The ICA has launched an investigation into the proposed joint venture between Lottomatica Holding srl, controlled at 100% by International Game Technology plc and Admiral Entertainment srl, controlled at 100% by Novamatic Italia spa. The agreement relates to the acquisition of joint control of Big Admiral srl, which is involved in the creation, development and management of a network of betting shops with AWP ( known as new slot) and VLT (known as video lotteries) devices.

The investigation aims to verify whether, considering the possible effects of coordination of the commercial activities of both Lottomatica Holding srl and Novomatic Italia spa, the agreement could violate of art.101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Rome, 8 February 2017