Sweden’s Evolution Gaming to Acquire Big Time Gaming in €450m Deal

Swedish gaming company Evolution is set to acquire Big Time Gaming for an estimated €450 million in a cash/shares deal.

by - Monday, April 12th, 2021 9:13

Sweden's Evolution Gaming to Acquire Big Time Gaming in €450m Deal

Evolution, who provides live casino solutions to online operators in both the US and Europe, will pay €220 million up front. This will be comprised of €80 million cash and the rest in Evolution shares.

Sweden's Evolution Gaming to Acquire Big Time Gaming in €450m Deal

The acquisition is the latest move by Evolution as the company looks to expand its global offerings. In December of 2020, the company finalized a deal to buy NetEnt for €1.9 billion.

In an Evolution Gaming press release, Big Time Gaming CEO Nik Robinson said:

Sweden's Evolution Gaming to Acquire Big Time Gaming in €450m Deal Sweden's Evolution Gaming to Acquire Big Time Gaming in €450m Deal Sweden's Evolution Gaming to Acquire Big Time Gaming in €450m Deal

Big Time’s focus on innovation and creating unique playing experiences is a great fit with our culture and mind-set at Evolution. We look forward to continuing our journey together.”

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