Construction Starts on New Holland Casino Groningen Building

Holland Casino has started construction of a new building at Businesspark Ter Borch to replace its Groningen venue, which burned down in a fire in 2017. Company employees, construction partners and local officials attended the groundbreaking ceremony.

State-owned operator Holland Casino has not had a permanent venue in Groningen since 2017. The company chose Businesspark Ter Borch as the new location in 2023.

Company CEO Petra de Ruiter said that after years of preparation, this is an important step. Ruiter said, "We are not just building a new building here. We are creating a place where guests will feel welcome and our employees can work with pride."

Tynaarlo Mayor Marcel Thijsen said the project is important for the region and could support the growth of Businesspark Ter Borch. The site, located along the A7 motorway, is expected to be easily accessible for visitors from Groningen, Drenthe and surrounding areas. The venue will focus on sustainability, accessibility and hospitality, it was announced.

Richard van den Broek, an employee who attended the ceremony, said he was relieved that construction had finally started and that he was looking forward to getting inside the new building.

The company has not yet announced the construction timeline, opening date, capacity or cost. In an interview with iGB last September, Ruiter said that guests from Germany are an important target group for land-based casinos. The venue will offer casino tables, slot machines and bingo, as well as poker on some evenings, alongside restaurant and entertainment areas. The new venue is about a 40-minute drive from the German border.

While continuing to invest in land-based venues, Holland Casino has also extended its online gambling licence by five years. This will ensure that its online game portfolio remains available in the regulated Dutch market until at least 2031.