California
Celebrating a Decade of Global Gaming Connections: Pocket Gamer Connects Announces 10th Anniversary Event in San Francisco
Kicking off 2024 with the flagship event in London, Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) is set to continue celebrating its 10th anniversary with a brand-new special event in San Francisco, California, in March 2024. This milestone event marks a decade of connecting the global games industry, with over 750 attendees expected to participate in two days of networking, discovery, pitching, and learning from some of the world’s leading authorities within the games industry.
The Pocket Gamer Connects: San Francisco event will be held at the Hibernia, a prime venue in the heart of the city. This historic venue, a former bank, is known for its unique Neoclassical Revival-style architecture. It is a short walk from the Moscone Conference Center. Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco is a perfect way to kick off conference week in the city, providing a unique experience, expo showcase and specialised talks and panels in an intimate setting.
Starting in the UK in 2014, the Pocket Gamer Connect event series, now under the parent company Enthusiast Gaming, has transformed from its modest origins into a worldwide sensation, organising 45 events globally. It has become the ultimate hub for the mobile games industry, providing a platform for professionals to gather, connect, exchange stories, and celebrate their achievements.
The PGC San Francisco event is expected to attract over 750 attendees, encompassing a diverse range of industry professionals from all over the globe. These include developers, indie developers, creatives, recruitment professionals, C-level executives, marketing professionals, students, investors, publishers, tool providers, technical teams, ad companies, media, ASO practitioners, app marketers, and app advertisers.
The event will provide an exciting opportunity for these professionals to connect, collaborate, and learn about the latest advancements in the gaming industry. The program will delve into AI, virtual reality, Web3, blockchain, and the metaverse while continuing to provide in-depth coverage of all things mobile gaming.
Exciting Collaboration with MeetToMatch
In a powerful partnership with MeetToMatch, Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco 2024 is set to become a hub of industry connections. This collaboration positions PGC San Francisco as the official meeting point for this dynamic networking platform. Every delegate at PGC will receive an all-access pass to the MeetToMatch meeting platform, free and unlimited for five whole days during Pocket Gamers Connects and the following days, which runs the same week as Game Developer Conference 2024. Every year, the MeetToMatch San Francisco Edition provides a convenient way to meet people around the city during this busy week. Getting access to this activity as part of your Pocket Gamer Connects ticket registration makes joining the conference even more advantageous and cost-effective.
PGC has partnered with MeetToMatch to ensure that a ticket to PGC San Francisco includes access to MeetToMatch: The San Francisco Edition beyond the conference. Trusted by hundreds of publishers, investors, and developers, the MeetToMatch messaging and matchmaking platform enables ticket holders to connect with the greatest minds from all game companies around the world.
Operating throughout the week’s conference activities, a ticket to PGC enables you to use the platform to schedule meetings all week at various locations around the city. With a PGC ticket, attendees will also have the privilege to use the PGC meeting zone at the elegant Hibernia venue to conduct their meetings; even non-PGC users of MeetToMatch will be able to join you at our meeting tables.
Pocket Gamer looks forward to welcoming all ticket holders to San Francisco in March 2024 for a one-of-a-kind event. For more information about the 10th-anniversary event of Pocket Gamer Connects in San Francisco, please visit http://www .pgconnects .com/sanfrancisco
Enthusiast Gaming, North America’s leading gaming media and entertainment company, supports a proprietary mix of community sites, content, esports, and gaming assets, with Pocket Gamer reaching some of the largest gaming audiences, reflecting the scale and diversity of the gaming industry.
California
Notice and Agenda for California Gambling Control Commission Meeting
The California Gambling Control Commission will hold a meeting on June 20, 2024, to consider various applications and renewals related to cardroom owner licenses and other gambling-related licenses. The agenda includes significant items such as:
- Initial Cardroom Owner License Consideration:
- Commerce Casino: California Commerce Club, Inc.
- Recommendation: Approve the initial application through March 31, 2025.
- Commerce Casino: California Commerce Club, Inc.
- Renewal of Cardroom Owner Licenses:
- Artichoke Joe’s Casino:
- Recommendation: Approve a 90-day extension through September 30, 2024, with existing conditions.
- Capitol Casino:
- Recommendation: Approve the renewal application through March 31, 2026.
- Casino 99:
- Options:
- Approve renewal through December 31, 2025.
- Approve renewal with additional conditions.
- Refer to an evidentiary hearing and issue an interim license.
- Deny the renewal application.
- Recommendation: Option Three.
- Options:
- Jalisco Pool Room:
- Recommendation: Approve renewal through June 30, 2026, with existing conditions.
- Mike’s Card Casino:
- Recommendation: Approve a 60-day extension through August 31, 2024, with existing conditions.
- Artichoke Joe’s Casino:
- Requests and Other Considerations:
- Bell Jackpot Casino: Request to withdraw application.
- Recommendation: Approve the request without prejudice.
- Empire Sportsmen’s Association: Cancellation of Temporary Work Permit.
- Recommendation: Cancel the permit.
- Acme Player Services, LLC: Retraction of hearing referral and renewal application.
- Recommendation: Retract the referral and abandon the renewal application for specified members.
- Bell Jackpot Casino: Request to withdraw application.
- Third-Party Proposition Player Services Employee License Renewals and Approvals:
- Various applications for initial and renewal licenses were considered with recommendations to approve through specified periods.
Bankers Casino
California Gambling Control Commission Approves Key Licensing Decisions Amid Regulatory Updates
The California Gambling Control Commission held a significant meeting on April 18, 2024, to discuss and decide on various licensing and compliance matters crucial for the operation and regulation of the state’s gambling entities. The California Gambling Control Commission’s agenda was packed with key issues ranging from the renewal of cardroom licenses to the approval of tribal gaming key employees.
A notable decision from the meeting was the approval of the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund Final Report, allowing for the distribution of quarterly license revenue to eligible recipient Indian tribes. This move underscores the California Gambling Control Commission’s ongoing commitment to supporting tribal communities through structured revenue sharing, even as some financial shortfalls were acknowledged.
The California Gambling Control Commission also reviewed several renewal applications for cardroom owner licenses. Noteworthy renewals included Bankers Casino under Old Town Investments Incorporated, Blacksheep Casino Company and Bruce’s Bar and Casino, which were approved with specific conditions related to operational compliance and security protocols.
Another critical area of focus was the licensing of key employees at tribal casinos. Several applications for initial and renewal of key employee licenses were approved, reflecting the California Gambling Control Commission’s stringent oversight in ensuring that individuals in significant casino roles meet the regulatory requirements. These decisions are essential for maintaining the integrity and security of gaming operations within the state.
Additionally, the meeting addressed the renewal and approval of third-party proposition player services, which are vital for cardrooms that do not bank their games. The California Gambling Control Commission approved several of these licenses, highlighting its role in facilitating responsible gambling while ensuring compliance with state laws.
The California Gambling Control Commission’s actions during the April meeting highlight the complex regulatory environment governing the state’s gambling industry and its proactive approach in adapting to new challenges and ensuring fair and safe gambling practices.
10 Ten Gaming
10 Ten Gaming Ramps Up for United States Launch of ShweepsCasino.com
United States-based 10 Ten Gaming is readying itself for the launch of ShweepsCasino. com with its unique proprietary social casino platform
10 Ten Gaming has taken the first steps towards the hotly anticipated launch of ShweepsCasino. com, with the site now live and inviting customers to be added to the wait list for early access prior to the official launch planned for Q2.
10 Ten Gaming, is a United States-controlled, owned and operated company that prides itself on its unwavering commitment to deliver the best social casino experience for United States customers.
ShweepsCasino. com combines the excitement and wonder of a casino-style experience completely for free from home or on the go with the opportunity to win cash prizes through sweepstakes.
The inaugural launch of ShweepsCasino. com is the first step in 10 Ten Gaming’s vision to transform the social casino landscape in the United States through proprietary innovation and a dedicated in-house team.
“We’re thrilled to be the first United States-based social casino to offer a Las Vegas-style casino experience with an exciting sweepstakes component,” the Head of Marketing for 10 Ten Gaming, Carly Sawers, said. “We’re excited to offer something truly unique and look forward to providing a safe and secure environment for customers in the United States to participate in all the fun that social casino has to offer.”
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