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M/18/038 - Stars Group/Sky Betting (Cyan Blue)
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by the Stars Group Inc. of the entire issued share capital of Cyan Blue Topco Limited, which ultimately controls the Sky Betting & Gaming Group has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Wednesday May 9, 2018 | Monday, June 18, 2018 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| The Stars Group Inc. | The Stars Group Inc. is a provider of technology-based products and services in the areas of online gaming and interactive entertainment. |
| Cyan Blue Topco Limited | Cyan Blue Topco Limited ultimately controls the Sky Betting and Gaming Group. Sky Betting and Gaming Group operates a range of online and mobile betting and gaming services. Sky Betting and Gaming Group offers gambling related brands and services such as Sky Bet, Sky Vegas, Sky Casino, Sky Bingo, Sky Poker, Oddschecker, Sportinglife, and Free-to-Pay games in the State. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Online Betting and Gaming | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Wednesday, May 23, 2018 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Emily Thornton | Tel: (+353) 1 4703607 |