“Every year the EDC
reveals the incredible diversity of talent
nurtured by the land- based gaming industry, which employs over 60,000 people in Europe. Congratulations to Alessandro Mesina
for rising to the top of an outstanding field of competitors.”
Erwin van Lambaart ECA Chairman.
was originally planned to take place in Cyprus, at the City of Dreams: Mediterranean, but delays in the completion of the project meant that Grand Casino Brussels VIAGE stepped in as a stunning replacement venue. Te ECA would like to thank VIAGE CEO Mark Banks and Grand Casino Brussels VIAGE casino management team, Michelle Cummins, Siham Makrache and Danny Kaljee for their time, energy and help staging the competition at such short notice.
Mark Banks, CEO VIAGE, commented: “It has been a great pleasure to host such elite dealer talent from so many European land-based casinos here in Brussels. Te European Dealer Championship is both a showcase for the extraordinary talent of so many dealers from so many countries in Europe, and an amazing meeting point for the land- based casino sector to celebrate the distinct and unparalleled entertainment experiences we provide as an industry to our valued guests. Te competition was intense, thrilling and most importantly, fun. I congratulate all participants for making the competition such an enjoyable two days here in Brussels. In my view, every dealer taking part in this year’s European Dealer Championship is a winner.”
“Judging the competition increases in difficulty each and every year as the talent within our casino community also expands, beyond all expectations, each and every year. It has been a pleasure to witness the skill and determination
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of all the dealers taking part in this year’s competition. Every dealer brought their “A” game to EDC 2023, with only the slimmest of margins separating the participants, all of whom acquitted themselves with the same great composure and professionalism that they show every day in their home country casinos. Congratulations to the winners and my thanks to all the competitors for making this such an incredible and memorable tournament, stated Jaana Ruokamo, EDC 2023 Tournament Director and Chain Operations Manager at Finland’s Veikkaus Oy.
“I would like to thank all the participants at this year’s event, for their dedication and ongoing commitment to upholding the finest standards the casino industry has to offer. I’d also like to give a special mention to the esteemed panel of jurors, experienced professionals that play a vital role in evaluating the contestants, and who make this event such celebration of skill and talent. And finally, to our host, Grand Casino Brussels VIAGE which is part of the Casinos Austria international group, for embracing the spirit of this competition and providing the perfect backdrop to this year’s event,” commented ECA Chairman, Erwin van Lambaart.
“Te European Dealer Championship continues to serve as a platform for broadcasting the fact that our industry fosters the finest talent, builds lasting connections, and inspired future generations of professionals to dream big on the greatest of stages, the gaming floors of our European casino members. Every year the EDC reveals the incredible diversity of talent nurtured by the land-based gaming industry, which employs over 60,000 people in Europe. Congratulations to Alessandro Mesina for rising to the top of an outstanding field of competitors.”
Te ECA is grateful to the sponsors of the EDC 2022: Abbiati Casino Equipment, AGEM, Aristocrat Gaming, Cammegh, Casino Helsinki & Tampere, Clarion Events, Casino Locking Systems, CTC Holdings, Dallmeier, Galaxy Gaming, Hippodrome Casino, Holland Casino, ICSE, IGT, Le Casino Monte- Carlo, Light & Wonder, Marton Gaming, Matsui Europe, Smart Rota, Tangam Systems, TCS John Huxley, JD Supplies and Grand Casino Brussels VIAGE.
Te European Dealer Championship will return in 2024 at Casino Venlo hosted by Holland Casino.
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