The Stars Group Provides Update on Completion of Flutter Combination TORONTO, April 30, 2020 – The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today announced that it expects to complete the pending combination with Flutter Entertainment plc (LSE:FLTR) on May 5, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions. Upon closing, shareholders of The Stars Group will be entitled to receive 0.2253 Flutter ordinary shares for each common share. Read More

The Stars Group Provides First Quarter and General Business Update TORONTO, April 17, 2020 – The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG)(TSX: TSGI) today provided a general business update, including expectations for its financial results for the first quarter of 2020. Read More

The Stars Group Announces ISS and Glass Lewis Recommendations FOR its Proposed Combination with Flutter; Change to Virtual-Only Meeting The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) is pleased to announce that two independent proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. and Glass Lewis & Co., have each recommended that shareholders vote FOR the proposed all-share combination with Flutter Entertainment plc by way of a plan of arrangement at the upcoming special meeting (the “Meeting”) of The Stars Group shareholders on April 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Read More

The Stars Group Receives UK Competition & Markets Authority Clearance for its Combination with Flutter Entertainment plc The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG)(TSX: TSGI) welcomes today’s announcement from the UK Competition & Markets Authority (“CMA”) that it has unconditionally cleared its combination with Flutter Entertainment plc following the CMA’s Phase 1 review under the Enterprise Act 2002. Read More

The Stars Group Announces Special Meeting of Shareholders; Provides Update on its Proposed Combination with Flutter and Board of Directors The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG)(TSX: TSGI) today announced that its special meeting of shareholders to approve the proposed all-share combination with Flutter Entertainment plc (the “Combination”) will be held on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Read More

THE STARS GROUP PROVIDES BUSINESS UPDATE The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today provided a general business update, including an update on its year-to-date performance and the recent coronavirus outbreak. Read More

The Stars Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results TORONTO, February 27, 2020 – The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG)(TSX: TSGI) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019 and provided certain additional highlights and updates. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

THE STARS GROUP ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2019 EARNINGS RELEASE DETAILS The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019 prior to the start of trading on Thursday, February 27, 2020, and will post an accompanying earnings presentation to its website at www.starsgroup.com at the same time. Read More

THE STARS GROUP AGREES TO ACQUIRE BETEASY MINORITY INTEREST; SETTLES PERFORMANCE PAYMENT The Stars Group Inc. today announced that it has agreed with the minority shareholders of BetEasy, its Australian-based sports betting business, to acquire the remaining 20% interest in the company for AUD$151 million. As part of this agreement, The Stars Group also agreed to pay AUD$100 million to settle the previously disclosed performance payment under the agreements for its 2018 acquisition of the initial 80% interest. Read More

The Stars Group Reports Third Quarter 2019 Results TORONTO, November 7, 2019 - The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG)(TSX: TSGI) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019 and provided certain additional highlights and updates. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

THE STARS GROUP ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2019 EARNINGS RELEASE DETAILS The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019 prior to the start of trading on Thursday, November 7, 2019, and will post an accompanying earnings presentation to its website at www.starsgroup.com at the same time. Read More

THE STARS GROUP BEGINS EXECUTING U.S. STRATEGY AS PART OF LANDMARK AGREEMENT WITH FOX SPORTS The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today announced that over the last two weeks it has successfully executed on initial stages of its U.S. strategy, with the launch of FOX Bet in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and FOX Sports Super 6 nationwide. Read More

THE STARS GROUP ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2019 EARNINGS RELEASE CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST DETAILS The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019 prior to the start of trading on Monday, August 12, 2019, and will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the same. Read More

THE STARS GROUP AND PENN NATIONAL GAMING ENTER AGREEMENT FOR ONLINE BETTING AND GAMING MARKET ACCESS The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today announced that it entered into an agreement with Penn National Gaming (Nasdaq: PENN) that grants it options to operate online betting and gaming in states where Penn currently owns or operates casino properties. The agreement covers nine states, which, when combined with The Stars Group’s existing market access deals, gives The Stars Group access in up to 20 states. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

THE STARS GROUP AND AKWESASNE MOHAWK CASINO RESORT ENTER AGREEMENT FOR ONLINE BETTING AND GAMING MARKET ACCESS AND RETAIL SPORTSBOOK IN NEW YORK The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today announced that it entered into an agreement with the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort for betting and gaming market access and certain retail sports betting operations in the State of New York. Read More

BRITAIN’S LEADING BETTING AND GAMING COMPANIES COMMIT TO A PACKAGE OF SAFER GAMBLING MEASURES AND SUPPORT FOR PROBLEM GAMBLERS Five of Britain’s leading gambling companies – bet365, Flutter (Paddy Power and Betfair), GVC (Ladbrokes and Coral), Sky Betting and Gaming and William Hill – today agreed a package of measures to fund an expansion of treatment for problem gamblers and initiatives to create a safer gambling environment. Read More

The Stars Group Shareholders Approve Resolutions at Shareholder Meeting TThe Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG; TSX: TSGI) is pleased to announce that all resolutions considered at today’s 2019 annual meeting of shareholders were approved by its shareholders. Read More

The Stars Group Reports First Quarter 2019 Results The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019 and provided certain additional highlights and updates. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

The Stars Group and FOX Sports Announce Historic U.S. Media and Sports Wagering Partnership The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG)(TSX: TSGI) and FOX Sports, a unit of Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX), today announced plans to launch FOX Bet, the first-of-its kind national media and sports wagering partnership in the United States. Read More

The Stars Group Announces First Quarter 2019 Earnings Release Conference Call and Webcast Details The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019 prior to the start of trading on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, and will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the same. Read More

The Stars Group Announces 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and First Quarter 2019 Earnings Release Details The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG)(TSX: TSGI) today announced that its 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. ET at the TMX Broadcast Centre at The Exchange Tower, located at 130 King St. W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5X 2A2. The Stars Group also announced that it currently intends to release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019 prior to the start of trading on the same day and will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the same. Read More

The Stars Group Provides Highlights and Performance Update for Investor Day TORONTO, March 27, 2019 – The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) will host its 2019 Investor Day today in New York City beginning at 8:00 am ET. Read More

The Stars Group 2019 Investor Day Webcast Details The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) will host an Investor Day in New York City on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. ET. Presentations by members of executive management are expected to conclude at approximately 12:00 p.m. ET. Read More

The Stars Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Results; Provides 2019 Full Year Guidance The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018 and provided 2019 full year financial guidance ranges, as well as certain additional highlights and updates. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

The Stars Group Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call and Webcast Details and 2019 Investor Day The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018 prior to the start of trading on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, and will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the same. Read More

THE STARS GROUP RECOGNIZED WITH INDUSTRY HONORS The Stars Group today announced that its flagship poker brand and global online poker leader, PokerStars, and certain of its senior management have been recognized for management, operational excellence and innovation. Read More

The Stars Group Announces Complete Reversal of $870 Million Kentucky Judgment The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG; TSX: TSGI) today announced that the Kentucky Court of Appeals has ruled in its favor and reversed in its entirety the $870 million judgment issued against it by a trial court judge in December 2015. Read More

NBA ANNOUNCES THE STARS GROUP AS AUTHORIZED GAMING OPERATOR OF THE LEAGUE The National Basketball Association (NBA) and The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG; TSX: TSGI) today announced a new multiyear partnership that will make The Stars Group an authorized gaming operator of the NBA in the U.S. The partnership is The Stars Group’s first with a professional sports league in the U.S. Read More

THE STARS GROUP AND ELDORADO RESORTS ENTER AGREEMENT FOR ONLINE BETTING AND GAMING MARKET ACCESS The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG)(TSX: TSGI) today announced that it entered into an agreement with Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERI) that grants it the option to operate online betting and gaming in the states where Eldorado currently or in the future owns or operates casino properties. Read More

The Stars Group Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG)(TSX: TSGI) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018 and provided certain additional highlights and updates. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

The Stars Group Announces Third Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Conference Call and Webcast Details The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018 prior to the start of trading on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, and will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the same. Read More

THE STARS GROUP RECEIVES UK COMPETITION & MARKETS AUTHORITY CLEARANCE FOR SKY BETTING & GAMING ACQUISITION; ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG)(TSX: TSGI) today announced that the UK Competition & Markets Authority (“CMA”) has cleared its acquisition of Sky Betting & Gaming (“SBG”) following its Phase 1 review under the Enterprise Act 2002. As previously announced, The Stars Group completed the acquisition on July 10, 2018, and can now begin executing on its integration plans. Read More

THE STARS GROUP’S POKERSTARS CONCLUDES LARGEST-EVER ONLINE POKER SERIES WITH 1.1 MILLION ENTRIES AND $100 MILLION IN PRIZES The Stars Group today announced that its PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) concluded earlier this week as the largest-ever online poker series with more than 1.1 million entries. Read More

THE STARS GROUP’S EUROPEAN POKER TOUR BARCELONA BREAKS POKERSTARS MAIN EVENT PARTICIPATION RECORD The Stars Group today announced that the Barcelona stop on its PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT), one of several major live poker tournament series sponsored by PokerStars, came to a close on Sunday, September 2, setting a PokerStars record for the number of entrants to an EPT main event. Read More

THE STARS GROUP LAUNCHES BETSTARS ONLINE SPORTS BETTING IN NEW JERSEY The Stars Group announced today that it launched its BetStars online sports betting brand in the regulated New Jersey online gaming market through its partnership with Resorts Casino Hotel. Read More

The Stars Group Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results TORONTO, Aug 13, 2018 – The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG; TSX: TSGI) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended July, 2018 and provided certain additional highlights and updates. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

THE STARS GROUP & RESORTS CASINO HOTEL PARTNER TO ENTER NEW JERSEY’S ONLINE SPORTS BETTING MARKET The Stars Group and Resorts Casino Hotel today announced the extension of their existing partnership in the New Jersey regulated online gaming market. Read More

THE STARS GROUP ANNOUNCES RECORD-BREAKING RETURN OF POKERSTARS’ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF ONLINE POKER The Stars Group today announced that this year’s World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP), a major annual online poker tournament series hosted by its PokerStars brand, will offer a guaranteed prize pool of more than $70 million, the biggest online poker tournament series guarantee ever. Read More

The Stars Group Announces Second Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Conference Call and Webcast Details and Changes in Reporting Segments The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018 and updated full year 2018 financial guidance to include the recently completed acquisitions prior to the start of trading on Monday, August 13, 2018, and will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the same. Read More

The Stars Group Provides Update on Mandatory Conversion of Convertible Preferred Shares The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today announced that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled in its favor with respect to the previously announced application filed by Polar Multi-Strategy Master Fund (and certain affiliated funds) and Verition Canada Master Fund Ltd. regarding The Stars Group’s pending mandatory conversion of all of its outstanding convertible preferred shares pursuant to their terms. Read More

The Stars Group Completes Acquisition of Sky Betting & Gaming The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Sky Betting & Gaming (“SBG”). Read More

The Stars Group Announces Upsizing and Pricing of Private Offering of $1.0 Billion of Unsecured Senior Notes The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) ("The Stars Group" or the "Company") announced today the upsizing and pricing by Stars Group Holdings B.V. and Stars Group (US) Co-Borrower, LLC (the "Issuers"), its indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes (the "Notes Offering"), which represents an increase of $250 million from the previously announced offering size. Read More

The Stars Group Announces Closing of Public Offering of Common Shares The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) (“The Stars Group” or the “Company”) announced today the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of common shares (the “Offering”) at a price of US$38.00 per common share. Read More

The Stars Group Announces Launch of Private Offering of $750 million of Unsecured Senior Notes The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG; TSX: TSGI) (“The Stars Group” or the “Company”) announced today the offering by Stars Group Holdings B.V. and Stars Group (US) Co-Borrower, LLC (the “Issuers”), its indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, of $750 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes due 2026 (the “Offering”). Read More

The Stars Group Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Shares The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG; TSX: TSGI) (“The Stars Group” or the “Company”) announced today the upsizing and pricing of its underwritten public offering of common shares (the “Offering”) at a price of US$38.00 per common share. Read More

The Stars Group Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Shares The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG; TSX: TSGI) (“The Stars Group” or the “Company”) announced today that it has filed a preliminary prospectus supplement (the “Preliminary Supplement”) to its short form base shelf prospectus dated January 16, 2018 relating to a proposed underwritten marketed public offering of common shares of the Company (the “Offering”). Read More

The Stars Group Announces Receipt of Notice of Application Related to Pending Conversion of Convertible Preferred Shares TORONTO, June 13, 2018 - The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG; TSX: TSGI) today announced that it has been served with a Notice of Application filed by Polar Multi-Strategy Master Fund (and certain affiliated funds) and Verition Canada Master Fund Ltd. (together, the "Applicants") in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in respect of The Stars Group’s pending mandatory conversion of all of its outstanding convertible preferred shares pursuant to their terms. Read More

The Stars Group Announces Mandatory Conversion of Convertible Preferred Shares The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG; TSX: TSGI) today announced that it has elected to effect the conversion of all of its outstanding convertible preferred shares pursuant to their terms. Read More

THE STARS GROUP’S POKERSTARS SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP OF ONLINE POKER SURPASSES GUARANTEE WITH $91 MILLION PRIZE POOL The Stars Group Inc. today announced that its popular annual Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) tournament series exceeded its largest ever $65 million guarantee, ultimately paying out approximately $91 million in prizes and making it the second largest ever online poker series behind last year’s SCOOP which paid out approximately $94 million. Read More

THE STARS GROUP ADDS PORTUGAL TO POKERSTARS SOUTHERN EUROPE SHARED PLAYER POOL The Stars Group Inc. today announced that PokerStars players in Portugal have joined the existing PokerStars shared player pool between France and Spain. PokerStars, The Stars Group’s flagship brand, is the first online operator to offer such a shared player pool among the three previously ring-fenced markets, allowing players on the French-, Portuguese- and Spanish-licensed offerings to face each other across real money poker tables. Read More

The Stars Group Welcomes Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Permitting Sports Betting The Stars Group (NASDAQ: TSG; TSX: TSGI) reacted today to the decision by the United States Supreme Court to strike down, as an unconstitutional exercise of Federal power, the nearly 30-year ban on sports betting under the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, or PASPA. Read More

The Stars Group Reports First Quarter 2018 Results TORONTO, May 10, 2018 – The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG; TSX: TSGI) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018 and provided certain additional highlights and updates. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

The Stars Group Shareholders Approve Resolutions at Shareholder Meeting The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG; TSX: TSGI) is pleased to announce that all resolutions considered at today's 2018 annual and special meeting of shareholders were approved by its shareholders. Read More

POKERSTARS MONTE CARLO POKER TOURNAMENT CONCLUDES WITH MORE THAN $27 MILLION IN PRIZES AND 1,900 UNIQUE PLAYERS The Stars Group Inc. today announced the successful results of the Monte Carlo stop on the European Poker Tour (EPT), a major live poker tournament series sponsored by The Stars Group’s flagship PokerStars brand, with a total prize pool of $27.2 million. Read More

The Stars Group Announces First Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Conference Call and Webcast Details The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG; TSX: TSGI) today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018 prior to the start of trading on Thursday, May 10, 2018, and will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the same. Read More

THE STARS GROUP LAUNCHES ‘STARS £100 MILLION CHALLENGE’ WORLD CUP PROMOTION The Stars Group today announced the launch of the Stars £100 Million Challenge, a free-to-enter World Cup promotion across PokerStars, BetStars and PokerStars Casino which if awarded will be one of the largest prizes in sports betting history. Up to £100 million (or local promotion equivalent) will be awarded for a perfect win-lose-draw prediction for all 64 World Cup matches, which run from June 14 through July 15. Read More

The Stars Group Completes Australian Acquisitions The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG; TSX; TSGI) today announced that it has successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of an additional 18% equity interest in CrownBet Holdings Pty Limited and CrownBet has successfully completed its acquisition of William Hill Australia Holdings Pty Ltd. Read More

The Stars Group to Acquire Sky Betting & Gaming For $4.7 Billion The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG; TSX: TSGI) (“The Stars Group” or “the Company”) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Sky Betting & Gaming (“SBG”) from CVC Capital Partners (“CVC”) and Sky plc (LSE: SKY) (“Sky”) in a cash and stock transaction valued at $4.7 billion. This combination will result in the world’s largest publicly listed online gaming company. Read More

PLAYERS CHIP IN TO HELP POKERSTARS RAISE $50,000 FOR RIGHT TO PLAY Poker players from around the world came together on the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on April 6 for PokerStars first ever online multi-table Play Money charity tournament. PokerStars made a $10 donation on behalf of the first 5,000 players who signed up to play the 5 billion Play Money chip guaranteed tournament to raise $50,000, enough to educate more than 1,660 disadvantaged children for a year. Read More

The Stars Group 2018 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and First Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Details – The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG; TSX: TSGI) today announced that its 2018 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. ET at the One King West Hotel, located at 1 King St. W., Toronto, Canada. The Stars Group also announced that it currently intends to release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018 prior to the start of trading on Thursday, May 10, 2018 and will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the same. Read More

THE STARS GROUP ANNOUNCES POKERSTARS’ LARGEST EVER SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP OF ONLINE POKER The Stars Group Inc. today announced that its 2018 PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) will offer a guaranteed prize pool of $65 million, the largest in PokerStars’ history, and approximately $10 million larger than last year’s guarantee. Read More

SUCCESS IN SOCHI FOR THE STARS GROUP’S POKERSTARS EUROPEAN POKER TOUR The Stars Group Inc. today announced that the Sochi stop on the European Poker Tour (EPT), one of several major live poker tournament series sponsored by The Stars Group Inc.’s flagship PokerStars brand, came to an end on Thursday, March 29 with a total prize pool of more than $5 million, almost double its original $2.6 million guarantee. Read More

SUGAL & DAMANI AND THE STARS GROUP ANNOUNCE APRIL LAUNCH OF POKERSTARS.IN Sugal & Damani Group and The Stars Group Inc. today announced that PokerStars.IN will be available to customers across a majority of Indian states beginning on April 17. Read More

The Stars Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results; Provides 2018 Full Year Guidance The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG; TSX: TSGI) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017 and provided 2018 full year financial guidance ranges, as well as certain additional highlights and updates. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

THE STARS GROUP’S POKERSTARS TURBO SERIES SURPASSES GUARANTEES WITH $25 MILLION PRIZE POOL The Stars Group Inc. announced today that the recent PokerStars Turbo Series exceeded its original $15.6 million prize-pool guarantee by nearly $10 million, ultimately paying out more than $25 million. Read More

The Stars Group Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call and Webcast Details The Stars Group Inc. today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017 prior to the start of trading on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 and will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the same. Read More

The Stars Group Enters into Agreements to Increase Ownership in CrownBet and Acquire William Hill Australia The Stars Group Inc. announced today that it has entered into definitive agreements to increase its equity interest in CrownBet Holdings Pty Limited from 62% to 80% and for CrownBet to acquire William Hill Australia Holdings Pty Ltd., creating a leader in the regulated Australian online sports betting market. Read More

The Stars Group Acquires Majority Interest in CrownBet The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSX; TSX: TSGI) announced today that it has acquired a 62% equity interest in CrownBet Holdings Pty Limited for an aggregate amount of approximately $117.7 million. Read More

THE STARS GROUP SCORES SHARED PLAYER POOL SUCCESS WITH FRENCH AND SPANISH TOURNAMENT SERIES The Stars Group Inc. today announced the completion of the FRESH (France Espania Hold’em) Series, PokerStars’ first joint tournament series offered to both French and Spanish players following the launch of the shared player pool between the two previously ring-fenced markets. The FRESH Series beat guarantees and attracted thousands of French and Spanish players to PokerStars’ online tables. Read More

THE STARS GROUP SHINES WITH CONSTELLATION OF INDUSTRY AWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR 2017 SUCCESS The Stars Group Inc. announced today that it collected multiple awards and recognitions last week for management and operational excellence and innovation during the online gaming industry’s most important week. Read More

THE STARS GROUP'S POKERSTARS CARIBBEAN ADVENTURE 2018 CLOSES WITH $22 MILLION PRIZE POOL The PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA), one of several major live poker tournament series sponsored by The Stars Group Inc.'s flagship PokerStars brand, came to an end on Sunday, January 14 with a total prize pool of more than $22 million. Read More

THE STARS GROUP’S POKERSTARS CARIBBEAN ADVENTURE AND POKERSTARS PLAYERS NO-LIMIT HOLD’EM CHAMPIONSHIP COMBINE FOR A $63 MILLION PRIZE POOL The Stars Group today announced the success of the annual PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA), which immediately followed the first ever PokerStars Players No-limit Hold’em Championship (PSPC), two major live poker tournaments sponsored by its flagship poker brand. Read More

THE STARS GROUP ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF POKERSTARS SHARED PLAYER POOL IN FRANCE AND SPAIN The Stars Group Inc. announced today that PokerStars, its flagship brand, launched a shared player pool yesterday between locally licensed poker markets in France and Spain. PokerStars is the first online poker operator to offer a shared player pool under license in France and Spain, which enable players from both countries to compete against one another at PokerStars.fr and PokerStars.es. Read More

THE STARS GROUP’S POKERSTARS WINTER SERIES EXCEEDS $25 MILLION GUARANTEE WITH MORE THAN $38 MILLION IN PRIZES AWARDED The Stars Group Inc. announced today that the recent PokerStars Winter Series exceeded its original $25,410,000 prize-pool guarantee, reaching a total $38,013,576. The Winter Series online poker tournaments, which offered a broad range of buy-ins, ran from December 25 to January 7, marking the first time ever that PokerStars has held a big guarantee poker tournament series during the holiday period. Read More

THE STARS GROUP APPOINTS OBSERVER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH MR. TANG HAO The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG; TSX: TSGI) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Mr. Tang Hao and his affiliated entity Discovery Key Investments Limited, which currently hold 26,455,200 common shares of the Company, representing approximately 17.9% of the outstanding common shares of The Stars Group. Read More

THE STARS GROUP INVESTS $9 MILLION IN FIRST EVER POKERSTARS PLAYERS NO LIMIT HOLD’EM CHAMPIONSHIP The Stars Group Inc. today announced the launch of the PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship, a $25,000 buy-in poker tournament that will be the culmination of all PokerStars online and live promotions and player rewards throughout 2018. Read More

The Stars Group Completes Divestiture of Legacy Non-Core Gaming Investments The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG; TSX: TSGI) today announced that it has completed the sale of its ordinary shares of Jackpotjoy plc (LSE: JPJ), representing approximately 7.5% of Jackpotjoy’s then issued and outstanding ordinary shares, for net cash proceeds of $59.5 million. Read More

THE STARS GROUP REIGNITES #GAMEON CHALLENGE BETWEEN KEVIN HART AND USAIN BOLT The Stars Group Inc. launched the next phase of its PokerStars marketing campaign #GameOn this week, reigniting the poker-based feud between international funny man Kevin Hart and sporting legend Usain Bolt. Read More

THE STARS GROUP LAUNCHES MILLION DOLLAR ‘STARS MEGA SPIN’ ON POKERSTARS CASINO The Stars Group Inc. today announced the launch of Stars Mega Spin, its proprietary space-themed progressive jackpot slot game exclusive to the PokerStars Casino brand that guarantees a minimum $1 million jackpot. Read More

The Stars Group Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG; TSX: TSGI) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, reconfirmed its full year 2017 financial guidance ranges and provided certain additional highlights and updates. Read More

THE STARS GROUP RECEIVES CZECH REPUBLIC SPORTS BETTING LICENSE; ROLLS OUT IMPROVED SPORTSBOOK APP IN EUROPE The Stars Group Inc. today announced that its BetStars sports betting brand has become the first international sports betting operator to become licensed in the Czech Republic, following approval this week by the Czech State Supervision of Gambling and Lotteries. BetStars also last month launched its next generation iOS mobile betting app and has begun rolling it out across certain of its European Union markets. Read More

The Stars Group Announces Third Quarter 2017 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call and Webcast Details The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG; TSX: TSGI) today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017 prior to the start of trading on Thursday, November 9, 2017 and will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the same. Read More

THE STARS GROUP LAUNCHES POKERSTARS POWER UP The Stars Group Inc. today announced the launch of PokerStars Power Up, an innovative new variant of online poker that combines the competitiveness and strategy of traditional poker with the thrills and excitement of modern video games. Read More

THE STARS GROUP’S 2017 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF ONLINE POKER BREAKS RECORDS WITH MORE THAN 107,000 PLAYERS AND A $90 MILLION PRIZE POOL A major annual online poker tournament series hosted by its PokerStars brand, WCOOP, ended earlier this week with a prize pool guarantee that surpassed expectations and paid out a series record $90.6 million, the second-largest ever online poker series. Read More

The Stars Group Raises Full Year 2017 Guidance; Announces Additional $75 Million of Debt Prepayment The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG; TSX: TSGI) today updated its previously announced guidance ranges for the full year 2017 and announced the prepayment of an additional $75 million of second lien debt. Read More

The Stars Group Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results The Stars Group Inc., formerly Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG; TSX: TSGI), today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017, revised certain full year 2017 financial guidance ranges and provided certain additional highlights and updates. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat Joins The Stars Group CEO Rafi Ashkenazi In Office Opening ONCHAN, Isle of Man – August 2, 2017 – The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG; TSX: TSGI) has relocated its Malta office to a new location to accommodate its growing presence on the island, which is a member of the European Union. Read More

Amaya Shareholders Approve Resolutions at Shareholder Meeting Montreal, Canada - June 21, 2017 - Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) is pleased to announce that all resolutions considered at today’s 2017 annual and special meeting of shareholders were approved by its shareholders. Read More

Amaya Appoints Jerry Bowskill as Chief Technology Officer MONTREAL, June 14, 2017 /CNW/ - Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced the appointment of Jerry Bowskill as Chief Technology Officer of Amaya, effective immediately. Read More

Amaya Makes Final Payment on Rational Group Deferred Purchase Price MONTREAL, May 31, 2017 - Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced that it has made its final payment on the deferred purchase price obligation for its acquisition of the Rational Group in August 2014. Amaya used cash flow from operations to make the payment, which included the remaining balance of $47.5 million and approximately $870,000 of associated fees. As previously announced, Amaya paid $200 million of the deferred purchase price in November 2016, $75 million in February 2017 and a further $75 million in April 2017. All dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

Amaya Announces Nomination of Two New Directors Montreal, Canada – May 23, 2017 – Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced that its Board of Directors has nominated two new directors, Mr. Peter Murphy and Ms. Mary Turner, who will stand for election, along with current members Divyesh (Dave) Gadhia, Harlan Goodson, Alfred Hurley and David Lazzarato, at this year’s annual and special meeting of shareholders to be held on June 21, 2017. If all elected, Amaya’s Board will comprise six directors and continue to be fully independent. Read More

Amaya Appoints Brian Kyle as Chief Financial Officer Montreal, Canada – May 16, 2017 – Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced the appointment of Brian Kyle as Chief Financial Officer of Amaya, effective June 19, 2017. Mr. Kyle joins Amaya from Pivot Technology Solutions (TSX: PTG) where he was Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kyle brings with him an extensive background in capital markets, financial and strategic planning, tax, investor relations and risk management. Read More

Amaya Reports First Quarter 2017 Results; Announces Proposed Corporate Name Change MONTREAL, Canada, May 12, 2017 – Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017, announced that it will ask shareholders to approve, among other things, certain matters relating to the proposed corporate name change and related matters, reconfirmed full year 2017 financial guidance ranges and provided certain additional highlights and updates. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

Amaya Appoints Robin Chhabra as Chief Corporate Development Officer MONTREAL, May 11, 2017 /CNW/ - Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced the appointment of Robin Chhabra to the newly created position of Chief Corporate Development Officer of Amaya. Mr. Chhabra will lead and oversee Amaya's corporate development function, reporting to Rafi Ashkenazi, Amaya's Chief Executive Officer. Amaya anticipates Mr. Chhabra will join the company in September 2017 following a brief garden leave from William Hill plc (LSE: WMH). Read More

Amaya Announces First Quarter 2017 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call and Webcast Details MONTREAL, Canada, May 3, 2017 – Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017 prior to the start of trading on Friday, May 12, 2017 and will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the same. Rafi Ashkenazi, Amaya’s CEO, will chair the call. Read More

Amaya Pays Additional $75 Million on Rational Group Deferred Purchase Price Montreal, Canada – April 27, 2017 – Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced that it has paid an additional $75 million on its outstanding deferred purchase price obligation for its acquisition of the Rational Group in August 2014. All dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

Amaya Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Results; Provides 2017 Update and Full Year Guidance MONTREAL, March 22, 2017 /CNW/ - Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016 and provided a 2017 update and full year financial guidance ranges, as well as certain additional highlights and updates. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

Amaya Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call and Webcast Details MONTREAL, March 9, 2017 - Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016 prior to the start of trading on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 and will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the same. Rafi Ashkenazi, Amaya's CEO, will chair the call. Read More

Amaya Announces Successful Completion of Repricing and Amendment to its First Lien Term Loans MONTREAL, Canada – March 3, 2017 – Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced that it successfully repriced and retranched its U.S. dollar and Euro denominated first lien term loans and amended the applicable credit agreement (collectively, the “Financing”). Unless otherwise noted, all references to “$” are to U.S. dollars and all references to “€” are to Euros. Read More

Amaya Makes Additional Payment on Deferred Purchase Price Montreal, Canada – February 1, 2017 – Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced that it has made an additional payment of $75 million on its outstanding deferred purchase price obligation for its acquisition of the Rational Group in August 2014. As a result, Amaya’s remaining deferred purchase price obligation is approximately $122.5 million. All dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

Amaya Provides Updated Full Year 2016 Guidance and Related Highlights; Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer Montreal, Canada - January 20, 2017 – Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) today updated its previously announced guidance ranges for the full year 2016, provided related performance and operational highlights, and announced the retirement of its Chief Financial Officer, Daniel Sebag. All dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

Amaya Provides Update on Rational Group Deferred Payment Montreal, Canada - January 9, 2017 – Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced its financing plan for the approximately $197.7 million balance of the deferred purchase price for its acquisition of the Rational Group in August 2014, which is due on February 1, 2017. All dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

Amaya Confirms Termination of Discussions with Former CEO to Acquire Company MONTREAL, Canada – December 20, 2016 – Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) confirmed today that discussions with its former Chief Executive Officer, David Baazov, regarding the offer to acquire Amaya by an entity to be formed, have terminated. Read More

Response to Media Report MONTREAL, Canada – November 22, 2016 – Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) confirms that it is aware of today’s media report regarding David Baazov’s proposal that he publicly reported on November 14, 2016. Amaya, with the assistance of its advisors, continues to carefully assess Mr. Baazov’s proposal, including the information contained in the media report, but has no further comment at this time. Amaya intends to provide updates if and when necessary in accordance with applicable securities laws. Read More

Amaya Confirms Non-Binding All Cash Offer from Former CEO to Acquire Company MONTREAL, Canada – November 14, 2016 – Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) confirmed today that it has received a non-binding all cash offer from its former Chief Executive Officer, David Baazov, on behalf of an entity to be formed to acquire Amaya at a price of CAD$24.00 per common share. Amaya also confirms that the offer provides for a USD$200 million deposit into escrow upon execution of a definitive agreement in respect of a potential transaction that would be converted into a one-year structurally subordinated, interest bearing debt obligation to fund a portion of the USD$400 million deferred purchase price for Amaya’s acquisition of the Rational Group in August 2014, such amount to be convertible into equity following the closing of such potential transaction. Read More

Amaya Reports Third Quarter 2016 Results; Updates Full Year 2016 Guidance MONTREAL, Canada, November 14, 2016 – Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016, updated its previously announced guidance ranges for the full year 2016, and provided certain additional updates. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

AMAYA ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2016 EARNINGS RELEASE DATE AND CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST DETAILS MONTREAL, Canada, November 7, 2016 – Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016 prior to the start of trading on Monday, November 14, 2016 and will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the same. Rafi Ashkenazi, Amaya’s CEO, will chair the call. To access via tele-conference, please dial 1-877-407-0789 or 1-201-689-8562 ten minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call. The playback will be made available two hours after the event at 1-844-512-2921 or 1-412-317-6671. The Conference ID number is 13649792. To access the webcast please use the following link: http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=121913 Read More

Amaya Provides Preliminary Third Quarter Results and Full Year 2016 Guidance MONTREAL – October 18, 2016 – Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced certain preliminary results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016 and provided full year financial guidance for 2016. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

Amaya Provides Update on Special Committee Process MONTREAL – October 18, 2016 – Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) today said that the Special Committee of independent directors of Amaya’s Board has announced the completion of its strategic alternatives review. Following an extensive review, upon the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, the Board concluded that at this time remaining as an independent publicly-traded corporation best positions Amaya to deliver long-term shareholder value. Read More

Response to press speculation The Boards of William Hill PLC (LSE: WMH) and Amaya Inc. (TSX: AYA, Nasdaq: AYA) note the recent press speculation and confirm that they are in discussions regarding a potential all share merger of equals. Read More

Amaya Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results; Appoints Chief Executive Officer MONTREAL, Canada, August 12, 2016 – Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016 and provided a third quarter 2016 update. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

Amaya Announces Second Quarter 2016 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call And Webcast Details MONTREAL, Canada, August 2, 2016 – Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016 prior to the start of trading on Friday, August 12, 2016 and will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the same. Rafi Ashkenazi, Amaya’s Interim CEO, will chair the call. To access via tele-conference, please dial 1-877-407-0789 or 1-201-689-8562 ten minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call. The playback will be made available two hours after the event at 1-877-870-5176 or 1-858-384-5517. The Conference ID number is 13642493. To access the webcast please use the following link: http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=120633 Read More

Amaya Provides Update Regarding Board of Directors MONTREAL, CANADA/June 14, 2016 - Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) announced today planned changes to the composition of its board of directors following its upcoming annual meeting of shareholders. Read More

Amaya Reports First Quarter 2016 Results MONTREAL, Canada, May 16, 2016 – Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 and provided a performance update for the month of April 2016. As previously reported, during the first quarter 2016, Amaya changed its presentation currency from the Canadian dollar to the U.S. dollar. As such, unless otherwise noted, all dollar ($) amounts are in U.S. dollars. Read More

Amaya Announces Updated Conference Call and Webcast Details for First Quarter 2016 Earnings Release MONTREAL, Canada, May 13, 2016 – Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced updated conference call and webcast details relating to its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016, which Amaya will release after trading on Monday, May 16, 2016. The conference call and webcast will remain at 5:30 p.m. ET and chaired by Rafi Ashkenazi, Amaya’s Interim CEO. The updated details are as follows: Read More

Amaya Announces First Quarter 2016 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call and Webcast Details; Change to Presentation Currency MONTREAL, Canada, May 2, 2016 – Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 after the close of trading on May 16, 2016 and will host a conference call and webcast at 5:30 p.m. ET to discuss the same. Rafi Ashkenazi, Amaya’s Interim CEO, will chair the call. To access via tele-conference, please dial +1.888.231.8191 or +1.647.427.7450 ten minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call. The playback will be made available two hours after the event at +1.855.859.2056 or +1.416.849.0833. The Conference ID number is 91271460. To access the webcast please use the following link: http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=1172543&s=1&k=5C33B77438B32F7DB60D19AE5D06507E. Read More

Amaya granted renewal of approval to operate PokerStars and Full Tilt in New Jersey MONTREAL, April 1, 2016 - Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) announced today that the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has renewed its approval to operate the PokerStars and Full Tilt brands in the New Jersey regulated real money online gaming market. Read More

Amaya Chairman and CEO, David Baazov, To Take Voluntary Leave of Absence; Dave Gadhia Appointed Interim Chairman; Rafi Ashkenazi Appointed Interim CEO March 29, 2016, Montreal – Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, David Baazov, is taking an indefinite paid leave of absence from the company, effective yesterday. Mr. Baazov is taking this leave voluntarily to focus on preparing an offer to acquire Amaya and to avoid a distraction for the company while he responds to certain allegations made against him by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), the securities regulatory authority in Quebec. Mr. Baazov will remain a member of Amaya’s board of directors. Read More

Amaya Provides Update to Quebec Securities Investigation MONTREAL, March 23, 2016 – Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) today provided an update regarding the previously reported investigation by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), the securities regulatory authority in the Province of Quebec. The AMF has charged Amaya’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, David Baazov, for aiding with trades while in possession of privileged information, influencing or attempting to influence the market price of Amaya securities and communicating privileged information but has made no allegation of wrongdoing by Amaya or any of its subsidiaries or other directors or officers. Read More

PokerStars is 'Live' in New Jersey World’s Most Popular Poker Site Now Available to All New Jersey Players Read More

Amaya Supports Brain Health Awareness with Sponsorship of The Brain Project Art fundraiser to take over Toronto this summer in support of Brain Health Awareness; Amaya sponsors Brain installation Read More

Amaya Special Committee Provides Information Update; Company Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Earnings Release Date MONTREAL, MARCH 2, 2016 – The Special Committee of independent directors of Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) today provided the following update on the steps it is taking to conduct an independent review of alternatives in light of Amaya’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, David Baazov, having advised the Board of Directors of Amaya that he and a group acting with him intend to make an offer to acquire Amaya. To date Amaya has not received an offer from Mr. Baazov or otherwise. Read More

Amaya to Launch PokerStars in New Jersey In March Launch marks the global gaming leader’s entry into U.S. regulated online gaming market Read More

Amaya Provides Update on Kentucky Dispute Montreal, Feb. 22, 2016 - Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA), through certain subsidiaries, today filed a notice of appeal of the previously announced December 23, 2015 Kentucky trial court order for damages against such subsidiaries and posted a US$100 million supersedeas bond to stay enforcement of the order during the pendency of the appeals process. The posting of the bond required the delivery of cash collateral in the amount of US$35 million and letters of credit in the aggregate amount of US$30 million. Amaya will continue to vigorously challenge the trial court’s order. Read More

Amaya Special Committee Appoints Financial Advisor MONTREAL, Canada – February 8, 2016 – Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) announced today that the special committee of the board of directors of Amaya has appointed Barclays Capital Canada Inc. to act as its exclusive financial advisor in connection with the previously announced notice that Amaya has received from its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, David Baazov, that he intends to make an all-cash proposal to acquire Amaya at a price estimated by Mr. Baazov to be C$21.00 per common share. The special committee has also engaged Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP as its legal advisor in connection with the notice received from Mr. Baazov. Read More

Amaya Confirms Non-Binding Indication from CEO of Intention to Make All-Cash Proposal to Acquire Company; Announces Formation of Independent Special Committee MONTREAL, Canada – February 1, 2016 – Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) confirmed today that it has received a non-binding indication from its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, David Baazov, that he intends to make an all-cash proposal to acquire Amaya at a price currently estimated by Mr. Baazov to be C$21.00 per common share. The board of directors of Amaya has established a special committee of independent directors to review any proposal that may be forthcoming, as well as other alternatives that may become available to Amaya. Amaya’s Lead Independent Director, Dave Gadhia, will chair the special committee. Read More

Amaya Provides Update to 2015 Full-Year Financial Guidance MONTREAL, Canada, January 21, 2016 – Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) today provided an update to its 2015 full-year financial guidance as previously announced on November 10, 2015. Read More

Amaya Reaches Settlement in Italian Tax Dispute Montreal, Canada - Jan. 13, 2016 - Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) today said it has paid €5.9 million as a final settlement with Italian tax authorities to resolve a previously disclosed tax dispute in which Italian authorities estimated that approximately €85 million were owed by a subsidiary of Amaya related to its Italian operations under the PokerStars brand for the 2009 through 2014 tax years. Read More

Amaya to Appeal Ruling by Kentucky Trial Court in Rare and Controversial Suit Brought Under Arcane 200-Year-Old Commonwealth Law Montreal, Dec. 24, 2015 - Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ:AYA; TSX: AYA) today announced it will appeal a judgment issued yesterday by a state judge in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and will avail itself of any and all remedies available to it. The litigation was filed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 2010 and sought recovery of alleged losses by Kentucky residents who played real-money poker on PokerStars’ website during a period between 2006 and 2011. In the decision, the judge imposed an approximately US$290 million award, which he trebled to approximately US$870 million excluding interest and applicable costs, in favor of the Commonwealth. The latest ruling is in stark contrast to the same trial court’s decision just last month when it determined that damages should be based on the net losses of players. Yesterday’s order applies a methodology that is not grounded in applicable law as it calculates damages based on gross losses of players without any reduction for winnings, bonuses or free play. Read More

Amaya Provides Clarity Regarding Pre-Acquisition Dispute in Kentucky MONTREAL, Dec. 17, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) today provided clarity regarding a dispute in the Commonwealth of Kentucky relating to certain activities of the PokerStars business during a period between 2006 and 2011, approximately three years prior to Amaya’s acquisition of the brand. Amaya believes the action is frivolous and without merit. Read More

Amaya ranked one of Canada’s fastest growing technology companies MONTREAL, Nov. 23, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA, TSX: AYA) (“Amaya”) the world’s largest publicly traded real money online gaming company, is pleased to announce that it has ranked 3rd on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50TM and 23rd on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500TM, its first appearance on either list. Read More

Management Share Purchases and Certain Clarifications MONTREAL, Nov. 19, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) today announced that certain senior management, including its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, have purchased an aggregate of 157,460 common shares of Amaya (“Common Shares”) on the open market between November 12, 2015 and November 18, 2015 for a total purchase price of approximately $3.3 million. The Corporation also provided clarification regarding the filing of the Corporation’s Shelf (defined below) and certain related matters. Unless otherwise noted, all “$” amounts contained herein are in Canadian dollars. Read More

Amaya Reports Third Quarter 2015 Results MONTREAL, Nov. 10, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) today reported its financial results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015. Read More

Amaya Limits Operation of StarsDraft Pending Further State Regulation MONTREAL, Oct. 19, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA, TSX: AYA) (“Amaya”) has announced that it is limiting its daily fantasy sports (“DFS”) brand StarsDraft from operating real money games and tournaments in most U.S. states following a review of recent developments in a number of jurisdictions. The decision is not anticipated to have a negative financial impact on Amaya. StarsDraft players in all jurisdictions will continue to have access to the funds in their online accounts, which are available for withdrawal at any time. Read More

Amaya calls for tougher state regulation of daily fantasy sports in the U.S. MONTREAL, Oct. 8, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA, TSX: AYA) (“Amaya”), the world’s largest publicly traded real money online gaming company and owner of the daily fantasy sports (“DFS”) brand StarsDraft, has provided the following comment regarding the lack of regulation of DFS in the United States: Read More

Amaya Receives Regulatory Approval to Operate PokerStars and Full Tilt in New Jersey MONTREAL, Sept. 30, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (TSX: AYA; NASDAQ: AYA) (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) today announced that the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (the “DGE”) has authorized it to operate the PokerStars and Full Tilt brands in New Jersey. The approval follows an unprecedented review by the DGE of Amaya’s acquisition of PokerStars and Full Tilt in August 2014. The approval enables the entry of the world’s largest poker business into the United States. Read More

Amaya to Support Canadian Entrepreneurs Through Sponsorship of Startup Open House MONTREAL, Sept. 24, 2015 – Startup Open House organizers and Amaya Inc. (TSX: AYA; NASDAQ: AYA) have joined forces for the 2015 edition of Startup Open House, an event that offers an insider’s peek into hundreds of startups redefining Canadian entrepreneurship. In its third edition this year, Startup Open House is taking place in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver on October 29th, and in Waterloo and Quebec City on November 5th. The event shines light on Canada’s thriving startup ecosystems by welcoming job seekers, business professionals and members of the public into the quirky and creative workplaces of up and coming local companies. Read More

Termination of Automatic Share Purchase Plan; Normal Course Issuer Bid Remains in Effect MONTREAL, Sept. 14, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (TSX: AYA; NASDAQ: AYA) (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) announced today that it has terminated the automatic share purchase plan (the “APP”), which it had entered into on June 1, 2015 for the purpose of facilitating repurchases of its common shares (“Common Shares”) under its TSX-approved normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”). Read More

Amaya Reports Second Quarter 2015 Results MONTREAL, Aug. 13, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA; NASDAQ:AYA) today reported its financial results for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2015. Unless otherwise noted, all references to”$” and “CAD” are to the Canadian dollar, “US$” and “USD” are to the U.S. dollar and “€” and “EUR” are to the Euro. Read More

Amaya Completes $150 Million Sale of Chartwell and Cryptologic to NYX MONTREAL, July 31, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya“) (TSX: AYA, NASDAQ: AYA) today announced the completion of its sale of its B2B online gaming businesses, Amaya (Alberta) Inc. (formerly Chartwell Technology Inc.) (“Chartwell“) and Cryptologic Limited (“Cryptologic“), to NYX Gaming Group Limited (TSXV: NYX) (“NYX“) for $150,000,000. All dollar ($) figures contained herein are in Canadian dollars unless noted otherwise. Read More

Amaya announces planned debt refinancing and provides Q2 financial expectations MONTREAL, July 29, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA; NASDAQ: AYA) today announced that in connection with its previously announced plans to reduce its indebtedness, Amaya intends to refinance certain of its outstanding long-term indebtedness (the “Refinancing”) which it incurred to partially finance the August 1, 2014 acquisition of thePokerStars and Full Tilt businesses. The Corporation expects the Refinancing to include, among other things, the repayment of approximately US$575 million of its currently outstanding US$800 million second lien term loan (the “Repayment”). Read More

Shareholders Approve Resolutions at AGM MONTREAL, Canada – June 22, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation“)(TSX:AYA; NASDAQ:AYA) is pleased to announce that all resolutions considered at today’s annual and special meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting“) were approved by the Corporation’s shareholders (the “Shareholders“). Read More

Amaya to Commence Trading on Nasdaq MONTREAL, June 8, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA), owner of the PokerStars and Full Tilt brands, announced that its common shares (the “Common Shares”) will commence trading today, June 8, 2015, on The Nasdaq Global Select Market in U.S. dollars under the symbol “AYA” (the “Nasdaq Listing”). Read More

Amaya Completes Sale of Cadillac Jack, Provides Corporate Updates MONTREAL, June 1, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA) today announced the completion of its sale of Cadillac Jack, Inc. (“Cadillac Jack”) and provided certain corporate updates. All dollar ($) figures are in Canadian dollars unless noted otherwise. Read More

Amaya Receives Approval for Nasdaq Listing MONTREAL, Canada – May 27, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA), the world’s largest publicly traded online gaming company and owner of the PokerStars and Full Tilt brands, announced today that The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (the “Nasdaq”) approved the listing of its common shares on The Nasdaq Global Select Market and it expects trading to commence on June 8, 2015 under the symbol “AYA”. The Corporation’s common shares will also continue trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol AYA. Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo Joins PokerStars as Global Brand Ambassador MONTREAL, Canada – May 27, 2015 – Portuguese football/soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Team PokerStars as a brand ambassador and will promote the game and the brand in global marketing campaigns, PokerStars, an Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA) brand, announced today. Read More

Amaya confirms participation in GVC proposal for bwin.party MONTREAL, May 19, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (TSX: AYA) today announced that it has agreed to jointly finance (subject to satisfaction of certain conditions), along with GVC Holdings PLC (AIM: GVC) (“GVC”), a multinational sports betting and gaming group, a proposal by GVC to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of global online gaming operator bwin.party digital entertainment plc (LSE: BPTY) (“bwin.party”). Read More

Amaya Reports First Quarter 2015 Results MONTREAL, Canada – May 14, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA) today reported its financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2015. The Corporation also provided updates to its share buyback program and its 2015 full year financial guidance. All dollar ($) figures are in Canadian dollars (CAD) unless otherwise noted. Financial results and MD&A are available here. Read More

Football Superstar Neymar Jr becomes PokerStars brand ambassador MONTREAL – May 7, 2015 – Brazil’s football icon Neymar Jr has taken his love of poker to the next level by becoming an ambassador for the world’s most popular poker company PokerStars, Amaya Inc. (TSX: AYA) announced today. Read More

Closing of Innova Gaming Group IPO MONTREAL, Canada – May 5, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya“) (TSX: AYA) announced today that Innova Gaming Group Inc. (“Innova“) has successfully completed an initial public offering and secondary offering (the “Offering“) of its common shares (“Shares“), which will commence trading today on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “IGG”. Read More

Q1 earnings release date and revenue expectations MONTREAL, May 1, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA) today provided an update on its B2B asset divestitures and announced the date of its Q1 2015 earnings release and conference call, while providing revenue expectations for such period. All dollar ($) figures in this release are Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Read More

Sale of Chartwell and Cryptologic to NYX Gaming Group MONTREAL, April 9, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya“) (TSX: AYA), has entered into a share purchase agreement, dated April 9, 2015, with NYX Gaming Group Limited (“NYX“) (TSXV: NYX) pursuant to which NYX has agreed to purchase (the “Transaction“) from Amaya all of the issued and outstanding shares of Amaya’s subsidiaries, Amaya (Alberta) Inc. (formerly Chartwell Technology Inc.) (“Chartwell“) and Cryptologic Limited (“Cryptologic“) on a cash-free and debt-free basis. The total cash consideration for the Transaction is $150,000,000, subject to working capital adjustments. The Transaction is anticipated to close before the end of the third quarter of 2015 and is subject to financing and other customary closing conditions. All dollar ($) figures are in Canadian dollars unless noted otherwise. Read More

Amaya provides update on AMF investigation MONTREAL, April 8, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (TSX: AYA) provided the following statement in response to a Quebec court’s decision today to lift the publication ban on the redacted warrant and supporting affidavit for the search of various entities, including Amaya, in mid-December 2014 by Quebec’s securities regulator, related to its investigation into trading in Amaya securities leading up to the announcement of Amaya’s USD$4.9B acquisition of Oldford Group in 2014: Read More

Record Annual and Fourth Quarter Results for 2014 MONTREAL, March 31, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA) today reported record financial results for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2014, driven by growth in its core B2C poker business. The Corporation also provided its 2015 financial guidance. All dollar ($) figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. (Financials can be found here.) Read More

Sale of Cadillac Jack to AGS for C$476 million MONTREAL, March 30, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation“) (TSX: AYA) announced today that it entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) to sell (the “Transaction”) 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Amaya Americas Corporation (“Amaya Americas”), the indirect parent company of Cadillac Jack, Inc. (“Cadillac Jack”) to AGS, LLC, (“AGS” or the “Purchaser”), an affiliate of funds managed by Apollo Global Management, LLC (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”) (NYSE: APO). All dollar ($) figures are in Canadian dollars unless noted otherwise. Read More

Filing of preliminary prospectus for Innova IPO MONTREAL, Canada – March 26, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya“) (TSX: AYA) announced today that Innova Gaming Group Inc. (“Innova“), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amaya, has filed and obtained a receipt for a preliminary prospectus in respect of Innova’s proposed initial public offering of common shares with the securities regulatory authorities of all provinces and territories in Canada (the “Offering“). The Offering contemplates a treasury offering of common shares by Innova and a secondary offering of common shares by Amaya, which will receive the net proceeds for the common shares sold by it under the Offering. Read More

Amaya Granted UK Gaming Licenses for PokerStars, Full Tilt and B2B Businesses MONTREAL, Canada – March 20, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (TSX: AYA) announced today that it has received licenses from the UK Gambling Commission for PokerStars and Full Tilt to operate online poker and other gaming within the United Kingdom. Since late 2014, the brands had been operating under temporary continuation licenses. Previously, they were white-listed under their Isle of Man gaming licenses. Amaya’s B2B online casino business has also received licenses to continue supplying UK-facing online gaming operators with online gaming content and technology. Read More

Amaya announces largest Sunday Million tournament since 2011 and Asian poker initiatives MONTREAL, March 17, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (TSX: AYA) (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) today provided an update on multiple recent initiatives undertaken by its B2C business Rational Group to grow the game of poker across the globe, including in the emerging poker market of Asia. Read More

Amaya announces cross currency swap agreements MONTREAL, Canada – March 16, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA) today announced a subsidiary of the Corporation (the “Subsidiary”) has entered into cross currency swap agreements (the “Swap Agreements”) that it anticipates will result in lower interest payments on existing debt and mitigate the impact of fluctuations in the Euro to US Dollar (“USD”) exchange rate. Read More

Amaya comments on media report regarding Italian operation MONTREAL, March 11, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA) today provided clarification to a media report regarding a tax dispute involving the Italian operations of PokerStars. Read More

Date for 2014 Fourth Quarter earnings release conference call MONTREAL, Canada – March 9, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA) today announced that it will host a conference call on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014. David Baazov, CEO of Amaya, will chair the call. The Corporation plans to release its financial results on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 7:00 a.m. ET. Read More

Normal Course Issuer Bid Approved by the TSX MONTREAL, Canada – Feb. 13, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA) announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX“) has approved its notice of intention to make a normal course issuer bid (“NCIB“) to purchase for cancellation up to 6,644,737 common shares (“Common Shares“), representing approximately 5% of Amaya’s 132,894,750 Common Shares issued and outstanding as of January 26, 2015. The Corporation may purchase the Common Shares at prevailing market prices and by means of open market transactions through the facilities of the TSX or by such other means as may be permitted by the TSX rules and policies. The actual number of Common Shares that may be purchased and the timing of any such purchases will be determined by the Corporation. In accordance with the applicable TSX rules, daily purchases under the NCIB will not exceed 161,724 Common Shares, representing 25% of the average daily trading volume of the Common Shares for the six months period ending on January 31, 2015, and the Corporation may make, once per calendar week, a block purchase of Common Shares not owned, directly or indirectly, by insiders of Amaya that exceeds the daily repurchase restriction. The NCIB will commence on February 18, 2015 and will remain in effect until the earlier of February 17, 2016 or the date on which the Corporation has purchased the maximum number of Common Shares permitted under the NCIB. Read More

Former OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis appointed advisor to board of directors; George Sweny as VP, Strategic Ventures MONTREAL, Canada – January 21, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (TSX: AYA) (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has appointed former Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Chris D. Lewis, as an advisor to its board of directors. It has also named George Sweny, an experienced gaming industry executive and a member of the Board of Directors of the Responsible Gambling Council of Canada, as its Vice President of Strategic Ventures. Read More

Amaya wins at Cantech Letter awards MONTREAL, Canada Jan. 20, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (TSX: AYA) was selected as the TSX Tech Stock of the Year and Amaya’s Chairman and CEO David Baazov as TSX Tech Executive of the Year by Cantech Letter. The awards recognize excellence and achievement in Canadian technology companies as voted on by a panel of Canadian technology analysts and readers of Cantech Letter (cantechletter.com), an online magazine focused on innovation sector companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture exchange. Read More

Amaya Provides PokerStars Business Update MONTREAL, Canada Jan. 15, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA) today provided an update on its PokerStars online gaming consumer business and that Chairman and CEO David Baazov will make a speech at an investment conference in Toronto. Read More

Normal Course Issuer Bid and Corporate Update MONTREAL, Canada – Jan. 12, 2015 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA) today announced a share buyback program and also provided a corporate update. Read More

Amaya clarifies media report MONTREAL, Dec. 11, 2014 – To provide clarification on a media report, Amaya Inc. (the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA) confirmed that the Corporation and its officers are cooperating with the Autorité des marchés financiers, the securities regulatory authority in the Province of Quebec (the “AMF”), in an investigation with regards to trading activities in Amaya securities surrounding the Corporation’s acquisition of Oldford Group in 2014. Read More

PokerStars to Launch Sports Betting and Table Games Globally ONCHAN, Isle of Man, Nov. 21, 2014 – TSX: AYA – PokerStars, the world’s largest poker brand, announced today that it will launch sports betting and casino table games globally on PokerStars.com. Read More

Amaya Posts Record Results for 2014 Third Quarter MONTREAL, Canada, November 14, 2014 – Amaya Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA) today reported record financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 demonstrating strong performance in the key areas of Amaya’s operations, including the newly acquired PokerStars brand. The results reflect the benefit to shareholders of the recent acquisition including the strong cash flow generation and platform for growth provided by the B2C Business. Read More

San Manuel Joins Existing California Agreement with Amaya SACRAMENTO, CA & MONTREAL, Nov. 11, 2014 – The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Amaya Gaming Group (TSX: AYA) announced today that the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has agreed to join the existing business agreement between the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, California’s three largest card clubs – the Commerce Club, the Hawaiian Gardens Casino and the Bicycle Casino – and Amaya which owns and operates PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker site. Read More

Amaya Provides Guidance Update, Announces Q3 2014 Conference Call MONTREAL, Canada – Nov. 10, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA) today affirmed its previously announced guidance for the full year 2014 for revenue ($669 – $715 million) and Adjusted EBITDA* ($265 – $285 million), with results expected at the high end of the range. Read More

UK Gambling Commission Awards Licenses to Amaya MONTREAL, Canada – Oct. 31, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (TSX: AYA) (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) announced today that its gaming brands including PokerStars and Full Tilt have obtained a continuation license to allow uninterrupted service to consumer and business customers in the United Kingdom. The continuation license for PokerStars and Full Tilt was awarded by the UK Gambling Commission in recognition of the existing licenses held in the Isle of Man. PokerStars and Full Tilt have operated in the United Kingdom as a “white-listed” company approved to do business throughout the country on the basis of the existing Isle of Man licensing. Amaya’s B2B online business has also received the necessary continuation licenses to continue supplying UK-facing online gaming operators with Amaya’s online gaming content and technology. Read More

Amaya Initiates Strategic Review of Cadillac Jack MONTREAL, Oct. 20, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA) today announced that it has initiated a strategic review process to explore alternatives for Amaya’s B2B land-based gaming solutions business, Cadillac Jack Inc. (“Cadillac Jack”). The strategic review will consider various alternatives for the company identified by Amaya’s and Cadillac Jack’s executive management, with the fundamental objective of expediting Cadillac Jack’s growth strategy and maximizing value for Amaya’s shareholders. Read More

Amaya Files Business Acquisition Report and Provides Business Update MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (TSX: AYA) (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) announced today that it has filed on SEDAR its Business Acquisition Report (the “BAR”) related to its August 1 acquisition of Oldford Group, owner of PokerStars and Full Tilt. Read More

Amaya added to S&P/TSX Composite Index MONTREAL, Sept. 16, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (TSX: AYA) has announced that it has been added to the S&P/TSX Composite Index, effective at the market open on Monday, September 22, 2014. The Company joins Canada’s other leading corporations on the approximately 250-company index, which represents the largest businesses on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The S&P/TSX Composite is the headline index for the Canadian equity market. It is the broadest in the S&P/TSX family and is the basis for multiple sub-indices. Read More

Amaya Announces its 2014 Second Quarter Financial Results MONTREAL, Aug. 14, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, today announced its financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2014. All amounts are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Read More

Amaya Announces Date for 2014 Second Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call MONTREAL, Aug. 11, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA) today announced that it will host a conference call on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014. David Baazov, CEO of Amaya, will chair the call. The Corporation plans to release its financial results after the market closes on Thursday, August 14, 2014. Read More

Amaya Completes Acquisition of Pokerstars and Full Tilt MONTREAL, Aug. 1, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (TSX: AYA) (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) announced today the completion of its previously announced acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of privately held Oldford Group Limited (“Oldford Group”), the parent company of Isle of Man-headquartered Rational Group Ltd. (“Rational Group”), the owner and operator of the PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker brands, in an all-cash transaction for an aggregate purchase price of $4.9 billion (the “Purchase Price”), including certain deferred payments and subject to customary purchase price adjustments (the “Acquisition”). All $ figures are in US dollars unless noted otherwise. Read More

Amaya Shareholders Approve Rational Group Acquisition MONTREAL, July 30, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation“) (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, is pleased to announce that Amaya’s shareholders (“Shareholders“) today approved all resolutions considered at today’s annual and special meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting“), as proposed in the Corporation’s Notice of 2014 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Management Information Circular. Read More

Amaya Receives Gaming Regulatory Approvals for Rational Group acquisition MONTREAL, July 28, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (TSX: AYA) (“Amaya” or the “Corporation“) announced today that it has received all required approvals from the gaming regulatory authorities that currently license Rational Group Ltd. (“Rational Group“), owner and operator of the PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker brands, in connection with Amaya’s previously announced acquisition of Rational Group (the “Proposed Transaction“). Read More

Amaya Games Launched on Full Tilt MONTREAL, July 21, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya”) (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, is pleased to announce that a selection of its online casino games have been launched on Full Tilt Poker (“Full Tilt”) to bolster the site’s expansion into casino gaming. Read More

Amaya Announces Closing of Subscription Receipt Offering /NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES/ Read More

Amaya Announces Upsize of Offering of Convertible Preferred Shares MONTREAL, June 23, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (TSX: AYA) (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) announced today that it has upsized its previously announced private placement offering of convertible preferred shares of the Corporation (the “Convertible Preferred Shares”) from treasury, on an underwritten bought-deal private placement basis, in order to meet additional demand. The size of the offering was increased by agreement between Amaya and Canaccord Genuity Corp., as sole underwriter, by approximately US$50 million to approximately US$180 million from the previously announced US$130 million. As a result, the total gross proceeds from the issuance of Convertible Preferred Shares will now be US$1,050,000,000. There are no other changes to the previously announced financing. The upsized portion will be offered on the same terms as the previously announced offering of Convertible Preferred Shares. Cannacord Genuity will be paid a fee of 5% in respect of the upsized portion. Read More

Amaya Comments on Trading Activity MONTREAL, May 26, 2014 – In response to trading activity that may stem from market rumours that have come to the company’s attention regarding a potential strategic acquisition, Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (TSX: AYA) stated today that strategic acquisitions have been and are one component of the company’s growth strategy and, as such, Amaya regularly evaluates potential acquisition opportunities. From time to time, this process leads to discussions with potential acquisition targets. There can be no assurance that any such discussions will ultimately lead to a transaction. As a general policy, Amaya does not publicly comment on potential acquisitions unless and until a binding legal agreement has been signed. The company intends to make no further comment or release regarding current market rumours unless and until such comment is warranted. Read More

Amaya Gaming Group Announces its 2014 First Quarter Financial Results MONTREAL, May 15, 2014 /CNW/ – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. All amounts are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Read More

Amaya Announces Date for 2014 First Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call MONTREAL, May 12, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, today announced that it will host a conference call on Friday, May 16, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2014 first quarter financial results. David Baazov, CEO of Amaya., will chair the call. The Company plans to release its financial results after the market closes on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Read More

Amaya Announces Lab Approval for Slot Machines in New Jersey MONTREAL, May 2, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya) (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, announced today that its subsidiary Cadillac Jack has received approval from New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement (the “DGE”) to utilize its Genesis DV1 slot machine platform and associated hardware and software, including top performing game titles Fire Wolf, Siberian Siren, and Legend of White Buffalo, in the state. Cadillac Jack will now apply to the DGE for transactional waivers to begin supplying machines to Atlantic City casinos. Read More

Amaya Announces Agreements for Gaming Machine Shipments in United States MONTREAL, Canada – April 16, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Cadillac Jack has entered into multiple agreements to ship approximately 1,100 gaming machines to existing and new customers in the United States. Read More

Amaya to Supply Online Casino Games to Ultimate Gaming in New Jersey MONTREAL, Canada – April 1, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, is pleased to announce that one of its subsidiaries has entered into a licensing agreement (the “Agreement”) with Fertitta Acquisitions Co, LLC, d/b/a Ultimate Gaming (“Ultimate Gaming”) to provide online casino gaming content to Ultimate Gaming in New Jersey, subject to all applicable jurisdictional licensing requirements and regulatory approvals. Under the Agreement, the online gaming website ucasino.com (“Ultimate Casino”), operated by Ultimate Gaming for its licensed gaming partner Trump Taj Mahal Associates, LLC, in New Jersey, will offer a wide selection of Amaya’s proprietary games that are available on its Casino Gaming System (“CGS”) platform. The Agreement allows for the potential integration of other gaming websites operated by Ultimate Gaming to CGS in the future. Read More

2013 Q4 and Full Year Financials MONTREAL, Canada, March 31, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, today announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2013. All amounts are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Read More

2013 Fourth Quarter and Year End Earnings Release and Conference Call Details MONTREAL, Canada, March 25, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, today announced that it will host a conference call on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2013 fourth quarter and year-end financial results. David Baazov, CEO of Amaya Gaming Group Inc., will chair the call. The Company plans to release its financial results after the market closes on Monday, March 31, 2014. Read More

Maryland Awards 5-Year Contract to Diamond Game MONTREAL, Canada – February 19, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group (TSX: AYA) (“Amaya) is pleased to announce its subsidiary Diamond Game Enterprises (“Diamond Game”) has been awarded a 5-year contract with the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (the “Lottery”), with the Lottery holding a five year renewal option, to provide Veterans’ Organizations (VOs) in the state with Instant Ticket Lottery Machines (ITLM) and related services (the “Contract”). The Contract is a result of a Request for Proposals issued in August 2013 pursuant to a 2012 Act by the Maryland Legislature. Read More

Amaya Acquires Diamond Game Enterprises MONTREAL, Canada, February 14, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, announced today that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding securities (the “Transaction”) of the private, arms-length company Diamond Game Enterprises (“Diamond Game”), a designer and manufacturer of gaming related products for the global casino gaming and lottery industries. The purchase price was US$25 million, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments, to acquire 100% of the equity of Diamond Game and retire its debt. Amaya paid US$18 million on closing of the Transaction from cash on hand with a US$7 million holdback for certain contingent liabilities and other items. Read More

Amaya Announces Closure of Sale of WagerLogic MONTREAL, Canada – February 11, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, announced today that, pursuant to a share purchase agreement dated November 27, 2013 (the “Share Purchase Agreement”), one of its subsidiaries has completed the previously announced sale to Goldstar Acquisitionco Inc. (“Goldstar”) of all of the issued and outstanding shares of WagerLogic Malta Holdings Ltd. (“WagerLogic”) for $70 million (the “Purchase Price”), less a closing working capital adjustment of $7.5 million, satisfied through cash consideration of $52.5 million and a vendor take-back in the form of a promissory note of $10 million, bearing interest at 6.0% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears starting in the second year following the closing date and due on the fourth anniversary of the closing date. The Purchase Price is subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Read More

Amaya Wins TSX Tech Stock of the Year MONTREAL, Canada – January 20, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, is pleased to announce that the Corporation has been honoured as the TSX Tech Stock of the Year and Amaya’s CEO David Baazov as TSX Tech Executive of the Year in the fourth annual Cantech Letter awards. The Cantech Letter awards recognize excellence in Canadian technology stocks and are voted on by a panel of Canadian technology analysts and readers of Cantech Letter (cantechletter.com), an online magazine focused on companies listed on Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Technology, Cleantech and Life Sciences Sectors. Read More

Hiring of EVP, Corporate Development and General Counsel MONTREAL, Jan. 10, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Marlon D. Goldstein as its new Executive Vice-President, Corporate Development and General Counsel effective as of January 24, 2014. Prior to such date, Mr. Goldstein will be providing various consulting services to the Corporation. Prior to joining Amaya, Mr. Goldstein was a principal shareholder in the corporate and securities practice at international law firm Greenberg Traurig, where his practice was focused on corporate and securities matters including mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, and financing transactions. Mr. Goldstein also was the co-chair of the firm’s Gaming Practice, a multi-disciplinary team of attorneys representing owners, operators and developers of gaming facilities, manufacturers and suppliers of gaming devices, investment banks and lenders in financing transactions, and Indian tribes in the development and financing of gaming facilities. Among other honors, Mr. Goldstein was named by the Daily Business Review as one of South Florida’s “40 Under 40 Rising Stars” in 2013. “We are extremely excited to add Marlon to our organization,” said David Baazov, CEO of Amaya. “With his strong background in gaming, governance, finance and M&A, Marlon has the experience and expertise to oversee our legal team and help us achieve our corporate objectives.” Read More

Refinancing of Cadillac Jack Credit Facilities MONTREAL, Dec. 20, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cadillac Jack Inc. (“Cadillac Jack”), has entered into an agreement for the refinancing of its credit facilities. The debt for the transaction was provided by an entity sub-advised by an affiliate of GSO Capital Partners LP (“GSO”), Blackstone’s credit business1. Under this agreement, Cadillac Jack will have access to term loans in an aggregate principal amount of up to $160 million (the “Credit Facilities”). The Credit Facilities have replaced the existing $110 million non-convertible senior term loan secured by Cadillac Jack’s assets and that was made available to Amaya to finance the acquisition of Cadillac Jack by Amaya, as of November 5, 2012 (the “2012 Loan”). Read More

2013 Third Quarter Financial Results MONTREAL, Canada, November 28, 2013 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, today announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. All amounts are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Read More

Notice of Q3 2013 Conference Call Amaya announces date for 2013 third quarter earnings release conference callMONTREAL, Canada, November 19, 2013 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, today announced that it will host a conference call on Friday, November 29, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2013 third quarter financial results. David Baazov, CEO of Amaya Gaming Group Inc., will chair the call. The Company plans to release its financial results after the market closes on Thursday, November 28, 2013. Read More

Amaya to Provide Online Casino Content to bwin.party MONTREAL, Canada, November 07, 2013 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, today announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement (the “Agreement”) to provide a wide selection of online casino gaming content to bwin.party in New Jersey, subject to all applicable jurisdictional licensing requirements and regulatory approvals. Under the Agreement, online gaming websites provided by bwin.party to its licensed gaming operator partner Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (“Borgata”) in New Jersey will be integrated with Amaya’s Casino Gaming System. The integration will provide players with access to an extensive selection of Amaya’s proprietary and third-party online casino games. Read More

Amaya Signs Deal with Leander MONTREAL, Canada, November 4, 2013 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, today announced that it has signed a major B2B partnership deal with game development experts, Leander Games, that will see the distribution of in-house and 3rd party games to Amaya. The move will allow operators powered by Amaya’s Casino Gaming System to access all content on Leander’s LeGa Platform without the need for any additional integration. Read More

Golden Nugget Selects Amaya MONTREAL, Canada, October 22, 2013 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, today announced that it has entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) to provide technology, including a poker platform and casino content, and poker services for goldennuggetpoker.com and goldennuggetcasino.com (the “Brands”), the online gaming brands of Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino (“Golden Nugget”), subject to all applicable licensing and regulatory approvals. Read More

Proposed Sale of Business-to-Consumer Assets TORONTO, Canada, October 21, 2013 –– Aumento Capital II Corporation (“Aumento”) (TSX.V: AQT.P), a Capital Pool Company, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent with Goldstar Acquisitionco Inc. (“Goldstar”) to complete a business combination (the “Amalgamation”) whereby all of the issued and outstanding securities of Goldstar will be exchanged for securities of Aumento. The Amalgamation is intended to constitute the “Qualifying Transaction” of Aumento, as such term is defined in Policy 2.4 of the Corporate Finance Manual of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”). Read More

Final Approval for TSX Graduation MONTREAL, Sept. 30, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya” or the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture: AYA) is pleased to announce that it has received final approval from Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) to graduate from TSX Venture Exchange and list its common shares (the “Common Shares”), common share purchase warrants expiring on April 30, 2015 (TSX Venture: AYA.WT) (the “2015 Warrants”), common share purchase warrants expiring on January 31, 2016 (the “2016 Warrants”) and unsecured non-convertible subordinated debentures (the “Debentures”) (collectively, the “Securities”) on TSX. Read More