The Irish Times

Government considers €60m windfall tax on energy companies as bills soar

Seen & Heard: Jay Bourke’s debts, Gan’s results, and homes at O’Devaney Gardens also make the headlines

Sun Apr 10 2022 - 11:46

Smurfit brothers lead takeover of New Zealand paper mill

Whakatane mill had been earmarked for closure by the end of June with the loss of 170 jobs

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 04:55

Musk and Bezos among 10 rich men to add $450bn to their wealth this year

Seen & Heard: also in the headlines was the charity that has made a windfall from selling Ryanair shares, Aer Lingus and its pilot loans, and refinancing the Square’s debt

Sun Dec 20 2020 - 12:09

Central Bank governor warns recovery will take longer than originally thought

Seen & Heard: ISIF faces €8m loss on Mainstay investment, GAN set for $35m IPO

Sun Apr 12 2020 - 13:27

GAN expects earnings to beat market expectations

Gambling software company anticipates earnings of between £7m and £8m

Fri Jan 31 2020 - 09:51

GAN appoints new CFO as it works toward US listing

Gambling software company has appointed US executive Karen Flores to CFO role

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 11:57

GAN sees ‘tremendous’ progress in 2019

Online gaming software firm positioned to take advantage of relaxed US laws, CEO says

Wed Jun 12 2019 - 07:37

Dublin-listed GAN weighs up potential sale as losses mount

GAN undertaking review that could also result in US listing or seeking of equity partner

Fri Mar 29 2019 - 10:01

GAN set to report loss, higher than expected revenues, for 2018

Gambling software provider says it is looking to deliver ‘profitable growth’ in 2019

Fri Jan 25 2019 - 07:22

Smurfit Kappa was right to rebuff US suitor – Dermot Smurfit

Box-making giant turned down takeover approach by International Paper in June

Fri Dec 21 2018 - 05:45

Gan seeking settlements for infringements to patented technology

Internet gaming company has hired Chicago law firm Irwin IP LLP

Fri Sept 14 2018 - 07:47

GAN raises £7.5m to target US internet sports betting

US Supreme Court announced decision to lift the Federal Ban on sports betting last week

Mon May 21 2018 - 07:21

Paddy Power Betfair extends contract with GAN for US internet casino

Multiyear deal follows successful collaboration on New Jersey casino

Wed Apr 18 2018 - 08:05

GAN narrows pretax losses as it continues to tackle US market

Revenue rises as GAN signs up new casino clients

Thu Mar 29 2018 - 09:03

Approval of US tax cuts ‘very positive’ for CRH

Construction and bank stocks are big beneficiaries in Europe

Mon Dec 04 2017 - 19:19

GAN reports further growth in users of its gambling technology

Dermot Smurfit-led company says growth is driven by simulated gaming in the US

Mon Dec 04 2017 - 15:53

Dermot Smurfit gambling tech company stems losses

Revenue at Game Account Network grew by 6% in the first half of 2017 to £4.1m

Thu Sept 28 2017 - 07:42

Gambling tech company GAN increases revenue 30%

Firm run by Dermot Smurfit junior also saw operating costs rise 12%

Tue May 30 2017 - 15:38

Gambling systems maker GAN performs ‘in line’ with expectations in 2016

Smurfit-backed firm says outlook for 2017 is ‘positive’ as it eyes growth in Italy and the US

Tue Jan 10 2017 - 07:34

Losses narrow to £2.3m at Smurfit family backed GAN

Performance at online gaming company is ‘in line with management expectations’

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 07:55

Smurfit brothers set for €77m payout in Powerflute takeover

Madison Dearborn Partners secures Finnish paper company with improved €315m bid

Thu Sept 15 2016 - 09:50

Powerflute profits stable as packaging paper revenues weigh

Finish group part-owned by Smurfit brothers sees profits rise by 1.6% as turnover declines

Tue Aug 16 2016 - 12:01

Cantillon: Smurfit faces pesky shareholders at John Menzies

SVM shouldn’t think they’ve got an acquiescent chairman at helm

Thu Jul 21 2016 - 06:06

Cantillon: Gan still waiting for US lawmakers to lighten up

Smurfit gaming company has lined up its fourth new client win this year

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 01:00

GameAccount network signs twelfth US deal

Dermot Smurfit jnr led firm signs agreement with unnamed US casino operator

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 10:50

Pre-tax losses more than double at GameAccount Network

Chief executive Dermot Smurfit said results were ‘in line’ with expectations

Thu Apr 28 2016 - 10:29

Game Account Network brings VR casino to Oculus

New York’s Empire City casino will make its debut on Oculus Rift - but the money is real

Thu Mar 31 2016 - 14:56

GameAccount Network scores tenth client Stateside

Dermot Smurfit jnr led firm signs a multi-year agreement with unnamed operator

Tue Mar 29 2016 - 14:32

Powerflute embarks on the acquisition trail

The Finnish paper and packaging firm is part-owned by Smurfit brothers

Tue Mar 08 2016 - 14:18

GameAccount Network hits jackpot with Lady Luck deal

Dermot Smurfit jnr led gaming software firm to provide services to US casino group

Wed Dec 23 2015 - 07:54

Smurfit brothers lose out as Powerflute ends takeover talks

Michael and Dermot Smurfit own 36% stake in Finnish packaging company

Mon Dec 21 2015 - 08:48

Smurfits in line for €126m payday from Madison Dearborn bid

Powerflute bid could be lucrative for brothers Dermot and Michael

Fri Dec 11 2015 - 01:03

Gameaccount Network signs partnership with US casino group

Firm to provide software to American Casino & Entertainment Properties

Tue Oct 13 2015 - 01:00

Pre-tax losses rise to €3.5m at GameAccount Network

Dermot Smurfit led company is focusing more on simulated gaming as US remains slow to deregulate

Mon Sept 28 2015 - 09:12