News November 2025
Intralot completes €2.7bn Bally’s deal Operator News
Intralot has completed the €2.7bn acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive business. Te transaction unlocks significant liquidity for
Bally’s while positioning Bally’s International Interactive for continued and accelerated global growth. With the completion of the transaction, Bally’s became the majority shareholder of Intralot and will continue to play an active role in shaping the strategic direction of the combined entity. Te strategic alignment is expected to unlock
significant cross-selling opportunities and drive growth and long-term value creation. As part of Intralot, Bally’s International Interactive will retain its leadership, technology stack, and digital capabilities. Te combination of Bally’s’ digital experience
and Vitruvian data platform with Intralot’s scale and lottery infrastructure creates a powerful
UK amends financial limits Legislation
Te British Gambling Commission is amending the rules on setting personal budgets for online gambling and betting to provide further consistency and clarity for customers when setting financial limits. Operators are currently required to offer tools so online customers can easily set personal budgets for gambling at registration or when they
Events G2E celebrates 25 years
Marking its 25th anniversary, the Global Gaming Expo, presented by the American Gaming Association and organised by RX, welcomed approximately 25,000 industry leaders and professionals from across the globe. G2E’s 25th edition hosted visitors from over 120 countries, regions and territories. Te show floor featured nearly 400 exhibitors, over 100 education sessions and expanded its reimagined iGaming Hub.
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foundation for long-term expansion to capitalise on an addressable market estimated to reach €200bn globally by 2029. Bally’s intends to allocate at least $1bn of the
cash after-tax proceeds from the transaction for the reduction of its secured debt, including outstanding revolver balances. Combined with the contemplated sale and leaseback of the Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort – which includes the
first deposit money into their gambling account. From 30 June 2026 all online operators must provide customers with the opportunity to set a ‘deposit limit’ which is based solely on the amount a customer pays into their account over a set duration. To avoid confusion, only this form of limit may
be called a ‘deposit limit’. In addition, gambling businesses will also be able to offer different limits, such as loss limits or limits where withdrawals are also taken into account.
Supplier News Merkur appoints SVP
Merkur Group has announced that Marcel Heutmekers has joined the German-based gaming specialist as Senior Vice President Merkur Games International, where he will be responsible for strengthening the company’s presence across international gaming markets. In his new role as Senior Vice President Merkur Games International, the 51-year-old will focus on driving growth in existing markets while also establishing the Merkur brand in new territories.
Supplier News Ainsworth CEO resigns
Ainsworth Game Technology's CEO Harald Neumann has resigned from his role with immediate effect after a meeting before the Nevada Gaming Control Board recommended that Mr Neumann withdraw his application for a gaming licence. Ryan Comstock, the Chief Operating Officer of Ainsworth, has accepted the role as acting CEO effective immediately as a comprehensive search process is undertaken.
South Africa revenues hit all-time high Operator News
Gambling revenue is at a record high in South Africa, with total turnover reaching R1.5tn ($80bn) in the 2024/25 financial year, according to the National Gambling Board (NGB), although the casino sector saw revenue fall by 4.1 per cent. Te Gambling Board‘s presentation to the Portfolio
Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition showed that online betting now accounts for 60 per cent of gross gambling revenue. Betting, including both land-based and online, generated R52.3bn in South Africa, or about 70 per cent of the total. Casinos followed with R16.6bn, while Limited Payout Machines (LPMs) and bingo generated R4.1bn and R1.7bn respectively. Gauteng province, which includes Johannesburg and
Pretoria, had the highest number of gamblers, followed by Cape Town and Durban.
application of $500m to reduce secured debt and credit facilities – Bally’s will substantially reduce debt.
Te transaction also allows Bally’s to pursue its
strategic growth development initiatives, including a minimum of $200m of cash to fund the development of its Chicago casino as construction accelerates in conjunction with the $940m commitment.
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