Mergers and Acquisitions News.
Who is buying whom, and what it means for the market. Every casino merger, acquisition and investment deal tracked with context on what each move signals for operators, suppliers and investors.
DigiPlus Puts HKD1.60bn into IEC as Manila Casino Funding Grows
The Philippines-listed operator completed its second HKD800 million convertible notes subscription in International Entertainment, without yet converting the first tranche into equity.
Paf Buys Bell Casino to Triple Its Ferry Gaming Footprint
Paf will grow its Land & Ship business from 26 vessels to about 80 after acquiring Swedish operator Bell Casino AB.
People Inc. Targets MGM in $18bn Casino Takeover Bid
Barry Diller's People Inc. has offered $48.30 per share for the 74% of MGM Resorts it does not already own, lifting MGM shares by roughly 15% on Monday.
Fertitta Strikes $17.6B Deal to Take Caesars Private
The $31-per-share all-cash offer, a 49% premium on Caesars' unaffected stock price, would create a combined portfolio of 60 casino resorts, Caesars Digital, and Fertitta's Golden Nugget and Landry's brands.
JPMorgan Raises Entain Stake Amid US Investor Dominance
JPMorgan Chase now holds a 7% position in Entain, adding another major US institution to the shareholder base of the London-listed group behind Ladbrokes and BetMGM.
Flutter Posts 17% Revenue Jump in Q1 2026, Reshuffles Leadership
Flutter Entertainment’s Q1 2026 results showed strong revenue growth, but profits narrowed as acquisitions, US sportsbook recovery work, and new investment costs weighed on margins.
Norsk Rikstoto Faces Probe After Over 23,000 Unpaid Bets
Norway’s gambling regulator is investigating Norsk Rikstoto after a system failure allowed thousands of unpaid horse-racing bets into regulated betting pools over a three-day period.
Greentube Acquires Kingsbet to Enter Czech B2C Market
NOVOMATIC’s digital arm takes full control of local operator, marking a shift from content supply to direct B2C market ownership in a regulated European market.
VICI Expands with $1.16 Billion Deal for Golden Entertainment Properties
VICI Properties will acquire seven Nevada casinos from Golden Entertainment, with the deal expected to close by April 30, 2026.
Banijay Finalises Tipico Deal to Grow Its European Betting Business
The completed deal combines Betclic and Tipico under Banijay Gaming, creating a larger operator built to compete across regulated European betting markets.
GLPI Raises 2026 Outlook After $727m Deals Drive Q1 Growth
The REIT posted $420m in Q1 revenue and lifted AFFO guidance, supported by the Bally’s Lincoln acquisition and ongoing development funding across its pipeline.
Churchill Downs $85m Preakness Deal Shifts Triple Crown Control
Churchill Downs Incorporated confirmed on April 21 that it will acquire the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes from 1/ST Racing for $85 million.
Bally’s Pursues £225m Evoke Deal While Funding US Projects
The takeover targets UK assets including William Hill as Bally’s uses real estate deals to fund ongoing US developments.
MGM Completes $546m Northfield Park Sale, Frees $420m Capital
The Ohio racino sale converts a steady asset into liquidity while cutting annual lease costs by more than $50 million.
Bally’s Targets £225m Evoke Deal as Debt Pressures Mount
Evoke confirmed takeover talks with Bally’s Intralot at 50p per share, with a formal offer deadline set for 18 May under UK rules.