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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]
- Entain CEE (Entain + Emma Capital) acquired STS Holding for £750m
[8]
2022
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William Hill International acquired by 888
[9]
- Supergroup (Betway) merges with Sports Entertainment Acquisition Corporation
[10]
- LeoVegas acquired by MGM
[11]
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
- Betterbet.com acquired by Stan James
[91]
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2001
2000
See also
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