Key points:
- Aristocrat Leisure is close to acquiring electronic table game (ETG) company Interblock in a deal reportedly worth around $1bn
- The move would expand Aristocrat’s presence in the growing ETG sector, with a formal announcement expected in May
According to reports, Aristocrat is in advanced talks to acquire Interblock in a deal said to be worth approximately $1bn.
Industry sources have suggested the deal is near completion, with some reports placing the final figure closer to $1.3bn. Macquarie Capital is understood to be advising on the transaction.
The acquisition would relate to Aristocrat’s ongoing merger and acquisition developments. The company has made no official comment on the matter. Enquiries made to its offices in Australia and the United States have gone unanswered, with sources pointing to strict non-disclosure agreements.
A formal announcement is expected around Aristocrat’s next investor day, which is believed to be scheduled for May.
Aristocrat designs, manufactures and services gaming machines and digital games. The company operates in over 90 countries but currently has limited involvement in the ETG sector.
Interblock is known within the industry for its electronic table gaming products. The acquisition would position Aristocrat against ETG providers such as Light & Wonder, Aruze and Spintec. Interblock CEO John Connelly is set to feature on the cover of the May/ June issue of Gaming America magazine.
Good to know: The Interblock deal would mark a development in Aristocrat's efforts to increase exposure in the ETG market
This potential acquisition follows Aristocrat’s strategic review, initiated in May 2024, which led to the sale of Plarium and the restructuring of Big Fish. It also comes shortly after a partnership between Incentive Games and Aristocrat Interactive to distribute free-to-play and real-money games across Aristocrat’s network.
