Banijay Gaming has agreed to acquire JOA from funds managed by Blackstone and Kings Park Capital, according to the report. The companies have not disclosed the price and are targeting completion in the second half of 2026, subject to employee consultations and regulatory approval. JOA operates 33 casinos in France.
JOA’s 33 casinos could join Banijay Gaming, subject to employee consultations and regulatory approval.
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Informa announced an agreement to acquire Clarion Events from Blackstone for £2.24 billion, including its WorldGaming business and the ICE and iGB L!VE brands. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2026 and will be funded with acquisition financing and proceeds from an equity placing and retail offer totalling about £940 million. Informa also plans to spin out Taylor & Francis.
Reportedly, Informa will acquire Clarion from Blackstone for US$2.97bn. Clarion organises the gaming industry exhibition ICE Barcelona.
Cirsa shares rose 6.83% in Spain on 7 September after the merger agreement with Lottomatica became known, according to reports. Cirsa shareholders would receive 0.668 new Lottomatica shares for each share held, giving them about 32.5% of the combined company. The merger could take effect in the second quarter of 2027, with Cirsa ceasing to exist as a separate legal entity.
Lottomatica’s announced all-share merger with CIRSA drew mostly positive analyst assessments, according to press reports dated 3 September 2026. Under the terms reported, each CIRSA share would receive 0.668 new Lottomatica shares; Lottomatica shareholders would own about 67.5% of the combined group and CIRSA shareholders, through Blackstone, 32.5%.
Lottomatica and Cirsa have agreed to a cross-border merger in which Lottomatica will absorb Cirsa, according to reports. Cirsa shareholders would receive 0.668 new Lottomatica shares per share and hold about 32.5% of the combined company; Cirsa also plans a €262m special dividend before completion. The deal remains subject to shareholder votes and regulatory approvals, including competition, foreign investment and gambling clearances.