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Monaco – European Dealer Championship announces new 2022 dates
By Phil - 13 mai 2021
Following the cancellation of this year’s event, the European Casino Association has responded swiftly to calls from the land-based gaming industry to announce new dates for the competition in 2022.
Postponed twice due to the impact of the pandemic and ongoing restrictions affecting European travellers, the ECA Board of Directors has confirmed that the next edition of the European Dealer Championship (EDC) will take place at Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco, from May 16 to 18, 2022.
“Every year the EDC has brought together and recognised the amazing talent nurtured across our member locations Europe-wide,” said ECA Chair, Per Jaldung. “The spirit of healthy competition, best-practices gleaned from over 25 different European countries and the personal connections made at such a truly international event remain invaluable. The European Dealer Championship has been sorely missed for the last two years and its return to the fabulous location of Monte-Carlo is enthusiastically welcomed by all members and participants.”
Swiss Casinos’ Tamas Adam remains the reigning EDC champion whose technical skills, control of the game and player-focused hospitality set the benchmark in 2019. To claim the prize of best dealer in Europe in 2022, competitors must demonstrate smart thinking, quick hands and make managing chips, maths and socialising look effortless, whilst being scrutinised throughout by 30 independent international judges.
Depuis son événement inaugural en 2007, le Championnat européen des concessionnaires s'est rendu dans 13 pays, accueillant plus de 400 participants et 2,000 XNUMX spectateurs venus de toute l'Europe et d'ailleurs. L'événement très attendu de Monte-Carlo sera une occasion spéciale supplémentaire alors que l'industrie se réunit après si longtemps d'écart dans un lieu extraordinaire. « Le Casino de Monte-Carlo attendait depuis deux ans pour enfin accueillir à Monaco les meilleurs croupiers d'Europe », déclare Pascal Camia, Directeur Général Adjoint des Opérations Jeux de Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer et Vice-Président du Directoire. CEA. « Monte-Carlo est le cadre idéal à la fois pour le retour des casinos terrestres en Europe et pour la célébration du talent et du dévouement incroyables de ceux qui travaillent dans notre secteur. »
Hermann Pamminger, ECA’s Secretary General, added: “We look forward to gathering in Monaco in May 2022 for a unique edition in a symbolic location. The importance of the EDC is highlighted by the fact that this year’s cancelled event was on track to become the largest competition in its 15-year history, with over 40 participating casino members. Events such as the European Dealer Championship are more important than ever in 2022 as the industry rebounds from the pandemic and seeks to address the challenges of the unprecedented crisis currently facing the land-based sector.”
The ECA welcomes members to Monaco May 16-18, 2022 and to the European Dealer Championship’s next stop, Montreux Casino in Switzerland, in 2023.
