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UK Gaming Company Six to Start Bought by Australian Listed Olivex in USD9.5m Deal
UK company Six to Start Limited (Six to Start) is pleased to announce that it is being acquired by OliveX Holdings Limited the digital health and fitness company. OliveX will acquire 100 per cent of the issued shares of Six to Start for an initial cash and share consideration equivalent to US$6,650,000 and deferred, performance-based, consideration in cash and shares of up to US$2,850,000.
Six to Start is an award-winning UK-based game developer and fitness technology company which creates immersive and motivating smartphone audio stories and gaming experiences including Zombies, Run!, The Walk, and Zombies, Run! 5k.
Zombies, Run! is the world’s leading gamified health and fitness app with an average 300,000 active users per month, approximately 50,000 paid subscription users, and a digital fitness platform with augmented reality capabilities that have been recognised as best in class. Multi award-winning novelist Naomi Alderman is the main author of Zombies, Run!
Six to Start’s gamification assets include intellectual property, content creation and distribution channels that are strategically important to OliveX as it continues to commercialise its KARA Smart Fitness mirror – an interactive mirror that updates with live and on-demand workout classes.
As part of the acquisition, Adrian Hon, CEO and founder of Six to Start will become Chief Innovation Officer at OliveX whilst continuing in his role as Executive Director of Six to Start, further driving its growth and the execution of the company’s innovation strategy.
Adrian Hon, CEO, Six to Start said: “Six to Start has built a strong business model and a huge subscriber base of loyal users for our apps including Zombies, Run! and our growth strategy is a perfect fit with OliveX. We’ve both created innovative, game-changing technology that, when combined, will really advance the future of digital fitness making the
OliveX suite of products and solutions truly world leading. I’m incredibly excited to join OliveX as Chief Innovation Officer, and I’m really looking forward to what lies ahead.”
In relation to the acquisition, Hong Kong based Keith Rumjahn, CEO, OliveX said:
“At OliveX we’re passionate about making fitness fun, and that’s exactly what Six to Start does. With average revenues per paid subscriber exceeding £25 a year, and with real growth potential, Six to Start will bring immediate value to OliveX. Most importantly though we see enormous benefit in their global, loyal, subscriber base and the team’s product design and monetisation expertise.”
Tim Cooke, Chairman, and Jo Goodson, Non Executive Director, Six to Start, said: “Adrian and his team have demonstrated the creativity and strength of the UK games industry with the globally recognised brand Zombies, Run!
“Six to Start’s story-driven games have proved incredibly popular during the pandemic-driven lockdowns now that health and fitness are on people’s minds more than ever. Post lockdowns, Six to Start will continue to help millions achieve their fun and fitness goals by combining immersive and engaging online experiences with the real world, alongside massive companies such as Zoom, which have shown how integral they have become to people’s lives.”
OliveX intends to undertake a capital raising to raise a minimum of A$6,000,000 (before costs) in the coming days which will fund its initial cash obligations under the acquisition and provide additional working capital. In addition, OliveX hold a meeting of shareholders in due course to obtain any necessary shareholder approvals (including in relation to the issue of shares and performance rights under the Acquisition).
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1spin4win
1spin4win partners with Alea to extend its classic portfolio reach
1spin4win, an established classic online slot provider, teams up with Alea, an award-winning casino game aggregator.
With this deal, 1spin4win is further cementing its reputation as a recognized iGaming studio and expanding its client network, which now features over 1,000 global partnerships.
The collaboration also marks another important step for the provider in strengthening its international presence. As a result of the agreement, 1spin4win’s classic portfolio of over 190 online slots will be added to Alea’s extensive library of more than 17,000 titles.
Players worldwide will be able to enjoy both existing hits and a steady stream of fresh releases, as the provider regularly launches four to five new titles each month. These include classic fruit hits, thrilling adventures, no-line slots, and a vast lineup of seasonal games tied to various international holidays, including Saint Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Oktoberfest, Halloween, and Christmas, to name a few.
The studio’s newly formed partner, Alea, is an acknowledged game aggregator that bridges the gap between providers and online casinos. With its single API integration, operators gain access to thousands of titles from over 250 global content studios without additional technical work.
Jaime Carvajal, Business Development Manager at 1spin4win, commented, “Collaborations like this are key to our long-term global growth strategy. Alea has built a strong platform connecting studios and operators, and we’re excited to see our games reach new audiences through this partnership.”
“1spin4win has built a solid reputation for delivering classic slot experiences backed by strong mathematics and transparent mechanics,” says Eduard Verdaguer, Partnerships Manager at Alea. “Welcoming their portfolio to our platform gives our operators access to a distinctive style of content that continues to resonate with players across multiple markets.”
About 1spin4win
1spin4win is a trusted game provider founded in May 2021 by ambitious developers with over 15 years of experience in the gambling industry. Since its inception, the company has expanded its portfolio to include over 190 classic online slots, all characterized by quality mathematics, transparent mechanics, and well-balanced gameplay — key factors that drive strong player retention. The studio aims to release an average of four new games each month in 2026 and offers effective promotional tools for casino operators to help them enhance player loyalty.
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1spin4win
1spin4win partners with Alea to extend its classic portfolio reach
1spin4win, an established classic online slot provider, teams up with Alea, an award-winning casino game aggregator.
With this deal, 1spin4win is further cementing its reputation as a recognized iGaming studio and expanding its client network, which now features over 1,000 global partnerships.
The collaboration also marks another important step for the provider in strengthening its international presence. As a result of the agreement, 1spin4win’s classic portfolio of over 190 online slots will be added to Alea’s extensive library of more than 17,000 titles.
Players worldwide will be able to enjoy both existing hits and a steady stream of fresh releases, as the provider regularly launches four to five new titles each month. These include classic fruit hits, thrilling adventures, no-line slots, and a vast lineup of seasonal games tied to various international holidays, including Saint Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Oktoberfest, Halloween, and Christmas, to name a few.
The studio’s newly formed partner, Alea, is an acknowledged game aggregator that bridges the gap between providers and online casinos. With its single API integration, operators gain access to thousands of titles from over 250 global content studios without additional technical work.
Jaime Carvajal, Business Development Manager at 1spin4win, commented, “Collaborations like this are key to our long-term global growth strategy. Alea has built a strong platform connecting studios and operators, and we’re excited to see our games reach new audiences through this partnership.”
“1spin4win has built a solid reputation for delivering classic slot experiences backed by strong mathematics and transparent mechanics,” says Eduard Verdaguer, Partnerships Manager at Alea. “Welcoming their portfolio to our platform gives our operators access to a distinctive style of content that continues to resonate with players across multiple markets.”
About 1spin4win
1spin4win is a trusted game provider founded in May 2021 by ambitious developers with over 15 years of experience in the gambling industry. Since its inception, the company has expanded its portfolio to include over 190 classic online slots, all characterized by quality mathematics, transparent mechanics, and well-balanced gameplay — key factors that drive strong player retention. The studio aims to release an average of four new games each month in 2026 and offers effective promotional tools for casino operators to help them enhance player loyalty.
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Blockchain
SCCG Management Partners with Coinspaid to Support the Expansion of Blockchain Payment Infrastructure for Gaming Businesses
SCCG Management, a global advisory firm serving the gaming industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Coinspaid Solutions, a blockchain payments infrastructure provider, to support go-to-market efforts for crypto-enabled payment solutions across selected gaming markets.
Under the partnership, SCCG will support Coinspaid’s business development, strategic introductions and commercial expansion across gaming operators, platforms and technology providers. SCCG states that it works across iGaming, sports betting, tribal gaming and broader gaming technology, drawing on more than 30 years of industry experience.
Coinspaid’s infrastructure enables businesses to accept more than 20 stablecoins & other cryptocurrencies, automate conversion into 40+ fiat currencies, and manage payouts and treasury operations through a single infrastructure layer with API and plugin-based integrations. The company also states that it builds compliance into onboarding and payment flows, including AML/KYC/KYB controls, on-chain monitoring, MLRO oversight, ISO/IEC 27001 certification and independent audits.
The partnership will focus on helping licensed gaming businesses evaluate where crypto payments can improve settlement speed, expand payment optionality for cross-border audiences, and streamline payout workflows, subject to jurisdictional review, onboarding and applicable regulatory requirements in each market. Coinspaid also highlights rate lock at checkout, automatic fiat conversion and final settlement on eligible crypto payment flows.
“As gaming businesses continue to expand across markets, the demand for payment infrastructure that is both commercially effective and operationally resilient is only increasing,” said Stephen Crystal, Founder and CEO of SCCG Management. “Coinspaid Solutions brings together payments, payouts and compliance in a way that aligns with how many operators are thinking about growth today. We are pleased to support their expansion through our network across gaming and gaming technology.”
“At Coinspaid, we see sustainable growth in gaming as a combination of product capability, operational reliability and a compliance-first approach,” said Max Krupyshev, Co-founder of Coinspaid. “Our partnership with SCCG is designed to help businesses assess where stablecoin payments can add real value from player deposits and payouts to treasury operations, while keeping regulatory and risk considerations central to implementation.”
The partnership will also include coordinated business development and educational initiatives, including executive introductions, and educational content for operators and technology partners exploring blockchain payment infrastructure.
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