The NSW Government has made appointments to the board of the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA), including a deputy chairperson and two new members.

Associate Professor Amelia Thorpe and Nicholas Nichles have been appointed following a rigorous public expression of interest selection process. Additionally, existing member Chris Honey has been appointed deputy chairperson.

ILGA is a statutory decision-maker responsible for a range of liquor, registered club and gaming machine regulatory functions including determining licensing and disciplinary matters.

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The appointments follow the end of the term of appointment for outgoing deputy chairperson Sarah Dinning, and also fill vacancies that existed on the board.

Mr Honey, who was appointed a member of ILGA earlier in 2024, has been named deputy chairperson until the end of his current appointment term (11 February 2027).

Mr Honey has extensive experience in the advisory and restructuring field, including working extensively in highly regulated sectors.

Associate Professor Thorpe and Mr Nichles have both been appointed for four years commencing 6 November 2024.

Associate Prof Thorpe is with the Faculty of Law & Justice at the University of New South Wales and an Acting Commissioner of the NSW Land and Environment Court.

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Mr Nichles was previously a Consul General and Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner for Australian Government agency Austrade, based in the US.

The new appointments bring the ILGA board membership to seven. The new appointments will join chairperson Caroline Lamb, new deputy chairperson Mr Honey and current members Cathie Armour, Jeffrey Loy APM and Dr Suzanne Craig.

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Additionally, each symbol on the main reels can have a random win number from 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, 10x, 20x, 30x, 40x, 50x to a hefty 100x applied with any spin in this high volatility game and deliver wins independently. Adding further to the excitement, the symbols can trigger simultaneously, creating a surge of movement and wins sequentially across the whole grid both vertically and horizontally.

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Three or more Scatters on the Bonus Surge Reel will trigger three + Free Spins and the Lock and Respin Bonus game. Five Scatters will give five Free Spins and could place the Locked Suitcase symbol on one reel.

The Surge Reel goes into overdrive with the special symbols which can move symbols, multiply multipliers and even collect the multipliers from eight surrounding positions and add them together. However, as in all the best games, the Locked Suitcase and the Gold Key are the stars.

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As SiGMA Europe celebrates its 10th anniversary, Amusnet is set to participate in the premier event from November 11-14th in Malta. Renowned for its cutting-edge gaming solutions, Amusnet is eager to connect with industry leaders and contribute to defining the future of gaming in this vibrant forum. The expo will also feature the esteemed SiGMA Europe Awards 2024, honouring excellence in both the B2B and B2C sectors. This year, Amusnet has received dual nominations for Best Slot Game Provider (B2B) and Best Performing Slot Game (B2C).

“We believe the 10th anniversary of SiGMA Europe will be a truly remarkable event that will gather visionary leaders within the industry, and we are eager to contribute to the occasion. The double nomination this year highlights our commitment to excellence and dedication to delivering outstanding gaming experiences both to partners and players. We are honored that in the category of Best Performing Slot Game, our celebrity game, Stoichkov #8, has been recognized. This one-of-a-kind slot has consistently demonstrated strong market performance, ranking among the top products in our portfolio across markets such as Spain, Bulgaria, Italy, and Argentina (BA City). Join us to discover our latest developments and engage with high-quality networking,” said Irina Rusimova, CCO at Amusnet.

At the event, visitors can also learn more about the company’s Type S premium slot cabinet series, which features a range of the company’s award-winning games, including popular titles like Fruits & Gold, 20 Golden Coins, Cocktail Rush, the newest titles like Stoichkov #8 and Extra Crown Classic and many more.

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Amusnet’s participation at SiGMA Europe in Malta will also include the attendance of a well-known Bulgarian streamer, further strengthening the company’s partnerships within the streaming community and enhancing the overall entertainment experience.

Europe 2024 is a landmark event celebrating a decade of success in the gaming industry. This year, the expo will host an impressive lineup of 27,000 delegates, including 6500 operators, 1000+ exhibitors and 550 speakers. Networking opportunities abound, and the event will feature five sports side events, two official parties and two awards ceremonies.