Playtech Share Discussion Threads

[togglebrush] 26/10/2016 09:58

Divis
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Paid_________Detail was Euro cents 11 and 46 with possible UK p below
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25/10/2016___Set 25Aug X22 Sep Ordinary__________10.00_due about NOW !!!
06/12/2016___Set 25Aug X03/4 Nov Special_________40.00

[nod] 26/10/2016 09:49

PokerNews viewGambling giant Playtech has agreed to pay approximately £14.9 million (€16.7 million/$18.2 million) for 90 percent of the issued share capital of ECM Systems, a UK-facing bingo software and hardware solution company.ECM posted revenues of £9.1 million and an adjusted EBITDA of £4.5 million during the 2016 financial year and has major clients such as Mecca Bingo and Gala Leisure among its high-profile customers. ECM has an extensive range of products that are instrumental to the daily operation of retail bingo in the United Kingdom and Ireland, but in the last few years, ECM has invested in its digital strategy, something that Playtech is a leader in."ECM has a leading position within the bingo hall sector, including its extensive range of handheld devices that enable players to enjoy a digital experience within a familiar retail environment," said Mor Weizer, the Chief Executive of Playtech, of the acquisition. "This is a significant step in strengthening and expanding our Playtech ONE offering within the bingo sector and we look forward to working with Allen and the whole ECM team."

[undervaluedassets] 25/10/2016 11:14

no I am wrong divi will be north of 50p (special plus the ordinary)

[undervaluedassets] 25/10/2016 11:10

46p divi to go XD on 3/11/16

[nod] 24/10/2016 09:09

Don't they all offer sign-up incentives?

[manics] 24/10/2016 08:08

Punters hopefully will recognise the distinction of the industry investigation as a focus on sign up bonus mechanics etc.There is no allegation that back end game odds are manipulated. The press (elements of which are already trying to 'break' FOBT) just need to be a little careful, that's all.

[nod] 23/10/2016 23:32

I only read a news article that didn't reveal who the gambling companies are that are to be investigated. Is it known who they are?

[trentendboy] 22/10/2016 17:03

This will weed out the small players leaving the market to the big boys who play fairGood news long termStops predatory fake offers by new entrants

[nod] 22/10/2016 00:08

This is not a good look for the industry. Online betting companies who overturn gamblers' winning bets using loopholes buried in the small print of their websites face losing their licences, after the competition regulator launched a probe into the industry.The Competition and Markets Authority said it had begun a review asking betting websites to explain allegations that they use "misleading promotions" and "unfair terms" to deceive customers.The regulator is understood to be receiving a flood of complaints already from gamblers who feel cheated by an industry that wins £4bn a year from them."Gambling inevitably involves taking a risk, but it shouldn't be a con," said Nisha Arora, the CMA's senior director for consumer enforcement.

[ddubzy] 21/10/2016 18:48

Slippery, December's the payment date, ex divi date is next month, 3 November for those not already holding!

[slipperysidewinder] 21/10/2016 17:11

Specisl divi nit until December

[ddubzy] 21/10/2016 16:47

Definitely uva... My largest holding now, cracking company, divided payout on Tuesday and spec divi next month!! Continue to accumulate on the dips....

[undervaluedassets] 21/10/2016 16:09

6% jump in Plus500 this week + news of natural fit acquisition today

I do not know about anyone else but a fall on good news and I am a buyer

[trentendboy] 21/10/2016 10:12

Fingers burnt twice now in that area. There large Plus500 shareholding is a nice little earner but far better if they had managed to buy the lot.

Agree though - a nice vertical to add in

[slipperysidewinder] 21/10/2016 08:30

I was hoping a further move into finsncials would have been announced by now.

[trentendboy] 21/10/2016 08:21

Interesting purchase. The overlap between software and hardware is something they are looking at now.Obvious next step and good cross selling Opps.Another good move for loose change

[nod] 10/10/2016 10:50

Poker is insignificant to PTEC. They decided to leave that segment years ago. The North Americans believe they have ownership rights to poker and have been able to control US legislation and global intimidation to ensure they retain ownership.

[panic investor] 10/10/2016 10:08

from the recent half year report:

"The Gaming division continues to deliver strong growth, driven by our industry-leading Casino offering. We have "locked-in" future growth with important new licensees signed and significant contracts renewed. Seven of our top 10 licensees are now on contracts which have at least three years remaining and our pipeline of new licensees and structured agreements remains strong.

[trentendboy] 10/10/2016 09:36

PTEC need to bulk up as well now - these mega companies could bring things in house - it is a fast changing sector.

[togglebrush] 10/10/2016 08:51

William Hill and Amaya as a potential group MAY ??? be seen as competition to Ladbrokes and PlayTech ??? Any ideas ???

From Wikipedia
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Amaya Inc. (also known as Amaya Gaming and Amaya Gaming Group) is a Canadian gaming and online gambling company traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol TSX: AYA) and headquartered in suburban Montreal, Quebec. In June 2014, Amaya agreed to buy the parent company of PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, owned by Isai and Mark Scheinberg, for $4.9 billion. The takeover makes Amaya the world's biggest publicly listed online gambling company. The deal was closed on August 1, 2014.
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The company produces gaming products and services including online casino, poker, sportsbook, platform, lotteries and slot machines software. It claims some of the world’s largest gaming operators and casinos are powered by its online, mobile, and land-based products. The company has offices in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.
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Back of a Beer Mat numbers of possible Market Capital
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William Hill and Amaya about £4.6bn
Ladbrokes/Coral £1.35bn plus PlayTech £3.06bn about £4.41bn
PTEC already own a sizable holding, about 9.7%, in LAD
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Just a Thought

[nurdin] 05/10/2016 20:10

Panic...here is the time table for the special dividend:

Timetable


Ex-dividend 3 November 2016
date:
Record date 4 November 2016
for dividend:
Currency election 11 November 2016
date:
Payment date: 6 December 2016

[nod] 05/10/2016 19:40

to be paid on 6 December 2016

[panic investor] 05/10/2016 19:25

When do you have to hold to earn that ?