LeoVegas (MGM Resorts) Acquires Push Gaming

Apollo Funds Acquire IGT's Gaming & Digital Business from Brightstar Lottery

July 1, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management completed the acquisition of International Game Technology PLC’s Gaming & Digital business from Brightstar Lottery (formerly IGT). Brightstar received approximately $4.0 billion of net cash proceeds, which it will use to reduce near-term debt, return $1.1 billion to shareholders (a $3.00 per-share special dividend plus a $500 million repurchase authorization), and fund other corporate priorities; Brightstar will continue to trade as Brightstar Lottery (BRSL).

Accel Entertainment Acquires Majority Stake in Toucan Gaming and LSM Gaming

November 5, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Accel Entertainment completed the acquisition of an 85% ownership interest in Toucan Gaming, LLC and LSM Gaming, LLC (collectively "Toucan") for approximately $40 million. The deal expands Accel's footprint into Louisiana — adding 13 truck stop locations (450 terminals) and 60 three-machine locations (180 terminals) — and leaves Stan Guidroz with a 15% interest as CEO to lead the combined business.

Evolution AB Acquires Galaxy Gaming for Approximately $85M

July 18, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Evolution AB (publ), via its subsidiary Evolution Malta Holding Limited, agreed to acquire Galaxy Gaming, Inc. for approximately $85 million in cash, valuing the company at about $124 million including net debt. The deal strengthens Evolution's US presence and content portfolio by adding Galaxy's proprietary table games and technology; Galaxy's management and employees will be retained and the transaction is expected to close in mid-2025 subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

GAN Acquires Silverback Gaming

December 9, 2021

Media & Entertainment

GAN Limited completed the acquisition of Bulgaria- and U.K.-based online casino game developer Silverback Gaming on undisclosed terms, obtaining exclusive global rights to Silverback's existing and future portfolio. The deal is intended to bolster GAN's SuperRGS content offering (including an expected 50 new slot games over three years) and to expand GAN's iGaming content and revenue opportunities in the U.S. market.

Entercom Acquires QL Gaming Group

November 9, 2020

Data & Analytics

Entercom Communications Corp. has acquired direct-to-consumer sports data and iGaming affiliate platform QL Gaming Group in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $32 million. The deal brings QL Gaming's BetQL app, analytics and subscription capabilities into Entercom's sports audio, podcast and RADIO.COM ecosystem to expand data-driven offerings for sports fans.

gamigo AG (via MGI) Acquires Substantially All Assets of Verve Wireless Inc.

January 23, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

gamigo AG, via its US-based subsidiary and parent Media and Games Invest (MGI), agreed to acquire substantially all assets of Verve Wireless Inc., a North American leader in programmatic mobile location-based display and video advertising. The deal includes Verve's technology, IP and team and is intended to expand gamigo/MGI's ad‑tech capabilities, strengthen user acquisition for mobile gaming and deepen the group's presence in the North American market; management expected low double‑digit million in additional net revenues and low single‑digit million in additional EBITDA for 2020.