Vikings Casinos

Vikings Casinos, also known as Casino Vikings, is a casino operator headquartered in France. The group runs multiple gaming establishments across the country, offering slot machines, table games and associated hospitality services. Its primary market consists of local patrons and visitors seeking regulated casino entertainment within French jurisdiction. The organisation operates under the licensing and oversight of French gaming authorities, adhering to national gambling regulations. While specific figures on the number of venues or employees are not disclosed in the available sources, the reference to multiple casino locations indicates a geographically distributed footprint.

On 19 April 2023, Vikings Casinos experienced a ransomware attack that was detected through its internal supervision consoles. The detection prompted an immediate shutdown of the group's information systems to safeguard data and prevent further spread. As a precaution, several casino venues were temporarily closed while the incident was contained. Initial forensic analysis did not reveal any evidence of data theft, although investigations were ongoing at the time of reporting. A formal complaint was filed with the relevant law‑enforcement authorities to pursue legal action against the perpetrators. To maintain limited service, the company implemented temporary workarounds that allowed an adapted mode of operation despite the compromised systems. These measures aimed to restore partial functionality while longer‑term remediation and system hardening efforts were pursued.