edict egaming GmbH

Company Background & History

edict egaming GmbH was established in Hamburg, Germany in 1998, at the dawn of the European online gambling industry. The company initially developed its own online casino software and in 2002 launched a digital casino product. In 2008, the Gauselmann Group—one of Germany’s largest gaming machine manufacturers and operators—acquired edict to build its online gambling capabilities. The acquisition integrated edict into the MERKUR brand family, giving it access to the group’s extensive land‑based slot content, regulatory expertise, and international distribution network.

Business Model & Products

edict operates exclusively in the B2B segment. Its primary product is a turnkey online casino platform that includes player management, payment processing, compliance tools, and reporting. The company acts as the exclusive digital distributor of MERKUR slot machines for online casinos, converting classic land‑based titles into digital versions optimised for web and mobile play. Additionally, edict has developed an aggregator solution (launched 2021) that allows operators to access a curated library of third‑party slot and table games from multiple studios via a single integration. The aggregator currently features over 200 titles from more than 30 partners, including Apparat Gaming and Atomo Gaming, and processes over 8.5 billion game rounds per year for more than 150 operators. edict also provides white‑label casino solutions and a proprietary back‑office suite.

Licensing & Regulation

The company holds gambling licences in several European jurisdictions, including Germany (GGL licence), the UK, and others. This licensing enables edict to supply its platform and content to regulated operators across Europe. The company emphasises compliance with local regulations, including the German State Treaty on Gambling.

Market Position & Partnerships

edict is a niche but established player in the European iGaming supply space, leveraging its affiliation with the MERKUR GROUP for brand recognition and content exclusivity. Notable partnerships include content deals with Apparat Gaming (2024), Atomo Gaming (2026), and mybet (2022). The company actively targets growth in regulated markets and continues to expand its aggregator library.

Technology & Innovation

edict’s technology stack includes HTML5 for cross‑device compatibility, secure API integration for operator systems, and a proprietary platform architecture that supports real‑time data handling. The company uses standard security certificates (Comodo PositiveSSL) and Lightbox for promotional content. The aggregator solution uses a single API to connect operators with multiple game providers, reducing integration time.

Headquarters & Ownership

The company is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, and remains a wholly owned subsidiary of MERKUR INTERACTIVE GmbH, which is itself a subsidiary of the Gauselmann Group (now MERKUR GROUP). edict is a privately held company and does not disclose financial results separately.

Employee Base

LinkedIn lists the company size as 51–200 employees (as of 2025). The internal team includes specialists in software development, game design, compliance, sales, and partner management.