Digital entity Clarion Gaming secures Global Gaming Business in takeover deal
In a significant move, iGaming Business parent company Clarion Gaming Digital has announced the acquisition of Global Gaming Business, a trusted title with a reach beyond sports betting and iGaming into commercial and tribal gaming. This strategic move expands the digital publishing business' global reach, providing clients with access to a significantly bigger audience.
The acquisition, which took place during changes to state regulation and new developments in land-based and online gaming in the US and Canada, is a cornerstone of a wider multimillion pound investment to enhance Clarion Gaming Digital's data and audience development. Alex Pratt, Managing Director of Clarion Gaming, commented that this acquisition is a major milestone for the digital business.
Robin Harrison, Global Content Director, B2B, at Clarion Gaming Digital, explained that the acquisition unlocks the benefits of Clarion's investment and offers the opportunity to build on Global Gaming Business' solid foundations in the US. Roger Gros, GGB publisher and CEO of its parent company Casino Connection International LLC, shares this sentiment, believing that Clarion Gaming Digital shares the same passion and vision for serving the readership.
The acquisition includes GGB's magazine's annual publications (Casino Style, Tribal Government Gaming, Progressive Products Preview (P3)), online assets (GGB News), and other assets. This addition will bolster Clarion's ability to provide a comprehensive range of news, analysis, and data to every sector of the industry.
Clarion Gaming Digital plans to build an offering that acts as the final word on key industry developments. The relationship between Clarion Gaming Digital and GGB will maintain the quality of the publications for decades to come, ensuring GGB's pivotal role in the industry remains unchanged. This allows for continued important work going forward.
The acquisition also brings new industry expertise to the team at Clarion Gaming Digital. This knowledge will be instrumental in Clarion's efforts to further accelerate its North American expansion by leveraging unique partnerships offered through the wider Clarion Events portfolio.
One such partnership is the DigitalPlay Summit at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention over 10-11 April. This event, along with the acquisition, demonstrates Clarion Gaming Digital's commitment to being at the forefront of the gaming industry, particularly in North America.
Moreover, Clarion Gaming is involved in various initiatives, such as launching the ICE Research Institute, which focuses on promoting the ethical adoption of AI in the gambling industry. This suggests that Clarion may be expanding its focus on research and innovation within the gaming sector. For a comprehensive understanding of their strategic growth plan, additional information or direct statements from Clarion Gaming would be necessary.
Roger Gros stated that the relationship with Clarion Gaming Digital will ensure GGB's pivotal role in the industry remains unchanged and allow for continued important work going forward. This acquisition is undoubtedly a significant step for both Clarion Gaming Digital and Global Gaming Business, consolidating Clarion's presence in a crucial region and expanding the reach of Clarion Gaming Digital.
The acquisition of Global Gaming Business by Clarion Gaming Digital, marked by technological advancements and policy changes in the US and Canada, signals a strategic growth in the digital publishing business. This union, including GGB's magazines and online assets, will enable Clarion Gaming Digital to broaden its expertise in sports betting, technology, and other gaming sectors, positioning them at the forefront of the industry's expansion in North America.
