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

The Leeds-based operation, which includes websites such as Sky Vegas and Sky Bingo, is being bought by private equity group CVC Capital Partners., external

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 regarded as part of Sky's core service, a representative said.

The sale would permit it to focus on the yohaig code "substantial growth chances" in pay-tv in the 5 European markets it ran in, Sky said.

The business recently finished the yohaig code acquisition of Sky Italia and a 90% stake in Sky Deutschland, bringing its consumer base to 20 million throughout Britain, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Italy.

Jeremy Darroch, chief executive of Sky, said the sale realised "substantial value" for investors.

Shares in 1.2% to 938p in London, valuing the company at simply over ₤ 16bn. The stock has risen by practically 20% in the previous 12 months.
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'Successful property'

Analysts at Citi stated Sky could utilize some of the profits to buy out the remaining minority shareholders in Germany, including: "We think a sale of Sky Bet is a sensible strategic move."

Investec described Sky Bet is a "non-core however highly effective possession" and stated proceeds need to help the business pay down financial obligation, which was anticipated to be ₤ 6.3 bn for the 2015 fiscal year.

CVC, which has actually had an interest in the betting and video gaming sector with stakes in business such as William Hill and IG Group, shopped Betfair last year in a ₤ 1bn deal. However, the yohaig code 2 companies stopped working to concur on cost.

The personal equity group controls the Formula One motor racing company.
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Sky Bet will remain in Leeds with all staff transferring to the new entity.

The business produced net profits of ₤ 182m in the year to June 30 and pre-tax earnings of ₤ 50m.
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