Friday Notes

Disney Goes All In on Sports Betting

Disney Goes All In on Sports Betting
After years of internal debate, the entertainment giant did a deal with a gambling company and will launch an ESPN betting app next month.

Microsoft Closes $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal

Microsoft Closes $69 Billion Activision Deal, Overcoming Regulators’ Objections
The megadeal could strengthen Microsoft’s standing in the video game industry, after a year and a half of negotiations with regulators around the world.