Ground is broken for new Holland Casino Groningen at Businesspark Ter Borch
Symbolic start marks return to a permanent site after the 2017 fire
Key Takeaways
- Holland Casino started construction of the new Holland Casino Groningen on 3 November 2026 at Businesspark Ter Borch.
- The previous Holland Casino Groningen location was taken out of service after a fire in 2017.
- Petra de Ruiter (CEO) and Mayor Marcel Thijsen attended the symbolic start ceremony.
- The project prioritises sustainability, accessibility and hospitality and sits beside the A7.
Holland Casino officially started construction of the new Holland Casino Groningen on 3 November 2026 at Businesspark Ter Borch. Employees, construction partners and municipal representatives attended the symbolic ceremony that begins the build phase for a sustainable, accessible facility beside the A7.
Start of construction
The ceremony formalised the start of building the venue that will restore the company to a permanent site in the northern province. The previous Holland Casino Groningen location was taken out of service after a fire in 2017; the new project aims to deliver years of planning focused on sustainability, accessibility and hospitality.
Voices from the company and the municipality
Petra de Ruiter, chief executive officer (CEO) of Holland Casino, said at the event:
“Today, together, we take an important step toward the future of Holland Casino Groningen. Here we are not only building a new building, but a place where guests feel welcome and where our employees can work with pride. After years of preparation, it is special to see the plans now becoming reality.”
Marcel Thijsen, mayor of the municipality of Tynaarlo, emphasised the project’s regional importance and its contribution to Businesspark Ter Borch’s development and the attractiveness of the A7 location.
Employees and the local community
Many Holland Casino Groningen employees attended and witnessed the transformation under way. Richard van den Broek, an employee of the house since its beginnings, took part in the opening act alongside Petra de Ruiter and Mayor Thijsen and said:
“I feel relieved that it is finally starting and I look forward to coming in here.”
The project is presented as a contemporary casino aligned with customer preferences and Holland Casino’s ambitions for future-ready operations. You can read more local coverage in the [news](/news) section and project details on the [casino](/casino) page.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did construction of the new Holland Casino Groningen start?
Construction officially began on 3 November 2026 with a symbolic ceremony at Businesspark Ter Borch attended by employees, construction partners and municipal representatives.
Why does Holland Casino Groningen need a new permanent site?
The previous location was taken out of service after a fire in 2017. The new project aims to replace that site with a sustainable, accessible venue aligned to modern hospitality standards.
Who participated in the construction start ceremony?
The ceremony included Petra de Ruiter, CEO of Holland Casino; Marcel Thijsen, mayor of the municipality of Tynaarlo; employees of the branch; construction partners; and long-serving employee Richard van den Broek, who joined the opening act.
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