How did the tournament unfold? What happened in the preliminary rounds? And how did the grand finale with a guaranteed prize pool of €250,000 play out? Here’s the exclusive tournament recap!
28 preliminary rounds, over 2,400 participants, and a thrilling final – the MERKUR Slot Machine Tournament 2025 has thrilled players throughout North Rhine-Westphalia over the past few months. After preliminary rounds in all MERKUR casinos in North Rhine-Westphalia, Europe's largest slot machine tournament reached its climax last weekend: the grand final at the MERKUR SPIELBANK Hohensyburg.
Against an impressive backdrop, the best players competed against each other on a total of 50 slot machines to secure a share of the prize pool of over €250,000. In the audience: excited fans, friends, and companions who cheered loudly for their favorites – a real tournament atmosphere!
Following this year's great success, the casinos are reporting positive results across the board. Plans are already underway to continue the MERKUR slot machine tournament – naturally with the same proven mix of fun, excitement, and entertainment.
If you want to be there next time, keep an eye on the MERKUR SPIELBANKEN NRW website – and secure your place early. Because one thing is certain: the next tournament will once again be a highlight in the casinos' event calendar.
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