• Banijay Group’s Banijay Gaming agreed to acquire French casino operator JOA from funds managed by Blackstone and Kings Park Capital.
• JOA is France’s second-largest casino operator by number of casinos, running 33 venues with about EUR 430 million in 2025 gross revenue.
• The deal adds a nationwide land-based footprint to Banijay Gaming’s digital operations, extending its omnichannel push following its April Tipico acquisition.
• Banijay Gaming expects to take 100% ownership, funding the purchase with a mix of equity and debt.
• Completion is targeted for the second half of 2026; JOA Chairman Laurent Lassiaz is set to remain in charge with the current management team.

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