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Casino's Future in Berck-sur-Mer Hangs on Conseil d'Etat's Decision

The casino's fate rests on the Conseil d'Etat's shoulders. Its decision could set a precedent for public service contracts nationwide.

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This is a stone building. It has windows.

Casino's Future in Berck-sur-Mer Hangs on Conseil d'Etat's Decision

A legal battle is ongoing over the future of the casino near me in Berck-sur-Mer, with France's top administrative body, the Conseil d'Etat, set to decide its fate. The dispute centers around the ownership of the casino building and the validity of the public service contract to run it.

The court case began when Lille's administrative court canceled three concession notices, questioning how the casino's operations were granted. The municipality subsequently took the issue to the Conseil d'Etat in April, seeking clarity on conflicting judgments regarding the building's status. Jean Metz SAS, owned by Groupe Partouche, filed a third-party challenge and a detailed memo against the interim judge's decision to scrap the public service delegation (DSP). The interim judge had ruled that any property used to provide a public service must go back to the government for free when the deal is over, unless the contract says otherwise. The Société du Grand Casino de Dinant initiated the legal battle, claiming Jean Metz's plan had significant issues regarding the return of public property. Jean Metz argued that the temporary judge overstepped his authority and that the casino building cannot be seen as a returnable public asset. The Conseil d'Etat will now determine the final status of the casino building, originally a bus terminal, which has become a key point in the legal fight.

The Conseil d'Etat's decision will have significant implications for the future of the casino near me in Berck-sur-Mer and potentially for other public service contracts across France. The ruling is eagerly awaited by all parties involved in the dispute.

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