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Origen Extremadura agrees casino staff pay rises and tip-sharing terms in Spain

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In brief

  • Origen Extremadura and staff representatives signed a collective agreement for Casino de Extremadura on 17 September.
  • Base salary rises 3% in 2027 and 3% in 2028.
  • 45% of specified tips go to supervisors and gaming technicians; monthly incentives run from €50 to €150.
  • The agreement remains in force until 31 December 2028.
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Origen Extremadura and employee representatives signed a new collective agreement for Casino de Extremadura, located in Badajoz, on 17 September. The agreement covers the period 2026-2028. The Diario Oficial de Extremadura published the agreement on 5 November, and Origen Extremadura is a company of Grupo Orenes.

The agreement raises base salary by 3% in 2027 and by a further 3% in 2028. Annual pay for 2026 is set at €26,530 for gaming supervisors, €20,000 for first-grade technicians, €18,741 for gaming technicians and €17,200 for trainee technicians. These amounts include prorated extra payments. They take retroactive effect from 1 January 2026 for staff in service on the date the agreement was published.

The agreement allocates 45% of tips collected at tables, machines, the cashier desk and reception to supervisors and gaming technicians. Trainee technicians receive an allocation equal to 50% of that of the other categories. It also sets a variable monthly incentive of €50 to €150, conditional on a positive operating result and on meeting the casino's revenue targets. The maximum amount is reached when revenue exceeds 111% of the reference budget.

On working time, the agreement sets 1,792 hours a year, two consecutive rest days a week and 30 calendar days of holiday. At least one holiday period of 14 days must fall between June and September. The agreement also regulates functional mobility and employee training across different areas of the casino. It includes responsible gambling obligations, notably access control for minors and people barred from gambling, and a ban on using the machines as a player or granting credit. The agreement remains in force until 31 December 2028.

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