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Published on 6/19/2013 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

Amaya Gaming to raise C$40 million through private placement of stock

Deal with C$6 million greenshoe to finance company's growth strategy

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., June 19 - Amaya Gaming Group Inc. said it will conduct a C$40 million private placement of stock. The deal has a C$6 million greenshoe.

The company will sell common shares at C$6.25 per share. The price per share reflects a 3.85% discount to the June 18 closing share price of C$6.50.

The offering is being conducted on a bought-deal basis by a syndicate of underwriters led by Canaccord Genuity Corp.

Settlement is expected July 11.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate and working capital purposes to assist in the implementation of Amaya's growth strategy and the expansion of its international activities.

Based in Montreal, Amaya makes and sells technology-based gaming solutions for the regulated gaming industry worldwide.

Issuer:Amaya Gaming Group Inc.
Issue:Common shares
Amount:C$40 million
Greenshoe:C$6 million
Price:C$6.25
Warrants:No
Underwriters:Canaccord Genuity Corp. (lead)
Pricing date:June 19
Settlement date:July 11
Stock symbol:TSX Venture: AYA
Stock price:C$6.50 at close June 18
Market capitalization:C$564.29 million

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