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'LUMINISCENCE' to launch at St. Patrick's Cathedral as Banijay Americas expands acclaimed immersive experience. August 11, 2026 Banijay Americas is expanding its globally acclaimed immersive experience LUMINISCENCE to New York City's iconic St. Patrick's Cathedral. Beginning October 1st, St. Patrick's will be illuminated via 360-degree video mapping, while guests are immersed by a blend of live choir and the LUMINISCENCE Orchestra, and the voice talent of Jonathan Roumie, who will share the story and impact of St Patrick's Cathedral on the community. Since launching in 2023, LUMINISCENCE, has welcomed more than two million visitors globally, staging more than 20 productions across eight countries, including France, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Brazil, and the United States. Created by LOTCHI, part of Banijay Live, LUMINISCENCE New York City is a part of Banijay Americas' growing international footprint, illuminating some of the world's most remarkable sacred and historic spaces through music, storytelling, and digital artistry. Roumie, best known for his roles in THE CHOSEN and SOLO MIO, states, "As a born-and-raised New Yorker, St. Patrick's Cathedral has always been a hallowed icon of faith, architecture, and New York itself. Amidst the noisy grind of the city that refuses to sleep, one can find stillness, beauty, and peace among its graceful Gothic arches. I'm honored to lend my voice to LUMINISCENCE and help share the story of this extraordinary cathedral." Jonathan Roumie was the natural choice to lend his voice to LUMINISCENCE at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York. His ability to bring authenticity, depth, and humanity to every performance makes him an ideal creative partner for an experience that invites audiences to step inside the story in a deeply meaningful way. Banijay Entertainment SAS is building on an audience that already has a strong connection to this remarkable experience while creating a new way for them to engage with it. It's a testament to the extraordinary work of its creative and production teams, and Banijay Entertainment SAS is excited to continue expanding immersive storytelling," said Ben Samek, CEO of Banijay Americas. Widely considered the most iconic church in North America, St. Patrick's is the largest Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral in North America. Located on 5th Ave in between 50th and 51st, the cathedral is a New York City designated landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. "St. Patrick's isn't just a spectacular venue, it's a place where generations of New Yorkers have gathered to celebrate and to hope," said Romain Sarfati, co-founder of LOTCHI, creator of LUMINISCENCE. "Every element of our show, the choir, the orchestra, the projections at the millimeter, is designed with that weight in mind. We're not adding light to St. Patrick's. We're helping it reveal what's already there." Completed in 1878 after two decades of construction delayed by the Civil War, St. Patrick's Cathedral was the vision of Archbishop John Hughes, who pursued a cathedral worthy of New York's growing Catholic community even as critics dismissed the then-remote uptown site as "Hughes' Folly." Designed by architect James Renwick Jr. in the Gothic Revival style and clad in white marble, the cathedral's twin spires were added in 1888, rising more than 330 feet above Fifth Avenue. Consecrated in 1910, St. Patrick's has since welcomed popes, presidents, and millions of New Yorkers and visitors each year, and remains the seat of the Archdiocese of New York and one of the nation's most recognized symbols of faith and architecture. "Saint Patrick's Cathedral is truly 'America's Parish Church' and one of the best known and well-loved Catholic Churches in the world. At the same time, it uniquely belongs to every New Yorker who has ever come here to pray, celebrate, find a moment of peace, or simply to marvel at its beauty," said Archbishop Ronald Hicks, Archbishop of New York. "We are grateful for partners like LUMINISCENCE who share our commitment to caring for this historic space and inviting new generations to encounter it, be uplifted, and give glory to God - including the organ that has filled this Cathedral with music for nearly a century and that we are committed to preserving for a century more." St. Patrick's Cathedral comes alive with music every day of the year through its historic pipe organs, built by George Kilgren & Son and dedicated in 1928 and 1930. The largest of these instruments - the Gallery Organ - is home to more than 7,500 pipes. Since its dedication, it has been played an average of 60 hours each week, 365 days a year, filling the Cathedral with approximately 300,000 hours of music. Now approaching a century of service, the Gallery Organ is undergoing a multi-year renovation by Casavant Freres. Proceeds from LUMINISCENCE will support Renew the Living Voices: The Kilgen Organ Campaign, helping preserve the Cathedral's extraordinary musical legacy for generations to come. Fr. Enrique Salvo, Rector of St. Patrick's Cathedral states, "We are eager to welcome guests to see LUMINISCENCE, experience the presence of God and embrace the beauty of light, sacred music and the remarkable story of the spiritual legacy of the Cathedral. We want all to feel at home and welcome in our Church for this experience." The event opens to the public on October 1, 2026. Performances run on select dates through the end of 2026, and include dates with LUMINISCENCE Live Plus (live choir and orchestra) or LUMINISCENCE (recorded music and voice over). Ticket prices vary depending on type of experience. More information can be found at

Antoine Jouteau to lead Banijay Gaming from September. Antoine Jouteau to lead Banijay Gaming from September vanja mitic july 29, 2026 latest casino and gambling News. Banijay Group has appointed Antoine Jouteau as chief executive of Banijay Gaming, placing an experienced technology executive in charge of the enlarged division following the acquisition of Tipico. Jouteau will begin the role on September 1, 2026. The division now includes Betclic, Tipico and Austrian retail betting brand Admiral, serving almost 6.5 million unique active players across six regulated markets. Nicolas Béraud, Betclic's founder and former chief executive, will remain non-executive chairman of the Banijay Gaming board. Joachim Baca will continue as non-executive vice-chairman. Banijay described Jouteau's appointment as a "pivotal" development following the Tipico transaction and the proposed purchase of French casino operator JOA. Technology experience supports expanded gaming division. Jouteau previously held leadership roles at French online classifieds company Leboncoin and its Norwegian parent, Adevinta. He joined Leboncoin as business development director before becoming chief executive and later led Adevinta between 2022 and 2024. He subsequently returned to Leboncoin. "Antoine brings more than 20 years of experience leading the growth and transformation of technology companies, from start-ups to publicly listed businesses," Banijay said, as reported by SBC News. "His track record reflects a strong business and execution mindset, a proven ability to drive growth and innovation, and deep expertise in technology, particularly in data and artificial intelligence. "Combined with the gaming expertise already embedded within Betclic, Tipico and Admiral, his experience will be instrumental in building a leading global player in the industry." Jouteau will oversee the integration of Tipico, which Banijay completed on April 23. The transaction created the Banijay Gaming division by combining Tipico with Betclic and brought Admiral's Austrian retail network into the group. The company has also agreed to acquire JOA, France's second-largest land-based casino operator. The proposed €465 million transaction covers 33 venues and remains subject to completion. JOA chief executive Laurent Lassiaz is expected to remain chairman of the casino business. Lassiaz said the agreement would create "new means to pursue our ambitions in France and internationally". Gaming revenue drives first-half increase. The leadership announcement accompanied Banijay Group's results for the six months ended June 30 (pdf). Group revenue increased 16.9% on a reported basis to €2.58 billion, compared with €2.21 billion in the same period of 2025. Revenue grew 4.5% at constant currency and on a pro forma basis. Adjusted EBITDA rose 18.5% to €502.9 million. On a constant-currency and pro forma basis, adjusted EBITDA remained broadly stable, increasing 0.1%. Excluding higher betting taxes in France and Austria, it rose 5%. Banijay Gaming generated €1.21 billion in revenue. That represented reported growth of 54.3%, reflecting Tipico's inclusion from late April, and a 10.5% increase on a constant-currency and pro forma basis. Sportsbook revenue reached €943.7 million, rising 54.8% as reported and 8.6% pro forma. Activity around the UEFA Champions League final supported the result, while unique active players across the gaming division increased 22%. Games, poker and turf revenue grew by a combined 18.3% on a pro forma and constant-currency basis. François Riahi, chief executive of Banijay Group, said the company "delivered a solid first-half performance, with solid revenue growth across the group and record player engagement in sports betting and gaming". "The FIFA World Cup generated unprecedented player acquisition and engagement, supported double-digit pro forma revenue growth and strengthened our ability to grow across all products," he continued. The World Cup made only a partial contribution to the first-half accounts because the reporting period ended during the tournament. Most revenue from the knockout rounds and final will fall within the second half.

Banijay names Jouteau as gaming CEO. Banijay Gaming has appointed Antoine Jouteau as its next chief executive, with the transition set for 1 September 2026. The move comes as the group integrates Betclic and Tipico after completing the German acquisition earlier this year, while Banijay Group reports stronger first-half trading. Jouteau takes over Banijay Gaming. Banijay Gaming will have a new chief executive from 1 September 2026. Antoine Jouteau is set to oversee the group's betting and gaming assets, including Betclic, Tipico and Admiral. Nicolas Béraud will stay on as chairman of the Banijay Gaming board, while Joachim Baca remains vice-chairman. The appointment follows the completion of Tipico's acquisition and the merger with Betclic earlier this year. Jouteau arrives with a background in digital businesses rather than sportsbook operations. He became CEO of Leboncoin in 2015 after joining the company as director of business development in 2009. He later led Adevinta from 2022 to 2024 before returning to Leboncoin as chief executive in 2024. Banijay has pointed to his experience in technology, data and artificial intelligence as a fit for the next phase of integration. H1 results show stronger engagement. Banijay Group said sports betting and gaming revenue rose 10.5% to €1.2bn (€1bn) in H1 2026. Unique active players were up 22% year on year, with the company linking that growth to the closing stages of the Champions League and the FIFA World Cup. Banijay said the World Cup drove record activity, although the tournament only partly contributed to the half-year because it continued beyond the reporting period. Betting revenue increased 8.6% year on year, while gaming, poker and turf revenue rose 18.3%. François Riahi, Banijay Group CEO, said the first half marked a transformational period for the business. He pointed to the Tipico acquisition, the Banijay Entertainment and All3Media combination, and the proposed JOA deal as the main strategic moves. He added that H2 would focus on integration work and the delivery of synergies. The arrival of Jouteau is intended to support that process at the gaming level. "2026 is definitely a transformational year for Banijay Group. The successful acquisition of Tipico, the completion of the combination of Banijay Entertainment and All3Media, and the proposed acquisition of JOA in France grant to the group more scale, more diversity in terms of geography, channels of distribution, and a better strategic positioning to achieve all its strategic goals, creating new opportunities for both growth and value creation. In H2, we will enhance the integration processes in our two business units and will start delivering synergies. The addition of Antoine Jouteau to our set up, who will join the group as CEO of sports betting and gaming activities, will be key in this context." Banijay extends its European reach. Banijay's gaming business now spans several important European markets. Tipico remains a leading operator in Germany, while Admiral gives the group a stronger retail position in Austria. Betclic continues to be one of the main online betting brands in France. The combination gives Banijay more scale, but it also places the group in markets with different competitive and regulatory conditions. France is especially relevant because online betting is taxed at 59.3% of gross gaming revenue. The country is still one of the five largest betting markets in Europe, and debate over possible online casino legalisation continues to attract interest from operators. Banijay's planned acquisition of JOA, agreed in June 2026 but not yet completed, would add a casino business to the portfolio. Laurent Lassiaz, JOA CEO, said the deal created "new means to pursue our ambitions in France and internationally."