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Allwyn announces €1.6bn senior financing

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Allwyn, the leading global lottery operator, has entered into a new €1.6bn Senior Facilities Agreement with a syndicate of international banks.

Lenders under the Senior Facilities Agreement have committed to provide funding to Allwyn International a.s. (“Allwyn International”) in an aggregate amount of €1.6bn equivalent split across €441m of amortizing term loans due 2027, €441m of bullet term loans due 2028, a €300m revolving credit facility due 2027 and a £380m multipurpose facility available to be drawn as guarantees or term loans maturing in 2027.

Allwyn International will use the proceeds primarily to (i) refinance existing indebtedness including its €623m syndicated loan (including the €243m revolving credit facility), its £380m bank guarantee facility, and up to €300m of other indebtedness, (ii) provide term financing for up front costs ahead of the start of the UK’s Fourth National Licence in February 2024, and (iii) fund its general corporate purposes including shareholder distributions and acquisitions.

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The liabilities under the Senior Facilities Agreement will rank pari passu with the existing debt of Allwyn International and Allwyn Entertainment Financing (UK) plc under the existing intercreditor agreement.

Kenneth Morton, Allwyn CFO, commented:

“I am very pleased by the level of interest that the transaction received despite the challenging capital market environment – all our existing banks have increased their commitments and we are happy to welcome several new lenders into our banking group.

“This financing significantly extends our maturity profile, provides us with a flexible financing solution for the up-front costs of the UK National Lottery license and generates additional liquidity to support our further growth and resilience.

“Following our successful issuance of €600m of bonds earlier in the year, this transaction is a further testament to the strength of the Allwyn credit – as demonstrated by our continued strong financial performance – and our consistent delivery on our organic and inorganic growth strategies.”

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UniCredit acted as Global Coordinator. Clifford Chance acted as Allwyn’s legal advisor and Allen & Overy as lenders’ counsel.

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FairPlay Sports Media Launches Football AI Stats Assistant ‘Teammate’

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FairPlay Sports Media, the fan and AI-powered global sports media network, has launched Teammate, the industry’s first sports AI assistant on its WhoScored.com brand.

Teammate translates natural-language commands from sports fans and bettors, powered by a Google Gemini partnership, and redirects them to relevant betting opportunities, forecasting insight, and sporting data, to help enhance the user experience of football stats enthusiasts, as well as help level the playing field against the sportsbook, using text and data visualisations as communication.

Utilising the FairPlay network’s 25+ years of sports data assets, and its recent integration of a cutting-edge deep-learning neural engine, Teammate is the most advanced, AI-powered and fan-first tool which will allow the increasingly stats-hungry sports audience to go deeper into the numbers to enhance both their pre-match and live engagement and betting decisions.

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Google Gemini has led the AI assistant charge of recent years, mastering creative and productivity tools, advanced reasoning and complex tasks, and engaging content delivery, all powered by its various advanced LLMs. Using this sophisticated platform, Teammate will access the same, well-known UI, while adapting its design and responses for those related to sports data.

Teammate, live now in beta mode, will revolutionise how sports fans find information, whether they’re a die-hard fan, a fantasy strategist, or lining up a bet builder, with its front-end designed to fit seamlessly as a white label into partner apps and websites, increasing brand stickiness and offering monetisation opportunities for those hosting the sports lifestyle tool.

Stuart Simms, group CEO at FairPlay Sports Media, said: “AI has integrated rapidly into our day-to-day lives, but there’s not been a truly bespoke assistant service that suits the needs of sports bettors and data-hungry fans. Teammate, which combines our prowess in delivery of sporting insight, with Google Gemini’s ability to serve users with natural, conversational conveyance of information, offers just that.

“Whether you need betting inspiration, you’re looking to find the best value that backs up a gut betting pick or want to explore betting opportunities around a player’s recent run of form, Teammate will point you in the direction to find the best bets and the most relevant markets, alongside forecasted tips and associated statistics and data.”

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Nolimit City extends xMechanic licensing deal with Sneaky Slots

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World leading slots innovator, Nolimit City, has partnered up with the newly announced slots studio, Sneaky Slots.

Nolimit City have licensed out their trademarked xMechanics to Sneaky Slots, for use in their future game portfolio.

The two have agreed to feature Nolimit City’s proprietary xMechanics across several of Sneaky Slots new and yet to be announced slots roadmap.

Nolimit has always prided itself in creating a brand with a rich foundation and a loyal following thanks to its relentless innovation. Boasting over 19 in house xMechanics, Nolimit’s trademark mechanics will be featured on the new studio and promise to feature some of Nolimit’s most beloved mechanics, such as xNudge®, xWays®, xBomb® and several others. Players can experience several of these mechanics on classic titles, such as Brute Force, San Quentin xWays® and Fire In The Hole

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Legacy of Lost Gold: Explore the Depths of the Jungle With ELA Games’ Latest Release

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Swing from the vines, exploring the jungle and its dense foliage for unimaginable riches! Various jungle animals join you in your quest to find gold, where each spin gives you plenty of opportunities. 

ELA Games presents its newest release: Legacy of Lost Gold. Are you ready for the adventure?

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Legacy of Lost Gold’s crown jewel is its Hold & Win Bonus Game. Here, various jungle companions and heroes show up in the special top row, each bringing their unique power-up to help players on their quest:

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  • Upgrade the reel below by +1 to +5
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Additionally, respins will continue as long as new symbols land on the main bonus grid, giving players even more chances to stack their treasures high. Each time a hero arrives, the game’s intensity rises as the chance of juicy rewards increases!

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Legacy of Lost Gold is an example of the studio’s approach to game development: high-energy gameplay, visually-rich aesthetics, and engaging mechanics so players can have constant fun from the first spin to the last.

Yaroslav Soloshenko, ELA Games’ Business Development Team Lead, commented on the new release, “The team loves looking for new ways to keep players engaged and invested… not just in winning, but in the journey itself. Legacy of Lost Gold adds to the immersion with characters that help along the way, creating an experience that players resonate with. In this game, you’re not just chasing the next win; you feel like the main character, where each spin could be impactful.”

 

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