US casino operator Boyd Gaming has acquired Illinois-based route gaming operator Lattner Entertainment Group for a total cash consideration of $100m.
Expanding into the distributed gaming business, Boyd has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lattner, which currently operates nearly 1,000 gaming machines in 220 locations across the state of Illinois.
"The acquisition of Lattner is a strategic opportunity to further diversify and expand our business,” said Keith Smith, president and CEO of Boyd Gaming. “Lattner [...]