The online gambling industry has seen an increase of mergers and acquisitions in recent years.[1] This has been caused by a number of factors including saturation of the market, consolidation in fragmented markets, the repeal of PASPA in the U.S.[2] and a greater desire for economies of scale.[3][4] Below is a list of notable deals.
2023
2022
- William Hill International acquired by 888[9]
- Supergroup (Betway) merges with Sports Entertainment Acquisition Corporation[10]
- LeoVegas acquired by MGM[11]
2021
- William Hill acquired by Caesars Entertainment[12][13]
- Entain acquires Enlabs[14]
2020
- Bet.pt acquired by GVC[15]
- Eldorado Resorts acquired Caesars Entertainment, retain Caesars Entertainment name.[16]
- The Stars Group (including Sky Betting & Gaming) acquired by Flutter[17][18]
- SBTech acquired by Draftkings[19]
- Evolution Acquiring NetEnt[20]
2019
- CG Technology acquired by William Hill[21]
- Stride Gaming acquired by Rank Group[22]
- Costa Bingo, City Bingo and Sing Bingo acquired by 888[23]
- Betbright acquired by 888[24]
- Adjarabet acquired by Flutter[25]
- Mr Green acquired by William Hill[26]
2018
- Neds.com.au (Australia) acquired by GVC[27]
- FanDuel acquired by Paddy Power Betfair[28]
- Sky Bet acquired by The Stars Group[29]
- Ladbrokes Coral acquired by GVC[30]
- Crystalbet acquired by GVC[31]
- William Hill Australia acquired by The Stars Group[32]
- Crownbet acquired by The Stars Group[33]
- IPS acquired by LeoVegas[34]
2017
- Tabcorp merger with Tatts Group[35]
- Mondogoal acquired by Global Daily Fantasy Sports[36]
- Royal Panda acquired by LeoVegas[37]
- NYX acquired by Scientific Games[38]
- Forbet acquired by Fortuna[39]
- Winga.it acquired by LeoVegas[40]
- RCS Gaming (gazzabet.it) acquired by Sportpesa[41]
- Football Pools acquired by OpCapita[42]
- Touchbet acquired by Sporting Index[43]
- NetplayTV acquired by Betsson[44]
- Premier Casino acquired by Betsson[45]
- 32Red acquired by Kindred Group[46]
- Dansk Underholding Limited acquired by Mr Green[47]
- Draft acquired by Paddy Power Betfair[48]
- Hattrick Sports Group acquired by Fortuna[49]
2016
- Betfair merged with Paddy Power (now Flutter Entertainment)[50]
- Ladbrokes merged with Gala Coral (now Ladbrokes Coral)[51]
- Bwin Party acquired by GVC[52]
- Sisal acquired by CVC Capital Partners[53]
- Tipico (majority stake) acquired by CVC Capital Partners[54]
- Best Gaming Technology (BGT) acquired by Playtech[55]
- Grand Parade acquired by William Hill[56]
- SBAT acquired by Catena Media
- Open Bet acquired by NYX Gaming[57]
- Inspired Gaming acquired by Hydra Industries (renamed Inspired Entertainment Inc)[58]
- TonyBet acquired by Betsson[59]
2015
- Sky Betting and Gaming (majority stake) acquired by CVC Capital Partners[60]
- International Game Technology acquired by GTECH (later renamed IGT)[61]
- Chartwell and Cryptologic (sold by Amaya) acquired by NYX Gaming[62]
- HRTV (now TVG2) acquired by Betfair[63]
- Stan James acquired by Unibet[64]
- Gala Bingo (sold by Gala Coral) acquired by Caledonia Investments plc[65]
- iGame Group acquired by Unibet[66]
- Yoyo Games acquired by Playtech[67]
2014
2013
- Betdaq acquired by Ladbrokes[72]
- Gaming Investments (Bookmaker.com.au) acquired by Ladbrokes[73]
- Tom Waterhouse acquired by William Hill[74]
- Centrebet and Sportingbet (Australia) acquired by William Hill[75]
- Sportingbet acquired by GVC.[76]
- Blue Square acquired by Betfair[77]
- Gala Casinos acquired by Rank Group[78]
2012
- American Wagering Inc acquired by William Hill[79]
- Cryptologic acquired by Amaya[80]
- Nordic Betting (Bet24) acquired by Unibet[81]
- Ongame (sold by Bwin) acquired by Amaya[82]
2011
- PartyGaming merged with Bwin (to create Bwin.Party)[83]
- Centrebet acquired by Sportingbet[84]
- Betsafe acquired by Betsson[85]
- Cayetano acquired by Paddy Power[86]
2010
- Sportsbet.com.au acquired by Paddy Power[87]
- Virtue Fusion acquired by Playtech[88]
2009
2008
- Betterbet.com acquired by Stan James[91]
2007
- Oddschecker acquired by BSkyB (now Sky Betting and Gaming)[92]
- Sponsio acquired by Ladbrokes[93]
- Maria Holdings acquired by Unibet[94]
2006
2005
- Gala merged with Coral Eurobet (to create Gala Coral)[99]
- PokerChamps.com acquired by Betfair[100]
- Ongame acquired by Bwin[101]
2004
- Casino Club acquired by GVC
2003
2001
2000
- Sports Internet Group acquired by BSkyB (now Sky Betting and Gaming)[104]
See also
- List of corporate mergers
- Category:Gambling companies of the United Kingdom
- Category:Mergers and acquisitions
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