Infiniti Casino Set to Take Over Berck Casino Amid Legal Challenge
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A new era is dawning for the Berck Casino, as the Belgian group Infiniti Casino prepares to assume management on January 1, 2026, ending the Partouche group’s 34-year tenure. The transition, announced during the Berck municipal council on November 24, is not without contention, as the outgoing operator is mounting a legal challenge.
A Changing of the Guard in berck-sur-Mer
The city of Berck has selected Infiniti Casino following a competitive bidding process. This marks another shift for the Partouche group, which also lost management of the Boulogne casino in 2019. Infiniti Casino currently operates seven establishments across Belgium, Mexico, and the south of France, signaling an expansion into the French market.
“The declaration was made during the Berck municipal council this Monday, November 24,” according to reporting from Elise Cauchin on November 26, 2025. “The Belgian group was presented.”
Workforce Secured, Investment Promised
A key reassurance during the transition has been the commitment to retain the existing workforce. All 40 employees of Casino Partouche will be transferred to Infiniti Casino starting January 1. Beyond job security, the incoming operator has pledged significant investment in the property.
“The president and financial director of Infiniti Casino also announced Monday evening nearly 8 million euros of investment both in the Casino and the restaurant,” Cauchin reported. This infusion of capital is expected to revitalize the Berck Casino and enhance its offerings.
Legal Battle Erupts Over Ownership
Despite the agreement for operational control, the transfer of ownership is facing resistance. The Jean Metz subsidiary of the Partouche group has refused to relinquish ownership of the building and initiated legal proceedings against the municipality on December 3.
The city is responding with its own legal action, seeking a summary judgment to enforce the transfer and facilitate Infiniti Casino’s arrival. This legal dispute introduces uncertainty into the timeline and could perhaps delay the planned handover.
The situation remains fluid as both parties pursue their legal strategies. The outcome will determine not only the future management of the Berck Casino but also the fate of a substantial investment in the local economy.
Why did this change happen? The city of Berck selected Infiniti Casino after a competitive bidding process, seeking a new operator for the casino. This followed the Partouche group’s loss of management of another casino in Boulogne in 2019, signaling a broader shift in the French casino landscape.
Who is involved? The key players are the city of Berck, Infiniti Casino (the incoming operator), the Partouche group (the outgoing operator), and its subsidiary Jean Metz, which is contesting the ownership transfer. Elise Cauchin, a reporter, provided key details on the transition.
What is the core issue? While Infiniti Casino has secured operational control starting January 1, 2026, the Partouche group’s Jean Metz subsidiary is refusing to transfer ownership of the building, leading to a legal battle with the municipality.
How did it end? As of December 3, 2025, the situation remains unresolved. Both the city of Berck and Jean Metz have initiated legal proceedings. The
