Richard Stolwerk
Managing Director Nederland at Löwen Play / CEO of Play World Casinos
Richard Stolwerk is a Dutch gambling executive based in Breda, holding dual leadership roles as Managing Director Nederland of Löwen Play and CEO of Play World Casinos. He studied at Universiteit Maastricht / Maastricht University before building a career in the casino industry.
As CEO of Play World Casinos, Stolwerk oversaw the opening of a new location in Hoofddorp in April 2023, which was reported by local media as a revival of a former 'spookhotel' site. The chain operates several Dutch casinos, including venues in Dordrecht and Hoofddorp.
After a series of armed robberies at Play World venues, Stolwerk was publicly quoted discussing enhanced security measures. He confirmed the installation of live camera surveillance across the properties, a step he described as necessary to protect staff and customers.
In his role at Löwen Play, a German gambling and casino company with over 1,000 employees, Stolwerk directs the company’s operations in the Netherlands. His responsibilities include strategic growth and regulatory compliance in the Dutch gambling market.