15 OctRegulation
CEJUEGO calls for equal gambling rules for public and private operators in Spain
CEJUEGO’s proposals seek consistent regulatory treatment for public and private operators and assessment of existing restrictions before further rules.
CIRSA
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Companies
Lottomatica, Casino Figueira, Sociedade Figueira Praia, CeJuego, ONCE, Blackstone
Company dossier
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Deals and partners
- Acquired Casino Figueira 2026-07-20 · entry
- Acquired Sociedade Figueira Praia 2026-07-20 · entry
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Acquired
- Casino Figueira 2026-07-20 · entry
- Sociedade Figueira Praia 2026-07-20 · entry
Timeline
Newest first, grouped by month.
October 2026
10 OctDeals & M&A
Lottomatica and CIRSA sign plan for merger into Italian group
The signed plan sets out CIRSA’s proposed merger into Lottomatica, giving investors a formal agreement following September’s disclosure.
9 OctDeals & M&A
Lottomatica and CIRSA boards approve merger plan
Board approvals advance the merger plan setting terms for Lottomatica to absorb CIRSA.
9 OctDeals & M&A
Lottomatica and CIRSA boards approve merger plan before November votes
Lottomatica and CIRSA’s merger plan has board approval ahead of November votes, with BDO confirming the exchange ratio’s fairness.
9 OctDeals & M&A
Lottomatica and CIRSA boards approve cross-border merger plan
The approved cross-border merger plan sets terms and conditions for absorbing CIRSA into Lottomatica.
9 OctDeals & M&A
Lottomatica and Cirsa boards approve merger plan with 0.668 share exchange ratio
Cirsa shareholders would receive 0.668 Lottomatica shares per share under the merger plan approved by both boards.
September 2026
11 SepDeals & M&A
Lottomatica and CIRSA merger draws favourable assessment from Spanish market expert
Investors have Morales-Hermo’s favourable assessment that the all-share merger would improve the combined group’s retail and online operations.
11 SepRegulation
Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt block offshore betting without online licensing routes
Offshore betting prohibitions and absent online licensing routes limit operators’ regulated entry options in Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt.
3 SepDeals & M&A
Cirsa shares rise nearly 20% in Spain after Lottomatica merger announcement
Corporate and regulatory approvals remain conditions for completing the combination of Cirsa and Lottomatica.
3 SepDeals & M&A
Lottomatica chief backs CIRSA merger
Investors gain management’s assessment of the merger, with Angelozzi citing CIRSA’s eight leadership positions to support his confidence.
3 SepDeals & M&A
Lottomatica describes Cirsa merger as low risk
Lottomatica’s merger assessment links confidence in Cirsa’s management with lessons from earlier deals that failed after excessive changes were sought.
2 SepDeals & M&A
Lottomatica agrees merger with Cirsa
The proposed Lottomatica–Cirsa merger would create the second-largest listed gaming operator worldwide by EBITDA.
2 SepDeals & M&A
Lottomatica and Cirsa agree merger with Cirsa valued at six times expected EBITDA
The merger values Cirsa at six times its expected 2026 EBITDA of €800m.
2 SepDeals & M&A
Lottomatica agrees all-share merger with Cirsa targeting Q2 2027 completion
Cirsa shareholders would hold 32.5% of the combined company, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
2 SepDeals & M&A
Lottomatica agrees all-share merger to absorb CIRSA
The merger would combine the operators under Lottomatica and support CIRSA’s online expansion using Lottomatica’s digital capabilities.
July 2026
30 JulDeals & M&A
CIRSA increases quarterly online revenue to €169m
Higher online revenue did not translate into increased divisional EBITDA.
20 JulDeals & M&A
CIRSA announces majority investment in Sociedade Figueira Praia
The transaction would expand CIRSA’s Portuguese casino interests.
20 JulDeals & M&A
Cirsa buys majority stake in Casino Figueira operator
The investment extends Cirsa’s Portuguese presence into land-based casinos.
20 JulDeals & M&A
Cirsa acquires controlling stake in Casino Figueira owner
The acquisition expands Cirsa’s ownership interests in Portuguese casinos.
20 JulDeals & M&A
CIRSA acquires Casino Figueira in Portugal
The acquisition expands CIRSA’s Portuguese land-based casino business.
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Timeline
Key developments by month.
- Oct 2026
- Regulation CEJUEGO calls for equal gambling rules for public and private operators in Spain
- Deals & M&A Lottomatica and CIRSA sign plan for merger into Italian group
- Deals & M&A Lottomatica and CIRSA boards approve merger plan
- Deals & M&A Lottomatica and CIRSA boards approve merger plan before November votes
- Deals & M&A Lottomatica and CIRSA boards approve cross-border merger plan
- Deals & M&A Lottomatica and Cirsa boards approve merger plan with 0.668 share exchange ratio
- Sep 2026
- Deals & M&A Lottomatica and CIRSA merger draws favourable assessment from Spanish market expert
- Regulation Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt block offshore betting without online licensing routes
- Deals & M&A Cirsa shares rise nearly 20% in Spain after Lottomatica merger announcement
- Deals & M&A Lottomatica chief backs CIRSA merger
- Deals & M&A Lottomatica describes Cirsa merger as low risk
- Deals & M&A Lottomatica agrees merger with Cirsa
- Jul 2026
- Deals & M&A CIRSA increases quarterly online revenue to €169m
- Deals & M&A CIRSA announces majority investment in Sociedade Figueira Praia
- Deals & M&A Cirsa buys majority stake in Casino Figueira operator
- Deals & M&A Cirsa acquires controlling stake in Casino Figueira owner
- Deals & M&A CIRSA acquires Casino Figueira in Portugal
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