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Global Gaming Report 2024

The Global Gaming Report 2024 demonstrates a robust acceleration in the industry’s financial activity, with mergers and acquisitions reaching $27.3 billion across more than 960 transactions—an increase of 39% in disclosed value and a 21% rise in deal volume compared with 2023.

• Global gaming M&A activity surged in 2024, reaching $27.3 billion across 960 transactions, representing a 39% increase in disclosed value and a 21% rise in deal volume compared to 2023.
• Private placements raised $4.8 billion across 711 rounds, marking a 30% increase in total value despite a slight decline in the number of deals.
• The PC/Console segment led market activity with 53 deals, followed by Mobile (38) and Platform/Tools (32), with major acquisitions including EQT’s $2.8 billion purchase of Keywords and Playtika’s $1.95 billion takeover of SuperPlay.