# Entain acquires world leading sports media business, 365scores

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/entain-acquires-world-leading-sports-media-business-365scores/4121113694
- Published: 2023-04-05T07:34:26+01:00
- Author: Amilia Stone

**[Entain plc](https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/ftse-company/entain-plc/ent.l)**(
LON:ENT), the global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group,
has announced that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of 365scores,
a world leading sports media business, for a consideration of $150 million (approximately
£120m^(1)) and contingent payments totalling up to $10 million (approximately £8m
¹).

365scores is one of the world’s leading scores and sports media companies, providing
scores & sports information, editorial & social content, as well as sports-focused
free-to-play games. They have a fast growing and highly engaged global audience 
of over 15 million active users and are ranked amongst the top 5 scores apps worldwide
^(2).

The combination of 365scores’ deep expertise in data-driven sports media content
alongside Entain’s global scale and market leading platform capabilities will provide
customers with a broader offering of interactive content and experiences. The acquisition
unlocks further growth opportunities and supports Entain’s global strategic ambitions.

**Notes**

(1)      GBP/USD FX rate of 1.2495 as per Bloomberg at market close on 4^(th) April
2023 

(2)      Source: Data.ai (2022 Rankings)

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