Ladbrokes owner Entain makes Dutch push with $887 million BetCity deal

Ladbrokes owner Entain makes Dutch push with $887 million BetCity deal

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  • Reuters,
June 14, 2022 6:15 PM

British gambling group Entain said on Tuesday it had agreed to buy online sports betting and gaming operator BetCity in a deal worth up to 850 million euros ($887 million) to build its presence in the Dutch market.

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Entain, which owns the Ladbrokes and Coral betting firms, said it would acquire BetCity from Sports Entertainment Media B.V. for an initial consideration of 300 million euros plus a deferred contingent consideration of up to 550 million euros.