Zynga Acquires StarLark (Golf Rival) from Betta Games

Take-Two Interactive Acquires Zynga

May 23, 2022

Software

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. completed its combination with Zynga Inc., with Zynga stockholders receiving $3.50 in cash and 0.0406 shares of Take-Two common stock per Zynga share. Take-Two said the deal will substantially increase its mobile net bookings, deliver cost synergies, and combine Zynga's mobile and free-to-play expertise with Take-Two's portfolio and studios.

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).

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.

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.

Bally's Corporation Acquires Bet.Works

November 18, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Bally's Corporation agreed to acquire Bet.Works, a U.S. sports betting and iGaming platform provider, for $125 million (half paid in Bally's common stock). The acquisition brings Bet.Works' ~130 employees and proprietary technology into Bally's Interactive to create a vertically integrated omni-channel sports betting and iGaming business; closing was expected in Q1 2021 pending regulatory approvals.

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.