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The Nevada Gaming Control Board will hold an informational workshop Tuesday, 26 May
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (Board) will hold an informational workshop whereby state and local health and safety officers and other interested parties will provide an update regarding COVID-19 response measures at Resort Hotels as defined by NRS 463.01865, and other gaming related matters.
The workshop is scheduled as follows: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 9:00 AM
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GOVERNOR’S EMERGENCY DIRECTIVE #006, DATED MARCH 22, 2020, THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE CONDUCTED BY MEANS OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION. THE PUBLIC MAY ACCESS THE MEETING AT THE TIME NOTICED HEREIN BY LIVE STREAM LINK LOCATED AT: https://gaming.nv.gov/index.aspx?page=145 AND MAY SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT AS SET FORTH BELOW IN THE PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION.
WORKSHOP AGENDA
1. OPENING REMARKS BY CHAIRWOMAN SANDRA DOUGLASS MORGAN (Discussion Only)
2. CALEB CAGE, COVID-19 RESPONSE DIRECTOR, STATE OF NEVADA (Discussion Only)
Update on the newly created COVID-19 Response Director position and coordination of resources across federal, state, and local entities.
3. MASON VAN HOUWELING, CEO, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, LAS VEGAS (Discussion Only)
Update on UMC’s COVID-19 testing capacity, UMC’s partnerships with gaming resorts to administer COVID-19 tests, and telemedicine capabilities and future testing capacity.
4. FERMIN LEGUEN, MD, MPH, DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER, SOUTHERN NEVADA HEALTH DISTRICT (Discussion Only)
Update on COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, and Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) guidance and policies.
5. CHIEF JOHN STEINBECK, CLARK COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT (Discussion Only)
Update on the Clark County Fire Department and its Office of Emergency Management’s COVID-19 response, including southern Nevada community based testing.
6. ANTHONY SLONIM, MD, DrPh, FACHE, PRESIDENT AND CEO, RENOWN HEALTH (Discussion Only)
Update on COVID-19 testing and Renown Health’s future testing capacity.
7. DEAN DOW, MBA, CMTE, PRESIDENT AND CEO, REMSA (Discussion Only)
Update on REMSA’s COVID-19 response abilities and its Ready Responders partnership.
8. BOARD DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION (Discussion/Possible Action)
Discussion and possible action on matters presented or discussed during the Workshop, including the Governor and the Board’s directives to licensees regardIng COVID-19 matters and reopening plans; discussion and possible action regarding Industry Notices.
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Bally’s Interactive Launches the New Bally Bet Sportsbook & Casino App in Ontario
Bally’s Interactive, the digital and sports betting division of Bally’s Corporation, has launched the all-new Bally Bet Sportsbook & Casino app in Ontario, Canada. This latest release marks another significant milestone for the company, following the recent app update in New Jersey and a series of successful app launches in the past year, including the introduction of Bally Bet Sportsbook across multiple states and Bally Casino in Rhode Island.
The updated Bally Bet Sportsbook & Casino app represents a major step forward, as it combines the functionalities of the existing Bally Casino app and Bally Bet Sportsbook app into one comprehensive platform. Powered by White Hat Gaming, this new app allows players residing in or traveling to Ontario to conveniently place wagers on both sports and casino games using a single app, account, and universal wallet.
“We are thrilled to introduce the new Bally Bet Sportsbook & Casino app, marking a significant milestone for Bally’s. This integrated platform merges the features of our previous apps, providing players in Ontario with a seamless experience for both sports and casino betting. Our commitment to enhancing the player experience remains at the forefront as we strive to personalize the enjoyment of playing Bally Bet,” said Robeson Reeves, CEO of Bally’s Corporation.
BCLC
Be #GiftSmart: Scratch the Idea of Gifting Scratch & Win Tickets to Kids
BCLC reminds adults to gift responsibly this holiday season
With the holiday season in full swing, BCLC is reminding British Columbians to gift responsibly and scratch lottery products from their shopping lists for kids.
“Scratch & Win tickets can make great stocking stuffers for the adults in your life, but they’re not for kids,” said Ryan McCarthy, BCLC’s Director of Player Health. “The research shows that children who have early encounters with gambling are four times more likely to develop riskier gambling behaviour as they grow up. While people are out shopping for those last-minute gifts, BCLC wants adults to be aware of the potential risks associated with gifting lottery products to children and to consider safer alternatives.”
While Scratch & Win tickets are among the most common ways kids can be introduced to gambling, children are increasingly exposed to various online forms, such as gambling streams.
“With the convergence of gaming and gambling, youth are becoming more exposed to gambling content in online spaces like streaming sites, where creators are able to live-stream their own gambling, usually while playing online slots and instant games,” said Dr. Luke Clark, Director for Gambling Research at UBC. “Our research at the UBC Centre for Gambling shows that a higher frequency of watching online gambling streams is associated with a more positive attitude towards gambling and a high intention to gamble in the future.”
In B.C., it is illegal to sell lottery products to anyone under the age of 19 and BCLC encourages adults to have conversations with the kids in their lives about the risks associated with gambling.
“Open and honest conversations are crucial when it comes to navigating childhood exposure to gambling,” said McCarthy, who shared the following tips to adults:
- Monitor for gambling-related lifestyle changes. For example, developing a positive attitude towards gambling or a preoccupation with video games or streaming sites.
- Be a positive role model. Exhibit safer gambling behaviour and talk about the risks.
- Limit exposure. Monitor kids’ online activities and discourage engagement with gambling content. Explain how gambling is based on chance.
AGCO
Jackpot Digital Receives Approval from AGCO as a Registered Gaming Supplier
Jackpot Digital Inc., a leading provider of innovative dealerless electronic poker gaming solutions, has announced that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the Company to be licensed as a registered Gaming Related-Supplier (the “Supplier License”) under the Gaming Control Act in the Province of Ontario.
This significant achievement allows Jackpot Digital to enter one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing regulated gaming markets in North America. The Supplier License authorizes Jackpot Digital to supply its electronic table games to Ontario’s gaming venues, including casinos and other regulated gaming facilities.
Jackpot Digital’s flagship product, the Jackpot Blitz electronic table game system, offers a modern, dealerless, player-friendly solution that integrates traditional multiplayer poker games with cutting-edge digital technology. The Supplier License will enable the Company to offer its innovative gaming solutions to operators throughout Ontario, driving new revenue opportunities and enhancing player experiences.
“Receiving AGCO’s approval is a major milestone. This approval provides us with the opportunity to offer our top-tier electronic gaming systems to operators throughout all of Ontario, positioning us for further growth in one of the world’s most robust gaming markets. We are excited to bring our innovative products to Ontario’s gaming community and continue our commitment to providing exciting, technology-driven entertainment experiences,” said Jake Kalpakian, CEO of Jackpot Digital.
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