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ONLINE GAMBLING EXECUTIVE JIM RYAN TO SERVE AS G2E 2012 EXCLUSIVE CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 12:41 PM PST

 

 

LAS VEGAS - The American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions announced today that Jim Ryan, co-chief executive officer (CEO) of bwin.party digital entertainment plc, will serve as the exclusive conference keynote speaker at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2012. Ryan is highly regarded for his knowledge of the Internet gambling industry and his leadership of bwin.party digital entertainment, the world’s largest listed Internet gambling business. The premier trade show and conference event for the international gaming entertainment industry, G2E 2012 will be held October 1 – 4, 2012, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Ryan’s conference keynote address will be held on Wed., Oct. 3, from 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. and will be open to G2E 2012 conference delegates only. He plans to address the growth in the global Internet gambling phenomenon and its future potential. Ryan joins a prestigious list of past G2E conference keynote speakers, including Gary Loveman, president, CEO and chairman of Caesars Entertainment Corporation, and James J. Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International.

“We are honored that Jim Ryan will be serving as the conference keynote speaker at G2E 2012,” said Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., president and CEO of the AGA. “As efforts to legalize and regulate Internet gambling in the United States advance and the global market continues to grow, Jim is the ideal person to provide a comprehensive overview of this developing sector of the industry. His expertise, experience and success in Internet gambling are matched by few others, and G2E 2012 conference attendees are sure to benefit from his invaluable insights on how to succeed in this sector.”

Prior to the 2011 merger of bwin Interactive Entertainment AG and PartyGaming Plc, Ryan served as the CEO of PartyGaming. Before this, he served as the CEO of St. Minver Limited where he was responsible for the formulation and implementation of the company’s strategy to deliver high levels of customer service and industry-leading products to its partners. He also has held senior posts at three publicly-listed companies, including president and CEO of Excapsa Software Inc, chief financial officer (CFO) of CryptoLogic Inc. and CFO of SXC Health Solutions Corp.

Ryan earned a business degree with first-class honors at Brock University in Ontario, Canada. He also obtained professional qualifications as a chartered accountant from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.

G2E is attended by nearly 26,000 industry professionals from around the world. For more information on G2E 2012, visit www.globalgamingexpo.com and connect with G2E on Twitter (@g2evegas), Facebook (www.facebook.com/globalgamingexpo) and LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=2041000).

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is the international gaming trade show and conference “by the industry and for the industry.” Organized by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions, G2E made its debut in fall 2001, defining itself as the pre-eminent show for the gaming-entertainment industry.

The AGA represents the commercial casino industry by addressing federal legislative and regulatory issues. The association also serves as a clearinghouse for information develops educational and advocacy programs, and provides leadership on industry-related issues of public concern. Follow the AGA on Twitter (@AGAupdate) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/americangaming).

Reed Exhibitions is the world’s leader in organizing a wide range of events, including exhibitions, conferences, congresses and meetings. In 2006 Reed brought together more than 6 million industry professions from around the world, generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held in 34 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and organized by 37 fully staffed offices. Reed’s portfolio of more than 460 events services 52 key industry sectors.

 

ANNOUNCEMENT Club Hotel Loutraki SA

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 05:17 AM PST

 

The Board of Directors of Club Hotel Loutraki SA, in today's board meeting – Monday, March the 5th 2012 – elected Mr. Nikolaos D. Remantas, Legal Advisor, as the new Managing Director of the company.

According to the same decision, the Board of Directors of Club Hotel Loutraki SA proposes Mr. Nikolaos Remantas to become the Administrator of the JV Club Hotel Casino Loutraki.

 

 

MICROGAMING PRIZE DRAW SUPPORTS CRAIG’S HEARTSTRONG FOUNDATION

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 02:41 AM PST

 

05th March 2012 ISLE OF MAN – Microgaming (www.microgaming.com) has provided a substantial fundraising sum to support Manx-based charity Craig's Heartstrong Foundation.

The world's largest provider of online gaming software has donated a sum of £1,504 to the charity, established in 2005 after the death of 25 year old Craig Lunt, who died of a previously unidentified heart defect. The Foundation aims to raise the necessary funding to enable the heart screening of all men and women between 14 and 35 on the Isle of Man in order to help prevent Sudden Death Syndrome.

Microgaming's CEO Roger Raatgever was pleased to hand over the cheque to Craig's mum Paula Lunt, who founded the charity following Craig's death. The proceeds of the cheque came from Microgaming's annual staff party.

Roger Raatgever, CEO of Microgaming, said: "Our prize draw held at the annual staff party is hugely popular with staff, as it gives them the opportunity to raise money to benefit local charities.  The Heartstrong  Foundation is a very popular recipient."

Paula Lunt, founder of Craig's Heartstrong Foundation, said: "Our Foundation could not survive if it were not for the generous donations that companies such as Microgaming provide. We are extremely grateful to Microgaming and their staff for their kind donation."

 

9th Annual Responsible Gaming Academy

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 12:36 AM PST

 

Vienna, 27 February 2012 Casinos Austria and Austrian Lotteries will be hosting their 9th annual Responsible Gaming Academy in Studio 44, Vienna on 20 and 21 March 2012. This year, over 200 experts and representatives of the Casinos Austria Group's operations in Austria and around the globe will be travelling to Vienna to hear top-caliber presentations, find out more about the latest research and attend special workshops on responsible gaming and player protection issues.

The program for the 9th Responsible Gaming Academy includes a number of well-known researchers and industry experts.

Dr. Jeffrey L. Derevensky of McGill University in Canada, will present lessons learned and the results of research examining the relationship between physical abuse, psychological abuse and neglect and its impact on gambling behavior in young adults.

Dr. Peter R. Darke of Schulich School of Business in Canada will be talking about the effects that lucky events and belief in personal good luck can have on gambling behavior. Both Dr. Derevensky and Dr Darke were recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Responsible Gambling Council of Canada.

Dr. Jens Kalke of the Center for Interdisciplinary Addiction Research at the University of Hamburg in Germany will present recommendations for the prevention of undesirable behavior or situations in the gambling sector in Austria based on the findings of a multi-module study carried out in 2009/2010.

Doris Malischnig, Head of the Prevention Department in the CF Responsible Gaming, Advertising & Sponsoring, will discuss the implementation of some of the measures recommended by the research team at Casinos Austria/Austrian Lotteries.

Professor Herwig Scholz of Krankenhaus de La Tour in Austria is Medical Director at the hospital's gambling addiction outpatient clinic. In his presentation, he introduces a new university seminar set up to facilitate knowledge transfer and synthesize expertise in player protection, problem prevention, therapy options, social support, and other gambling related areas.

Herbert Beck, Head of the CF Responsible Gaming, Advertising & Sponsoring at the Casinos Austria/ Austrian Lotteries Group, outlines the need for responsible gaming standards and principles as a prerequisite for certification in the gaming industry. He also illustrates how such principles form an integral part of daily business in the Austrian group's broad portfolio of gambling products and services.

Michael Auer, co-founder of a2mlab in Austria, presents a new system for optimizing individual responsible gaming strategies in the online sector. Developed by a2mlab in cooperation with Professor Mark Griffiths of the UK's Nottingham Trent University, Mentor uses the latest scientific findings and technology to provide active player protection.

About the Responsible Gaming Academy
The Casinos Austria / Austrian Lotteries Responsible Gaming Academy is designed to provide the group's manager's and responsible gaming officers with an opportunity to meet for two days of intensive presentations, training and networking. The invitation-only event is organized each year by the Group's Corporate Function Responsible Gaming, Advertising & Sponsoring as part of its extensive program of information and training activities.

For further information, please click on the following link: 9th Annual Responsible Gaming Academy