What TIPOS does

TIPOS, národná lotériová spoločnosť, a. s. is the state-owned national lottery company of Slovakia, wholly owned by the Slovak Republic with shareholder rights exercised by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. Founded in 1992/1993 and headquartered at Tomášikova 23, Bratislava, TIPOS operates under individual licenses granted under Act No. 30/2019 Coll. on games of chance and is regulated by the Úrad pre reguláciu hazardných hier. The company runs a diversified gambling portfolio including seven numerical lotteries (LOTO, LOTO 5 z 35, KENO 10, EUROMILIÓNY, EUROJACKPOT, EXTRA VÝPLATA, VŠETKO ALEBO NIČ), physical scratch cards (€1-€20 price points), electronic scratch cards (eŽreby), the TIPOSBET sports betting platform with Sportradar data integration, an online casino (ecasino.etipos.sk) under license 000353/2020, virtual sports, and SMS-based lottery and casino services.

Distribution combines a nationwide network of over 1,500 physical retail points of sale operated by independent mandatees with full digital channels: the etipos.sk platform, a mobile app, and SMS betting via short code 3333. Daily lottery draws are conducted at STVR in Bratislava using Akanis Technologies pneumatic drawing machines. Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis: gross deposits fund a 50-60% payout on numerical lotteries, 55-70% on instant lotteries, and 75-98% on internet games, with a 20% statutory levy on deposits remitted to the state budget from numerical and instant lotteries. The company is the largest sports sponsor in Slovakia, holding title and general partnerships with the Slovak Ice Hockey Association (TIPOS Extraliga), the Slovak Olympic and Sports Committee (extended for five years), and federations for biathlon, basketball, and tennis. No revenue figure is publicly disclosed in the source material.

Name

TIPOS

Legal name

TIPOS, národná lotériová spoločnosť, a. s.

Website

https://tipos.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Short description

TIPOS is Slovakia's 100% state-owned national lottery company, operating numerical lotteries, sports betting (TIPOSBET), online casino, and scratch cards through 1,500+ retail locations and digital channels (etipos.sk, mobile app, SMS) under exclusive government-issued gambling licenses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Lottery and Regulated Gambling Services

NAICS

Gambling Industries (7132), Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (713210)

akta.pro primary industry

Draw-Based Lottery Management (Number Games, Keno as Lottery) (MPAEAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital Lottery & iLottery Platforms (Web/App) (MPAEAFAD)

Keywords

• National lottery services
• Sports betting platform
• Online casino gaming
• Instant scratch cards
• Numerical lottery games

Headquarters

HQ city

Nové Mesto

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Numerical Lotteries: TIPOS operates numerical lotteries including LOTO, EUROJACKPOT, EUROMILIÓNY, LOTO 5 z 35, EXTRA VÝPLATA, VŠETKO ALEBO NIČ, and KENO 10. Players purchase tickets at retail terminals or online. The company returns 50-60% of deposits as winnings and contributes 20% as statutory levy to state budget.
2. Sports Betting (Tiposbet): Odds-based sports betting on sporting events through tipkurz.etipos.sk platform and physical terminals. Part of the online gambling operations.
3. Online Casino: Internet casino operations including slots, table games, and live casino (ecasino.etipos.sk) under license 000353/2020.
4. Scratch Cards: Instant lottery scratch cards sold at retail locations with prices ranging from €1.00 to €20.00 and prizes up to €300,000. Win rates are 55-70% of deposits.
5. e-Zreby (Electronic Scratch Cards): Electronic instant lottery tickets purchased online (ezreby.etipos.sk) and via SMS.
6. SMS Gaming: Electronic instant lotteries via SMS including SMS Koleso šťastia (SMS Wheel of Fortune) and other SMS-based games.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TIPOS is the national lottery company of Slovakia, operating numerical lotteries (LOTO, LOTO 5 z 35, KENO 10, EUROMILIÓNY, EUROJACKPOT, EXTRA VÝPLATA, VŠETKO ALEBO NIČ), instant scratch cards and electronic eŽreby, online and retail sports betting through the TIPOSBET platform, an online casino with slots and live dealer games, virtual sports, and SMS-based lottery and casino services. Products are distributed through more than 1,500 retail points of sale, online platforms under the etipos.sk domain, the TIPOS mobile application, the SMS Koleso šťastia gaming service, and the TIPOS TV streaming channel. The company is 100% state-owned and operates under individual gambling licenses issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Slovak Republic.

Product overview

TIPOS operates as Slovakia's national lottery company, offering a diversified portfolio of gambling products across multiple channels. The core offering consists of numerical lotteries (LOTO, LOTO 5 z 35, KENO 10, EUROMILIÓNY, EUROJACKPOT, EXTRA VÝPLATA, VŠETKO ALEBO NIČ) with supplementary games like JOKER and KENO JOKER. These are complemented by instant lottery products including physical scratch cards and their digital equivalents (eŽreby). Sports betting is delivered through the TIPOSBET platform with live betting capabilities, while the online casino offers slots, table games, and live dealer experiences. Additional services include virtual sports, SMS-based betting and casino, a mobile application, and the TIPOS TV broadcasting platform. The company distributes through a network of physical retail terminals, online platforms (etipos.sk), and SMS services, positioning itself as a comprehensive gambling provider under state ownership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TIPOSBET: Sports betting platform offering live betting, statistics, and results for sporting events
• TIPOS Kasíno
• TIPOS TV
• TIPOS kupón
• eŽreby
• SMS Kasíno
• eKLUB KENO

Products and services

• LOTO Traditional numerical lottery draw with two draws per week (Wednesday and Saturday) and jackpots starting at approximately €1 million; includes supplementary JOKER game. Sold at retail terminals and online to adult Slovak residents.
• LOTO 5 z 35 Numerical lottery in which players select 5 numbers from 35, with draws twice weekly and a lower jackpot range than LOTO. Distributed through TIPOS retail network and online.
• KENO 10 Daily numerical lottery with draws every 4 minutes and jackpots up to €5 million; players select up to 10 numbers from a pool of 80. Sold at TIPOS retail terminals and online.
• EUROMILIÓNY European-scale numerical lottery with two weekly draws and jackpots typically in the €1–7 million range, offered to Slovak consumers via TIPOS retail and online channels.
• EUROJACKPOT Multi-country European lottery with two weekly draws and jackpots up to €120 million, one of Europe's largest lotteries; distributed to Slovak consumers through TIPOS.
• EXTRA VÝPLATA Numerical lottery offering a monthly-payments prize option (€480,000 paid as €4,000 monthly for 10 years) and now drawn twice weekly (Monday and Thursday). Sold to Slovak residents via retail and online.
• VŠETKO ALEBO NIČ (All or Nothing) Daily numerical lottery where players can win €100,000 by matching all 11 drawn numbers or by matching none of them; minimum bet €1.50. Distributed to Slovak consumers via TIPOS retail and online.
• Stieracie žreby (Scratch Cards) Instant lottery scratch cards sold at TIPOS retail locations in price points ranging from €1 to €20, with maximum prizes between €2,000 and €300,000 depending on the game. Includes themed editions such as Čierna perla (max €100,000), the GAME (max €10,000), and Diamant (max €200,000).
• TIPOSBET (Sports Betting) Online and retail sports betting platform covering multiple sporting events with pre-match and live betting options, plus Sportradar-powered statistics and results integration. Available to Slovak consumers via web, mobile app, and retail terminals.
• TIPOS Online Casino Internet casino offering slot games, table games, live dealer games, and casino tournaments, accessible via web browser with demo play available. Operated under individual licence No. 000353/2020.
• eŽreby (Electronic Scratch Cards) Online version of instant scratch cards purchasable through the eTipos platform, allowing digital instant lottery play for registered Slovak players.
• SMS tipovanie (SMS Betting) Betting service allowing players to place numerical lottery and sports bets via SMS messages to short number 3333, with payment settled through mobile carriers.
• SMS Kasíno Casino gaming service accessible via SMS, enabling players to participate in casino games via mobile text messages with mobile-carrier billing.
• KLUB KENO Retail KENO game available at TIPOS physical point-of-sale terminals, with draws every 4 minutes and prizes up to €90,000.
• Virtuálky (Virtual Sports) Virtual sports betting products that simulate various sports events with rapid result generation, available online at virtual.etipos.sk to registered Slovak players.
• TIPOS TV Online video streaming platform broadcasting live and archived sports events (TIPOS Extraliga mužov and žien basketball leagues), lottery drawing results, and promotional content.
• TIPOS Mobile Application Official TIPOS mobile application for smartphone and tablet that allows players to scan and manage tickets from physical outlets, prepare bets with custom numbers, place sports bets, and access casino games. Available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
• TIPOS kupón Pre-paid coupon / voucher system for purchasing TIPOS lottery and betting products at retail locations, usable as a cash-equivalent tender at terminals.
• SMS Klub Loyalty program for SMS betting customers, offering monthly wheel-of-fortune spins (SMS Koleso šťastia), weekly spins for active players, number generator tools, draw archives, and prize verification.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-60% of lottery deposits returned as winnings
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and flagship.

• Slovak Biathlon Union (SZB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTIPOS became general partner of Slovak Biathlon Union for one year. The Slovak Biathlon Cup will be renamed TIPOS Biathlon Cup. TIPOS provides 100,000 EUR (excluding VAT) sponsorship to support young talents and the 'Vision 2030' program aiming for top 10 Olympic finishes by 2030. Partnership strengthens TIPOS position as Slovakia's largest sports supporter.
• Slovak Ice Hockey Association (SZĽH)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTIPOS serves as general partner of TIPOS Extraliga (top Slovak hockey league, 32nd season) and TIPOS Slovak Hockey League (SHL). The partnership has elevated Slovak hockey's market value. TIPOS Extraliga represents the flagship partnership in Slovak sports sponsorship.
• Slovak Olympic and Sports Committee (SOŠV)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTIPOS has been exclusive partner of SOŠV for over 10 years, recently extended for another five years. Supports Slovak athletes' preparation, training, travel to competitions, and Olympic participation. Also supports youth sports projects that motivate young talents.
• Slovak Basketball Association (SBA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTIPOS became title partner of TIPOS Extraliga žien (women's basketball) and TIPOS Slovak Basketball League (TIPOS SBL) for two seasons. Also sponsors both women's and men's national basketball teams. Partnership aims to improve conditions and quality of Slovak basketball.
• Slovak Tennis Association (STZ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTIPOS became general partner of Slovak Tennis Association through season 2026/2027. Supports Slovak representatives at world events including Davis Cup and major tournaments. Main partner of prestigious Slovak Open tournament held at National Tennis Center Bratislava.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• OPAP: OPAP is the dominant Greek lottery and sports betting operator, listed publicly. Comparable across numerical lotteries, sports betting, and instant games, but larger scale and with broader international ambitions than TIPOS.

Direct peers

• Veikkaus: Veikkaus is the Finnish state-owned national lottery operator offering numerical lotteries, sports betting, and instant games — directly comparable to TIPOS as a government-controlled monopoly spanning multiple gambling verticals.
• Österreichische Lotterien: Österreichische Lotterien is the Austrian national lottery operator offering numerical lotteries, scratch cards, sports betting, and online casino. A regional, structurally analogous peer to TIPOS within the same central-European regulatory neighbourhood.
• Nederlandse Loterij: Nederlandse Loterij is the Dutch state-influenced national lottery operator offering numerical lotteries, instant games, and sports betting. Directly comparable in business model, multi-channel distribution, and product mix to TIPOS.
• Française des Jeux (FDJ): FDJ is the French national lottery and sports betting operator with a comparable monopoly-style licensing structure, multi-channel distribution (retail + digital), and product mix of draw-based games, scratch cards and online sports betting.
• Loterías y Apuestas del Estado: Loterías y Apuestas del Estado is the Spanish state-owned national lottery and betting operator. Comparable to TIPOS across draw-based games, sports betting, and online extensions under government ownership.
• Allwyn (Sazka Group): Allwyn (formerly Sazka Group) is the Czech national lottery operator and one of Europe's largest multi-country lottery groups. It is the closest structural analog to TIPOS as a state-influenced national lottery monopoly with sports betting and digital extensions — drawing on the same central-European regulatory style and pan-European jackpot pools such as Eurojackpot.

Regional players

• Tipsport: Tipsport is a major Czech/Slovak sports betting operator with deep regional brand recognition. Comparable to TIPOS's sports betting arm in Slovakia, though focused on sports betting rather than the broader lottery/casino portfolio.
• Fortuna Entertainment Group: Fortuna is one of the largest Central European sports betting operators with an active Slovak presence at fortuna.sk. Although not a lottery operator, it is a direct in-market competitor to TIPOS's TIPOSBET sports betting vertical inside Slovakia.

Emerging players

• Intralot: Intralot is a global lottery and sports betting technology and services provider. While it primarily sells technology rather than operating retail lottery domestically, it overlaps with TIPOS in the lottery systems and sports-betting technology stack — e.g., the kind of Sportradar-style integrations TIPOS relies on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TiposSlovensko
• Facebookfacebook.com/tiposSK
• Instagraminstagram.com/tipossk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tipos

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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