iGaming M&A News

Key Points The potential value of Veikkaus could reach up to €4.5 billion as Finland gets ready to lift the country’s monopoly on online gambling and license third parties from 1 July 2027, sparking new debates regarding either the partial or complete privatisation of the state-owned firm. Political parties have been unable to agree upon […]

Key Points People Inc has put forward an $18 billion cash proposal to acquire MGM Resorts International. The offer values shares at $48.30 each for stock it does not already own, while aiming to take the casino company private after remaining its largest shareholder for years. The proposal comes as MGM reports strong business results, […]

Evoke has agreed to extend the deadline for Bally’s Intralot to decide on its formal takeover bid, keeping negotiations active between both parties. The two companies first confirmed discussions on 20 April 2026, proposing a potential offer of 50p per share for all of Evoke’s issued capital. The latest extension was announced just minutes before […]

Key Points Formula 1 & FanDuel just cemented their multi-year deal to bring betting to the US and Canada. This makes them the first-ever official betting partner of F1 in the US market. From now on you’ll find FanDuel odds on F1’s betting guide website & app. We’ll see new and exciting F1 bets roll […]

Key Points At 70, John Boyle appears to be drawing the curtain on a career that reshaped Irish betting. Reports indicate BoyleSports is actively exploring a sale; a deal that would hand over close to 390 high-street shops across the UK and Ireland, alongside the company’s online gaming operation. The pressure has been building quietly […]

Key Points Bragg Gaming plans to acquire Drayton International in a $9 million share-based deal, bringing gaming studios, AI technology, distribution assets, and more than 100 gaming titles into its games-first strategy. That acquisition gives Bragg its first major opening into the US advance deposit wagering market and may increase its reachable presence from seven […]

Key Points LCKY Group is set to purchase RoyalCasino, an online casino brand targeting Denmark, to bolster its presence in a highly regulated and lucrative market segment. This transaction will increase revenue by 18–20% and EBITDA by 29–31%, diversifying its multi-branded business model and geographical portfolio. The purchase highlights the company’s intent to move towards […]

Key Points Greentube intends to buy out 100% of Kingsbet CZ, which will become its first B2C activity in the Czech Republic, subject to approval. The total gambling industry in the Czech Republic has recorded revenues worth CZK68 billion in 2025, where online gambling accounts for 59.2% of the GGR. The purchase demonstrates Greentube’s strategic […]

Key Points Banijay Group has now completed its buy of Tipico, joining Betclic, Tipico, and Admiral into Banijay Gaming, placing it as the fourth-largest operator in Europe and the top in Continental Europe sports betting. The merged structure connects Betclic digital system and CRM tools with Tipico trading tech and omnichannel reach, aiming to improve […]

Key Points Evoke has confirmed it’s talking up a possible takeover by Bally’s Intralot, a deal worth around £225 million at £0.50 per share with a decision to be made by the 18th of May.  This move comes as Evoke grapples with some pretty serious problems £1.8 billion in debt, a blizzard of rising UK […]