M&A Deal Summary

Churchill Downs Acquires Big Fish Games

On December 16, 2014, Churchill Downs acquired digital media company Big Fish Games for 885M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Churchill Downs’ 1st transaction in the Digital Media sector.
  • This is Churchill Downs’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Churchill Downs’ 9th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Churchill Downs’ 1st transaction in Washington.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-12-16
Target Big Fish Games
Sector Digital Media
Buyer(s) Churchill Downs
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 885M USD
Advisor(s) Qatalyst Partners (Financial)
Perkins Coie (Legal)

Target

Big Fish Games

Seattle, Washington, United States
Big Fish Games' corporate headquarters in Seattle, Washington.
Big Fish Games' corporate headquarters in Seattle, Washington.
Big Fish Games, Inc. is a producer and distributor of mobile and online games. Big Fish Games Studios publishes brands that include Mystery Case Files, Hidden Expedition™, Azada™, and Fairway Solitaire™. Big Fish Games is based in Seattle, Washington.

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Buyer

Churchill Downs

Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Category Company
Founded 1875
Sector Leisure
Employees5,660
Revenue 2.5B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky.
Entrance to Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky.

Churchill Downs owns and operates the world-renowned Churchill Downs Racetrack, home of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, as well as racetrack and casino operations and a poker room. Churchill Downs was incorporated in 1875 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 15
Sector (Digital Media) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 8 of 13
State (Washington) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 9 of 15
Year (2014) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-03-29 Oxford Casino

Oxford, Maine, United States

Oxford is located on 100-acres about 40 minutes northwest of Portland in the heart of southern Maine. The property includes a 25,000-square-foot single-level gaming floor with 790 Class III slot machines and 22 table games. It also hosts a 140-seat casual restaurant - Oxford Grill, a 12-seat casino bar and a grab-and-go.

Buy $160M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-31 Rivers Casino

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Rivers Casino LLC is an operator of a casino and provider of a wide array of opportunities for professional growth and development.

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