February 6, 2026

Wiggin’s market-leading Betting and Gaming team has advised long-standing client, Genius Sports (NYSE: GENI) on all non-US gambling regulatory matters in connection with its definitive agreement to acquire Legend, a global, digital sports and gaming media network, in a transaction valued at up to $1.2 billion. The deal was announced on 5 February 2026 and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.

The Wiggin team was led by Steve Ketteley, with assistance from David McLeish, Matthew Plampton and Olivia Stevens.

Our involvement showcases our unrivalled ability to guide industry participants and broader stakeholders through complex gambling regulatory issues, in high-value gaming transactions, enabling clients to navigate sophisticated compliance challenges and close deals successfully.