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Peaky Blinders producer Banijay seals $5B deal to create gambling giant

Peaky Blinders producer Banijay seals $5B deal to create gambling giant Suswati Basu       The producers of hit shows like The Peaky Blinders have put pen to paper on a £4 billion ($ 5.28 billion) gambling deal. Banijay Group (Banijay) is responsible for the Cillian Murphy-led gangster show, alongside other television brands like … Continue reading Peaky Blinders producer Banijay seals $5B deal to create gambling giant

Paramount Skydance is in the lead for the Warner Bros Discovery deal. Here’s why

October 23, 2025 Paramount Skydance is in the lead for the Warner Bros Discovery deal. Here’s why David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance is seen as the top contender to buy Warner Bros Discovery, with analysts and experts saying the tech scion’s access to deep pockets and Washington ties give him an edge in what could be … Continue reading Paramount Skydance is in the lead for the Warner Bros Discovery deal. Here’s why

Intralot signs deal with Montana Lottery

Intralot signs deal with Montana Lottery Suswati Basu INTRALOT, Inc. (Intralot), one of the major global gaming providers, has signed a new contract to provide services to the Montana Lottery. The news involves the Montana Lottery’s Sports Bet Montana and the provision of what Intralot describes as “next-generation lottery services.” Intralot and Montana Lottery strike … Continue reading Intralot signs deal with Montana Lottery

Star Entertainment recovers Hong Kong investor rescue deal

Star Entertainment recovers Hong Kong investor rescue deal Graeme Hanna Star Entertainment sent its share price soaring after announcing a deal to rekindle its partnership with Hong Kong-based investors.  The embattled Australian casino company announced on August 12 that it had reached an agreement with Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium to sell … Continue reading Star Entertainment recovers Hong Kong investor rescue deal

Home Depot announces $4.3 billion deal to acquire GMS building products distributor

June 30, 2025 Home Depot announces $4.3 billion deal to acquire GMS building products distributor BY Associated Press Home Depot is buying specialty building products distributor GMS Inc. in a deal valued at approximately $4.3 billion. The Atlanta home improvement chain said Monday the transaction will help strengthen Home Depot’s relationship with professional contractors. GMS of … Continue reading Home Depot announces $4.3 billion deal to acquire GMS building products distributor

Perplexity’s AccuWeather Data Deal Isn’t About Rain And Shine

Perplexity’s AccuWeather Data Deal Isn’t About Rain And Shine by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, June 27, 2025 Perplexity co-founder Aravind Srinivas announced a new feature that will allow users to schedule tasks on WhatsApp. Users can ask the chatbot to remind them to turn off their home heater at a particular time or to send updates about … Continue reading Perplexity’s AccuWeather Data Deal Isn’t About Rain And Shine

FTC says Omnicom deal is OK, as long as there’s no brand safety involved

20% reported liking an advertiser less after seeing ads on social media alongside user-generated hate speech. Constantine von Hoffman on September 22, 2023       The FTC approved Omnicom’s purchase of Interpublic Group this week, after the ad agency giant promised not to engage in any nefarious brand safety activities. If you think I’m exaggerating, the … Continue reading FTC says Omnicom deal is OK, as long as there’s no brand safety involved