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Mark Hall-Patton to Appear at Casino Collectibles Show in Vegas

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“Pawn Stars” most-consulted American History expert will greet attendees and sign autographs at casino memorabilia show June 19th in Las Vegas

Mark Hall-Patton, nicknamed the “Beard of Knowledge” and recently retired Museum Administrator for the Clark County Museum system, will greet those attending the Casino Collectibles Association’s 28th annual show from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Known for his wide-brimmed Amish hat and long, white beard, Hall-Patton has played a cameo role in over 200 episodes of “Pawn Stars,” the History Channel’s reality show.  He has become the most-recognized public museum spokesman in America, and is fond of sharing tidbits and educating people about history in the Las Vegas area. Hall-Patton has a passion for collecting unusual objects he can use to tell a story. Attendees at the Casino Collectibles Show will have their own story to tell about how they met the famous celebrity historian.

Hall-Patton authenticates items, but doesn’t give price evaluations.  “To me, history is priceless. The fact that people get excited about history, that’s exciting to me. I’ve been to the Casino Collectibles Association’s show before, and I can tell you there’s a lot of fascinating casino history on display,” said Hall-Patton. “This show is a must-see event for casino history buffs,” he added.  Show visitors can talk with Mark Hall-Patton, get an autographed photo, or take selfies from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  After registering, admission is free on Saturday, and show hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Casino Collectibles Show features casino chip experts and their displays dedicated to a multitude of gaming chip categories such as rare chips, roulette chips, counterfeit chips, illegal casino chips, odd denomination chips and collections dedicated to sports and even aliens. Additional collections on display include gaming tokens, dice, slot cards, playing cards, matchbooks, menus, dinnerware, swizzle sticks, casino photos, post cards – just about anything with a casino name on it.

Also appearing at the Casino Collectibles Show are Poker Hall of Famers Linda Johnson and Jan Fisher. They will greet those attending the show from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 18.

Registered show attendees can also take in these four free educational seminars that run concurrently with the Casino Collectibles Association’s 28th annual show in the in the Joshua Room of the South Point Hotel and Casino:

Collecting and Researching Slot Cards presented by Robert Baker on Thursday, June 17th at 8 a.m.

The Mob Museum presented by Geoff Schumacher on Thursday, June 17th at 3 p.m.

The Trail of the Museum of Gaming History presented by Jim Follis on Friday, June 18 at 8 a.m.

When the Mafia Ran Cuba presented by Charles Kaplan on Friday, June 18 at 3 p.m.

There is also a live auction of hundreds of casino chips and other casino memorabilia at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 17th , in the Joshua Room at South Point. The auction is open to the public. Admission to the show floor on Thursday is $10. The auction catalog can be viewed at http://www.ccgtcc.com/2021ClubAuction.pdf

The Casino Chips and Collectibles Show registration and admission is open to the public June 17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (admission $10), June 18, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (admission $5) and June 19, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (admission is free).

The location is Exhibit Hall C at the South Point Hotel Casino, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Platipus Gaming secures Ontario supplier licence

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Platipus Gaming has obtained a supplier licence in Ontario, Canada, clearing the company to provide gaming content to licensed operators in the province.

The licence brings Platipus under the oversight and technical standards required in Ontario, with the company positioning the approval as part of its broader focus on regulatory alignment and responsible product supply.

A spokesperson from the Legal Department commented:
“We are pleased to receive our supplier licence in Ontario and to make our gaming content and solutions available. Following a comprehensive application process, we can now formally present this achievement as part of our regulated market presence.”

Viktoriia Andreasen, Head of Marketing, added:
“Ontario stands out as a well-structured and highly organised jurisdiction. It represents an important regulated market with strong operational standards”.

The company said the approval supports its “compliance-by-design” approach, where regulatory requirements are integrated early in product development, and that operating under Ontario’s framework can help support entry into other regulated markets that reference Ontario standards.

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Bally’s Intralot Signs New Contract with British Columbia Lottery Corporation

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Bally’s Intralot S.A. has announced that its Canadian subsidiary, Intralot Canada Ltd., has signed a new contract with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) for the provision of Shared Services, an integrated model governed by BCLC, to accelerate the continued evolution of its lottery technology and to strengthen lottery operations, for the benefit of players across the Province.

Under the agreement, Intralot Canada will deliver end-to-end operational and technical support across BCLC’s lottery technology encompassing both lottery and technology operations. The contract further includes structured roadmap delivery for the ongoing enhancement of lottery technology and the seamless integration of new capabilities — ensuring BCLC remains at the forefront of lottery innovation.

Pat Davis, President and CEO of BCLC, said: “This collaborative Shared Services model represents a significant advancement in BCLC’s digital transformation journey. BCLC looks forward to continuing its partnership with Bally’s Intralot in service of a more efficient, streamlined, and resilient operating framework that delivers an elevated experience for our players across both our retail and digital channels.”

“This contract builds on the long-standing successful partnership between BCLC and Bally’s Intralot, and enhances our presence in the Canadian market. We are committed to delivering our best-in-class, fully integrated Shared Services model in support of the responsible growth of the Lottery and the good causes it serves across the Province. This is an exciting new chapter for both organizations, and we look forward to the journey ahead,” said Robeson Reeves, CEO of the Bally’s Intralot group.

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Platipus Secures Ontario Supplier Licence

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Platipus Gaming has officially obtained a supplier licence to operate in the province of Ontario, Canada. This licence allows the company to provide gaming content to licensed operators in the province and represents a significant milestone in Platipus’ ongoing focus on regulatory alignment, operational consistency, and responsible product supply.

Importance for Operators

For Ontario-licensed operators, partnering with a licensed supplier like Platipus ensures that content is delivered in line with AGCO requirements. This reduces the need for additional regulatory assessments and supports smoother integration of third-party content into licensed operations. All products are designed and supplied with responsible gambling and player protection in mind, adhering to the technical and operational standards required by the Commission.

Strategic Significance for Platipus Gaming

The Ontario licence is a reflection of Platipus’ compliance-by-design philosophy. Regulatory considerations are integrated early in the development process, rather than being addressed as a final checkpoint. This approach ensures that products, processes, and operational structures are prepared for regulated environments from the outset.

Operating under AGCO also positions Platipus to engage with other regulated markets where Ontario standards are often referenced as benchmarks. The licence supports the company’s long-term goal of maintaining consistent product quality, operational reliability, and responsible content supply across multiple jurisdictions.

Company Perspectives

A spokesperson from the Legal Department commented: “We are pleased to receive our supplier licence in Ontario and to make our gaming content and solutions available. Following a comprehensive application process, we can now formally present this achievement as part of our regulated market presence.”

Viktoriia Andreasen, Head of Marketing, added: “Ontario stands out as a well-structured and highly organised jurisdiction. It represents an important regulated market with strong operational standards”.

Ontario supplier licence confirms that Platipus can deliver content in one of the world’s most tightly regulated iGaming markets, with all technical, operational, and compliance requirements addressed.

This milestone represents more than a geographic expansion. It signals that Platipus Gaming has structured processes, robust governance, and a compliance-focused development approach, supporting sustainable regulated operations and long-term market participation.

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