List of mergers and acquisitions in online gambling

The online gambling industry has seen an increase of mergers and acquisitions in recent years.[1] This has been caused by a number of factors including saturation of the market, consolidation in fragmented markets, the repeal of PASPA in the U.S.[2] and a greater desire for economies of scale.[3][4] Below is a list of notable deals.

2023
  • David Portnoy acquires Barstool Sports from Penn Entertainment[5]
  • Penn Entertainment acquires Barstool Sports[6]
  • Flutter acquires MaxBet[7]

2022
  • William Hill International acquired by 888[8]
  • Supergroup (Betway) merges with Sports Entertainment Acquisition Corporation[9]
  • LeoVegas acquired by MGM[10]

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008
  • Betterbet.com acquired by Stan James[90]

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2001

2000

See also
  • List of corporate mergers
  • Category:Gambling companies of the United Kingdom
  • Category:Mergers and acquisitions

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