US EditionBanijay Group acquires majority stake in Tipico Group
Banijay Group will create Europe's fourth largest sports betting operator by merging Betclic and Tipico, serving 6.5 million active players and doubling gaming revenue, Banijay said.
- On October 28, 2025, Banijay Group signed a binding agreement to acquire a majority stake in Tipico Group and combine it with Betclic to create Banijay Gaming.
- Banijay said the move aims to double Banijay Gaming's revenue and free cash flow by combining Betclic's digital expertise with Tipico Group's omnichannel offering.
- On a pro forma basis, Banijay Group shows a combined revenue of 6.4B and adjusted EBITDA of 1.4B in 2024, serving almost 6.5m active players and over 1,250 betting shops.
- Tipico's founders will roll over 100% of their shares, with Nicolas Béraud becoming Chairman and Julien Brun succeeding him as Betclic CEO in 2026, according to the press release.
- Completion is expected in mid-2026, backed by a �3bn funds package, with profitability projected to rise to 21.6%, and around 0.5x deleveraging annually, Banijay said.
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Tipico has good opportunities for further growth under the umbrella of Banijay. Even if Germany breaks away as a market, flight abroad remains.
The German sports betting provider Tipico is taken over by the Banijay Group and valued at 4.6 billion euros. Tipico remains market leader in Germany and employs 3800 people.
Banijay Group strengthens its presence in online games and bets by buying Tipico Group. The operation, the most important in its history, must create a European champion, doubling Banijay Gaming's turnover and bringing together nearly 6.5 million active players.
There are now Tipico branches in every big city in this country. The German market leader is now facing a significant change: it is sold to the Banijay Group. However, an important hurdle still has to be taken.
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