Industry
May 18, 2021
GAN Has Acquired Ainsworth in Pursuit of US Expansion
GAN, leading gaming, and sports betting provider, has acquired Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, gaining exclusive rights over its portfolio, in pursuit of expansion in the US. GAN Has Exclusive Rights of Ainsworth’s 70 Unique Games GAN Limited, a leading gaming and sports betting provider, has announced that it has reached an agreement with Ainsworth Game […]
Sports
May 13, 2021
ESPN Is Rumored to Confirm the Purchase of LaLiga Rights This Week
Multiple sources have reported to World Soccer Talk that ESPN is expected to announce today that it has secured the English-language and Spanish-language broadcast rights to Spain’s LaLiga. In August 2021, ESPN Will Begin Broadcasting LaLiga An official announcement is expected today, along with confirmation that ESPN’s coverage of LaLiga will begin in August 2021. […]
Business
May 12, 2021
Bragg Gaming Acquires Spin Games to Diversify into US Markets
Bragg Gaming Group and Spin Games announced today they entered into a definitive agreement under which the global B2B gaming technology and content provider will acquire the Reno-based technology and content company servicing US markets, subject to regulatory approval. Eyeing US and Canada The merger agreement provides for the acquisition of Spin Games in a […]
Business
May 12, 2021
Apollo Global Completes Acquisition of IGT’s Gaming Assets in Italy
Apollo Global Management continues to take bigger chunks of the global gaming market. It has shown interest in a number of gaming companies around the world as the industry continues to grow. As of this past Monday, Apollo is the owner of assets in Italy that previously belonged to International Game Technology (IGT), officially taking […]
Business
May 11, 2021
Wynn Interactive to Merge with SPAC and Trade on NASDAQ
Wynn Resorts’ subsidiary, Wynn Interactive is to merge with special purpose acquisition company, Austerlitz Acquisition Corporation I to create an independent public company and list on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Once the merger is completed, the combined company is expected to have an enterprise value of approximately $3.2 billion. Wynn Interactive Is on Its Way […]
Business
May 11, 2021
Sportradar Acquires InteractSport Aiming to Conquer Cricket
Sportradar, a leading sports data provider, has acquired its third company for 2021, signing a definitive agreement with InteractSport, a company providing sports data, technology, and insights. Sportradar Ends Its Q22021 with Interactsport Acquisition Today, Sportradar, a leading global sports data and solutions provider, has announced entering into a definitive agreement with InteractSport, a sports […]
Business
May 11, 2021
PointsBet Announces PTC Acquisition to Boost Horseracing Offer
PointsBet will consolidate its expertise and product offering in the US horseracing industry through the acquisition of Premier Turf Club. Premier Turf Club Joins PointsBet to Boost Horseracing Offer PointsBet has dropped a big piece of news late on Monday evening, announcing the acquisition of Premier Turf Club, an advance deposit wagering (ADW) company that holds a license […]
Business
May 10, 2021
Crown Resorts Has a New Suitor as The Star Entertainment Offers a Deal
It took a while, but The Star Entertainment Group has finally decided to step forward and offer a deal to purchase the beleaguered Crown Resorts. The casino and hospitality company has submitted a formal proposal to buy out Crown for $7 billion (AUD$9 billion) in an all-stock deal to compete against existing bids by the […]
Sports
May 7, 2021
Genius Buys Second Spectrum to Boosts Tech-Driven Data Offer
Leading sports data provider Genius Sports has acquired Second Spectrum to complement its portfolio and build a tech-driven sports product. Deeper Data Solutions Now Possible Through Second Spectrum Acquisitions Genius Sports has entered into a definitive agreement with Second Spectrum, a leading provider of data tracking and visualization technology, with Genius acquiring the full assets of the […]
Business
May 6, 2021
Sportradar and Horizon Need More Time to Thrash $10B Deal
Negotiations between supplier of sports data and integrity solutions Sportradar and Horizon Acquisition Corp. II would need more time to complete according to a person familiar with the talks, Sportico reports. Negotiations Deepen, Possible Agreement within a Week Switzerland-based Sportradar and the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) led by co-owner of the franchise from Major […]