Transformed central station's outdated wagon yard might become a casino with the right investor on board.
The old coach house in Potsdam, a city renowned for its historic palace complexes and bustling tourism activities, may soon see a new addition - a casino. However, the identity of the potential operator remains unclear, as search results do not provide direct information about the matter.
While no mention of casino operations or related permits has been found in connection with the old coach house or any entity linked to running a casino there, several possibilities emerge. A private company specialising in gaming and hospitality with experience in operating casinos in Germany or Europe could be a likely candidate. Alternatively, a local or regional government-authorized entity or concessionaire might take on the role, given that casino operations usually require government permits. Lastly, a hospitality or tourism company could leverage the historical venue for entertainment purposes.
The official gazette No. 06 / 2024 mentions a potential future use of the space for a casino, and intensive discussions about the future use of the old coach house have been reported. However, it is unclear whether these discussions are with Brandenburgische Spielbanken GmbH & Co. KG, the current holder of the only casino license in the state, or a potential new license holder.
The building plan for the new casino foresees a gross floor area of 12,500 m², with a five-story structure planned on top of the old coach house. The current owner of the building is a project development company from Bad Koetzting, and discussions about a possible cooperation are ongoing, albeit without specifying the identity of the potential partner.
It's worth noting that Potsdam already has a casino, operated by Brandenburgische Spielbanken GmbH & Co. KG, located 900 meters from the main station. The failure of a previous plan to build a 2-star hotel in the area was due in part to the presence of many hotels in the vicinity.
Despite the speculation, the investor has stated that the use of the space as a casino is not a direct priority. An erotic cinema previously operated in the old coach house, but it was not suitable for the interim investor. The timeline for construction work on a new casino in Potsdam is not yet clear.
In Brandenburg, a concession is required to operate a casino. With only Brandenburgische Spielbanken GmbH & Co. KG holding the license for casinos in the state, it remains to be seen whether a new concession will be granted and who will be the lucky recipient. Until more specific information is available, the potential operator of the new casino in Potsdam's old coach house remains a mystery.
What could the mystery operator be for the potential casino in Potsdam's old coach house, given the possibility of a private gaming and hospitality company, a government-authorized entity, a hospitality or tourism company, or even Brandenburgische Spielbanken GmbH & Co. KG with a new concession?
Could the future casino in Potsdam, Las Vegas of Brandenburg, develop a casino-culture similar to that seen in traditional casino-and-gambling meccas like Las Vegas, offering a variety of casino-games for high-stakes entertainment?
