Acquiring a gambling business involves unique legal, regulatory, and compliance challenges that require specialised knowledge. This panel will explore the critical issues we face when advising clients on the acquisition of gambling operators or that of suppliers of key gambling products. Panelists will provide insights on due diligence, with a particular focus on navigating complex licensing requirements, anti-money laundering (AML) obligations, understanding jurisdictional variations in gambling laws, and assessing regulatory compliance risks.

The session will also examine the structuring of transactions, the impact of the acquiring entity’s group structure on regulatory change of control approval, and the negotiation or re-negotiation of key contracts in the context of a highly regulated industry. Special attention will be given to how changes in local and international gambling regulations may impact acquisition strategies. The session will offer a roadmap for those involved in the acquisition of gambling businesses to ensuring that deals are not only contractually sound but also compliant with the ever-evolving regulatory landscape.