The Scottish city of Aberdeen, which is 128 miles north of Edinburgh, recently held the grand opening of a Merkur Casino. The June 23 celebration featured Irina Ruf, CEO of Merkur Casino, alongside Sascha Blodau, general manager of Merkur UK, and Mark Schertle, COO of Merkur Casino UK.
Other attendees included local dignitaries, business leaders and others from the gaming industry. Entertainment was provided by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and singer Chris Ashton.
“The Scottish city of Aberdeen has a new and dynamic destination venue to add to its thriving entertainment economy following the launch of the UK’s first Merkur Casino,” the company said in a statement.
Merkur Casino’s knowledge and expertise in operating casinos across Europe have positioned the company for success in the UK casino space. Ruf said that the company’s international brand has a wealth of knowledge operating casinos across Europe, making the opportunity to purchase a license in Aberdeen a natural progression to move into the sector and launch their first UK casino.
Ruf said Merkur Casino is committed to promoting the safety and well-being of visitors and residents alike.
“The city has a thriving night-time economy, and earlier this year retained its Purple Flag status, which recognizes the safety and vibrancy of the night-time economy,” Ruf said in the statement. “We hope to add to that vibrancy with best-in-breed gaming entertainment and promote the safety and well-being of visitors and residents alike. “When the opportunity arose to purchase a license in Aberdeen it was a natural progression to move into the sector and launch our first UK casino.”
The Merkur Casino Aberdeen boasts a wide range of gaming offerings, including four Roulette Tables, two Blackjack tables, three Card Poker, two Electronic Roulette products, and a machine offering that comprises 20 of the latest B1 Jackpot Machines from top-performing brands, such as Novomatic, IGT, and Blueprint.
“We are delighted to have made history by opening the first MERKUR Casino in the UK. Whilst the MERKUR brand is synonymous with delivering the very best, socially responsible low-stake slots and bingo experience on high streets throughout Great Britain, as an international brand we have a wealth of knowledge operating Casinos across Europe.”
