MERKUR Casino in Aberdeen is marking its first year of operations by donating £5,000 to Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA). The donation arrives at a critical moment for the charity, which recently launched a nationwide appeal to support its services during one of the busiest times of the year.
As summer brings increased road traffic, sporting events, and public gatherings, there has been a notable rise in accidents and medical emergencies. SCAA’s helicopter, Helimed 79, based at Aberdeen Airport, is one of two in the fleet covering approximately 30,000 square miles across Scotland. The charity requires £5.2 million annually to maintain this essential service.
Since opening a year ago, MERKUR Casino Aberdeen has offered a premium gaming experience with a diverse range of table games such as blackjack, poker, and roulette, alongside the latest slot titles. The £5,000 donation to SCAA is part of the casino’s first-year celebrations, which include a weekend of entertainment featuring local talent like Chris Ashton, who has performed with notable Scottish acts Wet Wet Wet and Lewis Capaldi.
This gesture underscores MERKUR Casino’s commitment to supporting local communities while providing an exceptional gaming experience.
Mark Schertle, chief operating officer for MERKUR Casino UK, said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating our first anniversary by contributing to a cause that is so important to our community. Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance performs an invaluable service, and we are proud to support their life-saving work. This donation is our way of expressing our appreciation for the support we have received from the Aberdeen community over the past year and giving something back.”
Kate Loades, community fundraising manager at SCAA, said: “We are incredibly grateful for the generosity shown by MERKUR. Donations like these are essential for maintaining our operations and ensuring that we can continue to provide rapid response medical care to those in need. This contribution will have a direct impact on saving lives.”
