Austrian gaming technology provider Novomatic has completed its acquisition of French casino operator Vikings Casinos.
Novomatic entered into an agreement to acquire the casino operator in January of this year, and has now secured approvals from all relevant licensing and regulatory bodies.
“The acquisition of Vikings Casinos is a key part of our efforts to build up NOVOMATIC’s presence on international markets in a targeted manner,” said Novomatic executive board member Stefan Krenn. “France is one of the most dynamic and most challenging gaming markets in Europe.
“By making this investment, we are not only reinforcing our leading position in Europe but also demonstrating our clear commitment to our long-term global expansion strategy.”
Established in Falaise in 1998, Vikings Casinos is one of the leading casino operators in France and has over 300 employees.
The company currently operates around 1,000 gaming terminals in more than 10 land-based casinos across the country, including prime locations along the Côte d’Azur.