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Danske Spil’s H1 Revenue Declines
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Danske Spil, the state-controlled gaming operator in Denmark, has witnessed a moderate reduction in its year-on-year gross gaming income in the first half of the year – mainly because of its move to divest its stake in CEGO, a games development studio proved pivotal. The mounting costs also played a part in the decline of the net profit.
The company recorded a revenue for gross gaming for the 6 months to the 30th of June, 2019 totaled DKK2.49 billion (£301.3 million/ €333.9 million/ $367.6 million), down from DKK2.54 million last year.
The company spokesperson said this was because they sold their stake in CEGO to the original owner of the studio and the private equity fund through Equity III. The sale happened towards the end of June, with the company selling off a whopping 60% of the stake they bought in 2014 for a sum that was never disclosed.
With regards to the ongoing operations, income from the lottery division of Danske Lotteri Spil also dropped from DKK1.37 billion to DKK1.24 billion. This is still the company’s major source of income as it what’s been keeping them afloat.
Revenue from the online gaming division of Danske Licens Spil rose from DKK977 million to DKK1.06 billion. However, slot manufacturer business and the gaming hall Elite Gaming offered an extra DKK188.9 million in income, flat year-on-year.
On the other hand, the operator saw their income from Swush fantasy sports business reduce from DKK8.5 million to DKK3.9 million.
Talking about the results, Susanne Mørch Koch, Danske Spil’s chief executive, was of the opinion that the results were okay and expressed satisfaction with the performance in the first quarter. She added that the company was fully committed to improving its digital offering.
Koch specifically mentioned the acquisition of Tivoli Casino, the online casino that is named after the amusement park in Copenhagen, as an important highlight in the time.
“We have succeeded in maintaining the healthy operation of the company and at the same time continuing and intensifying our digital development, which further strengthens Danske Spil’s position with our customers and helps to grow Danske Spil’s market share,” Koch said.
“At the same time, we have completed two large transactions and thus strengthened our core business. Danske Spil took over Tivoli Casino and sold its share of CEGO; a sale that took place on terms that were very satisfactory for Danske Spil and our owners.”
The expenditure at Danke Spil also saw a reduction from DKK1.78 billion in 6 months of 2018 to DKK1.67 billion in 2019. Staff costs increased from DKK136.7 million to DKK148.9 million, while write-downs and depreciation rose from DKK81.5 million to DKK126.1 million
Danske Spil was able to save cost in other areas, with other external expenditure cut from DKK399.7 million to DKK359.9 million.
However, in spite of reduced overall spending, profit before tax reduced from DKK1.16 bilion to DKK1.05 billion, while net profit for that period dropped from DKK928.0 million to DKK872.8 million.
Peter Gæmelke, the operator’s chairman said the results were quite satisfactory.
“We have succeeded in having a solid operation while also making significant changes in the way we do things in Danske Spil,” he went on to explain. “We on the board would like to emphasise that the business has continued its digital transformation, while at the same time focusing on our core business, and remaining the best and most available gaming company in Denmark.”
“I am pleased that we have also taken significant steps in 2019 to ensure that we live up to these goals.”
Source: Latest News on European Gaming Media Network
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SPAYZ.io expands payment network across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East
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SPAYZ.io, a global payment service provider has expanded its payment network to four new countries across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, with new payment integrations in Turkey, Egypt, South Africa, and Tanzania.
Merchants in Turkey can access Havale bank for pay-in and payout transactions. In Egypt and Tanzania, SPAYZ.io has introduced Mobile Money solutions, supporting the growing demand for mobile-first financial services. Finally, in South Africa, the company has rolled out EFT bank transfer capabilities, providing a reliable and widely adopted payment method for local and international merchants.
Looking to Q4 2025, SPAYZ.io will be launching services in the United Arab Emirates and Singapore. In the UAE, merchants will soon be able to utilize bank transfer options for both pay-in and payout transactions, supporting the region’s dynamic and digitally driven economy. In Singapore, SPAYZ.io will offer PayNow for pay-ins and bank transfers for payouts, aligning with the country’s advanced financial infrastructure and consumer preferences for fast, secure digital payments.
SPAYZ.io will be exhibiting at SIGMA Rome to discuss its current and future payment solutions, including these new launches, as it plans for a host of new announcements in the coming months. Partners, merchants, and industry leaders can visit Booth 6007 at Fiera di Roma from 3rd to 6th November 2025, to find out more and discuss opportunities for collaboration.
Tatjana Meluskane, Chief Commercial Officer, commented: “We’re not just watching the rise of digital payments in Africa, we’re proudly helping to shape it. These are still cash driven economies, where the potential of digitalisation and online payments has not been realised.
“At SPAYZ.io, our mission is to bridge that gap with infrastructure that’s not only fast and secure, but trusted. What we’re seeing now is a tipping point – mobile-first ecosystems, agent networks, and real-time bank rails are converging to redefine the payments sector. We look forward to discussing with our partners at SIGMA Rome.”
You can schedule meetings with SPAYZ.io at SIGMA Rome by emailing [email protected].
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Final Sixteen teams confirmed for the BLAST Rainbow Six Munich Major
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Sixteen Teams Locked In for the BLAST Rainbow Six Munich Major
8–16 November 2025 | BMW Park Arena, Munich
The countdown to the BLAST Rainbow Six Munich Major is officially on as the 16 qualifying teams from around the world have been confirmed and are set to battle it out from 8–16 November 2025.
The Major marks the final stop of the 2025 season before the Six Invitational in February next year and will see the world’s best Rainbow Six Siege teams compete for championship glory, crucial Global Standings points and a share of the $750,000 prize pool.
The action kicks off 8–13 November behind closed doors, before culminating in front of a live audience at BMW Park Arena from 14–16 November, as fans bring the noise for three days of top-tier Rainbow Six esports.
The 16 teams competing in Munich:
- Team Secret
- Team Falcons
- Team BDS
- G2 Esports
- FaZe Clan
- FURIA Esports
- Ninjas in Pyjamas
- w7m Esports
- Spacestation Gaming
- Shopify Rebellion
- M80
- Wildcard
- Dplus
- CAG Osaka
- Weibo Gaming
- Enterprise Esports
With high stakes, fierce rivalries and the final Major title of the year on the line, all eyes turn to Munich as the stage is set for an unforgettable week of competition.
Limited tickets are still available – eventim.de/en/event/blast-r6-major-munich-2025-bmw-park-20359451/?srsltid=AfmBOopQhyzSgQxb_US-Zn88vxsiuTymssx09erEQ1eVWWymEFEnisHf
Fans can grab tickets to experience the electric atmosphere live at BMW Park Arena, watch the world’s top teams battle it out for the final Major crown of 2025, and celebrate the very best of global Siege esports.
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Cubeia expands Originals Studio with Turbo Crash launch
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Cubeia, a Sweden-based iGaming software solutions provider, has unveiled the latest addition to its Originals Studio, Turbo Crash – a fast-paced, adrenaline-fuelled game designed to test players’ instincts.
Turbo Crash challenges players to make the ultimate risk-versus-reward decisions in search of astronomical returns. Players place their bets and watch the multiplier soar higher and higher – but timing is everything. It’s possible to cash out at any moment with a single click and every round can be verified for total transparency and trust thanks to its Provably Fair design.
Turbo Crash continues Cubeia’s Originals Studio mission to create operator-first, fully brandable games inspired by its Operator-Up philosophy – built from the ground up around what operators and their players need.
Cubeia’s investment in gamification and community-driven features is reflected in its latest release with challenges, achievements, and duels all available to bring players closer together.
A very successful first year for Cubeia Originals has validated this approach, and with Turbo Crash, the company is setting the pace for what an Originals experience can become as it scales the portfolio further.
Cubeia’s Head of Sales, Caroline Björkman, said: “Launching Turbo Crash as we approach our first anniversary is the perfect way to celebrate how well Originals Studio has established itself in the market. In less than a year, we’ve launched ten distinctive titles – from Mines and Crash to Turbo Crash – and built a portfolio that operators can rely on and players genuinely enjoy.”
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