OPAP Acquires Remaining 15.51% of Stoiximan, Achieving Full Ownership

OPAP Acquires Remaining 15.51% of Stoiximan, Achieving Full Ownership

The full acquisition of Stoiximan marks a strategic milestone for OPAP, reinforcing its leadership in Greece and Cyprus.

OPAP has announced the acquisition of the remaining 15.51% stake in Stoiximan for a total consideration of €191.6 million, plus net cash adjustments as of the transaction’s closing date.With this transaction, OPAP increases its ownership in the Company to 100%, completing a full acquisition.

This investment further strengthens OPAP’s leading position in Greece and Cyprus, while also reinforcing its strategic focus on the online sports betting and iGaming markets.

OPAP initially invested in Stoiximan in 2018, recognizing its strong growth potential, and gradually increased its stake through two additional transactions in 2020. Today, Stoiximan is the undisputed leader in the rapidly growing online betting market, confirming the strategic soundness of OPAP’s long-term investment.

Stoiximan will continue to be supported by Kaizen Gaming, providing cutting-edge technology and differentiated product offerings to ensure a seamless customer experience, reliability, and innovation.

The completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval by Cypriot authorities and is expected to be finalized during the third quarter of 2025.

OPAP and Stoiximan will continue to operate independently, maintaining separate licenses, brands, and management teams.

Jan Karas, CEO and Chairman of OPAP, stated: “The investment in Stoiximan has played a key role in solidifying OPAP’s leadership in the Greek and Cypriot online market. I am particularly pleased with this recent transaction, which further expands our footprint in the fast-growing digital space. Looking ahead, we are confident that our dual-brand strategy will remain effective, and that both Stoiximan and PameStoixima.gr will continue their strong growth momentum.”

Nikos Fligos, CEO of Stoiximan, commented: “This milestone marks a new chapter for Stoiximan. Thanks to the dedication and passion of our 300-strong team—the driving force behind our market leadership—we remain fully committed to delivering outstanding experiences to our customers while shaping the future of online gaming in Greece and Cyprus.”

Loader