The announced merger between Lottomatica and Cirsa could mark an important step in the consolidation of the European gaming market.
The transaction comes at a time when the market is becoming increasingly concentrated and international, with economies of scale, geographical diversification and technology investments playing an increasingly important role.
Alongside the industrial aspects, the competition and regulatory dimensions will also be key: from potential overlaps across different markets and business segments to compliance, consumer protection, anti-money laundering and data management issues.
In an article for Affaritaliani, Antonella Terranova analyses the Lottomatica-Cirsa transaction and its potential implications for the European gaming sector.