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18 Nov 2025 | Casinos

Recap: MERKUR SLOT TOURNAMENT 2025

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!

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Recap: MERKUR SLOT TOURNAMENT 2025
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On your marks, get set, go!

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!

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2,400 people took part in the big tournament series!

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The preliminary rounds

What made it special was that each preliminary round presented participants with the opportunity to prove themselves in several rounds of play. The games were played on specially selected MERKUR slot machines, which guaranteed both equal opportunities and thrills. Those who scored the most points in the preliminary rounds qualified for the grand final in Dortmund-Hohensyburg. There, reaction speed, strategy, and a little bit of luck ultimately decided the winner.

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The grand finale

The atmosphere at the finale was extraordinary: MERKUR SPIELBANK Hohensyburg was transformed into a stage for excitement, emotion, and genuine enthusiasm. In addition to the tournament, a varied range of food and drink was available to keep everyone well fed and watered, while the audience cheered on the players between rounds.

Applause, flashbulbs, cheers – Kristina Kratz, Thomas Nowarra, and David Schnabel personally presented the winners with their trophies and celebrated the grand finale together.

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1/8 Watch the recap video of the slot machine tournament now!

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2/8 The atmosphere at the slot machine tournament was magical!

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3/8 The event hall in Hohensyburg was transformed into a slot machine hall over the weekend.

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4/8 The participants competed for €250,000 in prize money.

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5/8 There was no shortage of excitement.

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6/8 The atmosphere among the audience was also electric.

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7/8 There was plenty of entertainment away from the slot machines too.

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8/8 The lucky winners of the 2025 slot machine tournament.

Outlook: The successful concept continues

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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