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Danske Spil Sells Majority Stake in Swush. com to Ekstra Bladet

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Danish state-owned gaming operator Danske Spil has agreed a deal to sell its majority stake in fantasy sports platform Swush to Danish newspaper brand Ekstra Bladet.

The sale includes the popular fantasy sports game Holdet.dk, which has around 190,000 users across Denmark, with the agreement subject to approval at Danske Spil’s extraordinary general meeting later this month.

“Holdet.dk has a completely unique market position, and we are delighted that they will now become part of Ekstra Bladet. Just under nine months ago, we bought Denmark’s largest and strongest football media site, bold.dk, and now we are supplementing it with Holdet.dk. That combination delivers on our razor-sharp strategic ambitions, where sport is absolutely essential,” said Ekstra Bladet editor-in-chief Anders Borup Sørensen.

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Ekstra Bladet commercial director Signe Skarequist commented: “Holdet.dk, bold.dk and Ekstra Bladet are, in short, a perfect match. We see great potential in further developing Holdet.dk’s strong position and business together.

“The purchase of Holdet.dk is a clear underlining of Ekstra Bladet’s ambition to create strong digital media that delivers appealing and relevant content to a large audience.”

Holdet.dk will continue to operate as an independent brand and business, and will be further developed in close cooperation with its two founders, Ole Christensen and Jesper Bjørn Carstensen.

“Jesper and I launched Holdet.dk in 2009, and we are incredibly proud to have created such a large and popular game universe that thousands of committed couch managers use daily. We look forward to working closely with Ekstra Bladet and bold.dk to make sports more fun for even more sports fans,” said Christensen, who serves as managing director of Swush.

Danske Spil had acquired a 60 percent stake in Swush in July 2015 through its Danske Licens Spil subsidiary.

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“We have greatly appreciated the co-ownership, and we are proud of recent years’ progress in Swush and for Holdet.dk. At the same time, we are happy that we have now found a good, new home for Holdet.dk,” said Danske Spil CEO Nikolas Lyhne-Knudsen, who is also chairman of Danske Licens Spil.

“We look forward to following the further development under Ekstra Bladet, where the game platform matches better with the company’s strategic ambitions, and that they can thus help lift Holdet.dk further.”

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ELA Games Signs Partnership with Danske Licens Spil to Expand Presence in the Danish Market

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ELA Games, a modern iGaming development studio, announces its strategic partnership with Danske Licens Spil, one of Denmark’s biggest iGaming operators. The collaboration will see ELA Games’ portfolio hosted on the Tivoli Casino platform, increasing the brand’s presence in the Danish market.

The Tivoli Casino platform, established in 2012, is a key figure in the Scandinavian iGaming landscape and constantly improves its content selection with modern and innovative games. As part of the partnership, Tivoli Casino will host some of ELA Games’ engaging and popular titles, such as Lucky Dwarfs and Madshow Circus. These games, due to their creative mechanics, social features, and visually rich design, will help boost Tivoli Casino’s engagement metrics.

ELA Games has obtained a game supplier license in Denmark, which marks the fourth for ELA Games as it continues its expansion across Europe. Currently, the studio holds game supplier licenses with the MGA (Malta Gaming Authority), the Swedish and Romanian gambling authorities, and now the DGA (Danish Gambling Authority).

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Marharyta Yerina, ELA Games’ Managing Director, commented on the new strategic partnership, saying, “Our partnership with Danske Licens Spil enables us to enter the Danish market through the Tivoli Casino brand and highlights our ambitious expansion and sustainable growth. We’re excited to introduce our games to a new target audience, and we hope to create market-specific games that resonate with Danish players to ensure we become a recognisable figure.”

The year 2024 proved to be an extremely successful year for ELA Games, which saw the studio release 15 new games and increase its production output to two games per month. This increase in production saw ELA Games increase its talent by 68%, laying the groundwork for continued success in 2025.

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Kimi Räikkönen and Paf will begin Partnership

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Paf, the Åland-based gaming company and pioneer in responsible gaming, has signed a multi-year partnership with Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Räikkönen.

The agreement is conditional upon Paf obtaining a license in Finland and will take effect once Finland’s gambling market is opened to competition and the current system transitions to a licensing model. At present, the authorities goal is to implement the licensing system at the beginning of 2027.

Thomas Näsman, Manager, Paf: “We’re proud to welcome Kimi to the Paf team. He’s a true Finnish icon, and we value his honesty and no-nonsense approach, qualities that align perfectly with our brand. At Paf, we have bold ambitions to be the most responsible gaming company in the world while continuing to generate funds for the public good. As Finland moves into a licensed market, we’re excited to have Kimi with us on this journey.”

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Kimi Räikkönen said: ”To be honest, we were contacted by a few gaming companies that did not arouse our interest, but Paf’s contact did. Paf’s history, openness, responsibility and Finnishness were the most important factors for me, not forgetting the directness, determination and fast working method of the people with whom the agreement was quickly concluded. As new opportunities are opening up for Paf in mainland Finland as well, I hope that our cooperation will be beneficial for Paf.”

Paf – For the benefit of society, Since 1966

Founded by charities in 1966 on the Åland Islands, Paf was built with a clear mission: to generate funds for the benefit of society. Today, Paf continues to lead by example, combining world-class gaming experiences with a bold commitment to social responsibility and transparency. As pioneers in responsible gaming, Paf were the first international gaming company to set annual loss limits for all players in 2018 — We believe great entertainment should be delivered responsibly and sustainably.

Paf stands for no-nonsense honesty, doing what’s right, and setting the standard in everything we do. We’re not here to follow the industry — we’re here to change it.

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ELA Games Expands Its Presence in Denmark With Casino House Partnership

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ELA Games, an innovative iGaming software developer, has signed a strategic partnership with Casino House to increase its presence in the Danish market.

Casino House is a Danish casino operation based in Copenhagen. It has 33 retail shops in the capital city and a comprehensive online platform. The website hosts thousands of slots, casino games, and live casino services for a premium gaming experience.

ELA Games’ partnership with the Danish brand demonstrates the studio’s growing influence in the region as it seeks to become a leading and recognisable presence in Denmark. As part of this collaboration, Casino House will host trademark ELA Games content, such as Cash of Gods, It’s Shark Time, and Lucky Dwarfs on its platform.

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Marharyta Yerina, ELA Games’ Managing Director, commented, “This partnership with Casino House is an exciting prospect, as the ELA Games team has made a concerted effort to expand in the Danish region. Having our games on the Casino House platform can increase our presence and reach new audiences. We look forward to working with the company and growing together.”

Thomas Vandsted, Casino House, added, “We are always looking for new innovative game providers to strengthen our offering. Had a good talk with David and felt that ELA Games wanted to show their presence in Denmark with a strong product. We look forward to the cooperation.”

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