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Lichtenstein – MCL-Resorts sluit Casino Maximus vanwege hogere belastingtarieven
By Phil - 30 november 2022
MCL-Resorts has decided to close its Casino Maximus in Schaan in Lichtenstein, which only opened on May 11.
Dieter Bettschar, MCL-Resorts AG Chairman of the Board of Directors, said: “Unfortunately, our expectations could not be met despite the greatest efforts and tireless commitment of the employees.”
The move comes following the announcement that taxation will increase in 2025. The government has adopted the consultation report on the amendment of the Money Gaming Act and an amendment to the Casino Ordinance (SPBV). As a result of various model calculations, the government is proposing an increase in the minimum levy rate from the current 17.5 per cent to 27.5 per cent, taking into account the assumptions about the market potential, while at the same time increasing the maximum levy rate from the current 40 per cent to 60 per cent. The levy rate is to continue to be progressive.
The majority of the Group’s 80 strong workforce will continue to be employed at other locations owned by the Group in Liechtenstein, namely in Bendern, Ruggell and Triesen.
The venue opened with two bars and 180 slots and 12 gaming tables spread over 1,300 square meters of space over two floors.
Begin februari kocht de Novo Swiss Group een meerderheidsbelang in Casino Maximus van de Duitse familie Schmid. De groep, die al Admiral Casino's in Ruggell en Triesen exploiteert op de Liechtensteinse casinomarkt en een aandeel heeft in het Grand Casino in Bendern, heeft sinds het begin van dit jaar 60 procent van de aandelen in handen via de groepsmaatschappij Gryphon Management (FL) AG. Februari dit jaar. De overige 40 procent is eigendom van W-LI Holding AG, die ook een belang heeft in het Grand Casino in Bendern.
