Novomatic has signed an agreement to acquire the French casino group Vikings Casinos, subject to certain conditions such as regulatory approvals.
With this strategic move, Novomatic continues its international growth strategy in the French market and significantly expands its portfolio in one of the largest gaming regions in Europe.
The Vikings Casinos Group, based in Falaise, is one of the leading French casino chains, operating more than 10 live gaming casinos throughout France, including on the Côte d'Azur.
“With the acquisition of Vikings Casinos, we are consistently pursuing our international growth strategy and strengthening our position as a leading provider in the European gaming market. With this step, we have successfully laid the foundation for further sustainable growth in France,” said Stefan Krenn, executive board member at Novomatic.
“The acquisition by Novomatic opens up new opportunities for growth and further development," said Luc Le Borgne, CEO of Vikings Casinos.
"We are confident that the integration into such an experienced and successful company as Novomatic will help us to further strengthen our position on the French market. This change will enable us to work even more efficiently and benefit from the resources and expertise of the new owner.”