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.
Allwyn Abandons €327m Novibet Deal Amid HCC Antitrust Pressure
The operator will pivot capital toward other European jurisdictions after joint proposals failed to satisfy Greek competition regulators.
Allwyn Completes €16bn OPAP Merger, Becomes No.2 Globally
The company said the transaction results in the second-largest listed lottery and gaming operator worldwide and leaves room for a future listing in London or New York.
Flutter Consolidates PokerStars Under FanDuel in US Push
PokerStars will shut standalone US platforms and migrate players into FanDuel, creating a single wallet and shared liquidity across key states.
SEGG Appoints Veloce CEO to Board Following $61M Deal
Bailey’s appointment links Veloce’s operations with SEGG’s governance as the group integrates a business projected to deliver $20M+ in 2026 revenue.
Kaizen Acquires GameplAI to Bring AI Trading and Pricing In-House
The Betano operator will integrate GameplAI’s AI models into its sportsbook, targeting faster pricing, deeper markets and reduced reliance on external trading suppliers.
PowerPlay Secures $15M Facility to Fund Customer Acquisition Push
The operator will use a non-dilutive credit line from Discerning Capital’s House Advantage Fund to scale marketing spend in Canada, with PVX Capital structuring the facility.
Semiahmoo First Nation Enters Casino Ownership With Surrey Deal
The agreement includes a transition period of up to one year while regulatory approval is pending.
Betsson Weighs Crypto Expansion as Yolo Talks Test Regulation Limits
The operator is assessing a move into regulated crypto casinos as discussions around Yolo Group’s Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino.io brands continue under tighter EU rules.
Bloomberry Exits South Korea After Jeju Sun Sale Closes
The operator completed a KRW10bn deal to transfer its Jeju Sun casino business, retaining the property while ending its exposure to Korea’s foreigner-only market.
Fed Hold Squeezes Caesars, Penn as Powell Exit Reshapes Rate Outlook
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.5%–3.75% on January 28, 2026, citing elevated inflation and ongoing economic uncertainty.