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MERKUR secures casinos in Lower Saxony

The sun is rising in Lower Saxony: Since July 1, 2025, the MERKUR GROUP has officially taken over management of the ten casino locations in Lower Saxony.

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MERKUR secures casinos in Lower Saxony

A new start under the sign of the sun

Starting July 1, 2025, ten casino venues across Lower Saxony—including those in Hanover, Wolfsburg, Braunschweig, Osnabrück, Göttingen, Seevetal, Bad Bentheim, Bad Pyrmont, Bad Zwischenahn, and Norderney—have officially joined the MERKUR group.Lower Saxony – in Bad Bentheim, Bad Pyrmont, Bad Zwischenahn, Braunschweig, Göttingen, Hanover, Norderney, Osnabrück, Seevetal and Wolfsburg – have been part of the large MERKUR family.

This transition follows MERKUR's successful bid for the state casino license in November 2023. After resolving a legal conflict with the former operator through an out-of-court settlement and receiving the green light from the Lower Saxony Ministry of Finance, the takeover is now complete.

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A new chapter begins

David Schnabel, a Board Member at MERKUR Casino, shared his enthusiasm regarding this achievement:

“It is a pleasure to welcome the Lower Saxony casino staff into our organization. Following an extensive negotiation process, we can finally move forward with a clear strategy and a stable long-term vision.”
“We warmly welcome the team of the Lower Saxony Casinos to our corporate group. After the long negotiations, we can now finally create planning certainty – and long-term prospects.”

Experience makes the difference

As Germany's leading casino operator, MERKUR relies on a winning formula of cutting-edge concepts, customized technology, and a highly skilled team. Having already seen great success with their venues in Saxony-Anhalt and North Rhine-Westphalia, the company plans to apply these same high standards to the revitalization of the Lower Saxony sites.

Guests can expect a swift rollout of the MERKUR operating model. This means the arrival of the latest slot machines, a diverse selection of table games, premium dining options, and a calendar full of exciting events—all delivered with a level of hospitality that makes every visitor feel welcome.

Job security

Importantly, the transition secures the livelihoods of approximately 430 current employees, with plans to create even more jobs. The integration process is being fast-tracked to ensure these casinos are modernized and ready for the future.

Looking for a new job?

We are growing our presence in Lower Saxony and want you to be a part of it! We are actively recruiting experienced professionals (m/f/d) across all departments—from management, dealers, and slot technicians to security, administration, and specialists in player and youth protection.

Interested in joining our team at the Lower Saxony casinos? Submit your application here. here .

See you in Lower Saxony! ☀️

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