---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001747079-24-000082"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BALY"
cik: "0001747079"
company_name: "Bally's Corp"
filed_at: "2024-07-25T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T16:20:20.034938+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Bally's to be acquired by Standard General affiliates for $18.25/share cash; 71% premium

## Summary
- Per-share cash consideration of $18.25; 71% premium over 30-day VWAP prior to March 8, 2024.
- Stockholders may elect to retain Bally's shares via a rollover election instead of receiving cash.
- Bally's to combine with The Queen Casino & Entertainment in a multi-step merger after Queen share contribution.
- Support agreements with Standard General, SBG, and Noel Hayden committing to vote for and roll over shares.
- Termination fee: $11.1M payable by Bally's; $22.2M payable by parent if debt financing fails; up to $500M debt committed.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001747079-24-000082
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BALY
- cik: 0001747079
- company_name: Bally's Corp
- filed_at: 2024-07-25T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1747079/000174707924000082/0001747079-24-000082-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1747079/000174707924000082/baly-20240725.htm

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