This report does not constitute a rating action. PARIS (S&P Global Ratings) April 1, 2022—S&P Global Ratings today discontinued its ?B? long-term issuer credit rating on Gamma Bidco SpA (last reviewed in November 2021) following its merger with its subsidiary Lottomatica SpA (B/Stable/--). At the time of discontinuance, the outlook was stable. On Jan. 26, 2022, Gamma Bidco completed its merger by incorporation into its direct subsidiary Lottomatica (B/Stable/--). The company?s obligations, including its €1,215 million rated senior secured notes and an €222 million unrated revolving credit facility, have been transferred to Lottomatica, the surviving entity of the merger. The ?B? issue rating and ?3? recovery rating (rounded estimate: 60%) on the notes, as well as the issuer credit rating