From Armenia to Austria and Seychelles to Slovenia, ICE Africa commands international appeal CDC Newswire · July 23, 2019 at 9:31 am Exhibitors from a total of 26 international gaming jurisdictions stretching from Armenia to Austria and the Seychelles to Slovenia are backing ICE Africa as the place to launch their latest product innovations and services. The number of gaming jurisdictions represented on the show floor confirms ICE Africa’s status as the ‘go to’ event for Africa-facing decision makers, operators, legislators, buyers, business owners and specialist media. The figures underline the international credentials of the ICE brand and the strength of the African market. John Kamara, Event Ambassador for ICE Africa, commented: “As the only Pan-African event, ICE Africa has an important role to play in helping to drive sustainable business growth set against a backdrop of progressive and socially responsible regulation and we’re delighted to host so many leading African and international exhibitors who share the same passion for development on the continent as ourselves. This year we will be strengthening… [continue reading]
60 leading influencers to deliver content-rich learning programme at ICE Africa CDC Newswire · July 15, 2019 at 3:50 pm ‘An opportunity to debate and help fashion the future development of the pan-African industry’ is how Daniel Tyler, Senior Conference Producer at Clarion Gaming, described the content-rich agenda being developed for this year’s ICE Africa conference (2-3 October 2019, Sandton Convention Centre, South Africa). The two-day conference and exhibition will deliver an engaging line-up of more than 60 expert thought-leaders, regulators, investors and operators from both the pan-African and international gaming industry. Tyler said: “The feedback from our stakeholders attending the inaugural edition of ICE Africa highlighted the huge importance they placed on the quality of the speaker line-up. Providing a platform for learning and networking, which drives the advancement of gaming across the continent, is a priority for the organising team at Clarion Gaming.” He added: “The conference will feature two streams: advanceAFRICA, which will deal with major topics and bring together peers, investors and regulators to brainstorm and… [continue reading]
Leader of the Year kicks off Sport in Focus at Betting on Sports July 11, 2019 at 6:35 pm 2018 Sports Betting Leader of the Year Sergey Portnov will be kicking off the Sport in Focus track at this year’s Betting on Sports conference. Sport in Focus is one of four tracks held on September 18, the first full day of SBC’s flagship conference, which takes place at Olympia London from 17-20 September. Portnov, who took home the prize at last December’s SBC Awards, will be discussing the huge potential for mixed martial arts (MMA), now that the ‘fledgling’ sport – if only in a betting sense – has built up such a big global following. His company Parimatch has significantly expanded its brand profile through the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the largest MMA promotion company in the world, having signed both Conor McGregor and Alexey Oleynik as brand ambassadors in 2019. Following Portnov to the stage will be Pinnacle Trading Director Marco Blume, rated as one of the… [continue reading]
Brand Ambassador John Kamara: ICE Africa “can bring investment and economic contributions to the fore” CDC Newswire · July 11, 2019 at 10:21 am John Kamara, co-founder of the Global Gaming Africa consultancy and one of the most respected thought leaders across the pan-African industry, has been confirmed as Brand Ambassador for ICE Africa 2019, which is taking place across 2-3 October at the Sandton Convention Centre. The second edition of the showcase event will be seeking to build on its highly successful launch which attracted 1,597 gaming professionals from a total of 89 countries. Reflecting on his role as Brand Ambassador, John Kamara said: “I am delighted to be helping the team at Clarion Gaming further develop the ICE brand in Africa. A huge amount of extremely positive work was achieved in year one and I consider my involvement in the launch of what is the largest gaming event to be held on this side of the world, to be one of my proudest professional achievements. There’s no doubt that ICE Africa has… [continue reading]
Gary Platt Manufacturing supplies unique steampunk-style chairs for San Manuel Casino CDC Newswire · July 10, 2019 at 2:59 pm RENO – Gary Platt Manufacturing has supplied custom steampunk-style chairs for San Manuel Casino’s new Vault Gaming & Provisions, a sophisticated and innovative high limit gaming area. The Vault Gaming & Provisions provides a one-of-a-kind environment that transports guests to another era featuring elements of steampunk design and décor. The space combines luxury and intrigue while adding to San Manuel Casino’s best-in-class high-limit gaming experience. Using the inspiration of the Vault’s 19th-century industrial theme, Gary Platt created the Savannah, a one-of-a-kind custom chair for this unrivaled environment. Gary Platt’s Savannah features a custom-upholstered back and hand-stitched channel front. The chair’s sides are a flowing river of waves that cascade from the top of the chair down to the perfectly engineered seat filled with Gary Platt’s signature foam for unsurpassed comfort. The base is constructed with customized gears and wrought iron-style legs, perfectly complimenting the Vault Gaming & Provisions’ décor. “With… [continue reading]
Konami Gaming names Sina Miri VP of Innovation and R&D Strategy CDC Newswire · July 9, 2019 at 9:39 am Las Vegas, July 9, 2019 – Konami Gaming, Inc. today announced the appointment of gaming technology leader Sina Miri to vice president of innovation and strategic R&D. Miri has led some of the world’s most recognizable gaming brands with the ability to drive new user experience enhancements while increasing business performance. He has a proven track record in shaping strategic vision and delivery of new technology by capitalizing upon advances in mobile, social, cashless, and data driven omni-channel entertainment. “Konami is committed to being a leader in innovation within the gaming space, leveraging the company’s vast resources and intellectual property to support the industry’s growth and evolution,” said Victor Duarte, senior vice president & chief product & strategy officer. “Sina Miri’s technical expertise, strategic vision, and passion for innovation will empower our organization to achieve that mission at the highest level.” Miri will be responsible for identifying new opportunities for… [continue reading]
Table Trac signs exclusive casino management system license agreement with Tokyo-based Broadband Security CDC Newswire · July 8, 2019 at 2:08 pm Tokyo-based IT security management firm BroadBand Security, Inc. announced Monday that it has signed an exclusivity contract with Table Trac Inc. to integrate Table Trac’s CasinoTrac casino management system into the burgeoning Japanese gaming market. The country officially legalized gambling in September 2018. The project, spearheaded by BroadBand Security, Inc., will consist of a working team of companies to provide a comprehensive resort and casino management package under the heading of the Japan Integrated Resorts Combined Management System Project. “This is a watershed moment for Table Trac,” company founder, CEO and CTO Chad Hoehne said in a statement. “We are honored to contribute to this team of worldwide recognized companies (and to see) Table Trac’s CasinoTrac system integrated with Japanese systems as they create the All Japan Project.” Japan is soon expected to become the second largest gaming jurisdiction in the world, behind only Macau; estimates are that the Japanese… [continue reading]
Betting on Sports webinar series kicks off July 10 with “Rare Breed – Betting on Politics” CDC Newswire · July 8, 2019 at 1:36 pm SBC’s new fortnightly Betting on Sports webinar series opens on Wednesday July 10th 2019 with Rare Breed – Betting on Politics, which will see an expert panel assessing how to price what many consider betting’s last authentic trading market. In a world of the Brexit, Trump and Scott Morrison shocks, politics presents bookmakers with very different challenges to the increasingly automated sports betting markets. The Betting on Sports webinar panel will share their insights into political betting to give you an idea of how to approach those challenges. The specially selected panel comprises: Sarbjit Bakhshi – Head of Politics, Smarkets Matt Shaddick – Head of Ladbrokes Politics Steve Donoughue – Owner/CEO of GamblingConsultant.co.uk Among the issues to be discussed are how to price such an unpredictable sector, what have bookmakers learned from the seismic upsets of recent years, and can betting markets still be relied upon as relevant political indicators,… [continue reading]
Clarion shine a light on ICE Africa creative CDC Newswire · July 2, 2019 at 12:24 pm ‘Shining a light on Africa’s gaming ecosystem’ is the theme of the new creative campaign developed by Clarion Gaming in support of the second edition of ICE Africa, which is taking place across 2-3 October 2019 at the Sandton Convention Centre, South Africa. The two day exhibition and conference is aiming to build on the success of last year’s launch which attracted 1,597 gaming professionals from a total of 89 countries, a high level of representation which confirmed ICE Africa’s status as the showcase event for all of the continent’s regulated gaming economies. Kate Chambers, Managing Director of Clarion Gaming and the person responsible for bringing ICE to Africa, explained: “Last year’s launch was the first occasion that the ICE brand had travelled outside of the United Kingdom and the overwhelmingly positive response that we received confirmed the desire the industry has for a professionally organised business event, as well… [continue reading]
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Rewarded for Leadership in Healthcare CDC Newswire · July 2, 2019 at 10:43 am The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians announced Tuesday that they have recently received the Redefining American Healthcare Award from the Healthcare Leadership Council, a coalition of chief executives representing some of the nation’s leading healthcare companies and institutions. The award recognizes organizations and communities that exemplify best practices in providing efficient care for high-need patients, which the EBCI has shown in its work on substance abuse, diabetes and depression. EBCI Principal Chief Richard Sneed and Cherokee Indian Hospital CEO Casey Cooper accepted the award from Rep. Mark Meadows during a June 28 ceremony at the hospital. “We are honored to receive this prestigious award from the Council,” Sneed said. “The EBCI is committed to serving our people in all facets of healthcare, including those affected by substance abuse and opioids.” “This epidemic has had a serious impact on our citizens, and we are no stranger to the harmful realities of… [continue reading]
