Snaitech: Regulatory Approval Secured by Flutter for Acquisition in Italy

Deal News | Apr 09, 2025 | Globenewswire

Snaitech: Regulatory Approval Secured by Flutter for Acquisition in Italy

Flutter Entertainment, a top global online sports betting and iGaming operator, has obtained the necessary regulatory approvals to proceed with its acquisition of Snaitech S.p.A., a major Italian omni-channel operator. This strategic acquisition aligns with Flutter's vision to secure leadership roles within lucrative international markets by introducing market-leading products and capitalizing on growth opportunities within Europe's largest regulated market. Flutter aims to integrate Snai to strengthen its foothold in Italy. This transaction, valued at an enterprise value of €2.3 billion, will be finalized by the end of April 2025, with updates to be included in Flutter's Q1 results. Flutter maintains a global industry leading position, holding $14,048 million of revenue globally for 2024, up 19% year-on-year.

Sectors

  • Online Sports Betting and iGaming
  • Gambling Industry

Geography

  • Italy – Snaitech S.p.A., the target company in the acquisition, is based in Italy, which is Europe's largest regulated online sports betting and iGaming market.
  • United Kingdom – Flutter Entertainment is a UK-based company, listed on the London Stock Exchange.
  • United States – Flutter is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange, indicating significant operations and market presence in the US.

Industry

  • Online Sports Betting and iGaming – The article discusses Flutter, a dominant player in the online sports betting and iGaming sector, and its acquisition of Snaitech.
  • Gambling Industry – Snai is a leading omni-channel operator within the gambling industry in Italy, focusing on integrating various gambling services.

Financials

  • €2.3 billion – The enterprise value for the acquisition of Snaitech by Flutter.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Flutter EntertainmentAcquirerCompanyFlutter is a global leader in online sports betting and iGaming, acquiring Snaitech to increase its market share in Europe.
Snaitech S.p.A.Target CompanyCompanySnaitech is a leading Italian omni-channel gambling operator being acquired by Flutter Entertainment.
Playtech plcSellerCompanyPlaytech is the parent company divesting its subsidiary, Snaitech, to Flutter.