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Malta – Maltese government extends Dragonara Gaming’s licence for ten years

By - 2 August 2021

The Dragonara Casino has been given a new 10-year casino concession agreement by the Maltese government that will see the operator invest €10m into new technology, systems and gaming equipment.

Starting on August 1, 2021, the licence was concluded following an internation Request for Proposals issued by the Privatisation Unit. Dragonara Gaming has been operating the Dragonara Casino since June 2010, after it had won another international call for tenders issued in 2009.

Johann Schembri, CEO of Dragonara Gaming, said: “The next years will witness the development and restoration of the Dragonara Palace and its adjoining grounds and the introduction of new entertainment concepts, to complement the casino operations while leveraging the true potential of the Dragonara peninsula. When we took over the operations of the Dragonara Casino in June 2010, we embarked on a vision to transform and modernise the Dragonara Casino and by so doing grow the land-based casino sector in Malta.

“We took over a casino property that lacked investment and innovation and a business sector that was grossly underserved. Within a few years, through a very aggressive and well-planned investment programme, the Dragonara Casino regained its position as the leading casino in Malta and a respected name internationally. Despite the setbacks of the recent years due to COVID-19 restrictions, we look into the future with a renewed sense of optimism and an unwavering commitment to continue investing in the sector and more importantly in developing a unique destination in one of the best locations in Europe.

“The next years will witness the development and restoration of the Dragonara Palace and its adjoining grounds and the introduction of new entertainment concepts, to complement the casino operations while leveraging the true potential of the Dragonara peninsula. This will be attained while ensuring that we preserve the historic and cultural value of the property and providing an entertainment experience in full compliance with responsible gaming and player protection,” he added.

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