Investment & Holding
Companies offering investment & holding in the iGaming industry — 78 listed.
Global Cooperation (Private) Limited
Sepali Place, 22/20 Yahampath Mawatha, Maharagama, Western, Sri Lanka
Global Cooperation (Private) Limited is a Sri Lanka–based privately held holding company established in 2009, with its registered headquarters in Maharagama, Western Province. The company’s core mission is to build, manage, and scale a diversified portfolio of businesses across technology solutions, professional advisory services, retail management, and digital innovation. Rather than engaging in day-to-day operational execution, Global Cooperation provides strategic oversight, governance, capital stewardship, and advisory support to its subsidiaries, enabling them to operate efficiently and compete in local and international markets. The group’s portfolio includes Global Soft Solutions (Private) Limited, Global Sleek (Private) Limited, Global Tech (Private) Limited, and Global Advisory Services (Private) Limited. Led by Chairman Dr. Dharshana Weerakoon, DBA (USA), the company positions itself as a strategic enabler with a workforce estimated between 201 and 500 employees, reflecting the combined scale of its subsidiaries.
Webull Securities (Thailand)
Bangkok, Thailand
Webull Securities (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is a licensed securities broker and digital investment platform that launched in Thailand in 2024. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL), a global financial technology holding company headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Thailand and holding a securities business license from the Ministry of Finance, the platform provides Thai investors with commission-free access to U.S. stocks, ETFs, and options, along with margin trading. In June 2026, the company announced a US$100 million agreement to acquire Pi Securities Public Company Limited, a 50-year-old Thai investment firm, which will add Thai, Hong Kong, and China A-Share markets to its offering. This acquisition reflects Webull's commitment to building a comprehensive investment ecosystem for the new generation of Thai investors. The company is led by CEO Chonladet Khemarattana, who also serves as President of the Thai Fintech Association. Webull Securities (Thailand) combines the parent company's advanced trading technology, real-time market data, and self-directed tools with local capital markets expertise.
Akur Capital
St James’s Street, London, United Kingdom
Akur Capital is a leading independent corporate finance and equity capital markets (ECM) adviser headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2012, the firm is fully owner‑managed with no external shareholders and does not trade or make markets, ensuring its advisory opinions are entirely client‑focused. Akur Capital serves three core sectors: Real Assets (including digital infrastructure, data centres, power, transport, and specialist commercial real estate); Gaming, Technology & Consumer (GTC); and Healthcare (pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, generics, CDMOs, services, pharmacy, and wholesale). The firm provides a full range of capital markets services, including mergers & acquisitions (M&A) advisory, equity and debt capital raising, asset management, and direct investment/project development in special situations. Akur Capital has a particular specialism in closed‑ended listed funds (notably REITs), corporate real estate, infrastructure, and online gaming and betting. With a lean team of fewer than ten employees, the firm leverages deep sector expertise and longstanding relationships to advise clients globally on both UK and cross‑border transactions. The firm also makes direct investments and undertakes project development in digital infrastructure under the brand “Akur Data Centres.”
CAOSAR AB
Hudiksvall, Sweden
CAOSAR AB is a Swedish private limited company (aktiebolag) incorporated on 31 July 2017 in Hudiksvall, Sweden. Its corporate purpose, as registered with Bolagsverket, is 'to manage equity investments and other operations compatible therewith.' The company functions as an investment vehicle and does not conduct any operational business. According to public filings, it has zero employees and no reported sales. Its primary known holding is in Fantasma Games AB, a provider of iGaming content. The company's board consists of a single member, Johan Köningslehner, who also serves as a board member of Fantasma Games AB. CAOSAR AB does not maintain a website, issue press releases, or have any other public-facing activities. Because it is a pure holding company, it has no products, brands, or platforms of its own.
Kabata Group is a privately held strategic holding company focused on the development, operation, and expansion of proprietary businesses in the iGaming, technology, and related industries. Based on its LinkedIn profile and exhibitor listing at SAGSE LatAm, the group positions itself as a strategic holding with core services spanning online betting and casino operations, growth partnership operational consulting, acquisitions, and gaming research. The company targets the Latin American market, where it has been an exhibitor at SAGSE LatAm, a prominent gaming trade show for the region. Its LinkedIn page reports a company size of 51–200 employees and lists its official website as kabatagroup.com, though the site currently redirects to a placeholder. No specific founding year, headquarters location, or named brands are publicly confirmed in available sources, but the Spanish-language description and Latin American expo presence strongly suggest a base in that region. Kabata Group appears to function both as an operator of its own betting and casino properties and as a consulting partner for other gaming companies seeking growth and operational efficiency in regulated and emerging markets.
S8 Capital
Volgogradsky Prospekt 43, Building 3, Moscow, 109316, Russia
S8 Capital is a privately held Russian investment holding that builds and operates high-tech businesses across retail, telecommunications, e-commerce, digital media, insurance, and industrial manufacturing. Founded in 2015 by Armenian-Russian businessman Armen Sargsyan, the holding is best known for controlling Stoloto, the exclusive distributor of all-Russian state lotteries, which processes tens of thousands of transactions per second through 65,000 retail points and an online platform. Since the 2022 Western corporate exodus from Russia, S8 Capital has become one of the most aggressive buyers of divested assets, acquiring the Russian subsidiaries of Otis, Bosch, Continental, Cordiant, Bridgestone, Kone, and Huntsman, making it a dominant player in the domestic elevator and tire industries. The holding also owns digital services such as the insurance aggregator Strahovka.ru, the virtual mobile operator NextMobile, the betting platform 888.ru, the price comparison service Price.ru, and the sports media outlet Sport24. Despite its rapid expansion and industrial scale, S8 Capital remains highly secretive, with founder Sargsyan rarely appearing in public and never granting media interviews.
Linktia Capital Holding
Dubai, UAE
Linktia Capital Holding, operating as Linktia Holdings, is a Dubai-based private investment firm that uses a permanent capital structure to acquire and transform mid-sized businesses through technology and innovation. Founded in 2011 by a group of technology entrepreneurs and private equity professionals, the firm is sector-agnostic, targeting mature SMEs that can be scaled via AI, data analytics, IoT, and its proprietary Firm-Level Adoption of Technology (FLAT) methodology. Its portfolio includes an AI-powered maintenance service platform and an AI-driven credit platform. The firm operates from the GCC with a global growth outlook and reports strong historical performance: an average IRR above 16%, double-digit revenue and net profit growth from 2018 to 2024, and a distribution to paid-in ratio reflecting effective capital deployment. The leadership team includes a former CEO of Commercial Bank of Dubai and a world-class macroeconomist as co-founders, though their names are not publicly disclosed. Linktia’s core team is small (around 9 employees), but the group—including portfolio companies—employs over 1,000 people.
Linktia
Dubai, UAE
Linktia is a tech-driven investment company that applies permanent capital, artificial intelligence, and operational expertise to transform mid‑sized businesses. Founded in 2010 by a group of technology and private equity entrepreneurs led by Jesus Blanco, the firm targets mature SMEs that can be scaled through technology innovation, AI‑driven algorithms, data analytics, IoT solutions, and digital platform integration. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, Linktia operates across multiple industry verticals including media, gaming, and AI/data analytics. The company reports strong financial performance: 28% YoY compounded revenue growth (2018–2024), 24% YoY compounded net profit growth, an average Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 16%, and a Total Value to Paid‑In capital (TVPI) of 2.1x from inception to 2024. Its portfolio includes an AI‑powered maintenance service platform for B2B/B2B2C markets and an AI‑driven credit underwriting system. Linktia is privately held and maintains a lean core team of approximately 9 employees, with a larger workforce across its operating companies. The firm’s investment approach is sector‑agnostic, focusing on businesses with strong management teams, recurring revenue models, and the potential to benefit from technology‑enabled growth.
Capital Bridge Investments
Unit 708, Level 7, Liberty House, DIFC, PO Box 182659, Dubai, UAE
Capital Bridge Investments Limited (CBI) is a Dubai International Financial Centre-based investment management firm regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. Founded in 2024, the company specialises in managing Qualified Investor Funds and providing strategic financial advice to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutions across the UAE and GCC. CBI focuses on innovative energy projects, real estate, and emerging technologies, offering bespoke, client-centric solutions. With a lean team of around six employees, the firm operates from Liberty House in DIFC and is led by CEO Dr. Fawaz Alain Sabri and founder Ghassan Fouad Zeidan. CBI's DFSA Category 3C licence allows it to manage collective investment funds exclusively for qualified investors, positioning it as a boutique, regulated alternative asset manager in the region.
Ault & Company
11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite #240, Las Vegas, NV 89141, USA
Ault & Company, Inc. is a private holding company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with historical roots in Orange County, California. The firm specializes in acquiring undervalued assets and disruptive technologies with global impact, operating as an umbrella platform that provides capital, strategic guidance, and operational support to a network of portfolio companies. Its investment scope spans private equity, venture capital, and structured finance, targeting sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, blockchain, fintech, digital assets, and industrial infrastructure. Notable holdings include Hyperscale Data, Inc. (a publicly traded data center and digital asset mining operator), Ault Capital Group (a hybrid private equity firm), and askROI (an AI-driven data management product). Ault & Company is led by founder and CEO Milton “Todd” Ault III, an activist investor and financier with over 27 years of experience in capital markets and corporate turnarounds. The firm differentiates itself by taking significant equity stakes in its portfolio companies, often providing multi‑million‑dollar commitments to accelerate growth—for example, investing over $55 million in Hyperscale Data with rights to invest up to an additional $96 million by 2026. Through its hands‑on approach, Ault & Company positions itself as a catalyst for value creation in high‑potential, often distressed or underappreciated businesses.
UBP
Geneva, Switzerland
Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) is a family-owned, independent Swiss private bank headquartered in Geneva, founded in 1969 by Edgar de Picciotto. With over CHF 190 billion in assets under management and a Tier 1 capital ratio of 22.5%, UBP is one of the most strongly capitalised banks regulated by FINMA. It operates exclusively as a pure-play wealth and asset manager, serving high-net-worth private clients and institutional investors through bespoke portfolio management, wealth planning, family office services, and structured credit. The bank has grown through strategic acquisitions including the international private banking units of ABN Amro, Lloyds, Coutts, and Danske Bank, and today employs over 2,600 staff across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. UBP is noted for its conviction-driven investment philosophy, conservative risk governance, and a Moody’s Aa2 long-term deposit rating with a stable outlook.
Burj Financial
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Burj Financial is a diversified corporate and investment advisory boutique headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2012. The firm specializes in raising capital through customized solutions for sophisticated investors, focusing on specific industries and asset classes. Its core competencies include corporate finance advisory, fund structuring, private equity, and investment and wealth management services. The company also assists with financial restructuring and facilitates mergers, acquisitions, and divestments. Operating as a public company with a lean team of 2–10 employees, Burj Financial positions itself as a nimble, high-touch advisory platform that designs institutional-grade investment vehicles across leading global jurisdictions. The firm is led by CEO Danish Chotani, who brings decades of experience in investment management. Burj Financial maintains a presence in London via its UK entity, BURJ FINANCIAL LIMITED, registered in 2021. It is distinct from the Australian property finance firm Burj Financial Services (burj.com.au).
Recent News
Iris Cairns Property Clears Final Hurdle as Reef Casino Trust Offer Goes Unconditional
Iris Cairns Property's AU$3.87-per-unit takeover offer for Reef Casino Trust is now unconditional, with the bidder holding 80.97% and the offer closing on 14 August. The trust has warned remaining unitholders of potential compulsory acquisition or delisting risks.
Wynn Q2: Macau Momentum Masks Six-Month UAE Delay and $600m Cost Rise
Wynn Resorts beat Q2 2026 estimates on the back of Macau's mass market growth, but revealed a six-month delay and $600 million budget increase for its UAE resort. Shares rose 3% after the release, with analysts flagging durable Las Vegas and Macau earnings and a bullish case for the Al Marjan Island launch.
Wynn Confirms September 2027 Opening for Al Marjan Island as Conflict Adds $300M to Budget
Wynn Resorts confirmed September 2027 as the opening date for Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, with the project budget rising about $600 million to roughly $5.7-5.8 billion, around half of the overrun tied to the US-Iran conflict. The resort will be the UAE's first licensed casino and remains the only land-based gaming license issued in the market.
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ProphetX secures $35M to push for 3x trading volume in 2026
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Rwanda regulator suspends Forzza over casino-style games outside licence
Rwanda's regulator has suspended Baron Sports Gaming Ltd (Forzza) for repeatedly offering casino-style games beyond its sports-betting licence. The action cuts the country's licensed operator count to 14 as new entrants such as Betway and ForteBet join the market.
GLPI Posts Record Q2 Revenue of $430.5m, H1 Net Income Surges 45.4%
Gaming and Leisure Properties achieved a record quarterly net revenue of $430.5m in Q2 2026, a 9% increase, while first-half net income jumped 45.4% to $460.2m, driven by lower operating expenses and strong rental income.
Vici Properties Q2 Revenue Climbs 5.7% to $1.1bn, Net Income Drops Sharply
Vici Properties posted a 5.7% increase in Q2 net revenue to $1.1bn and a 5.7% rise in adjusted EBITDA to $869.5m, though net income fell sharply due to higher operating expenses. For the first half of 2026, revenue grew 4.6% to $2.1bn and adjusted EBITDA surpassed $1.7bn, alongside significant property acquisitions.
Cheonjae Textbook Teams Up with Police to Curb Youth Gambling and Drug Use
Cheonjae Textbook has partnered with Dongdaemun Police to embed gambling and drug prevention ads in its study guides and website, joining wider South Korean efforts that also include a police relay campaign involving iM Securities CEO Park Tae-dong.
Turkish prosecutors seek decades-long sentences in record illegal gambling crackdown
Turkish prosecutors have indicted 57 suspects in a record illegal gambling case, seeking prison sentences of up to 39 years for offences involving a cross-border network that processed €4.5bn in betting transactions via crypto payments. The investigation targets Malta-based Paymix, led by Burak Başel, and coincides with a broader government crackdown on illicit gambling and payment infrastructure.
Dart's increased Evolution stake triggers mandatory takeover offer under Swedish law
Kenneth Dart's holding in Evolution has risen to 30.02%, triggering a mandatory takeover bid under Swedish law; the move follows Evolution's £4.75m settlement with the UK Gambling Commission over anti-money laundering breaches.
iM Securities Chief Joins Seoul Police Campaign Against Youth Gambling
iM Securities CEO Park Tae-dong has joined a Seoul police relay campaign against youth illegal gambling, nominating LS Securities CEO Hong Won-sik as his successor, while esports star Faker is promoting a related voluntary reporting program for teens.