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Canadian Data Analytics Company Focal Research Recognized for Making Gambling Safer at The European Casino Awards
Focal announced that they have won the ‘Best Player Protection Product or System‘ for their ALeRT BETTOR Protection System at the 2024 European Casino Awards – helping 100,000s of at-risk customers.
“This recognition reflects a lifetime of work in gambling research and player protection. We are deeply honoured to have won this award and want to thank everyone we have worked with who has been instrumental in bringing the ALeRT Bettor Protection System to market, we couldn’t have done it without you.” said CEO of Focal, Dr Tony Schellinck.
“We want to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved with the success of the ALeRT System. We are lucky to work with an amazing team of exceptional professionals and clients who make our dedication to safer gambling worldwide a reality. Everyone nominated in this category is moving the needle forward with their innovative solutions. I truly believe that together we are making gambling safer and are helping to promote a sustainable industry,” said President of Focal, Tracy Schrans.
The European Casino Awards are open to all operators, suppliers, and service providers in Europe or those that serve the European market and recognize the dedication, passion, and innovation of those who are nominated.
The ceremony was held on February 6th at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London, England.
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NOVOMATIC AG Group Expands Executive Board
The Supervisory Board of NOVOMATIC AG has appointed Stefan Krenn as a new Member of the Executive Board with effect from February 15, 2024. In this function, he will form part of the three-person Executive Board of the international group, together with the two other members of the Executive Board, Ryszard Presch and Johannes Gratzl.
“We are delighted to have been able to bring on board Stefan Krenn, an experienced manager and a proven expert from our own ranks as the new Member of our Executive Board. Stefan Krenn has played a significant role in helping to shape the strategic development of this Group in recent years, and has made an important contribution to the company’s success. On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I would like to wish Mr. Krenn all the very best and much success with his new responsibilities,” Dr. Bernd Oswald, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of NOVOMATIC AG, said.
Krenn, who studied both economics and media law has already held various positions at the international gaming technology group since 2015. These included posts as Secretary General and Global Division Manager as well as, until recently, Authorised Representative of NOVOMATIC AG. Furthermore, the Upper Austrian is also Managing Director and Member of the Supervisory Board of various subsidiaries of the Group.
“I would like to thank the Supervisory Board for the trust they have placed in me, and I am looking forward to this responsible and exciting new task. NOVOMATIC is a leading global company and I will be fully committed to the sustainable success of the group, further expansion and clear positioning on international markets,” Stefan Krenn, Member of the Executive Board of NOVOMATIC AG, said.
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TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s Tracy Cohen receives The Jimmy Thomas Outstanding Contribution Award at The European Casino Awards 2024
TCSJOHNHUXLEY, the leading manufacturer and supplier of world-renowned live gaming products and services, is delighted to announce that Tracy Cohen, a highly valued member of the team for more than 30 years, has been awarded The Jimmy Thomas Outstanding Contribution Award at the European Casino Awards 2024. This award is bestowed upon an individual, working for a supplier, that has had a significant positive impact on the European casino industry as a whole.
The Awards took place on the 6th of February 2024, at the Grand Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden in London and celebrated the excellence and innovation of operators, manufacturers, and professionals from across the casino industry.
The prestigious award recognises the incredible career of one of the industry’s most respected women. Starting out with John Huxley Casino Equipment in the early 90s, Tracy has been a familiar and much-loved face in the industry ever since. Her infectious enthusiasm and unparalleled expertise have earned her the respect and admiration of colleagues, customers, and suppliers worldwide.
For over three decades, she has gone above and beyond, not only for TCSJOHNHUXLEY but for the entire casino community. Since 2011 Tracy has also been the Director of Europe for the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) representing manufacturers and suppliers of products and services for the gaming industry.
Tristan Sjöberg, Executive Chairman comments, “The TCSJOHNHUXLEY team are delighted and so proud of Tracy’s recognition at the European Casino Awards. We are incredibly fortunate to have her on our team, and we celebrate this well-deserved honour.”
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BetConstruct is Recognised as the Best Sports Betting Platform of the Year at IGA London 2024
BetConstruct, received the award of “The Best Sports Betting Platform of the Year” at the prestigious International Gaming Awards (IGA) London 2024.
The 17th International Gaming Awards, held in London on February 5, united leaders and stakeholders from the gaming industry worldwide aiming to showcase the industry’s achievements and newest offerings. In addition to the company’s acknowledgement, the AI-powered Assistant Hoory integrated into the platform received the “Innovator” award.
BetConstruct’s award-winning all-encompassing Spring Platform functions as the cornerstone of its omnichannel product and service portfolio. The platform is constantly growing boasting 10,000 + games and facilitating smooth integration with more than 100 + major 3rd-party providers, including Sportsbook, peer-to-peer games (skill games), RNG games and slots, Poker, Virtual sports, etc. Functioning as an open platform, it offers operators the flexibility to integrate with their preferred platforms, products, or services.
BetConstruct always strives for excellence by creating valuable products and solutions that enrich the company’s vast gaming portfolio. Driven and inspired by industry trust and recognition BetConstruct will continue offering standout products and solutions redefining the boundaries of innovation.
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