Leading independent law firm Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS) has advised Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (Caesars) on its acquisition of sports betting pricing technology company, ZeroFlucs Group Pty Ltd (ZeroFlucs). The acquisition builds on the existing commercial relationship between Caesars and ZeroFlucs that has already delivered significant product innovations to Caesars’ sportsbook platform.
The JWS team was led by Corporate Partner James Rozsa, with the team including Special Counsel Isabella Bosworth, Senior Associate Paris Goode and Associate Nathan Shapiro.
Commenting on the deal, Partner James Rozsa said, “It was a pleasure to assist Caesars, the largest casino-entertainment company in the US, on its acquisition of ZeroFlucs. This deal is a key step in strengthening Caesars’ sports betting technology, driving innovation and accelerating growth.”
Caesars President Eric Hession said, “We are excited to welcome the talented ZeroFlucs team into the Caesars family. Their expertise in data science and trading technology coupled with their passion for sports makes them a perfect fit with our team as we drive to offer our customers the best sports betting product that complements our award-winning Caesars Rewards program.”
About Johnson Winter Slattery
JWS is a leading independent Australian law firm of more than 450 people, including 85+ partners, across six offices nationally.
The JWS Corporate team won best technology, media and telecommunications firm in the Mergermarket M&A Awards Australia 2023. We specialise in mergers and acquisitions and equity capital markets, and have advised on some of Australia’s largest transactions. The JWS Corporate team also regularly advises US clients investing in Australia.
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