Ted Menmuir

In this insightful discussion, Ted Menmuir, an expert in iGaming M&A, and Jessica Welman, a managing editor focused on gaming markets, dive into Intralot's €2.7 billion acquisition of Bally's Interactive. They explore how this landmark deal reflects Intralot's ambition to transition from lottery services to online gaming. The duo debates the deal's implications for U.S. versus European markets, discusses Bally's debt concerns, and examines potential integration challenges. Can the new entity break into the global top 10? Tune in to find out!

Ted Menmuir, SBC Editor-At-Large, offers insights on the Spanish iGaming market, analyzing its growth and regulatory evolution. Damian Martinez, SBC Noticias Business Journalist, discusses Q2 2025's impressive gaming revenue and changes in player behavior. They explore the implications of proposed AI-driven risk detection and the resilience of lotteries versus online gaming. The conversation also delves into Melilla's appeal for iGaming investments and the potential for a renaissance in the Spanish gambling landscape amid ongoing regulatory challenges.

Ted Menmuir, an experienced iGaming editor and analyst, joins Conor Porter, a senior iGaming journalist, to dive into Banijay's strategic merger of Betclic and Tipico. They discuss how this €3 billion revenue giant reshapes Europe's gambling landscape and Banijay's plans for a potential IPO. Ted highlights the synergies between entertainment and gaming, while Conor unpacks the choice of Tipico as a partner. The duo also navigates regulatory challenges in France and Germany, and the anticipated impacts on future M&A trends in the industry.