Belgian Council of State suspends ECK NV’s €750m Brussels casino concession
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
Belgium’s Council of State suspended ECK NV’s Grand Casino Brussels concession in late August. The contract is worth approximately €750m over 15 years, running until 2041. Viage, controlled by Casinos Austria, challenged the award; the court identified shortcomings in bid assessment and compliance with EU foreign subsidy requirements.
Why it matters
The suspension leaves ECK NV’s planned takeover on 1 January 2027 uncertain, while outgoing operator Viage continues running the casino.