Business
February 11, 2026
Novomatic’s Takeover of Ainsworth Game Technology Falls Through
A few days after announcing that its planned acquisition by NOVOMATIC has been postponed once again, Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, an Australia-based gaming provider, confirmed that the deal has fallen through. NOVOMATIC Sought to Acquire the Rest of Ainsworth In its official announcement, Ainsworth commented on NOVOMATIC’s effort to acquire the remainder of the Australian […]
Business
February 10, 2026
Shareholders Show Strong Confidence in the Allwyn–OPAP Merger
Shareholders signal significant support for the proposed merger between Allwyn and OPAP as the deal promises to redefine Europe’s lottery and gaming landscape. OPAP held an extraordinary general meeting at the beginning of January, allowing investors to exit the company. Only 6.7% of OPAP’s outstanding shares were compensated in this manner, signaling that most shareholders […]
Business
February 5, 2026
Genius Sports Acquires Legend, Publishes Preliminary 2025 Results
Genius Sports, the official data, technology and broadcast partner that powers the global sports, betting and media ecosystem, announced that it has penned a definitive agreement to acquire Legend, a global, digital sports and gaming media network built to monetize attention. In addition to that, the company published its preliminary results for the year. Genius […]
Business
February 3, 2026
Michael Burry Flags MGM and Wynn as Unlikely GameStop Acquisition Targets
Investor Michael Burry, best known for shorting the housing market ahead of the 2007 real estate bubble collapse, has made another bold move. Years after cementing his reputation, he is once again stirring speculation by flirting with the idea that MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts could present an M&A opportunity for none other than […]
Business
February 2, 2026
Novomatic Extends Ainsworth Acquisition One Last Time
Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, an Australia-based gaming provider, announced that its planned acquisition by NOVOMATIC has been postponed once again. The M&A arrangement between the two companies has so far been bumpy, reflecting significant disagreements between representatives of the two parties. The Deal’s Deadline Has Been Extended Once Again In a filing submitted on the […]
Business
February 2, 2026
Meridianbet Wraps Up Fairbet Acquisition to Grow in Malta
Gaming and betting operator Meridianbet announced that it has completed its acquisition of fellow gaming operator Fairbet. With Fairbet being a holder of a gaming license in Malta, the deal will allow Meridianbet to grow its local presence. Meridianbet Solidifies Its Presence in Malta According to Meridianbet’s official announcement, the company now has full ownership […]
Business
January 20, 2026
Allwyn Completes $1.53B PrizePicks Deal
Allwyn has taken another decisive step in its push to expand its global reach after acquiring a majority share in daily fantasy sports operator PrizePicks. The deal gives the lottery giant a 62.3% holding in one of North America’s fastest-growing sports entertainment brands, marking a significant expansion of Allwyn’s footprint in the United States. PrizePicks […]
Business
January 8, 2026
OPAP Shareholders Give the Thumbs Up to Allwyn Merger
OPAP has held an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) during which its shareholders voted on the planned merger with Allwyn. The deal has secured the necessary shareholder go-ahead to advance, although it remains subject to additional conditions. Allwyn and OPAP Want to Merge into a European Powerhouse In October last year, European lottery giant Allwyn set […]
Business
January 6, 2026
Xtremepush Acquires Scrimmage to Deliver Innovative Loyalty Solutions
Xtremepush, a company that leverages real-time customer data to generate personalized player experiences and improve customer loyalty, announced that it has acquired Scrimmage, a US-based loyalty platform. The acquisition will bolster XP Loyalty, a new product that will empower the company’s operator customers. XP Loyalty Will Transform How Operators Approach Loyalty Nudges In its official […]
Business
January 5, 2026
Banijay Group Completes Sale of 53.9% Stake in Bet-at-Home
French multinational television production and distribution company Banijay Group has confirmed the sale of its stake in bet-at-home.com AG, in line with an earlier announcement. The group has also confirmed a few leadership changes related to the transaction. The French Group Sold Its Bet-at-Home Stake In its official announcement, Banijay Group confirmed the completion of […]
