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Satellite broadcaster Sky has actually offered a majority stake in Sky Bet, valuing the gambling operation at ₤ 800m.

The Leeds-based operation, that includes websites such as and Sky Bingo, is being purchased by personal equity group CVC Capital Partners., external
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Sky will be paid ₤ 600m when the bet9ja's welcome offer is completed next year and will keep a 20% stake.

Betting and video gaming was not related to as part of Sky's core business, a spokesperson stated.

The sale would enable it to focus on the "substantial growth opportunities" in pay-tv in the five European markets it ran in, Sky said.

The business recently finished the acquisition of Sky Italia and a 90% stake in Sky Deutschland, bringing its client base to 20 million across Britain, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Italy.
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Jeremy Darroch, chief executive of Sky, stated the sale realised "considerable worth" for investors.

Shares in Sky increased 1.2% to 938p in London, valuing the company at simply over ₤ 16bn. The stock has actually risen by nearly 20% in the previous 12 months.

'Successful property'

Analysts at Citi stated Sky might use some of the yohaig code proceeds to buy out the staying minority shareholders in Germany, adding: "We believe a sale of Sky Bet is a practical strategic move."

Investec described Sky Bet is a "non-core but extremely successful asset" and said earnings must assist the company pay down financial obligation, which was expected to be ₤ 6.3 bn for the 2015 fiscal year.
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CVC, which has actually had an interest in the betting and gaming sector with stakes in companies such as William Hill and IG Group, shopped Betfair in 2015 in a ₤ 1bn bet9ja's welcome offer. However, the two business failed to agree on price.

The private equity group manages the Formula One motor racing company.

Sky Bet will remain in Leeds with all staff transferring to the new entity.

Business generated net profits of ₤ 182m in the yohaig code year to June 30 and pre-tax profits of ₤ 50m.
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