As the world rebounds from the effects of the pandemic, gaming’s corporate landscape continues to evolve through mergers and acquisitions, creative transactions like REIT’s and SPAC’s, and other collaborative partnerships that are formed to capitalize on everything from sports betting’s rapid expansion in North America to consolidation in traditional bricks and mortar markets. The first of a two-part discussion on gaming’s ever-changing M&A landscape, this session will begin by discussing recently completed and current M&A transactions like Caesars’ acquisition of William Hill, the Apollo Funds acquisition of the Venetian and the Palazzo from Sands, Crown Resorts’ sale of all its shares to US-based private equity giant The Blackstone Group and Bally Corporation’s acquisition of Gamesys, taking a look at the impact each transaction might have on its individual gaming vertical. Then, the panelists will consider the factors impacting these and future deals, including driving value through consolidation, the presence of activist shareholders and the influx of private equity investment into the industry. Finally, our impressive line-up of investment industry experts will consider what else might be on the horizon, and how these speculative transactions could further impact the shape and future of the industry.

Moderated by Donna More, a Partner with Fox Rothschild.

*Please note there is a cost to attend.