Intralot Acquires Bally's International Interactive for €2.7 Billion

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.

Standard General Completes $4.6B Acquisition of Bally's; Bally's Combines with The Queen Casino & Entertainment

February 7, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Standard General L.P. completed a $4.6 billion acquisition of Bally’s Corporation, and concurrently Bally’s combined with The Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc. Under the transactions, Queen shareholders received 30.5 million Bally’s shares, certain Bally’s shareholders received $18.25 per share in cash financed in part by $500 million of senior secured notes provided by funds managed by Apollo. The combined company expands Bally’s casino footprint (now 19 casinos) and interactive gaming presence.

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).

Boyd Gaming Corporation Acquires Pala Interactive LLC

November 1, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Boyd Gaming Corporation has completed the acquisition of Pala Interactive LLC and its subsidiaries for $170 million in net cash. The purchase gives Boyd Gaming online casino technology, products and expertise to expand its digital gaming presence and complement its land-based operations.

Bally's Corporation Acquires Telescope Inc. from H.I.G. Growth Partners

August 12, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Bally's Corporation has acquired Telescope Inc., a provider of real-time fan engagement and interactive livestreaming solutions, from H.I.G. Growth Partners. The deal will integrate Telescope's audience engagement technology into Bally's Interactive, Bally Bet and Bally Sports to expand digital capabilities and attract younger audiences.

Regent Affiliate Acquires Bally from JAB

August 15, 2024

Consumer Products

An affiliate of Regent has acquired Bally International A.G., the Swiss luxury footwear and accessories company, from JAB. The deal transfers ownership of the 170+-year-old heritage brand to Regent as it looks to expand its luxury and retail portfolio.