Merkur secures the future of Lower Saxony's casinos
Monday 10 de February 2025 / 12:00
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(Hannover/Espelkamp).-The Hanover Administrative Court has confirmed the legality of the award of the casino license to the Merkur Group.
The Merkur casinos, based in neighboring East Westphalia, emerged victorious from the award procedure conducted by the Lower Saxony Ministry of Finance. The court has dismissed the lawsuit brought by the previous license holder, who was defeated in the competition for concepts relating to safe and high-quality casino operations. This represents an important decision for the future of the ten casino locations in the state of Lower Saxony.
"We welcome the decision of the administrative court, which creates clarity and confirms that the award process was transparent and structured from the outset. Our concept is based on the highest standards in the areas of player protection, profitability and sustainable site development," explains David Schnabel, Merkur Group's casino board member. "From our point of view, there was never any doubt about the legal compliance and transparency of the Ministry of Finance's procedure. We are pleased that the court has confirmed this."
With the concession now in place, Merkur Casinos will quickly implement their plans to further develop their locations in Lower Saxony. This includes the creation of additional jobs and a takeover offer for all current employees. "Our goal is to optimize the locations and create long-term career prospects for employees," continued David Schnabel. "Our personnel concept achieved 100 percent of the possible points in the tendering process because we guarantee security for the entire existing workforce and will also create new jobs. Concerns among the casino staff were unfounded at all times, even if the opposite impression was given by others."
The Merkur casinos will now coordinate the next steps with the responsible authorities in order to ensure a professional transition and to successfully continue gaming operations in Lower Saxony.
Categoría:Legislation
Tags: Merkur Gaming,
País: Germany
Región: EMEA
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