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ECA Approves New Board Structure, Welcomes New Member and Issues New Responsible Gambling Certificates

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5 years ago

February 14, 2020

The European Casino Association (ECA) has approved a new structure for the board and welcomed its new member, the Czech Casino Association. Furthermore, three more certificates for Responsible Gambling have been released.

In its General Assembly, held on February 4, 2020, ECA approved a new structure for its Board of Directors that will stay in place until the next general elections in February 2021. The decision was taken following Tracy Damestani’s and Dietmar Hoscher’s resignations, and unanimously approved by the Assembly. Bettina Glatz-Kremsner from Casinos Austria and Jari Heino from Veikkaus are the new board members, respectively representing Austria and Finland. Furthermore, Pascal Camia from Société des Bains de Mer – Monte Carlo was approved as new Vice Chairman of the ECA.

Another highlight of the ECA General Assembly was the approval of membership application of the Czech Casino Association after passing the strict membership requirements and signing up to the association’s code of conduct.

Moreover, the ECA released three new certifications according to the ECA Responsible Gambling Framework to Casino Société de Bains de Mer – Monte Carlo, Westdeutsche Spielbanken and Merkur Spielbanken Sachsen-Anhalt, while Grand Casino Beograd renewed the certificate. The Framework is of utmost importance to set an industry standard for the effective management of Responsible Gambling.

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“Our partner Clarion Gaming has once again organised a very interesting and innovative trade show for the gaming industry, ICE 2020 in London. By tradition, the ECA’s General Assembly takes place during this important event. A busy and successful week for has just ended. The new board, approved by the Assembly, is now ready to work hard to promote the interests of our members and strengthen the voice of the European licensed land-based casino industry. We welcome our new member, the Czech Casino Association, which confirms the relevance of the ECA internationally. We are also delighted that our members commit to the responsible gambling framework, indicating a general willingness to multiply efforts in this direction. We now look forward to working together this year and strengthening the land-based casino industry even further,” Per Jaldung, Chairman of ECA, said.

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SUZOHAPP Appoints Geoff McDowell as New President

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January 21, 2025

Niji Narayan

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SUZOHAPP has announced the appointment of Geoff McDowell as its new President, effective October 1, 2024.

McDowell previously worked at SUZOHAPP from 2010 to 2017, successfully leading the gaming business in Australia and Asia. He rejoins the company from Coinflip, a global digital currency platform, where he was SVP/GM of US Kiosks. Prior to that, he held the position of CEO of Atlas Gaming Pty Ltd, an Australian developer of proprietary gaming content and products.

“We are thrilled to welcome Geoff back to our global leadership team to lead one of our core divisions. His proven track record in growth and strategy execution will be invaluable as we continue to serve our customers and achieve strong results. We also extend our gratitude to Sim Bielak for his years of dedicated service and leadership at SUZOHAPP,” said Drew Scielzo, ACON Partner.

Geoff McDowell is excited about his return and the opportunity to drive SUZOHAPP’s success. “SUZOHAPP is an exciting company with tremendous growth potential and a strong team. I look forward to embracing this new challenge in an industry I am passionate about,” he said.

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Amusnet Releases Showtime Roulette 500x

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5 days ago

January 17, 2025

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Amusnet has released Showtime Roulette 500x, where entertainment meets innovation. This fast-paced European roulette reinvents the classics, featuring a host who presents, entertains and spins the wheel for a seamless, engaging experience. With every spin, a random multiplier can increase the payouts by 50x, 100x, 150x, 200x, 250x and 500x for a thrilling experience. Showtime Roulette 500x offers a fantastic gaming experience that is sure to entertain and captivate players.

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GROUPE PARTOUCHE: Acquisition of a Building at the Foot of the Arc De Triomphe to House its Parisian Gaming Club and its Head Office

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5 days ago

January 17, 2025

Niji Narayan

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Groupe Partouche has acquired a building, strategically located at Place de l’Etoile in Paris, at 10 avenue de la Grande Armée.

With a surface area of over 8000 m² spread over seven levels, this building will undergo development work to accommodate its Parisian gaming club currently located on rue de Berri.

This building will also house the headquarters of Groupe Partouche.

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