Morgan Stanley sees scope for further US casino-sector deals
The bank’s assessment may inform investor views on casino-sector demand and potential consolidation.
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Acquisition
Paf acquires Bell Casino to expand its shipboard gaming business
The acquisition expands Paf’s shipboard operations while Bell retains its structure, staff, customers, brand and business model.
Polymarket completes first institutional on-chain block trade
Investors can note Polymarket’s institutional block trade and FalconX’s role as market maker for future trades.
Galaxy launches institutional prediction-market trading and completes $10m Arca deal
The service gives institutional clients access to prediction-market contracts through bilateral trading.
Zitro Digital partners with Brazino777 to supply games in Brazil
The agreement adds Zitro Digital games to Brazino777’s offering in Brazil.
Paradise reports May casino sales up 21.2% to KRW98.87bn
The figures provide investors with an update on Paradise’s monthly and year-to-date casino performance.
Playson partners with Caesars Digital to supply games in Ontario
The agreement adds Playson games to three Caesars online brands in Ontario.
Gaming Realms launches games with SportyBet in Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana
The launches expand SportyBet’s available Gaming Realms content across three African markets.
Sky Bet and Paddy Power launch World Cup 2026 marketing campaigns
Sky Bet and Paddy Power launch World Cup campaigns as UK betting marketers face a difficult environment.
Acquisition
Paf completes Bell Casino acquisition, expanding gaming to 80 ships
Paf’s acquisition combines onboard operations across 80 ships while retaining Bell’s brand, business model and team.
JCM supplies bill validators for new Oklahoma casino
The supply agreement equips the casino’s slot machines and cash-handling operations with JCM systems.
Penn opens $360m Hollywood Casino Aurora property on 24 June
Operators can plan for the riverboat closure and the scheduled opening of its replacement casino.
Acquisition
Paf acquires Swedish maritime games supplier Bell Casino
The purchase expands Paf's shipboard gaming footprint to about 50 vessels on northern European routes, adding to its existing 26 ships.
Acquisition
People Incorporated proposes US$18bn acquisition of MGM Resorts
The proposal could change MGM’s ownership, but it remains uncompleted and would rely partly on new financing.
Acquisition
Paf acquires Bell Casino, expanding gaming across about 80 vessels
Paf expands its European onboard gaming footprint, though the companies did not disclose financial terms.
People Inc. offers $48.30 a share to take MGM Resorts private
The proposal could change MGM's ownership, but its board has not agreed to a deal.
Atlaslive integrates Altenar sportsbook for Latin American operators
Operators using Atlaslive can add Altenar’s sportsbook while retaining their existing platform infrastructure.
Acquisition
Paf acquires Bell Casino to grow shipboard gaming fleet
The deal roughly triples Paf's shipboard estate, giving it a larger base for onboard gaming revenue.
People Incorporated bids $18bn for control of MGM Resorts
A change of control at MGM Resorts would affect its LeoVegas iGaming and BetMGM operations, which matter to suppliers and investors.
Acquisition
Paf acquires Bell Casino, expanding onboard operations across Europe
Operators can assess how the acquisition expands onboard entertainment across European ferries and cruise ships.
Kambi extends sportsbook deal with Desert Diamond Casino in Arizona
The renewal continues Kambi’s sportsbook provision across Desert Diamond Casino’s online and land-based operations in Arizona.
Light & Wonder launches Willy Wonka slot at Pechanga in California
The launch gives Pechanga the first venue offering Light & Wonder’s new game on its Cosmic Sky cabinet.
Acquisition
Paf acquires Bell Casino to expand ferry operations to about 80 vessels
The acquisition expands Paf’s onboard operations to about 80 vessels, with gaming machines and arcade games.
Oranje Palace joins IBIA in the Netherlands
The membership adds a Dutch bookmaker to an international betting-integrity association.
Hacksaw Gaming launches slot games with BetArabia in Lebanon
The partnership brings Hacksaw’s online slot games to BetArabia, which operates under a Lebanese licence.