Casino Enghien Hopes The Jackpot With New Slot Machines

Casino Enghien-les-Bains is still the first gaming establishment in France. A good performance, despite a context marked by the attacks in late 2015. "We have worked rather well, especially the second half of 2016, explains Bruno Cagnon, CEO of Barrière Group in Enghien. In the end, the only casino in Ile-de-France welcomed 766,000 customers. The gross proceeds of the games amount to € 160 million. This represents a growth of 1.2%, linked in particular to electronic table games such as the English trailer, which generated € 61 million in gross gaming revenue. "Electronic table games are driving the growth of casinos in France," explains Bruno Cagnon.

And the 620 employees of the Barrière Group do not intend to fall asleep on their laurels. Officials rely in particular on the prestigious shuttle that connects Paris and the spa town since last September. A service expected to develop, despite shy beginnings. "This is one of our challenges in 2017, breathes Bruno Cagnon. We believe in. It will take time, but it is a quality service. We have experience on other establishments of the group. Changes have already been made to adapt to the public. Thus, customers no longer need to book to use the shuttle.
2017 will also be marked by "a strong investment in the game offer". With, for example, the replacement of 60 of the 500 slot machines, for an investment of more than € 1 million (a machine costs an average of € 20 000. "The customer is constantly waiting for something new," says Bruno Cagnon. In particular, we have thematic machines. "Machines dedicated to the Walking Dead series will be put into operation this Saturday.
Closed since at least January 2016, the former lake pavilion is expected to reopen in April. And it will be a Fouquet's brewery. This is the seventh sign of this name, derived from the famous restaurant Champs-Elysees. The establishment can serve 200 seats (against 75 previously). The menu, respectful of the seasons and local products, will be made by Michelin starred chef Pierre Gagnaire, culinary advisor for all Fouquet's.

Significant work is being done in the building that hosted the Chinese pavilion at the 1867 World Expo, demolished and rebuilt in 1911.