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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 dateDecision date
Wednesday May 9, 2018Monday, June 18, 2018
Parties InvolvedBusiness 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 sectorMedia merger
Online Betting and GamingNo
Submissions from third parties due by:
Phase 1Phase 2
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Current status: Completed
Cleared (Phase 1)
Authorised Officer AssignedContact Details
Emily Thornton

Tel: (+353) 1 4703607
Email: [email protected]


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