- Business
- Organization of Football Prognostics S.A. (OPAP) serves as the leading gaming company in Greece, operating as the exclusive licensed provider of numerical lotteries, sports betting, video lottery terminals (VLTs), passive lotteries, instant scratch games, and horse racing betting; its core numerical lottery products include JOKER, LOTTO, TZOKER, PROTO, EXTRA 5, SUPER 3, KINO, EUROJACKPOT, and POWERSPIN; sports and other betting offerings encompass PROPO, PROPOGOAL, STOIHIMA, PAME STOIXIMA, MONITOR GAMES, and GO LUCKY; passive lotteries feature NATIONAL and POPULAR brands with and without jackpots; instant win games operate under SCRATCH; and VLTs are deployed across Greece with licenses extending to 2035. The company delivers these products through an extensive network of over 4,000 branded retail agencies, supplemented by kiosks, street vendors, online platforms, and land-based outlets, while also providing telecommunication services, e-money solutions, bill payments, and software development for integrated systems. OPAP maintains operations in Greece and Cyprus, with headquarters located at 112 Athinon Avenue, Athens, Greece, and was founded in 1958 as the national lottery operator, achieving full privatization in 2013 following its listing on the Athens Stock Exchange in 2001.
In recent developments, OPAP approved an all-share business combination with Allwyn International in October 2025, creating a €16 billion entity that combines market-leading positions across Europe, the United States, and other regions, with Allwyn holding 51.78% ownership and the combined company retaining a Greek listing under Allwyn branding. The company upgraded 4,000 VLTs in partnership with Inspired Entertainment in 2024, introducing the innovative Valor Slant cabinet alongside Vantage models to enhance player experience and fleet modernization. Earlier initiatives include the 2024 launch of Eurojackpot in Greece and the TIPSTERS digital sports betting community, alongside a share buy-back program, increased dividends, and the creation of OPAP Eco SINGLE MEMBER S.A. for energy cost management. OPAP's licenses for core games extend through 2030, VLTs to 2035, and horse racing to 2036, supporting ongoing digital expansion and responsible gaming under World Lottery Association standards.