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23 Sept 2026 | Casinos

MEGA Weekend: 50 Years of Casinos in NRW

50 Years of Casinos in North Rhine-Westphalia: The MEGA Weekend brought together guests, stories, and special moments.

approx. 3 min.
MEGA Weekend: 50 Years of Casinos in NRW
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What a Weekend

50 years of casinos in North Rhine-Westphalia means one thing above all: 50 years of excitement, entertainment, and countless unforgettable stories. That’s why MERKUR Casino Hohensyburg celebrated in style from September 10 to 12. It was a weekend packed with highlights, live entertainment, spectacular game shows, and prize opportunities worth a total of €100,000.

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Game Show On

The celebrations kicked off on Thursday with the Big Casino Gameshow, the first event in the special MEGA Weekend entertainment lineup. This was followed by the lively Bingo Banger, which had the entire casino buzzing with excitement. On Saturday, the Play Money Rally brought action and fun throughout the venue before the legendary Car Alarm promotion provided a spectacular finale with the giveaway of a stylish new car.

Outstanding prizes, an incredible audience, and a true anniversary atmosphere created unforgettable moments on every single day of the celebration.

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1/4 The MEGA Weekend kicked off with the legendary Big Casino Gameshow.

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2/4 Then it was time for Bingo Banger with Lilo von Kiesenwetter, bringing even more excitement and entertainment to the celebration.

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3/4 There was plenty of fun waiting for guests at the Car Alarm promotion as well.

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4/4 And of course, the grand prize was a stylish new car.
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Premiere

As part of the anniversary celebrations, the new chronicle “50 Years of Casinos in North Rhine-Westphalia” was also unveiled during the weekend. Across 237 pages, it tells the story of the casinos in North Rhine-Westphalia and the people who have shaped them over the past five decades. Historic photographs, archival materials, and fascinating anecdotes bring the evolution of the casinos to life, while also providing more than a few nostalgic moments.

Anyone wishing to revisit the history of casinos in North Rhine-Westphalia can purchase the chronicle through bookstores (ISBN: 978-3-946895-65-7).

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1/2 The Casino Hohensyburg has always been renowned for its unique atmosphere and distinctive character.

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2/2 As part of the book premiere, Michael Gauselmann and Günther Jauch reflected on past decades while also looking ahead to the future of Hohensyburg, sharing insights, memories, and perspectives on what makes this iconic venue so special.

A Weekend Full of Fun and Memories

The MEGA Weekend demonstrated that 50 years of casinos in North Rhine-Westphalia represent far more than just an anniversary. It is the story of countless people, unforgettable moments, and continuous transformation.

And it was precisely this unique blend that made the weekend at MERKUR Casino Hohensyburg so special. It was not only a celebration of the past, but also a reminder that the best stories are often still waiting to be written.

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