Rob Gough Acquires Fireballs Jai‑Alai Team from World Jai‑Alai League
January 29, 2026
Entrepreneur and investor Rob Gough purchased the Fireballs professional jai‑alai team from the World Jai‑Alai League (WJAL) in what the league described as the first perpetual (in‑perpetuity) franchise sale. WJAL said the move shifts its business model toward long‑term franchise ownership to attract sustained investment, deepen team brand equity, and support modernization of the sport and new revenue streams around live events and digital distribution.
- Buyers
- Rob Gough
- Targets
- Fireballs (World Jai‑Alai League)
- Sellers
- World Jai‑Alai League (WJAL)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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