The industry has sadly been informed that David Orrick, founder of Casino International and past director of industry at Merkur, has passed away at the age of 75.
David Orrick was regarded as a true veteran of the international entertainment industry. Over the past decades, he worked with numerous renowned gaming companies, supported and founded several gaming organisations, and was internationally recognised as an outstanding industry expert
Through his tireless dedication, he played a pivotal role in the continuous growth and success of Merkur Gaming for 30 years before choosing to step down to spend more time with family.
Jürgen Stühmeyer, management board member at Merkur Sales commented on the affect that David brought to the organisation: “Only a few were as familiar with the world of gaming and its protagonists as David was. He stood out with a wealth of experience and unmatched expertise in his field, which greatly contributed to strengthening our international market presence.
“He was a valued and important companion, both within the Merkur Group and especially across the entire international media landscape of the gaming industry.”
David Orrick’s iconic phrase: “And the agenda is: there is no agenda,” earned him a special place in the hearts of the entire trade press community and his passion and dedication to gaming were reflected in his character and in his numerous publications. Orrick also earned several prestigious awards and accolades, including, most recently, the Jimmy Thomas Outstanding Contribution Award.
Merkur concluded with a statement: “The entire Merkur family, as well as the Board members of the Merkur Group and the management of adp Merkur GmbH, are united in deep mourning and extend their heartfelt thanks to David Orrick for his extraordinary commitment. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all those who were close to him.”
