German-based Gauselmann Group is partnering with TUI Cruises to operate a ship’s casino under the Casino Merkur Mare brand. A second casino ship would be added in 2019. The ships, currently dubbed Mein Schiff 1 and Mein Schiff 2 would operate in international waters, thus avoiding many restrictive regulations in Germany.
TUI operates six cruise ships and under the Casino Merkur Mare brand operates four casino ships as part of the Pullmantur Cruceros cruise line. The new Mein Schiff 1 will be 120 meters plus in length and will be designed as a boutique casino with slots and a 14-seat table offering roulette and blackjack.
