Monkey Knife Fight Acquires FantasyDraft

Bally's Corporation Acquires Monkey Knife Fight

January 25, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Bally's Corporation agreed to acquire Monkey Knife Fight in an all‑stock transaction (reported at roughly $90 million) to add a daily fantasy sports capability to its portfolio. The deal expands Bally's omnichannel strategy by incorporating MKF's DFS and e‑sports contest platform into its land‑based and iGaming operations.

DraftKings Inc. Acquires Jackpocket for Approximately $750 Million

February 11, 2024

Media & Entertainment

DraftKings Inc. has agreed to acquire Jackpocket, a leading U.S. digital lottery app, for approximately $750 million in a combination of cash and DraftKings Class A common stock. The acquisition lets DraftKings enter the U.S. digital lottery market to expand its product offering, drive cross-sell into sportsbook and iGaming, and enhance customer lifetime value; the deal is expected to close in the second half of 2024 subject to regulatory approvals.

DraftKings Acquires Railbird Technologies (and Railbird Exchange)

October 28, 2025

Financial Services

DraftKings has acquired Railbird Technologies Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Railbird Exchange, a CFTC‑designated, federally licensed exchange, to accelerate the company's entry into regulated prediction markets. The deal gives DraftKings access to Railbird's technology, licensing and team and will underpin a new DraftKings Predictions product that will offer regulated event contracts across finance, culture and entertainment.

SportsHub Games Network Acquires Fantasy National Golf Club

July 20, 2020

Media & Entertainment

SportsHub Games Network, a Minneapolis-based operator of fantasy and real-money gaming sites, has acquired Fantasy National Golf Club to expand its fantasy golf offerings and research tools. The deal is an add-on as part of SportsHub's ongoing roll-up strategy to consolidate mid-tier fantasy sports platforms and broaden its product portfolio.

Betsperts Media & Technology Group Acquires Dynasty League Football

January 25, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Betsperts Media & Technology Group has acquired Dynasty League Football (DLF), a premium subscription service focused on dynasty fantasy football content and tools. The acquisition expands Betsperts' season-long fantasy football and betting content offerings and is expected to grow the group's audience and recurring revenue.

Playmaker Capital Acquires The Nation Network and Daily Faceoff

November 2, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Playmaker Capital Inc. (TSX-V: PMKR) acquired 100% of The Nation Network (TNN) and its subsidiary Daily Faceoff (DFO) to establish a presence in Canada and immediately add over 27 million annual users to its audience ecosystem. The aggregate consideration is up to CAD$15 million (cash, shares and an earn‑out), and the deal is intended to expand Playmaker's Canadian reach ahead of broader sports betting legalization in Ontario and to diversify revenue through subscriptions and sportsbook partnerships.