Welcome to JKO Play
JKO Play has been established to pursue investment and acquisition opportunities in the gaming sector.
It combines direct and related sector expertise with entrepreneurialism and is backed by a consortium of private individuals, family offices and institutions. JKO Play is led by Eddie Jordan and Keith O’Loughlin with deep experience of transforming, developing and marketing technologically innovative businesses
Eddie was a pioneer in Formula 1, mentoring new talent, (he gave both Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher their first drives) and creating a team that ultimately became known as Aston Martin and still operates out of what was Jordan’s Silverstone base. He has an incredible skill for marketing and has concluded high profile deals with some of the world’s biggest brands. He also has an unrivalled network of contacts and longstanding relationships from over 40 years in business, sport and the third sector. His business interests include investments in gaming, entertainment and sport.
Keith has over 25 years of gaming and technology and business transformation experience. He has previously worked with Scientific Games, Ladbrokes / Coral and Boyle Sports, in all cases transforming business technology and product platforms to create growth and enhanced financial returns.
Coverage Highlights
Date | Headline | View |
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12 December 2021 | Business Post - Jordan confirmed as bidder for ‘£3bn’ gaming firm Playtech | View |
22 November 2021 | Gaming Intelligence - Gopher Investments withdraws from Playtech bidding war | View |
21 November 2021 | Sunday Times - The colourful cast battling to take over Playtech | View |
20 November 2021 | The Times - Gopher gone as bid battle for Playtech heats up | View |
20 November 2021 | Daily Mail - Bidder drops out of three-way takeover battle for gambling technology firm Playtech | View |
20 November 2021 | Irish Independent - Gopher digs out of bidding for Playtech after Eddie Jordan approach | View |
19 November 2021 | Financial Times - Gopher pulls out of potential bidding tussle for gambling group Playtech | View |
19 November 2021 | The Times - Eddie Jordan joins race to take over Playtech | View |
19 November 2021 | Irish Independent - F1 legend joins former betting chief in £3bn Playtech offer | View |
19 November 2021 | Financial Times - Playtech’s third takeover approach sets up potential bidding war | View |
18 November 2021 | Financial Times - Gambling specialist Playtech faces potential bidding war | View |
18 November 2021 | The Times - F1 tycoon Eddie Jordan becomes third suitor for Playtech | View |
18 November 2021 | Daiy Mail - Playtech confirms approach from consortium co-founded by F1 analyst and business tycoon Eddie Jordan | View |
18 November 2021 | The Guardian - Ex-F1 team boss Eddie Jordan considering £3bn bid for Playtech | View |
18 November 2021 | The Independent / Press Association - Former F1 boss Eddie Jordan joins Playtech takeover battle | View |
18 November 2021 | Financial Times - Gambling specialist Playtech faces potential bidding war | View |
18 November 2021 | Evening Standard - Gambling specialist Playtech faces potential bidding war | View |
18 November 2021 | Irish Independent / Press Association - Eddie Jordan-led group set to kick off bidding war for UK’s Playtech | View |
18 November 2021 | Reuters - Britain's Playtech receives takeover approach from JKO Play Limited | View |
18 November 2021 | iGamingBusiness - Eddie Jordan’s JKO Play joins the battle to acquire Playtech | View |
18 November 2021 | Casino Guardian - Former F1 Team Owner Associated with Potential Takeover Bid for Playtech | View |
17 November 2021 | Sky News - Former F1 boss Jordan revs up £3bn counterbid for London-listed Playtech | View |
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115 Park Street
London
W1K 7AP
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Avonhurst
70 Pall Mall
St James’s
London
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