The renovated Holland Casino Enschede reopened on September 19. This means that the casino is completely ready for the future after a year of renovation. Mayor Roelof Bleker performed the ceremonial act during a private reopening party.
Four floors of casino fun
The 4-storey casino in the city centre of Enschede once again fully meets the requirements that Holland Casino sets for a modern casino. Casino manager Rolf Paapst: “We asked a lot of our guests and employees last year. But they got something really great in return. I am incredibly proud of the result. The connection with Enschede is beautifully reflected. Among other things, with a street atlas of the city in the ceiling and in the wavy cloths on the ceiling that refer to the textile past. The casino in Enschede now also has the modern restaurant concept Taste Brasserie & Wines. With the renovation of Enschede, our guests once again have a casino that fully meets their needs and is ready to grow further.”
Rolf Paapst, casino manager says: “I am incredibly proud of the result. The connection with Enschede is beautifully reflected. Among other things, with a street atlas of the city in the ceiling and in the wavy cloths on the ceiling that refer to the textile past. With the renovation of Enschede, our guests once again have a casino that fully meets their needs and is ready to grow further.”
During the festive reopening, the connection between Holland Casino and the craftsmanship of the textile city will again be central. During the reopening with the theme Red Couture, tradition and innovation will go hand in hand.
Renovation
Holland Casino started the renovation in August 2023. The then 21-year-old casino was in need of modernization. The casino was never completely closed during the renovation. However, slot machines, bars and restaurants were moved, gaming tables were made more compact and arranged differently and, for example, the Classic Bingo could not take place for a short period. Paapst: “But all in all, we managed to keep the impact on our guests to a minimum. They still managed to find us last year and the appreciation was still high”. With the reopening on September 19, the casino is fully operational again. The entrance has been completely renovated and the casino floor has become a lot more modern with more daylight. The daylight also contributes greatly to promoting healthy casino visits.
Staying attractive
Holland Casino wants to continue to invest in its casinos where possible to remain attractive to its guests. This fits in with the company’s revised strategy. However, some cost-saving choices were made during the renovation in Enschede. For example, it was decided not to tackle the fourth floor.
CEO Petra de Ruiter: “I am extremely happy for the guests, employees and residents of Enschede with the renovated casino. As one of the icons in the city centre, it now also has the grandeur it deserves on the inside. The fact that we were able to do this also makes me proud. Such a renovation in this day and age is not self-evident. Investments are under great pressure due to the high cost level that Holland Casino has to deal with. The fact that we were able to create such a fantastic casino in Enschede, I find extra special.” I am extremely happy for the guests, employees and residents of Enschede with the renovated casino. As one of the icons in the city centre, it now also has the grandeur it deserves on the inside. The fact that we were able to do this also makes me proud, says Petra de Ruiter, CEO of Holland Casino.
Since Sunday 22 September, all guests are welcome to admire the new casino. They will also be festively welcomed, with various performances and stylists. Among others, Mari van de Ven, the Zingende Kapsters and DJ Sven Elias will make their appearance this weekend.
