Tech
GAN completes $175.9m Coolbet acquisition
iGaming solutions provider GAN has completed its acquisition of Vincent Group, the parent company of operator Coolbet, for $175.9m (£129.6m/€149.1m) in cash and stock. The…
GAN looks to raise up to $105.3m to fund Coolbet deal
iGaming solutions provider GAN will look to raise up to $105.3m from an upsized follow-on public offering to fund its acquisition of Coolbet parent Vincent…
SPAC to the Future
Cole Rush looks at the emergence of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) as a vehicle for gaming businesses to list. Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs)…
Esports Entertainment seals NFL first with Eagles partnership
Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has become the first esports tournament provider for a National Football League (NFL) club, having partnered the Philadelphia Eagles. As part…
Bally’s signs major integration deal with Sinclair Broadcast Group
Bally’s Corporation believes a strategic partnership Sinclair Broadcast Group will “revolutionize” the US gaming and media landscape, and accelerate its growth in the sports betting…
Bally’s strikes $125m Bet.Works deal
Bally’s Corporation, the casino operator formerly known as Twin River Worldwide, has entered into a definitive agreement to a acquire sports betting platform provider Bet.Works…
DraftKings raises 2020 guidance following Q3 growth
A third quarter in which revenue grew strongly has prompted DraftKings to raise its full year guidance for 2020, though the operator and technology provider’s…
State of the Union: Caesars, Ontario, Indiana and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes results from a variety of land-based operators including Caesars, Full House and Wynn,…
State of the Union: Elections, Scientific Games, Tennessee and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers ballot results in Maryland, Louisiana and South Dakota, the launch of legal sports…
FanDuel teams up with Evolution for live casino offering
FanDuel has selected live dealer giant Evolution to provide its live casino offering in the US. The deal will allow FanDuel to offer live casino…
NBA extends data deals with Genius and Sportradar
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has extended its official US betting data partnerships with both Sportradar and Genius Sports Group. Under the deals, Sportradar and…
State of the Union: NV, Penn, NBA and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes financial results from a variety of the US’s major regional casino players –…
Pitch @ SBUSA: Play Globally
Last but by no means least is the final contender for Pitch @ Sports Betting USA Digital, Play Globally. The business, through its Poker Sportsbook…
IGT provides $4.84bn in economic value in 2019
Gaming solutions giant International Game Technology’s (IGT) latest sustainability report claims the business generated $4.84bn in ‘economic value’ through its products and services last year. This metric…