Mergers & Acquisition – Page 11 | Global Gaming Insider

Financial Horseracing + 2 more

Churchill Downs announces intellectual acquisitions from Maryland LLC

The operator has formally obtained the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes horseraces for $85m.

2 min read • Apr 21 • By Will Underwood

The art of the merger: Is Bally's assembling the ultimate firefighting squad for Evoke?

Evoke has confirmed M&A talks with Bally's Intralot. Will we see wholesale changes in another bid to transform an underperforming business?

4 min read • Apr 20 • By Tim Poole

Land Based Casino + 1 more

MGM Northfield Park to close briefly ahead of ownership transition

MGM Northfield Park is set for a brief closure later this month as it transitions to a new owner, marking the latest chapter in the Ohio racino's long history.

1 min read • Apr 16 • By Jack Found

Financial Land Based + 2 more

Brazil's JHSF agrees deal to acquire Enjoy Punta del Este casino

The sale of one of Uruguay's gaming and hospitality properties has been formally confirmed, pending regulatory approval from Uruguayan authorities.

1 min read • Apr 14 • By Milagros del Priore

Financial Lottery + 4 more

Allwyn’s ‘landmark’ year: Key takeaways from the company’s 2025 Annual Report

Allwyn’s 2025 Annual Report outlines a landmark year for the lottery and gaming giant, marked by acquisitions, financial growth, technological upgrades and its transformational combination with OPAP.

3 min read • Apr 10 • By Jack Found

Financial Casino + 3 more

Kjerulf Ainsworth secures board backing for AU$1.30 Ainsworth bid

Independent committee recommends shareholders accept proportional offer.

1 min read • Apr 10 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 5 more

Finland eyes Veikkaus IPO as market reform progresses

Finland is exploring the possibility of a future public listing for state-owned gambling operator Veikkaus, although officials say several regulatory and commercial hurdles must be cleared before any IPO can proceed.

2 min read • Apr 8 • By Jack Found

Financial Land Based + 4 more

Kennedy Lewis Investment Management acquires majority stake in Rio Las Vegas

Caesars Entertainment originally sold the property to Dreamscape Companies in 2019 for $516m, which eventually took over full operational control of Rio Hotel & Casino in October 2023.

1 min read • Apr 7 • By Kirk Geller

iGaming Marketing + 2 more

Optimove acquiring Smartico, will operate as ‘fully independent businesses’

The transaction is expected to close within the ‘coming weeks,’ as Optimove and Smartico will both maintain its own brand, team, product strategy, roadmap and market approach.

2 min read • Apr 6 • By Kirk Geller