FDJ, the lottery operator in France, agreed to acquire Bimedia, a software publisher specialized in front office POS and payment services, from Idinvest Partners for €50m ($55m). This acquisition would enable FDJ to accelerate the development of its "Payment and Services" business, in line with its 2025 strategic plan. FDJ thus confirms its commitment to support the development and modernisation of its retail distribution network by offering value-added services.