Tag: Gauselmann Group
Merkur Casino Mare debuts new gaming venue on Mein Schiff 3
The Gauselmann Group’s third shipboard casino under the Merkur Casino Mare brand has launched on TUI Cruises Mein Schiff 3. The new venue features six electronic Merkur roulette machines, together with a casino lounge space offering four M-box motion devices.
Gauselmann Group acquires Bührmann arcades
The Gauselmann Group has completed its takeover of Bührmann Group, acquiring the Bremen- based company’s arcades and restaurants across Northern Germany.
Gauselmann Group announces new management line-up
The Gauselmann Group has announced a management reshuffle with a new team set to oversee day-to-day operations from later this year.
A Safe Bet: GeWeTe debuts Cash-Desk Betting terminal
Gauselmann Group subsidiary GeWeTe is expanding its product portfolio into the sports betting sector with the launch of Cash-Desk Betting, a high-performance cash handling terminal for installation under the counter.
Gauselmann Group prepares for an end to lockdown
Despite the business impact of the coronavirus crisis which has required the Gauselmann Group to temporarily suspend its gaming operations, the company has taken steps to safeguard jobs and says it is optimistic that arcades and casinos in Germany will be able to reopen soon.
Gauselmann Group acquires majority stake in Bede Gaming
The Gauselmann Group has acquired a significant majority stake in Bede Gaming, a leading online gaming platform headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne.
National Indian Gaming Association delegation visits Gauselmann Group
The Gauselmann Group recently welcomed a delegation from NIGA, headed by the association’s chairman, Ernest L. Stevens Jr. Following a comprehensive..
Gauselmann Group holds international meeting of compliance management
International compliance managers from across the Gauselmann Group came together in Espelkamp for a workshop covering a range of key topics, including..
Mathias Dahms named new MD of Merkur Sports and Gaming
Mathias Dahms is taking over the management of Merkur Sports and Gaming in the Gauselmann Group with immediate effect..
Merkur Gaming at Belgrade Future Gaming 2019
Following last year’s successful premiere, Merkur Gaming is again presenting at this year’s Belgrade Future Gaming 2019 in Serbia from 4-5 June.
Gauselmann subsidiary GeWeTe will once again also be represented at the trade fair. Alongside around 30 national and international exhibitors, Merkur Gaming and GeWeTe will present a top-class ‘made in Germany’ product show at the Belgrade Future Gaming.
"Serbia...
Dominik Raasch heads up global adp product management
Dominik Raasch, currently PA to the Gauselmann Group Management Board member responsible for Merkur Sales, has been appointed to the newly created position of Head of Product Management at adp Gauselmann GmbH with effect from 1 May 2019.
In this function, he will be responsible for global product strategy and coordinating the development and sales of machines and corresponding games...
Alejandro Casanova assumes responsibility for Merkur Casino International operations in Spain
Alejandro Casanova has been appointed new COO of MERKUR Casino International in Spain.
The subsidiary of the family-run Gauselmann Group from Espelkamp in Eastern Westphalia operates around 400 arcades in European countries outside Germany and is continuously expanding its involvement in Spain. “With Alejandro Casanova, we have gained a renowned expert with many years of experience in the industry who...
We are sailing: Gauselmann Group opens casino on Mein Schiff 2
The Gauselmann Group has opened Casino Merkur Mare on TUI Cruises vessel, Mein Schiff 2, further expanding its presence in the cruise ship sector.
The Eastern Westphalian Gauselmann Group is expanding its involvement in the cruise ship sector with the opening of a Casino Merkur Mare casino on the new TUI Cruises liner, Mein Schiff 2.
Gauselmann has operated a Casino...
Gauselmann Group acquires stake in the casinos in Mainz, Trier and Bad Ems
The family-run Gauselmann Group from Espelkamp, Eastern Westphalia, is expanding its involvement in the casino segment.
Through Gauselmann Spielbanken Beteiligungs GmbH, it is investing in Spielbank Mainz GmbH & Co. KG and in its general partner Spielbank Mainz Beteiligungs GmbH. Further shareholders are Spielbank Bad Neuenahr GmbH & Co. KG and Novomatic Spielbanken Holding Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG.
The Mainz,...
“Good luck for Halle”: Merkur Spielbank officially opened
With its latest venue in Halle (Saale), Merkur Spielbanken Sachsen-Anhalt GmbH & Co. KG, a joint venture between the family-run Gauselmann Group based in Espelkamp (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Stadtcasino Baden AG, Switzerland, remains committed to its concept for Europe’s most modern casinos.
The new casino in the historic premises of the congress and cultural centre at Franckestraße 1 was officially...
Gauselmann Group drives online innovation through people, product and partners
Consolidating its online focus the Gauselmann Group is debuting its latest online offering, including the new online game Zentaurus at ICE London. As the company prepares to enrich its digital content creation with the opening of a new game design studio in Austria, Maja Cvetkovic (MC), Business Development Manager - Online, adp Gauselmann, discusses why the three ‘P’s’ -...
Gauselmann Group goes large for ICE 2019
For the land-based casino sector Merkur Gaming will be presenting a number of new products, including the Allegro Curve cabinet and over 140 games including both new releases and established titles.
As in recent years the Gauselmann Group will have a huge presence at the world’s largest and most prestigious gaming B2B exhibition. At ICE 2019, the Merkur Gaming booths...
Merkur Gaming see success at BEGE in Sofia
The 11th edition of the Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Expo (BEGE), along with the run-in-tandem Eastern European Gaming Summit, cemented a dual success for the show and also for Merkur Gaming.
BEGE has grown and evolved as now the benchmark trade show for the eastern Europe and Balkan region, attracting once again a multi-international audience and an increase in both...
Gauselmann and StadtCasino Baden receive go ahead for Halle casino
Authorities in the German city of Halle have granted a joint-venture between the Gauselmann Group and the Swiss Stadtcasino Baden permission to construct a E4.5m casino in the city.
The Merkur Spielbanken Sachsen-Anhalt, first announced in February of this year, will offer a 340 sq m slot-only gaming floor, featuring 85 slots including electronic roulette, and create 20 new jobs.
“With...
Gauselmann annual report shows sales up 15.8%
The Gauselmann Group in Germany has enjoyed a fantastic 60th anniversary year with its annual report showing a sales increase of 15.8 percent to €2.93bn.
The increase in sales for the firm comes at a difficult time in its domestic market after a Federal Court decision in mid-2017 saw severe legal restrictions come into effect forcing many arcades to close.
The...
Merkur Gaming’s Evostar celebrates Dublin Show premiere
Returning to the Irish Gaming Show for the second year in a row, Merkur Gaming, were rewarded with two busy exhibition days and a highly successful product launch for its Evostar.
Following on from the popular response to the market introduction of the Merkurstar at last year’s show, the Gauselmann Group teamed up with FunFair Amusements as official distributor and...
Gauselmann Group confirms partnership with TUI Cruises
The family-managed Eastern Westphalian Gauselmann Group has established a partnership with TUI Cruises expanding its casino activities aboard the ships.
Aboard TUI Cruises’ new “Mein Schiff 1” liner, to be named in May, it will operate a ship’s casino under the CASINO MERKUR MARE brand. A second CASINO MERKUR MARE will be established on the new “Mein Schiff 2”, which...
GeWeTe reports ‘most successful ICE ever’
GeWeTe - the cash-handling expert of the Gauselmann Group - has reported its “most successful ICE ever”.
GeWeTe assumed the responsibility for redemption machines to the casino market within the Gauselmann Group three years ago. GeWeTe brought long-standing success from the AWP, AGC and amusement market where it has been successful for almost 25 years now.
“GeWeTe has made a very...
Gauselmann Group appoints Nick Harding as senior advisor for UK
Nick Harding, CEO of the Praesepe arcade chain, has been named as senior advisor for the British business activities of the Gauselmann Group.
In the new position, he will assume responsibility for political and association work and public relations for all operating subsidiaries of the Gauselmann Group in the UK.
At the political and federation level, he will advise...
GeWeTe confirm largest presence ever at ICE
GeWeTe – the cash handling expert of the Gauselmann Group – will once be exhibiting at the ICE (February 6th – 8th, ExCeL London, UK) taking its largest ever presence on the massive Gauselmann booth.
GeWeTe has been responsible for the change and redemption machine market within the Gauselmann Group for the street market for almost 25 years. The unbeatable...
BALLY WULFF introducing the LUX Generation to ICE
Armed with creative concepts and its new product line, BALLY WULFF is set to appear as an exhibitor at the ICE Totally Gaming trade fair in London in 2018.
From 6-8 February, the long-established company will be exhibiting an impressive product portfolio for the international market at stand no. N4-260.
In autumn 2017, the Berlin gambling machine manufacturer launched the LUX...
Schmidt to gain all shares in BALLY WULFF
In a major corporate shake-up, the owner of Schmidt Group has announced plans to calve up assets.
Ulrich Schmidt is expected to separate his company’s Entertainment and Fitness division (SCHMIDT Gruppe Entertainment, FitX), from its Development and Production (BALLY WULFF) division.
Schmidt will give all shares in the Entertainment and Fitness division to his family and receive all shares in BALLY...
First Merkur in-house exhibition in Zagreb
For the first time, the team from Merkur Gaming presented an in-house exhibition in Croatia.
Numerous customers from Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Montenegro took advantage of 6 December to inform themselves about the latest product highlights from the company and four other exhibiting companies at Zagreb’s Hotel International.
At the same time, the Hotel International hosted a meeting of HUPIS (Hrvatska udruga...
1957 – 2017: The Gauselmann Group turns 60
From armchair entrepreneur to industry leader in 60 years, in a this historical feature The Gauselmann Group looks back over its achievements through the last six decades.
The 60 year history of the Gauselmann Group is above all also the story of its founder Paul Gauselmann, who to this day plays a decisive role in plotting and steering the course...
Gauselmann toasts success but new German legislation a concern
The Gauselmann Group recorded strong sales and profits during 2016 but the group’s founder and chairman has expressed concern over new German legislation.
Westphalia-headquartered Gauselmann Group closed the 2016 financial year on an extremely positive note. Cumulative sales of all entities in the group were up by 14.2 percent to E2.53bn, while adjusted for intragroup sales, sales revenues climbed by...
