gambling, illegal control of an enterprise, and money laundering. The agency cited Arizona’s prohibition on gambling unless specifically authorized (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Tit. 13, Ch. 33) and said the legal gambling age in the state is 21.

“Arizona is taking decisive action against illegal gambling operators that put Arizonans at risk,” said Jackie Johnson, Department Director. “Our top priority is protecting Arizonans and I’m grateful for the efforts of our intelligence unit led by Chief Law Enforcement Officer Doug Jensen to do just that. Through these cease-and-desist orders we are putting operators on notice: their conduct runs contrary to Arizona law and they must stop promoting illegal gambling.”

The Department’s letters describe different alleged violations by operator. For BetOpenly, the Department said peer-to-peer gambling rules prohibit third-party benefit, and alleged the platform benefited via a commission structure while enabling event wagering and daily fantasy sports contests without the required state licenses, including availability to underage Arizonans. For Bookmaker, the Department said its investigation found wagering on horse racing, casino games, and sports betting without an event wagering license or an advanced deposit wagering provider license, adding that online casino games are not legal in Arizona.

For Club WPT Online Poker, the Department alleged the platform enabled individuals under 21 in Arizona to enter pay-to-play online poker tournaments for prizes while using deceptive “no purchase necessary” language; the Department said online poker is illegal in Arizona. For Kutt Inc., the Department said Arizona “social” gambling prohibits third-party benefit and directed the operator to stop allowing Arizona users to deposit money and wager on sports, politics, pop culture, and casino-style games. For Raffle Creator, the Department said the operator did not meet requirements that allow Arizona nonprofits to conduct lawful raffles and alleged it allowed people under 21 to purchase tickets for prize chances.

The Department said the notified entities are directed to immediately stop all gambling operations and activities in Arizona “whether through mobile applications, online, or otherwise,” and to cease any future illegal gambling in the state. It added that future actions may include criminal charges or civil action against entities, principals, and employees, and that operators “may be subject to a potential award of restitution” and forfeiture of monies acquired due to the alleged conduct.

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Former WBC World Champion Tony Bellew Joins PartyPoker as Brand Ambassador

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July 10, 2026

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Tony Bellew has officially joined the PartyPoker Brand Ambassador team for the remainder of 2026, strengthening the brand’s growing roster of ambassadors and reinforcing its commitment to bringing poker to a wider audience.

A former WBC Cruiserweight World Champion and one of Britain’s most recognisable sporting personalities, Bellew will play an active role across both PartyPoker’s live tour and online offering throughout the rest of the year.

Speaking about joining the team, Tony Bellew said: “I had such a great time at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. The atmosphere, the people and the passion for the game were incredible. I’m really excited to be joining the PartyPoker team for the rest of the year, getting involved at the live events, meeting players and seeing where the cards take me.”

His return follows a hugely successful appearance at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham earlier this year, where he embraced the atmosphere, spent time with players and immersed himself in the event. After thoroughly enjoying the experience, Bellew will now become a regular face at the remaining UK stops on the PartyPoker Tour throughout the rest of the 2026 season.

As part of his ambassadorial role, Bellew will attend every remaining UK stop PartyPoker Tour in 2026:

London – July
Glasgow – August
Cork – November
London – December

With four live festival stops and a series of exclusive online events still to come, players will have plenty of opportunities to meet Bellew at the tables throughout the remainder of the 2026 PartyPoker calendar. Look out for opportunities to take him on online, and at the PartyPoker Tour in Glasgow, Cork and London.

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