Merkur sets December opening for Siegburg casino
Merkur Spielbank Siegburg will open on December 10, 2026, with celebrations running through December 12. Actor Patrick Duffy, known for playing Bobby Ewing in Dallas, and actress and singer Linda Purl are scheduled to attend the first evening.
Merkur Group is investing more than €35 million in the property, which it describes as North Rhine-Westphalia’s sixth state-licensed casino. The operator announced the opening arrangements on October 27, followed by confirmation from the city of Siegburg on October 28.
The casino will offer approximately 1,600 square meters of gaming space, with roulette and card tables alongside approximately 250 gaming machines. Merkur says the development will create approximately 100 jobs across different functions. Construction began in March 2025.
Patrick Duffy and Linda Purl will attend the opening evening
David Schnabel, the Merkur Group board member responsible for its casino division, said the opening program would combine gaming with live entertainment. The company identified Duffy and Purl’s attendance as their first joint appearance at a public event in Germany. Purl is known for roles in Happy Days and Matlock.
“Live entertainment is part of the DNA of Merkur casinos,” said Schnabel. “From Day One, we want to offer our guests in Siegburg more than just a first-class gaming experience: extraordinary show moments and memorable entertainment.”
The property is located on Isaac-Bürger-Straße in Siegburg’s commercial district. Its official project website documents construction progress and outlines environmental measures, including rooftop solar panels, facade planting, an orchard and charging facilities for electric cars and bicycles.
An October 27 update displayed on the project website confirms the December 10–12 celebration dates and says further program details will follow. The announcement concerns the planned opening; the casino is not yet operating.
