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Events of the Month: August 2026

Discover our current events at the MERKUR SPIELBANKEN. See what’s happening with us this month in our monthly event overview.

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Events of the Month: August 2026
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Overview of Events

MERKUR Casinos Saxony-Anhalt

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Play Money Challenge 💸

From August 17 to 29, 2026, get ready for plenty of excitement, strategy, and the chance to win fantastic prizes at the Play Money Challenge at the MERKUR Casinos in Saxony-Anhalt ! With every visit to the casino (once per day), you'll receive five Play Money Dollars to collect and later use for exciting chances to win.

👉 Your goal: Collect as many Play Money Dollars as possible and use them wisely to maximize your chances of winning.

Starting August 24:
It's your choice how to use your Play Money Dollars!
  • Play our mini games* and, with a little skill, earn raffle tickets for the grand finale.
  • Or exchange your Dollars directly: 10 Dollars = 1 raffle ticket.
The Grand Finale – August 29
During the first hour of the Classic Table Games, you'll have one final opportunity to earn additional raffle tickets at Blackjack* before the winners are drawn later that evening.

Look forward to:
  • 💸 Prizes worth a total of €3,000
  • 🏆 15 winners
  • ♠️ An exclusive poker card set for every winner
The Play Money Challenge takes place at all MERKUR Casinos in Saxony-Anhalt. Enjoy DJ entertainment, an authentic casino atmosphere, and excitement right up to the final draw. As an M-Card holder, you'll also receive one additional Play Money Dollar every day.

* The exact game rules and procedures will be explained on site. Our team will be happy to assist you.

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Halle: MERKUR SPIN & WIN JACKPOTS 💰

From August 17 to 19, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM, the excitement begins at MERKUR Casino Halle ! The MERKUR SPIN & WIN JACKPOTS are waiting for you on participating gaming machines, giving you a daily chance to win a share of the total prize pool of approximately €4,500.

Stop by, play along, and with a little luck, you could hit the jackpot! 🍀

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Mega weekend

The MERKUR Casinos NRW are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a very special statewide game show series – the Mega Weekends. This month, the celebration comes to MERKUR Casino Bad Oeynhausen .

From August 20 to 22, 2026, get ready for an event packed with highlights, spectacular game shows, and chances to win prizes worth more than €100,000 in total. Look forward to three days of action, entertainment, and unforgettable moments.

Here's what awaits you at the MEGA WEEKEND in Bad Oeynhausen:
🎰 August 20, 2026 | Big Casino Game Show
🎉 August 21, 2026 | Bingo Banger
🏁 August 22, 2026 | Play Money Rally
🚗 August 22, 2026 | Car Alarm

Get ready for a weekend full of excitement, glamour, and top-class entertainment. Join us in celebrating 50 years of MERKUR Casinos NRW! You can find more information about the individual game shows in our article.

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MERKUR CLUB CASINO

Every Saturday – from 8:00 PM at the MERKUR Casino Hohensyburg

Forget the classic disco night – at the MERKUR CLUB CASINO , you’ll experience the perfect blend of vibrant nightlife and thrilling casino action! At MERKUR CASINO Hohensyburg, you’ll get the best of both worlds: gaming fun and club vibes all in one! From 8 PM to 1 AM, our croupiers become party hosts at the gaming tables, celebrating exciting moments of play with all our guests.

Curious? Then come by – we’re looking forward to seeing you!

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Hannover Poker Challenge “Gold”

From August 28 to 30, 2026, MERKUR Casino Hannover will host the Hannover Poker Challenge “Gold” . Players can choose between two starting days (August 28 or 29) and begin with a starting stack of 30,000 chips. Thanks to late registration and unlimited re-entry until the end of Level 8, you'll have every chance to stay in the action. The grand final takes place on August 30 from 3:00 PM.

Buy-in: €300 + €30 (€20 tournament fee, €10 catering fee).

Are You In? 🏆

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Hannover: MERKUR Slot Tournament

Ready for excitement, competition, and plenty of entertainment? Then join the first MERKUR Slot Tournament at MERKUR Casino Hannover :

July 31 to August 22 | Every Friday & Saturday | 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Look forward to an exciting tournament atmosphere, accompanied by a DJ/MC who will keep the energy high before and throughout the tournaments. In each round, up to 10 guests compete against one another with one goal in mind: achieve the highest score and secure the daily victory!

  • Entry Fee: €10
  • Rebuys: €10
  • Tournament Duration: 10 minutes per round
  • Payout: Awarded to the top 10 scorers of each tournament day
  • 100% of all entry fees go into the prize pool, which starts at €300

Every round offers a chance to claim the daily victory. We wish you lots of fun!

Please note that admission to MERKUR Casinos Niedersachsen is restricted to guests aged 21 and over.

All Events at a Glance

From now on, you can find all MERKUR events at a glance. Just check out our event overview – there's sure to be something for you too!

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