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Superbet gets EUR 1.3 billion from Blackstone and HPS to boost technology base, expand in Brazil  

February 10, 2025

Romanian sports betting group Superbet, set up and still controlled by Sacha Dragic, received a EUR 1.3 billion refinancing package from leading global investment funds Blackstone and HPS to boost its technology base and expand in Brazil.

Blackstone took over a minority stake in Superbet with a EUR 175 million contribution in 2019 and remains a shareholder while HPS Investments is joining the business for the first time.

“The solid financial foundation that our company has allows...

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