Playtech boss could join investor group for possible takeover bid

FILE PHOTO: Gambling dice and chips are seen in front of displayed Playtech logo in this illustration taken November 8, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

(Reuters) - The boss of British gambling software maker Playtech may participate in a takeover approach for the group led by its second-largest shareholder TTB Partners, the company said on Monday.

Playtech Chief Executive Mor Weizer and a former company director, Thomas Hall, have approached TTB Partners with their interest in participating in the investor group, Playtech said in a statement.