M&A Deals
A running timeline of acquisitions, mergers, partnerships and strategic investments reshaping the iGaming supply chain.
Latest deals
- TakeoverSept 2026Undisclosed
evoke shareholders approve Bally’s Intralot S.A. takeover scheme
Shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve Bally’s Intralot S.A.’s recommended all‑share acquisition via a Part VIII Gibraltar scheme; court sanction expected late 2026 or early 2027.
Read more - AcquisitionSept 2026Undisclosed
Fortuna Entertainment Group completes TOPsport acquisition in Lithuania
Deal closed on 17 August 2026 as Fortuna adds TOPsport — Lithuania’s leading operator — and its employees to the group, strengthening regional presence.
Read more - Sept 2026€16.4m
GiG→80% of 888AFRICA
GiG Software reported Q2 2026 results and confirmed a €16.4m deal to acquire 80% of 888AFRICA; revenue fell to €8.8m and shares slumped after the update.
Read more - AcquisitionSept 2026€2.8b
Lottomatica Agrees €2.8bn All‑Share Acquisition of Spain’s CIRSA
Deal swaps 0.668 Lottomatica shares per CIRSA share, values CIRSA at €16.55 and positions Blackstone as largest investor in a combined group with €2bn pro‑forma core profit.
Read more - Sept 2026$18b
People Inc Withdraws $18bn Offer for MGM Resorts International
People Inc, led by Barry Diller, abandoned its $18bn cash bid to acquire all remaining shares in MGM Resorts International, though it retains a 27% stake and remains open to future strategic deals.
Read more - MergerSept 2026Undisclosed
Lottomatica and CIRSA Agree All-Share Merger, Forming Second-Largest Listed Gaming Operator
The merger will see Italy's Lottomatica acquire CIRSA, creating a gaming group with €2bn adjusted EBITDA, listed in Milan and Spain, and holding lead positions in Italy, Spain, and Latam.
Read more - Aug 2026$17.6b
Caesars Schedules Shareholder Vote on $17.6bn Fertitta Buyout Amid Rival Bids
Caesars Entertainment sets September 22 for shareholders to consider the Fertitta Entertainment take-private deal, as details of a $37-per-share mystery bid and a $34-per-share Icahn Group offer emerge.
Read more - Aug 2026Undisclosed
Allwyn Reports 27% Q2 Revenue Growth and Majority Take in Next Lotto
Allwyn’s Q2 2026 net revenue climbed to €1.2bn, underpinned by its new majority holding in Germany’s Next Lotto and PrizePicks acquisition, with notable gains in sports betting and igaming segments.
Read more - AcquisitionAug 2026$2.6b
Tabcorp Reports A$2.6bn FY 2026 Revenue as BetMakers Acquisition Completes
Tabcorp posted A$2.6bn full-year revenue for 2026, with wagering and media driving results ahead of its completed A$267m BetMakers acquisition and ongoing regulatory shifts in Australia.
Read more - MergerAug 2026Undisclosed
CMA Opens Inquiry Into The Brink’s Company and NCR Atleos Corporation Merger
The UK Competition and Markets Authority invites comments on The Brink’s Company and NCR Atleos Corporation merger, launching a formal inquiry to assess competition impacts.
Read more - AcquisitionAug 2026€16.4 Million
GiG→80% Stake
Stockholm-listed GiG Software will gain a controlling interest in 888AFRICA, expanding its B2C footprint across six African jurisdictions.
Read more - InvestmentAug 2026Undisclosed
BLS Capital Lowers Better Collective Voting Stake to 8.3% Amid Shareholder Shift
BLS Capital Fondsmæglerselskab's recent reduction in Better Collective voting rights follows a previous peak of 15.1%, altering the gaming affiliate's institutional shareholder landscape.
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