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VIXIO GamblingCompliance proudly announces the official shortlist for the 2021 Global Regulatory Awards

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September 8, 2021

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Today, VIXIO GamblingCompliance unveiled the shortlist for the 2021 Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs). Now in their ffth year, the VIXIO GRAs recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams and businesses across the gambling landscape who have excelled in the feld of compliance, corporate social responsibility and responsible gambling over the course of the year.

This year’s shortlist showcases a host of progressive businesses, all of which have demonstrated resilience in a recovering global economy and their ability to adapt to an increasingly complex regulatory environment, innovate and embrace responsible gambling.

Mike Woolfrey, CEO, VIXIO, said: “This year has been one of the most competitive years yet, with the judges having to consider yet another record number of entries to shortlist just under 100 fnalists across 18 categories. Every year the standard gets higher as the industry moves to an ever-greater culture of compliance. Our judging process is extremely rigorous and the awards are hotly contested, so being shortlisted is a highly signifcant achievement. We look forward to welcoming everyone for a very special evening of celebration.”

Presentation of the 2021 Global Regulatory Award winners will take place at a black-tie ceremony, returning in person to the prestigious De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London, on October 21, 2021. Tickets can be booked here.

The official 2021 shortlist is as follows:


	Anti-Money Laundering Team of the Year
	Estoril Sol Digital		Greentube
	iSoftBet		San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission
	Award for Commitment to Compliance by an Afliate Company
	Better Collective		Bojoko
	Gambling.com Group		Little Star Media

Award for Outstanding Contribution to Safer Gambling

ARA Recovery 4 All and Beacon Bojoko

Counselling Trust

Casino Guru Entain Group

Estoril Sol Digital GeoComply

GiG – Gaming Innovation Group

Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to Responsible Gambling

Daria Magdoiu, Kindred Group		Jade Luchauer, IGT
Sophie Dean, Entain Group
Best Regulatory Lawyer or Law Firm of the Year
Bird & Bird		CMS LLP
Harris Hagan		Ifrah Law
Paul Hastings LLP		Pinsent Masons LLP
Chief Compliance Ofcer of the Year
David Webb, BetConstruct		Christine Gallo, GLI
Jennifer Aguiar, DraftKings		Mark Halstead, iSoftBet
Oliver Lamb, Kambi
Compliance Innovator or Innovation of the Year

Compliable		GeoComply
Genesis Global Ltd		GiG – Gaming Innovation Group
OneComply		SEON
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Compliance Lifetime Achievement Special Award

Winner to be announced soon

Compliance Professional of the Year
David Webb, BetConstruct			Emma O’Neil, Sky Betting & Gaming
Jennifer Aguiar, DraftKings			Kimberley Broad, Microgaming
Mark Halstead, iSoftBet
Compliance Rising Star Special Award
Caroline Grifths, Kindred Group			Hayley Doherty, Sky Betting & Gaming
Hannah Kennish, Playtech			Kim Mouridsen, Mindway AI
Ludmila Andrianova, Soft2Bet			Mike Robbins, GLI
Compliance Team of Year
Better Collective			DraftKings
Flutter Entertainment			Gauselmann AG
Genesis Global Ltd			Greentube
IGT			NetBet
Head of Regulatory Afairs / Government Relations

Charmaine Hogan, Playtech			Chris Cylke, American Gaming
			Association
David Foster, Entain Group			Howard Glaser, Scientifc Games
Martin Lycka, Entain Group			Pablo Espuela, Luckia Games

In-House Counsel / Legal Team of the Year

Kambi		Pollard Banknote
Estoril Sol Digital		Paysafe
Videoslots
Outstanding Contribution to Sports Betting Integrity
Entain Group		Flutter Entertainment
Kambi
Payment Service or Solution Provider of the Year
Mazooma		MuchBetter
Passport Technology Inc		Paysafe
Sightline Payments		Worldpay from FIS
RegTech Provider of the Year
ArdentSky, LLC		Compliable
Diligex Ltd		GeoComply
IDnow		Kambi
Mindway AI		W2 Global Data
Responsible Gambling Service or Solution Provider of the Year
Focal Research Consultants		Gamban
GiG – Gaming Innovation Group		Gambling Therapy
Mindway AI		YGAM & Betknowmore: Safer Gambling
		Training

Safer Gambling Campaign of the Year
American Gaming Association		ARA Recovery 4 All and Beacon
		Counselling Trust
Entain Group		Estoril Sol Digital
TOTO, Nederlandse Loterij		The Star Entertainment Group

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CAPCOM’S STREET FIGHTERTM 6 GOING TO COLLEGE THIS FALL

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2 days ago

May 3, 2024

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CSMG will create and operate College Street FighterTM Tour in North America for the 2024-25 academic year
College conference Street Fighter 6 champions will punch their ticket to the national Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup (CECC) & May Madness in 2025

Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG) announced today during the kick-off of its Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup (CECC) Texas presented by McDonald’s that it has joined forces with Capcom to launch the College Street FighterTM Tour during its 2024-25 academic year with the finalists competing at CECC Texas in 2025 throughout its May Madness event. Street FighterTM 6 will join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2®, Rocket League, and VALORANT as part of the official game titles for CECC.

“We are immensely excited to welcome Capcom into the CECC family and provide a path to glory for student athletes to showcase their skills in Street Fighter 6,” said Michael Schreck, Chief Executive Officer for CSMG. “In our fourth year of building May Madness, we continue to listen to our players, coaches and fans on how to make our event more inclusive, and the partnership with Street Fighter 6 is a resounding success.”

“The Street Fighter franchise is a multi-generational and global game series, so it’s important for us to continue to grow that fandom at the collegiate level,” said Michael Larson, Head of Esports at Capcom USA. “CECC continues to set the standard for competition and community, so it’s a natural format for expansion, and we’re eager for College Street Fighter Tour competitors across North America to show off their skills and join us in Texas next year.”

”The vision for the College Street Fighter Tour is a publisher backed esports series that integrates into the existing infrastructure of The Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup, a bracket style event series that takes place every year and has been coined May Madness. The path to championship includes invitational bids to national and regional level conferences as well as official CECC qualifiers held regionally,” said Angela Bernhard Thomas, Chief Esports Officer for CSMG’s ESPORTSU.

Every college or university from a 2-year or 4-year institution can participate through their conference or through select qualifiers. Wim Stocks will serve as the Commissioner of the College Street Fighter Tour and bring his 20 years of experience in college esports to create a dynamic and engaging format of competitive gaming.

“Since the launch of Street Fighter 6 in June of ’23, it is clear the rich legacy of Street Fighter is stronger than ever and helping lift the fighting game community to still greater heights,” said Stocks. “Having a structure now for a national collegiate competitive series, league, and events, Capcom and ESPORTSU are building a phenomenal ecosystem and mechanism for developing up and coming Street Fighter 6 competitors.”

More details on the College Street Fighter Tour will be shared later this year.

CSMG welcomes 84 teams (up from 64 in 2023) this weekend from a record breaking 19 conference champions to the largest scholastic esports festival globally. They will compete at Esports Stadium Arlington on May 3-5 for the chance to hoist one of the coveted trophies. Fans can watch the CECC Texas on ESPORTSU’s Twitch channel at https://www.twitch.tv/esportsu.

CECC Texas 2023 was also recently awarded LAN Event of the Year during the inaugural Scholars Awards in Las Vegas, which are produced in partnership with the Esports Awards.

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Clark County residents can bring a friend for free to next week’s Super Bingo $160,000 tournament at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, May 6-8

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May 3, 2024

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Home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room, the Plaza Hotel & Casino is offering Clark County, Nevada residents who register to play in next week’s Super Bingo tournament the opportunity to bring a friend for free.

Happening Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 8 in the Plaza’s expansive ballroom, Super Bingo is expected to draw nearly 1,000 people from the local Las Vegas valley and across the country and Canada for the opportunity to win big playing fun-filled games of bingo over two days, with a $50,000 super coverall both days while socializing with like-minded bingo players.

Bingo-only registration is $160 per person, and Clark County residents who register can bring a friend for free. Registration is available online at https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/bingo/super-bingo-registration/. Hotel-and-bingo packages start at $300 for a four-night stay with no resort fee.

All Super Bingo players receive one 6-on paper pack for both days, two daubers, free drinks via an open bar at all sessions, boxed lunch both days, and $10 in free slot play after the first day’s session.

The Plaza’s Bingo room offers six daily bingo sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located on the 3rd floor. By parking on the third floor of the Plaza’s self-parking garage, guests have convenient and direct access to the Plaza’s bingo room and parking is validated for bingo players.

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Kambi Group plc extends Mohegan partnership with on-property sports betting agreement in Pennsylvania

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3 days ago

May 2, 2024

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Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the world’s trusted sports betting partner, has agreed a long-term on-property sportsbook partnership with Mohegan to provide its award-winning sportsbook at two retail locations in the state of Pennsylvania.

The partnership will see Mohegan utilise Kambi’s cutting-edge retail sportsbook offering across more than 20 kiosks in sportsbook locations at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Mohegan Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley Race and Sportsbook.

The deal further strengthens Kambi’s relationship with Mohegan, which already utilises Kambi’s suite of sports betting products at ilani in Washington, as well as online and on-property in the Canadian province of Ontario at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara.

Kristian Nylén, Kambi CEO and Co-founder, said: “With several successful partnerships with Mohegan already in place, we are pleased to agree this new partnership as we continue to build on our strong relationship.

“This latest deal further reinforces Kambi’s position as the sportsbook provider of choice for tribes across North America, and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration with Mohegan.”

Tony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan Pennsylvania, said: “Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to continue utilising the same Kambi technology platform that existed under our Kindred partnership, which will help to create a seamless process as the Sportsbook at Mohegan Pennsylvania fully rebrands later this Spring.”