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Evolution to terminate merger agreement with Galaxy Gaming

Published

21 July 2026

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opportunities

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Fintech

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United States

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Read at igamingbusiness.com

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Fusion42 · 21 July 2026 · Fusion42 review

Evolution has terminated its $85 million acquisition of Galaxy Gaming after two years of regulatory delays, paying a $5.2 million termination fee. The deal collapse signals regulatory friction in gaming M&A and leaves Galaxy seeking alternative options or further timeline extensions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

If you're a gaming supplier below $100m in value, regulatory approval just became your problem, not just your buyer's. Evolution walked away from Galaxy because two state gaming commissions wouldn't sign off—that's a two-year dead cost, and now Galaxy has to find another home or pivot.

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