Deal will see 16 venues convert to the Merkur brand
Merkur Casino UK has completed the acquisition of Oasis Retail Services, Northern Ireland’s largest and most successful gaming and amusement machine operator. With this acquisition, Merkur is now active in Northern Ireland for the first time, continuing its consistent growth strategy in the United Kingdom.
Oasis Retail Services operates 16 venues and several hundred machines in the single site business, primarily located in pubs and betting shops. The acquisition marks another significant milestone in Merkur Group’s international expansion and underlines the company’s long-term commitment to the UK economy.
Mark Schertle, Chief Operating Officer of Merkur Casino UK, said: “We are delighted to welcome Oasis Retail Services into the Merkur family. Oasis is a business built on strong values, quality and a long-term commitment to its customers and employees. It is particularly pleasing that Oasis has long operated to the same high standards that define Merkur. This quality and reliability will be maintained and further developed together – for the benefit of both employees and customers.”
Lars Felderhuff, Chairman of Merkur, said: “MERKUR Casino UK has long been one of the leading gaming operators in the UK – and is now taking the next major step forward. With the acquisition of Oasis Retail Services, Northern Ireland’s largest and most successful gaming and amusement machine business, we are further expanding our presence across the British market.
“This move is a strategically significant step with long-term vision: While we remain confident in the future of the German gaming market, the evolving regulatory landscape calls for a broader international perspective. The UK continues to stand out as one of the most stable, well-regulated, and dynamic markets in the world – making it a key pillar of our global growth strategy.”
“With our entry into the Northern Irish market, the iconic smiling MERKUR sun is now shining across the entire United Kingdom. But this expansion is about far more than geography: It is a clear commitment to sustainable growth, local jobs, and our long-term engagement in the UK economy.
“Oasis Retail Services has earned a reputation over decades for quality, integrity, and customer focus – values that align perfectly with the culture of the MERKUR GROUP. We are proud to welcome this respected company and its employees into the MERKUR family.”
Merkur employs over 15,000 people worldwide and operates over 220 Gaming Centres in GB. By integrating Oasis Retail Services, Merkur Casino UK further strengthens its position in one of Europe’s key gaming markets and expands its presence in the land-based sector.
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Deal will see 16 venues convert to the Merkur brand Merkur Casino UK has completed the acquisition of Oasis Retail Services, Northern Ireland’s largest and most successful gaming and amusement machine operator. With this acquisition, Merkur is now active in Northern Ireland for the first time, continuing its consistent growth strategy in the United Kingdom….
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