Germany’s Merkur Group has elevated its long-standing technological collaboration with Slovenian electronic table game specialist Spintec to a new strategic level by acquiring a substantial stake in the company. This investment marks a deepening of the partnership established in 2019, tightly integrating Spintec’s innovative technologies with Merkur’s global distribution network.
Background: Strategic Cooperation Upgraded
Dominik Raasch, a member of Merkur Group’s Management Board, emphasized that the acquisition represents an important step in the group’s international growth strategy. “Spintec is an exceptionally innovative ETG specialist with outstanding quality and a strong global presence,” he stated.
To be fair, such strong alliance partnerships are not uncommon in the industry, but both sides describe this move as the “logical next step,” given their years of cooperation and deep mutual familiarity.
Technological Strengths and Market Complementarity
Spintec is known for its compact and amphitheater-style electronic gaming terminal systems, with a footprint spanning Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia. CEO Goran Miškulin praised the effectiveness of the partnership: “Over the past years, we have already witnessed the perfect complementarity between Merkur and Spintec.”
With this equity acquisition, Merkur will be able to offer operators a more diversified gaming experience—a trend thoroughly analyzed in global electronic gaming equipment market reports available on the PASA website.
Global Market Expansion Plans
Beyond strengthening their existing markets, both companies are actively expanding into new regions such as Australia and New Zealand. Industry sources reveal that Spintec is also optimistic about the development of Macau’s sports betting industry, believing that regulatory adjustments may open new opportunities.
This partnership not only advances Merkur’s international strategy but also positions Spintec on a broader global stage—a genuinely mutually beneficial outcome.
