Casino of Niederbronn-les-Bains

The Casino of Niederbronn-les-Bains (Casino de Niederbronn-les-Bains) is a gaming establishment located in the historic spa resort of Niederbronn-les-Bains, in the north of the French department of Bas-Rhin, roughly thirty kilometres from the German border. It is today part of Groupe Barrière, the French leisure and hospitality group that operates a large portfolio of casinos, hotels and restaurants. The establishment's origins reach back to the spa culture of the region. Older sources first refer to the venue as a 'vauxhall', echoing the fashionable pleasure gardens of eighteenth-century London and their later European imitators; the term was gradually replaced by 'casino', of Italian origin. Niederbronn was the first commune in Alsace to benefit from the legalisation of casino gaming, though not without difficulty. In 1921 a first operating company was created with capital of 500,000 francs, but the commissioner-general of Strasbourg, on the advice of a consultative council, refused to grant authorisation for gaming rooms. The local tourist office persisted and obtained the classification of Niederbronn as a 'station hydrominérale' (mineral-water spa) on 7 July 1926. The request was then accepted by the Ministry of the Interior and the President of the Republic before the end of 1926, the necessary authorisations were granted in 1927, and a new casino operating company was founded. In the early 1930s the casino hosted musical performances by local and international artists several times a week. Radio Strasbourg, seeking new audiences, broadcast performances held near the city, repeatedly airing music played by orchestras from the region and beyond, benefiting from the casino's reputation. Beyond its gaming rooms, the casino today offers a restaurant and a bar, renovated in 2015, as well as a hotel and an auditorium. In July 2015 Groupe Lucien Barrière announced the completion of a nine-month renovation programme, after which the casino gained a Lounge area. The work formed part of the group's wider renovation plan to modernise its establishments one by one to better meet the expectations of today's players. As a Barrière casino, the Niederbronn venue is marketed under the Casino Barrière brand, with a programme of shows, dining and bars, a loyalty programme (Barrière Play), and responsible-gaming commitments. Its address is 10 Place des Thermes, 67110 Niederbronn-les-Bains, and it is open daily, with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Casino of Niederbronn-les-Bains is a gaming establishment in the historic spa resort of Niederbronn-les-Bains, in the north of the French department of Bas-Rhin, about thirty kilometres from the German border. It is today part of Groupe Barrière. Older sources first designate the Niederbronn establishment by the name 'vauxhall', a reference to the pleasure establishments fashionable in eighteenth-century London and gradually across the rest of Europe. The term later fell out of use and was replaced by 'casino', of Italian origin. Niederbronn was the first commune in Alsace to benefit from the opening of casino gaming, though not without difficulty. In 1921 a first operating company was created with capital of 500,000 francs, but the commissioner-general of Strasbourg, on the advice of a consultative council, refused to grant the authorisations for the installation of gaming rooms. The tourist office nevertheless continued its efforts and obtained the classification of Niederbronn as a 'station hydrominérale' on 7 July 1926. The request was then accepted by the Ministry of the Interior and the President of the Republic before the end of 1926; the necessary authorisations were granted in 1927 and a new casino operating company was founded. In the early 1930s the casino of Niederbronn-les-Bains hosted musical performances by local and international artists several times a week. Radio Strasbourg at that time was trying to win new audiences by broadcasting performances taking place not far from Strasbourg. It repeatedly broadcast, several times a week, the music played by orchestras from the region and elsewhere, taking advantage of the casino's reputation to make itself known. Beyond the gaming rooms, the casino hosts a restaurant and a bar, renovated in 2015, as well as a hotel and an auditorium. In July 2015 Groupe Lucien Barrière announced the completion of the casino's renovation work after nine months of construction. The casino now has a Lounge area. This work formed part of the group's casino renovation plan, which aims to modernise its establishments one by one in order to best meet the current needs of players.

• 2015

  Groupe Lucien Barrière announces the completion of a nine-month renovation; the casino gains a Lounge area and a renovated restaurant and bar.

• 1930

  In the early 1930s the casino hosts musical performances by local and international artists several times a week, broadcast by Radio Strasbourg.

• 1927

  The necessary authorisations are granted and a new casino operating company is founded.

• 1926

  Niederbronn is classified as a 'station hydrominérale' on 7 July; the Ministry of the Interior and the President of the Republic accept the gaming request before the end of the year.

• 1921

  A first casino operating company is created with capital of 500,000 francs, but authorisation for gaming rooms is refused by the commissioner-general of Strasbourg.

A historic Alsatian spa-town casino integrated into the national Casino Barrière network, combining gaming with dining, shows and hospitality.

• Gaming rooms (table games and slot machines)

• Restaurant and bar, renovated in 2015

• Hotel

• Auditorium

• Lounge area (added 2015)

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