Holland Casino Initiates Construction on Groningen Replacement Site Following 2017 Fire
Holland Casino has begun building a new Groningen casino at Businesspark Ter Borch after a 2017 fire destroyed its previous site.Summary
Holland Casino has formally begun construction of a replacement casino at Businesspark Ter Borch in Groningen, following the complete destruction of its previous Groningen venue in a fire in 2017. The relocation site was selected in 2023. A groundbreaking ceremony brought together employees, construction partners and local officials, with CEO Petra de Ruiter calling the project an important step toward the future of Holland Casino Groningen and a place where guests feel welcome and employees can work with pride. Marcel Thijsen, mayor of Tynaarlo, said the development is significant for the region and could support the growth of Businesspark Ter Borch. The site beside the A7 is expected to be accessible to visitors from Groningen, Drenthe and surrounding areas. The venue will emphasize sustainability, accessibility and hospitality and is designed to reflect contemporary guest preferences. Holland Casino has not disclosed the construction schedule, expected opening date, capacity or cost.
The new location lies about a 40-minute drive from the German border, and German visitors are a key demographic for Holland Casino's land-based offerings, drawn by table games, slots, bingo, poker, restaurants and entertainment. The construction start coincides with a five-year extension of Holland Casino's online gambling licence, keeping its regulated online portfolio available in the Dutch market until at least 2031. De Ruiter emphasized that the company will continue to commit to a safe and responsible online offering with player protection first, and said the regulated market must remain attractive enough to channel players away from unregulated providers. The paired moves show a state-owned operator maintaining its physical footprint while securing its digital position, though undisclosed timelines for the land-based project leave planners without clear markers on added capacity or investment scale in the northern Netherlands.
(Source：Sccg Management)