Stakelogic B.V. (“Stakelogic”), the innovative Dutch game developer, has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Japanese entertainment conglomerate SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS INC.
(“SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS”) through its wholly owned subsidiary, SEGA SAMMY CREATION INC. ("SEGA SAMMY CREATION"). The deal is valued at €130 million upfront, with an additional earnout payment contingent on specific performance metrics.
The acquisition will merge Stakelogic’s extensive portfolio of popular online slot games, live casino capabilities, rapidly expanding hybrid game offerings, and in-house game development expertise with SEGA SAMMY’s extensive global distribution platform.
Stephan van den Oetelaar, CEO of Stakelogic, will continue to lead the company post-acquisition. Commenting on the deal, he said, “SEGA SAMMY and Stakelogic share the same passion for online entertainment, innovation, and technology. Together with SEGA SAMMY, Stakelogic will be able to grow its international operations much faster.
The regulated iGaming market is set to double in size in the coming years. As part of SEGA SAMMY, we will have the execution power to become one of the leading players in the iGaming B2B industry.”
Koichi Fukazawa, Senior Executive Vice President and Group CFO of SEGA SAMMY, added, “SEGA SAMMY Group aims to establish a presence as a creative B2B solution provider based on innovative technology, especially in the North American online gaming market.
I am very pleased to announce our alliance with Stakelogic, an innovative and leading content provider in the Dutch gaming market, as a crucial part of executing this strategy. We are confident that Stakelogic's ability to rapidly develop and provide unique, high-quality gaming content will make a significant contribution to the implementation of our strategy and create excellent synergies through combining with the strengths of our group.”
Approvals and Timing
The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals in relevant jurisdictions and the satisfaction of other customary conditions. The deal is expected to close by the second quarter of 2025.
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