Parnitha Casino Relocation Deadline Extended to 2028

The project, known as Project Voria, represents an estimated investment of €300m ($338m) and involves the construction of a major hotel and entertainment complex on the Dilaveri estate. The site is strategically positioned at the intersection of Spyrou Loui and Kifissias avenues, directly across from the Golden Hall shopping centre — one of the busiest commercial hubs in northern Athens.

Mon Parnes, the casino’s operator, will relocate its existing operations from Mount Parnitha to the new facility once construction is complete. Preliminary groundwork has already begun, with North Star Entertainment overseeing the development. Local authorities continue to monitor the project to ensure adherence to urban planning and environmental regulations.

Originally, the relocation was scheduled for completion in late 2026 or early 2027, but a series of logistical and regulatory delays prompted the revised 2028 deadline. The extension allows developers additional time to complete the complex’s architectural and infrastructural components. Operations at the current Mount Parnitha casino will continue uninterrupted until the move is finalised.

The relocation forms part of a broader urban development strategy aimed at revitalising the Maroussi area through a combination of hospitality, leisure, and entertainment facilities. Once complete, the new complex will include a luxury hotel, restaurants, event venues, and a state-of-the-art gaming floor designed to attract both local and international visitors.

The plan to move Regency Casino Mont Parnes was first announced in January 2019, when Regency Entertainment proposed transferring the casino to Maroussi with an original investment of around €200m ($232m) and a projected completion date near 2021. However, multiple legal challenges delayed progress until March 2023, when Greece’s Council of State approved the Presidential Decree authorising the relocation.

Globally, similar regulatory shifts are prompting casino operators to reconfigure their operations. In Macau, for instance, SJM Resorts has closed seven satellite casinos and reassigned staff to comply with the region’s updated 2022 gaming legislation.