Evolution expects to secure the remaining regulatory approvals for its Galaxy Gaming acquisition in Q1 2026, reportedly. The $85m deal, agreed in July 2024, still needs approvals understood to be in Nevada and Louisiana; the companies extended the merger deadline to July 2026.
The outstanding approvals and extended deadline leave the $85m acquisition’s completion uncertain for both companies.
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It was reported that Evolution gave notice ending its Galaxy Gaming merger agreement. Evolution agreed to a $5.2m termination fee.
It was reported that Galaxy Gaming is considering extending or ending its merger agreement with an Evolution subsidiary after the planned closing date passed. Neither side had terminated the agreement.
Evolution AB has ended its previously announced acquisition of Galaxy Gaming after the deadline to close the transaction passed. Evolution published a notice announcing termination of the deal, and the report was updated to include a response from Galaxy Gaming and Evolution's intention to end the merger.
Galaxy Gaming said MONOPOLY Blackjack Progressive has gone live at Metropolitan Gaming venues in London, including Metropolitan Mayfair, Empire Casino, The Sportsman Casino and Park Lane Club. It is the first of the planned MONOPOLY-branded progressive table games to launch in the UK, under Galaxy Gaming’s agreement with Metropolitan Gaming.
Galaxy Gaming has launched its Monopoly Blackjack Progressive at four UK casinos, according to the report. The venues named are Park Lane Club, Empire Casino, The Sportsman Casino and Metropolitan Mayfair; Galaxy Gaming attributed the launch to its partnership with Metropolitan Gaming. The report says Galaxy Gaming has an exclusive agreement with Hasbro to manufacture Monopoly-branded table games for physical venues.