DraftKings Reaches Agreement to Acquire Golden Nugget Online Gaming in an All-Stock Transaction
BOSTON and HOUSTON, Aug. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ:DKNG) and Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ:GNOG) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for DraftKings to acquire Golden Nugget Online Gaming in an all-stock transaction that has an implied equity value of approximately $1.56 billion. The acquisition will enable DraftKings to leverage Golden Nugget's well-known brand, iGaming product experience and existing combined database of more than 5 million customers. In connection with the acquisition, DraftKings has entered into a commercial agreement with Fertitta Entertainment, Inc., the parent company of the Houston Rockets, Golden
