Nazara Technologies, a publicly listed diversified gaming and sports media company, has acquired a 47.7% stake in Moonshine Technology, the parent company of PokerBaazi, an online poker gaming platform, for Rs 832 crores through a secondary transaction.
Additionally, Nazara Technologies will inject Rs 150 crores in primary capital into Moonshine Technology via compulsory convertible preference shares.
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PokerBaazi is driving over 85% of Moonshine Technology’s net revenue, while its fantasy sports platform, SportsBaazi, contributes 12%. PokerBaazi had 340,000 monthly active users as of May 2024, as per the company.
Commenting on the development, Nitish Mittersain, CEO, Nazara Technologies, said, “This investment in Moonshine Technology represents a significant step in our journey to strengthen Nazara’s position as India’s dominant diversified gaming platform. PokerBaazi has not only emerged as the undisputed leader in online poker gaming in India but has also set new standards in user engagement, innovation, and overall experience. We’re excited to join forces with Navkiran, Puneet, and the entire Moonshine team, whose vision and leadership have been instrumental in shaping the poker landscape in India. Together, we look forward to driving growth in this space and taking Indian gaming to new heights, both domestically and globally.”
Navkiran Singh, CEO & Founder, Baazi Games (MTPL), said, “As the Indian gaming sector continues to grow, we firmly believe that partnering with Nazara Technologies is the right step toward advancing the nation’s gaming ecosystem. This partnership will also contribute to our aim for global expansion in the gaming space. With the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s recognition of the gaming sector’s role in shaping India’s $1 trillion digital economy, we are confident that our combined efforts will foster innovation, create new jobs, and further India’s place in the global digital economy.”
