Merkur UK Land-Based Casino – First casino in the country!

An online video slots software provider has turned UK casino owner after the first Merkur UK land-based casino online in the United Kingdom. (Images courtesy of Merkur)

The Merkur software provider’s tentacles reach far and wide across the online casino space and into the land-based casino scene. It seems that this is a trend for software providers.

After reporting on Play’n GO’s Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead land-based version of the online slot heading to William Hill high street bookies in the UK, I am now back on the subject of land-based gambling with another software provider. This time it is Merkur, and depending on how you look at it, the company is going one better than Play’n GO.

Merkur has an entire land-based casino under its management. That’s some feat for a software provider well-known within the iGaming arena for its online slots’ portfolio.

The company recently acquired Rainbow Casino, which is in Scotland, and has since rebranded the venue aptly naming it The Merkur Casino Aberdeen. And there we have it. You have probably already guessed which Scottish city it is in. For those of you in Aberdeen, the building is located on Summer Street. Check out Google Maps for exact location.

Irina Ruf, CEO of MERKUR Casino, said: “We are delighted to have made history by opening the first MERKUR Casino in the UK”

Casino Table Games & Land-Based Slot Titles at Merkur Casino Aberdeen

On the casino floor players can get stuck into any of the 4 Roulette games, 2 Blackjack tables, or Three Card Poker table. The casino also features 2 Electronic Roulette games with an auto-roulette wheel and self-betting terminals.

And for all you slot players out there wondering if players visiting the casino get a taste of land-based video slot action, the answer is a resounding ‘yes’. There are 20 video slots, and according to the casino’s website, these are B1 Jackpot Machines.

These slots come courtesy of some of the top software providers in the land-based industry. Novomatic, Blueprint and IGT. All three brands are found across UK high street bookies and slot venues as well as casino establishments. Local pubs, highway service centres, and nightclubs also feature video slot cabinets and games from these brands.

On top of the brands mentioned above, there are developers like Playtech, Ainsworth, Reflex Gaming, Inspired Gaming, and more also supplying the UK land-based market listed on the Land-based Arcade Slots guide here.

More News from Merkur Gaming – An award win, Irish Gaming Show, and More!

Looking at the Merkur news pages the brand has been super busy across multiple jurisdictions. Merkur has been spotted in Ireland, Colombia, Peru, and Serbia. On top of this, the company has scooped an award for one of its long-term reps.

• Future Gaming 2023: Merkur attended the Belgrade Fair trade fair show at the end of May. Belgrade Future Gaming is considered one of the most significant gaming fairs in South-East. At the show, Merkur showcased its new ‘Game Ring’ for the Serbian market as well as Jackpot Solutions, Merkur cabinets, including Avante Trio, Allegro Trio, and Avantgarde Max multi gamers and the Merkur Roulette, a high-quality electronic table game, was another popular attraction.
• 42^nd Irish Gaming Show: The company showed off its latest product range including a new collection, Diamond Games, tailored to align with the upcoming regulatory framework.
• European Casino Awards: Director of Industry Relations at Merkur Gaming, Mr David Orrick, has been honoured for his nearly 30 years in the international gaming industry service with the Jimmy Thomas Outstanding Contribution Award at the European Casino Awards.
• 2023 Peru Gaming Show (PGS): This was a landmark event for Merkur, celebrating its 10th anniversary as a top gaming brand in Peru. Merkur showcased a wide product range, including popular offerings like the Linked Jackpots Link Zone 2, Solar Link, Egyptian-themed Five, and the latest hit, Merkur Mystery.

Want to know more about the Merkur software provider and the company’s video slot collection? Check out the Merkur Casinos guide where you’ll learn about the developer’s history, video slots, and current company setup.