French regulator clears Banijay's JOA Group casino acquisition

France's Competition Authority has cleared Banijay Group's planned acquisition of JOA Group, allowing the company to continue expanding in the country's casino market. Banijay first agreed to purchase JOA in July.

The approval removes a regulatory hurdle for the deal, which is part of a broader French expansion strategy. Banijay has been building scale through a series of takeovers and mergers that have made it a major player in continental European media.

JOA Group is active in the French casino sector, and the transaction adds to Banijay's growing presence in that market. The competition review did not result in objections to the proposed purchase.

The FCA's decision keeps Banijay's French strategy on track as the company pursues further consolidation across Europe. With the regulatory clearance in place, the acquisition can now move toward completion.

The deal adds to Banijay's footprint in France's gaming sector and marks another step in the company's broader acquisition-led growth.