Renewal of the public service delegation contract for the Casino Barrière Blotzheim for 18 years

With a total of 88.8 million euros in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) for the 2023-2024 financial year, the Casino Barrière de Blotzheim is a major economic player in the region. Through its diversified offering (gaming, catering and entertainment), the establishment actively contributes to the town's tourist appeal, local employment and economic dynamism.

A major project for the Casino's future

The renewal of the DSP is accompanied by an ambitious transformation project to enhance the Casino's appeal and its positive impact on the region :

• Renovation and extension of sales outlets, restaurants and bars to offer an even richer experience.

• Expansion of the gaming offering, with an increase in dedicated floor space and diversification of the range, including the integration of cutting-edge equipment to satisfy both enthusiasts and amateurs.

• Expansion of the auditorium from 300 to 500 seats, allowing for more ambitious and varied programming.

• Increased entertainment budget, guaranteeing a dynamic and diversified program, positioning the casino as a key player in the region's entertainment scene.

• Strengthened commitment to sustainable development, with renovations incorporating innovative ecological solutions in line with the Group's CSR strategy.

• Continued action in favor of responsible gaming, with reinforced initiatives to protect players.

This renewal marks a new stage in the development of the Casino Barrière Blotzheim, consolidating its status as a major economic, tourism and cultural player for the town.

“For nearly twenty years, our casino has been a leading destination for leisure and entertainment in Blotzheim. This renewal is an opportunity to enrich our offer and give it a new dimension. Groupe Barrière would like to thank the municipality for its renewed confidence,” says Clément MARTIN SAINT LÉON, Groupe Barrière's General Manager for Games.

Casino Barrière Blotzheim in figures (at 10/31/24)

• Opened in 2008 under an initial 18-year public-private partnership agreement

• 2nd largest casino in France

• 88.8 million euros in PBJ for fiscal 2023-2024

• Nearly 400,000 visitors per year

• 155 employees

• 45,500 covers a year in the BlotZ'Café bar-restaurant

• 332 slot machines, 13 gaming tables, 91 electronic gaming stations

• 45 shows per year

About Barrière

The Barrière Group is presided over by Joy Desseigne-Barrière and Alexandre Barrière, the 4th generation to develop the family Group founded in 1912 by François André.

Since its inception, the Group has developed unrivalled offerings in the upscale leisure sector, based on a commitment to operational excellence, quality of service and the French art of living. Today, it boasts 32 casinos, 1 gaming club and 20 luxury hotels in 37 unique destinations, contributing to their international renown. It also boasts over 150 restaurants and bars, including the famous Fouquet's on the Champs-Elysées, an emblematic French brand born in 1899 and now present in New York, the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The Group also offers nearly 3,500 shows and events a year in its establishments.

Barrière employs nearly 7,000 people and generated sales of €1.4 billion in the year to October 31, 2024.

Barrière is a brand under which the activities of two separate Groups are marketed: Groupe Lucien Barrière (GLB) and Société Fermière du Casino Municipal de Cannes (SFCMC).