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Update on TAB NZ partnership and 365scores
Update on TAB NZ partnership and 365scores.
About this update from Entain Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n8 June2023 \nEntain plc\n(\"Entain\" or the \"Group\")\n \nUpdate on TAB NZ partnership and 365scores opportunities\n \nEntain plc (LSE: ENT), the global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group, is pleased to provide further detail on both its strategic partnership with TAB New Zealand (\"TAB NZ\"), and its recent acquisition of 365scores. \nPresentations from the members of Entain's senior management team who are leading these opportunities are available at TABNZ-365scores update. \nThese opportunities are expected to deliver a combined EBITDA of approximately £15-20m in FY24 and approximately £50m in FY25 for the Group, implying a FY25 EBITDA multiple of 5x for both transactions.\n \nTAB NZ\nA presentation from Dean Shannon, CEO of Entain Australia and New Zealand, includes the following key points:\n· A 25-year partnership which commenced on 1 June 2023 and provides unrestricted access to the regulated New Zealand market\n· Significant opportunity to enhance the offering and improve engagement for New Zealand customers and grow the online sports betting market\n· New Zealand betting market of approximately NZ$600 million today, expected to grow by c.35% over five years1\n· Initial consideration of NZ$160 million, with a further NZ$100 million payable subject to legislative geo-blocking implementation\n· 50/50 share of gross profits with the partnership providing support to the New Zealand racing and sports industries, with a minimu...