Niedersachsen Casino Operator Loses License Battle in Court

Spielbanken Niedersachsen GmbH vows to appeal after court upholds transfer of casino licenses to competitor Merkur Spielbanken.

The Administrative Court in Hannover ruled against Spielbanken Niedersachsen GmbH (SNG), rejecting its claim that the licensing process was unfair.
The decision paves the way for Merkur Spielbanken, the new license holder, to take over operations at ten casino locations in Niedersachsen.
SNG announced plans to exhaust all legal options to contest the ruling, citing concerns over transparency and fairness in the licensing process.
Merkur Spielbanken intends to expand operations, increase staffing from 400 to 600 employees, and relocate two casino sites to new cities.
A transition plan is pending as SNG continues to operate under a temporary license granted to ensure uninterrupted casino services.