On June 1, Sven Fork was appointed to the management of Merkur Spielbanken NRW GmbH and all companies under its central management. 

With Sven Fork, Merkur Spielbanken NRW is strengthening its leadership team from within the group's own ranks. The 50-year-old began his career with the Merkur Group in October 2016 as Managing Director of XTiP Sportwetten Shops GmbH. Most recently, Sven Fork served as Head of Business Development at Merkur Sportwetten GmbH. His many years of industry expertise, as well as his professional and leadership skills, will provide valuable impetus for the strategic and operational development of the casinos.

For David Schnabel, Board Member of Merkur Casinos within the Merkur Group, and Björn Hohlt, Managing Director of Merkur Spielbanken, the appointment of Sven Fork as Managing Director is the right step: "Thanks to his leadership experience and in-depth expertise, Sven Fork is the ideal addition to the management team at Merkur Spielbanken NRW. His many years of service to the Merkur Group have given him both comprehensive industry knowledge and a keen sense for market requirements and corporate processes. We look forward to working together and are confident that Sven Fork will continue and shape Merkur Spielbanken NRW's successful path to date with his ideas."

Fork appreciates the trust placed in him: "Over the past few years, I've not only been able to gain a broad understanding of the gaming industry, but have also been able to continually face new challenges within the Merkur Group. I'm grateful and look forward to continuing to expand the growth of Merkur Spielbanken NRW together with my colleagues. Now it's time to continue on the path to success we've embarked on."