Nevada Gaming Holding

What Nevada Gaming Holding does

Nevada Gaming Holding LLC (NGH) is a U.S.-based private investment firm headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, that specializes in pre-IPO opportunities and tactical acquisitions within the global gaming and entertainment sectors. The firm targets both high-growth gaming companies preparing for public listing and distressed or underperforming gaming assets, providing capital infusion, operational restructuring, and regulatory navigation rather than developing proprietary technology. NGH is anchored by lead investor EuroAtlantic Group, a Global Family Office founded by President & CEO Arnulf Damerau, with co-investment from Luxembourg-based family office LVS Hotels & Resorts SA (linked to the Adelson casino ecosystem), giving the firm durable access to family-office capital for control transactions.

The company's portfolio is currently centered on its October 2024 acquisition of a majority stake in Cosmolot (Spacesiks LLC), Ukraine's first licensed online gambling platform, which contributed approximately US$85 million to Ukraine's economy in 2023 and operates an ecosystem of more than 50 gaming-provider integrations. NGH offers three core investment services — business restructuring, regulatory and compliance support, and financial stabilization — alongside a structured compliance and responsible gaming framework covering anti-money laundering, cybersecurity, and player-protection protocols. The firm derives returns through investment appreciation and exit events (IPO or liquidity transactions) rather than disclosed management fees, pursues gaming licenses in Germany, the UK, France, and multiple U.S. states, and leverages senior advisors including former German BND President August Hanning (Chairman) and law firms Dentons and Jones Day for regulatory and transactional execution.

Name

Nevada Gaming Holding

Legal name

Nevada Gaming Holding LLC

Website

https://nevadagamingholding.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Nevada Gaming Holding LLC is a U.S.-based private investment firm that provides capital, operational restructuring, and regulatory expertise to pre-IPO and distressed gaming companies, anchored by EuroAtlantic Group and centered on its majority stake in Ukraine's Cosmolot online gambling platform.

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Product category

Private Equity / Gaming Investment Management

NAICS

Management of Companies and Enterprises (55111), Other Gambling Industries (713290)

akta.pro primary industry

Game Aggregation, Content Distribution & RGS (Remote Game Servers) (MPAEAKAG)

Keywords

• Private equity investment
• Pre-IPO investments
• Gaming sector acquisitions
• Business restructuring services
• Regulatory compliance consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Investment Returns and Capital Appreciation: NGH generates returns through pre-IPO investments, tactical acquisitions of gaming businesses, and strategic restructuring of distressed or underperforming assets. Their model focuses on transforming struggling gaming businesses into profitable, sustainable enterprises through capital infusion, operational optimization, and regulatory navigation, with exit strategies through IPO or alternative liquidity events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

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Core offering

Nevada Gaming Holding LLC (NGH) is a U.S.-based private investment firm specializing in pre-IPO opportunities and tactical acquisitions in the gaming and entertainment sectors. The firm provides capital infusion, operational restructuring, financial stabilization, and regulatory compliance navigation to transform underperforming or distressed gaming businesses into profitable, sustainable enterprises. Its portfolio is anchored by a majority stake in Cosmolot, Ukraine's first licensed online gambling platform, acquired in October 2024.

Product overview

Nevada Gaming Holding LLC (NGH) is a U.S.-based investment firm specializing in pre-IPO opportunities and tactical acquisitions in the gaming and entertainment sectors. The company's portfolio centers on Cosmolot, Ukraine's first licensed online gambling platform acquired in October 2024, alongside investment services including business restructuring, regulatory and compliance support, and financial stabilization. NGH provides these services to transform, stabilize, and drive growth in gaming and entertainment businesses, with a focus on pre-IPO companies and strategic acquisitions across the United States, Europe, and emerging markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cosmolot: Ukraine's first and largest online gambling platform, first company to receive Ukrainian gambling license in February 2021. Owned by Spacesiks LLC. Acquired by Nevada Gaming Holding in October 2024.

Products and services

• Business Restructuring Investment service focused on transforming underperforming assets into profitable, resilient businesses through strategic acquisition of distressed assets and comprehensive restructuring strategies. Offered to gaming and entertainment companies in NGH's target pipeline.
• Regulatory & Compliance Support Specialized support for navigating the complex regulatory environment of the gaming sector, ensuring portfolio companies operate with integrity and compliance through tailored guidance on global and local regulations. Provided to NGH portfolio companies and gaming-sector partners.
• Financial Stabilization Service helping businesses facing financial difficulties regain stability through capital infusion and strategic guidance to stabilize cash flow, reduce debt, and build a strong foundation for future growth. Targeted at distressed gaming operators.
• Compliance & Responsible Gaming Program Comprehensive compliance framework including anti-corruption policy, anti-money laundering protocols, cybersecurity measures, crime prevention model, and responsible gaming initiatives such as player education, self-exclusion tools, and spending limits. Implemented across NGH portfolio companies.
• Cosmolot (Portfolio Investment / Acquired Online Gambling Platform) Ukraine's first licensed online gambling platform, operated by Spacesiks LLC (majority-owned by NGH since October 2024). Cosmolot partners with over 50 gaming providers and is offered to Ukrainian online gambling consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transformed Cosmolot into Ukraine's top taxpayer contributing over UAH 3.5 billion (~$85M) to the economy in 2023

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Spacesiks LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Cosmolot, Ukraine's first licensed online gambling platform. NGH acquired a majority stake in October 2024, with Spacesiks retaining partial ownership. Partnership enables NGH to expand Cosmolot globally while leveraging its market leadership.
• DentonsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlobal law firm providing legal advisory services to Arnulf Damerau and NGH leadership on strategic matters and transactions.
• Jones DayminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTop global law firm collaborating with NGH on regulatory compliance, transparency, and corporate accountability matters across their portfolio.
• BraveInventorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkraine's largest defense technology accelerator, supported by Cosmolot. NGH and Cosmolot support this initiative, which develops defense innovations including Punisher Drones, aligning with NGH's commitment to Ukraine's economic recovery.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Blackstone: Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager with significant gaming, hospitality, and real estate holdings (Bellagio, Cosmopolitan, etc.). It is a broad incumbent comparable to NGH because of its appetite for regulated-asset turnarounds and pre-IPO gaming-adjacent investments, though it operates far more broadly than NGH's gaming specialization.
• Apollo Global Management: Apollo is a global alternative asset manager with meaningful gaming and leisure exposures (historically Caesars Entertainment, among others). It is a broad incumbent comparable to NGH as a capital-intensive alternative investor pursuing operational turnarounds in regulated industries, though Apollo operates across many sectors rather than specializing in gaming.
• KKR & Co. KKR is a global alternative asset manager with significant consumer, real estate, and regulated-industry exposure. It is comparable to NGH as a broad incumbent capital provider pursuing operational transformation in regulated industries, though KKR is significantly larger and more diversified than NGH's gaming-focused strategy.

Direct peers

• Rush Street Interactive: Rush Street Interactive operates BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse, online sports betting and casino brands across the Americas. It is a direct comparable to NGH's portfolio company Cosmolot as a multi-jurisdiction regulated online gambling operator and represents the type of US-anchored pre-IPO target in NGH's investment thesis.
• Entain plc: Entain operates BetMGM, bwin, Ladbrokes, and PartyPoker across regulated online betting and gaming markets globally. It is a direct comparable to NGH's portfolio company Cosmolot as a multi-jurisdiction online gambling operator pursuing regulated licenses in Europe and the US.
• DraftKings: DraftKings is a US-headquartered online sports betting and iGaming operator serving North American regulated markets. It is directly comparable to NGH's portfolio company Cosmolot because both are licensed online gambling operators pursuing multi-state and multi-market expansion, and represent the type of pre-IPO gaming asset NGH actively targets.
• Playtech: Playtech is a leading iGaming platform and content provider supplying regulated operators across multiple jurisdictions. It is directly comparable to NGH's underlying asset Cosmolot, which similarly aggregates content from 50+ providers and operates under a regulated online gambling license. Both companies focus on enabling cross-border online gambling with compliance-centric technology stacks.
• Evolution AB: Evolution AB is the leading live dealer and iGaming content provider for regulated online casinos globally. It is directly comparable to Cosmolot's content ecosystem (50+ providers) on the supply side, and is one of the providers most likely in NGH's licensee stack as Cosmolot expands internationally.
• Light & Wonder: Light & Wonder is a global gaming technology provider supplying iGaming platforms, content, and systems to regulated operators worldwide. It is comparable to NGH's portfolio company Cosmolot on the iGaming platform and content aggregation side, and exemplifies the kind of public gaming-tech asset NGH's regulatory moat could help underwrite.
• Flutter Entertainment: Flutter Entertainment operates FanDuel, PokerStars, and other leading online gambling brands across the US, Europe, and international markets. It is a comparable online gambling operator to Cosmolot and exemplifies the kind of scaled, multi-jurisdiction regulated operator NGH aims to nurture via pre-IPO investment and strategic guidance.

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Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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