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We are MERKUR

From one-man business to a major company with a workforce of almost 15,000 employees worldwide: this is the MERKUR GROUP

We are MERKUR

From one-man business to a major company with a workforce of almost 15,000 employees worldwide: this is the MERKUR GROUP

The MERKUR GROUP

From one-man business to a major company


... with almost 15,000 employees worldwide and annual turnover in 2022 of over three billion euros: This is the development of the MERKUR GROUP since its foundation in 1957.

At the core of this success story is the passion for innovative and high-quality games. For more than 65 years, the company has consistently stood for the joy of play. This is the DNA of the internationally active, family-run group of companies — and both the entrepreneurial actions and the aspirations of all employees are aligned with this guiding principle.

The competencies around MERKUR Enjoy the game are manifold: The company is internationally successful as a developer of gaming software, manufacturer of gaming machines, operator of casinos and gaming venues throughout Europe, and provider of sports betting. In addition, the Group is also active as an operator of casinos on cruise ships and as a provider in the online gaming sector. This makes the extensive range of games available at any time and any place.

Our Business Segments



MERKUR GAMES


The MERKUR GAMES division bundles the development, production and distribution of games and gaming machines in Germany and abroad as well as the development and marketing of online casino solutions and online games. The MERKUR GAMES division also includes the Cash Management and Financial Services business areas.



MERKUR OPERATIONS


The MERKUR OPERATIONS division comprises the operation of arcades in Germany and further European countries, the management of arcades and the provision and installation of gaming machines in the gastronomy industry.



MERKUR CASINOS


The MERKUR CASINOS division is responsible for the operation of casinos in Germany and for the operation of casinos on cruise ships.



MERKUR SPORTSBETTING


The MERKUR SPORTSBETTING division is responsible for the operation and marketing of land-based and online-based sports betting products in licensed markets.



MERKUR iGAMING


The MERKUR iGAMING division is dedicated to virtual machine gaming and the operation of online casinos in licensed markets.

Business figures

€ (Million) 2023 2022 2021
Revenues of all group entities 3,865 3,630 2,566
Revenues (fully consolidated) 2,735 2,578 1,830
--- of which in Germany 1,197 1,139 783
--- of which international 1,538 1,439 1,047
Equity 1,191 1,253 1,277
Equity ratio 58,3% 57,9% 61,7%
Investments 234 249 195
Workplaces at years end 14,929 14,905 14,492
--- of which in Germany 7,626 7,757 7,740
--- of which international 7,303 7,148 6,752
--- of which apprentices and trainees 194 176 191




Revenues of all group entities
3,865
3,630
2,566
Revenues (fully consolidated)
2,735
2,578
1,830
--- of which in Germany
1,197
1,139
783
--- of which international
1,538
1,439
1,047
Equity
1,191
1,253
1,277
Equity ratio
58,3%
57,9%
61,7%
Investments
234
249
195
Workplaces at years end
14,929
14,905
14,492
--- of which in Germany
7,626
7,757
7,740
--- of which international
7,303
7,148
6,752
--- of which apprentices and trainees
194
176
191

The financial year 2021 was significantly impacted by the effects of the corona pandemic.

Status: May 2024

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Get to know the MERKUR GROUP with its diverse business areas and its social commitment.

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The coronavirus pandemic continued to dominate the 2021 business year. Still, the MERKUR GROUP hold it's own in the second year of the crisis. The acquisition of Westdeutsche Spielbanken was a significant milestone in the company's history.