Sky Bet sale agreed in deal worth up to £3.4bn | Money News
The Canadian owner of PokerStars is buying Sky Betting and Gaming to make it the largest listed online player in the world.
news.sky.comHere’s a quick update on Sky Bet (the Sky Betting & Gaming business):
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Sky Bet has been part of a broader consolidation in online gaming, with its assets and brand activities historically linked to Sky, The Stars Group, and related operators. The most notable recent milestone is the 2018 acquisition of Sky Betting & Gaming by The Stars Group, which significantly expanded The Stars Group’s footprint in online gaming. That deal positioned Sky Bet as part of one of the world’s largest listed online gaming companies at the time.[1]
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Since that 2018 deal, Sky Bet’s operations have continued under the umbrella of the acquiring groups, with Sky Bet branding often referenced in tandem with Sky’s broader sports and entertainment ecosystem. The exact corporate structure and ownership have evolved as the online gambling sector consolidates, but Sky Bet remains one of the UK’s leading sportsbook brands within its parent group.[2]
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Sky Bet maintains a strong online presence across sports betting, horse racing, and related markets, with a focus on UK and Ireland audiences. Its offerings are typically integrated with Sky’s media and broadcasting ecosystem, reinforcing cross-channel engagement in sports content and betting.[3]
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