Scientific Games old guard to buy majority share in Inspired Gaming

Another significant acquisition in the provider space has been announced this week, as special purpose acquisition company Hydra Industries Acquisition Corp. is to purchase a 65% share in Inspired Gaming Group for £200m. The transaction value includes Inspired’s debt and Macquarie Capital will part-fund the deal to the tune of £15m, in addition to Hydra’s cash in trust, approximately £60m. The majority stake in Inspired will be bought from...