Banijay Gaming has agreed to acquire the casino network of Groupe JOA, in a move that will expand its position in its home-market of France.
The transaction, agreed through a put option with funds managed by Blackstone and Kings Park Capital, will see Banijay Gaming add JOA’s network of 33 casinos to its portfolio.
Deal proceedings remain subject to consultation between JOA’s employee representatives, merger control clearance and French gaming regulatory approvals, with completion expected in the second half of 2026.
The transaction further underlines Banijay’s online gambling ambitions, following the creation of Banijay Gaming – a standalone gambling division bringing together Betclic, Tipico and now JOA under a single European platform.
