Despite difficult market and competitive conditions the aggregate consolidated revenues of the different corporate divisions increased to €1.056b (2006: €1.007b) with a total business volume of €1.28b (2006: €1.33b). Domestic and foreign business contributed roughly 50 per cent each to the total revenue.

“As a result of the new gaming regulations in Germany many new international manufacturers started operating in the German marketplace and have been able to win a certain market share. Despite the fiercer competition, the Gauselmann Group asserted its position as the leading company in the field of electronic amusement with and without prize in Germany. On a national level the discussion and the approval of the German federal states of the interstate treaty on gaming led to tangible revenue losses in the sports betting sector,” said a company spokesman.

The expansion strategy in the arcade business developed extremely positively. In addition to some 200 own arcade locations in Germany (Merkur-Spielothek) there are almost 100 entertainment centres under the brand-name Merkur Casino in neighbouring European countries. This business segment has developed particularly well in Hungary and in the Czech Republic.

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