Microgame Group expands Italian reach with Active Games acquisition
Deal creates largest online gaming network in Italy with 120 websites
Microgame Group has completed the acquisition of Active Games Srl and its sister company Intent Software Sarl to create the largest online network in Italy.
The Italian B2B provider has acquired 100% shares of Active Games for an undisclosed fee, purchasing a customer base of 25 licenced operators and 40 brands supplied with bingo, poker, casino and skill-based games.
The deal sees Microgame become the largest network of licenced operators in the regulated market, according to Microgame, with over 120 websites serving more than 200,000 players monthly.
As part of the agreement, Microgame Group general manager Marco Castaldo has become CEO of Active Games.
“We are extremely happy about this deal, consolidating our position as the leading service provider in Italy,” said Castaldo.
“Active Games has a deep knowledge of the market and an outstanding commercial team.
“We are convinced this deal will bring great benefits for the market, for customers, and especially for players who will benefit from enhanced liquidity and broader product choice.”
Manuel Raffanini of Active Games added: “We are excited to join forces with the Microgame Group.
“We share the same dedication to our customers. I am convinced that merging our liquidities and Microgame’s huge product range will create new growth opportunities for the operators in our network.”