Digne-les-Bains, France, November 9, 2026. Belgian gaming group Golden Palace opened its third French casino on November 5, located in Vallon des Sources, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, with an announced investment of €8 million, more than 1,200 square meters of facilities, and 94 gaming positions and tables, expanding its presence in the European market.
- Digne-les-Bains entrusts Golden Palace Group with unique casino project
The venue, located at 38 Avenue des Thermes, features 74 slot machines, 11 electronic roulette positions, seven electronic blackjack positions, and two traditional blackjack tables. Its facilities include the Rouge 32 panoramic restaurant, the Gold event room, a bar, parking for approximately 50 vehicles, universal accessibility, and electric vehicle charging points.
The project created 32 direct jobs, with 90% of employees recruited locally, and incorporates wood, glass, and bio-based materials under energy-efficiency standards. Golden Palace projects 300 visitors per day and annual revenue of €6 million to €7 million. The operation is governed by an 18-year municipal concession, awarded on October 8, 2024, and formalized on November 6, alongside a five-year gaming authorization issued by the Ministry of the Interior on December 30, 2025.
The operating company, Golden Palace Casino Digne-les-Bains SAS, is chaired by Massimo Menegalli, with Nicola Corretto serving as Managing Director and Romain Tanda overseeing casino operations. Mayor Julien Di Benedetto, in office since March 2026, oversees the municipal concession framework. Laurent Nuñez, France’s Minister of the Interior, and Isabelle Tomatis, departmental prefect, head the relevant state authorities.
The company plans to allocate 15% of gross gaming revenue (GGR) to the municipality. A study by MKG Consulting projects €6.8 million in annual GGR once operations stabilize, equivalent to €1.02 million under an illustrative application of that percentage. The official inauguration ceremony is scheduled for November 14. Golden Palace, already operating in Boulogne-sur-Mer and Noirétable, is preparing to open its fourth French casino in Thonon-les-Bains during the first quarter of 2027.
