Impera

What Impera does

Impera GmbH is an Austrian gaming software developer founded in 1989 in Steinhaus/Wels, Upper Austria. The company designs and produces proprietary slot games, multi-game platforms (Impera Line HD), linked progressive jackpot systems (Impera Link, Glorious Link), pot games (Prolink, Prolink 2), and electronic roulette variants (Lotus Roulette, Lucky Lady's Roulette, River Queen Roulette, Globe Roulette, Sky Roulette) for casino, arcade, gaming-hall, and street-gaming operators. Its products are software-only and run on Novomatic AG's proprietary cabinets (V.I.P. X Royal, Black Edition II XL, V.I.P. X Dream); Impera's content library spans 70+ registered trademarks covering themed slots (Book of Ra, Sizzling Hot, Lucky Lady's Charm) and themed roulette, and is GLI-11 certified for deployment across multiple jurisdictions.

Impera operates a B2B go-to-market entirely through an exclusive distribution partnership with Novomatic AG (since 2010), which provides international, American (Novomatic Americas Sales LLC), and Spanish (Novomatic Spain) sales reach into 60+ countries. The revenue model is primarily one-time software licensing of multi-game packages and jackpot systems, with licensing/royalty elements on linked jackpot solutions; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held (no external investors identified), employs 11-50 staff, is led by CEO Mag. Jürgen Burgstaller, and maintains an active product-launch cadence with multiple new titles in 2025-2026, alongside participation in major gaming exhibitions (ICE, G2E, IMA, FJIMA). No funding rounds, acquisitions, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Name

Impera

Legal name

IMPERA GmbH

Website

https://impera.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Austrian gaming software developer founded in 1989, creating slot games, multi-game platforms, jackpot systems, pot games, and electronic roulette for casinos, arcades, gaming halls, and street operations. Software is distributed exclusively through Novomatic AG into 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino Gaming Software

NAICS

Gambling Industries (7132)

akta.pro primary industry

Slot & VLT Cabinets, Components & Conversion Kits (MPAEANAD)

Keywords

• Casino gaming software
• Slot game development
• Electronic table games
• Jackpot systems
• Multi-game platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Wels

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Gaming Software Licensing: Sale and licensing of proprietary gaming software for slot machines and electronic table games to casino and arcade operators.
2. Multi-Game Packages: Sale of multi-game packages (Impera Line editions) containing multiple game titles bundled for deployment on gaming hardware.
3. Jackpot System Solutions: Impera Link and Prolink jackpot system solutions for casinos seeking linked progressive gaming experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Impera develops and licenses proprietary gaming software for casinos, arcades, and street gaming operations. Its portfolio spans three core product lines — Impera Line HD (multi-game cabinets bundling dozens of slot titles), Impera Link and Prolink (linked and pot jackpot systems connecting machines across a floor), and a suite of electronic roulette tables — all distributed exclusively through Novomatic AG hardware and sales channels in 60+ countries.

Product overview

Impera is a gaming software company founded in 1989 in Austria, offering a comprehensive portfolio of casino gaming products. The portfolio consists of three core product lines: Impera Line™ HD (multi-game platform providing access to dozens of games in a single cabinet), Impera Link™ (standalone and networked jackpot system with linked progressive prizes across devices), and Prolink™/Prolink™ 2 (pot games with linked jackpot functionality). Additionally, Impera offers electronic table games including roulette variants (Lotus Roulette™ Pro, Lotus Roulette™ Jackpot, Lucky Lady's Roulette™, River Queen™ Roulette, Globe Roulette™ Pro, Sky Roulette) as standalone multiplayer games. The company's software operates exclusively on Novomatic AG hardware cabinets and is distributed through Novomatic's global sales network, reaching more than 60 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Impera Line™ HD: Multi Games product line offering multiple games in a single cabinet
• Impera Link™
• Prolink™
• Impera Cash™
• Glorious Link™
• Impera TRI Team

Products and services

• Impera Line™ HD Multi-game platform offering a curated selection of slot and video reel games in a single cabinet, enabling casino operators to provide diverse gaming content without multiple dedicated machines. Available in multiple cabinet configurations.
• Impera Link™ Linked jackpot system that connects multiple gaming devices to a shared progressive jackpot pool, offering networked jackpot functionality with standalone and multi-device jackpot levels.
• Prolink™ Pot games product line delivering jackpot excitement through linked device configurations, enabling players to contribute to and win from shared pot prizes.
• Prolink™ 2 Second-generation pot games system offering linked jackpot excitement with new game titles and enhanced jackpot mechanics.
• Lotus Roulette™ Pro

Quantifiable outcome

• Products deployed in more than 60 countries worldwide

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Novomatic AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2010Exclusive distribution partnership established in 2010. Novomatic AG distributes Impera software products (cabinet-equipped gaming software) worldwide. Novomatic provides international sales network, manufacturing capabilities, and market access across 60+ countries. Distribution covers Wiener Straße 158, 2352 Gumpoldskirchen, Austria.
• Novomatic Americas Sales LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for American market. Office: 1050 East Business Center Dr., Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA. Phone +1 (224) 802-2974.
• Novomatic SpaincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Spanish market. Office: P.I. La Garena, C/. Galileo Galilei, 28, 28806 Alcalá de Henares (Madrid), Spain. Phone +34 91 877 62 62.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Synot Games: Czech/Slovak-based slot content studio developing casino games for both land-based and online operators. Similar mid-sized B2B slot content developer with a comparable portfolio approach and focus on European and emerging market jurisdictions.
• EGT (Euro Games Technology): Bulgarian B2B slot and casino game content developer with a similar product focus on multi-game cabinets, jackpot systems, and electronic table games for land-based casinos. Highly comparable to Impera in business model, target market (casino operators in Europe and emerging markets), and channel strategy (distribution through gaming equipment partners).
• Zitro: Spanish gaming content developer focused on video bingo, slot games, and ETG products for casino and bingo hall operators. Comparable mid-sized European content studio with similar channel approach and B2B distribution model.
• Merkur Gaming: German gaming content developer (part of the Gauselmann Group) producing slot games, multi-game platforms, and casino systems for the European and Latin American markets. Direct peer in slot content development, regulatory focus, and B2B distribution model.
• Play'n GO: Swedish slot content studio developing casino games primarily for online operators, with growing land-based presence. Comparable as a slot content developer with a strong portfolio approach, though skewed more toward online channels than Impera.
• Apollo Games: Czech slot content developer producing slot machines and electronic table games for casino and arcade operators across Central and Eastern Europe. Comparable in product focus (slot cabinets and ETG) and channel structure (partnerships with larger distributors).
• Ortiz Gaming: Spanish/Latin American gaming content developer producing slot games and casino content for the Americas and European markets. Similar B2B slot content studio with comparable regulatory focus and distribution partnerships.
• Amusnet Interactive: Bulgarian gaming content provider (formerly EGT Digital) offering slot games, casino content, and live dealer solutions. Comparable as a slot content studio serving European and emerging market operators with both land-based and online offerings.

Broad incumbents

• IGT (International Game Technology): Global gaming equipment and content giant producing slot cabinets, casino systems, and game content for both land-based and online operators. Represents the vertically integrated incumbent model (hardware + software + games) that Impera competes against for casino floor placement.

Others

• Greentube: Novomatic AG's interactive (online and mobile) gaming division, making it a sister company of Impera within the broader Novomatic ecosystem. Related rather than directly competitive, but provides insight into how Novomatic's content strategy is structured and where the parent group sees future growth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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