** Shares of Australia's IXUP IXU.AX rise as much as 5.6%
to A$0.038, set to gain most since Aug. 30
** Shares rise as the data analytics firm announces
acquisition of assets and intellectual property rights from its
U.S. partner, Conscious Gaming
** Says acquisition would comprise of the registered
PlayPause trademark and brand name
** Adds acquisition would fill co's current gaps in the
responsible gaming technology sector aimed at improving player
protection within the interactive gaming industry
** Stock has fallen 9.5% so far this week
** Stock has fallen 74.7% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Rishav Chatterjee in Bengaluru)
((Rishav.Chatterjee@thomsonreuters.com;))