Growthfund has launched an international tender process for the concession of the exclusive right to produce, manage, operate, promote, and exploit the Greek State Lotteries for a period of at least 10 years.

The concession right pertains to the following lotteries: the Instant State Lottery, the State Housing Lottery, the Popular Lottery, the Special Social National Lottery, the National Lottery and the Extraordinary or Special Lottery drawn by the European Association of State Lotteries (AELLE).

The tender will be conducted in two phases. In Phase A, interested parties are invited to submit an expression of interest by July 23, 2025, at 16:00. In Phase B, pre-qualified participants will be invited to submit binding offers.

Currently, the exclusive right to the State Lotteries has been granted to the company “Hellenic Lotteries S.A. – Production, Operation, Distribution, Promotion and Management of Lotteries.”

Detailed information about the tender process is available in the Invitation for Expression of Interest on Growthfund’s website: StateLotteriesEoI.

OPAP announced the appointment of Nikos Fligos as Chief Executive Officer of Stoiximan. Since November 2024, Nikos Fligos has been serving as Managing Director of Stoiximan.

Previously, he held the position of Commercial Director at Kaizen Gaming from 2022. He has over 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles, having previously served as Director of Commercial Operations at Papastratos S.A., and holding senior managerial positions at prominent Greek and multinational enterprises, including Coca-Cola HBC and Diageo PLC.

Mr. Fligos succeeds George Daskalakis, who steps down as Stoiximan’s CEO. As a co-founder of Stoiximan, Mr. Daskalakis played a pivotal role in order for the company to gain a leading position in the online gaming markets of Greece and Cyprus.

Amusnet has partnered with efbet Greece to strengthen its presence in the local market and deliver a premium gaming experience to Greek players. The collaboration is now live and brings a wide selection of Amusnet’s top-performing titles to efbet’s platform, marking another important step in the company’s strategic growth across regulated European markets.

This partnership signifies an achievement for Amusnet in Greece, bringing over 100 acclaimed titles including Extra Crown – a royal slot game filled with exciting bonus features, Cocktail Rush – video slot will take you to stunning golden beaches with exotic drinks and fruitful wins, Vegas Roulette 500x – a fast-paced European roulette that combines the classics with the excitement of the dynamic payout experience, Orient Story Deluxe – a video slot offering rewarding features and winning spins, and 40 Power Hot – a royal slot game filled with exciting bonus features to efbet’s platform.

“Partnering with efbet Greece marks a significant step in strengthening our position in the local market. efbet’s established reputation, combined with our comprehensive gaming portfolio, provides a solid foundation for delivering a high-quality, elevated experience to Greek players. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term success,” said Jelena Stankovic, Director of Amusnet Greece.

“We are excited to welcome Amusnet to our growing portfolio of gaming providers at efbet.gr. This partnership marks another important step in enhancing our casino offering and delivering even more value to our players in Greece. By integrating Amusnet’s popular titles, we continue to strengthen our position in the market and reaffirm our commitment to quality and entertainment – a move fully aligned with our long-term strategy,” the Senior Management from efbet noted.

This collaboration underscores Amusnet’s commitment to excellence and reflects its ongoing strategy of forging impactful partnerships with top-tier operators in regulated markets, ensuring sustained growth and enhanced player experience.