M&A News

DraftKings reveals finances; confirms move from Kambi platform

Sports betting and fantasy contests operator DraftKings has offered a glimpse into its finances as it prepares to combine with technology supplier SBTech.

Nektan sells loss-making UK B2C business to Active Win Group

London-listed gaming supplier Nektan has completed the sale of its UK-facing B2C business to Active Win Group for a total cash consideration of £200,000.

Everi acquires strategic assets of Micro Gaming Technologies

New York-listed gaming supplier Everi Holdings is bolstering its casino loyalty and marketing technology with the acquisition of assets from Las Vegas-based Micro Gaming Technologies (MGT).

DraftKings agrees deal to acquire SBTech and list on Nasdaq

Sports betting and fantasy contests operator DraftKings has agreed a three-way deal that will see the company go public and acquire sports betting technology provider SBTech.

Peninsula Pacific to take over full ownership of Hard Rock casino in Iowa

Los Angeles-headquartered Peninsula Pacific Entertainment has agreed a deal to take full ownership of Iowa’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City.

Natural Intelligence acquires betting tipster platform Tipstrr

Tel Aviv-based digital marketing specialist Natural Intelligence has acquired British sports betting tips platform Tipstrr.

SAZKA Group to acquire Novomatic’s stake in Casinos Austria

European lottery and gaming operator SAZKA Group has reached an agreement to acquire Novomatic’s stake in Casinos Austria AG.

SoftSwiss enters B2C market with Kingswin acquisition in Estonia

iGaming software provider SoftSwiss has acquired licensed Estonian operator Kingswin Online OÜ for an undisclosed amount.

Global Daily Fantasy Sports acquires live casino provider Playgon

Toronto-listed fantasy sports provider Global Daily Fantasy Sports has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vancouver-based live casino provider Playgon Interactive for CAD$9.5m.

The Stars Group acquires remaining stake in Australia’s BetEasy

Toronto-listed The Stars Group has entered into an agreement to take over full ownership of Australian sports betting operator BetEasy.

Pollard Banknote expands digital expertise with mkodo acquisition

Toronto-listed lottery supplier Pollard Banknote has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based mobile app developer mkodo for £7.8m.

Enlabs prepares Belarus iGaming launch via KDB Games acquisition

Stockholm-listed operator Enlabs is entering the Belarusian iGaming market with its Optibet brand following the acquisition of land-based gaming operator KDB Games.