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Lichtenstein – MCL-Resorts chiuderà Casino Maximus a causa delle aliquote fiscali più elevate

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.

All'inizio di febbraio il gruppo Novo Swiss ha acquistato dalla famiglia tedesca Schmid la quota di maggioranza del Casino Maximus. Il gruppo, che già gestisce gli Admiral Casinos di Ruggell e Triesen sul mercato dei casinò del Liechtenstein e detiene una quota del Grand Casino di Bendern, dall'inizio del 60 detiene il 40% delle azioni tramite la società del gruppo Gryphon Management (FL) AG Febbraio di quest'anno. Il restante XNUMX% appartiene alla W-LI Holding AG, che detiene anche una partecipazione nel Grand Casinò di Bendern.