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.

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“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.

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.

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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.”

Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, was awarded “Best In-Class” at the inaugural iGB Digital Media Awards at the ICE Conference in London.

The award recognizes the creativity, quality, and consistency of Play’n GO’s content, and is a testament to the high standards set by the Swedish-founded gaming giant.

This news comes after a record year for Play’n GO in 2023, including the announcement of its sponsorship of MoneyGram Haas F1 team, its record number of rounds played in a single day, and its most successful month in company history in December.

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Andrew Pink, Head of Brand and Communication, Play’n GO said: “Everything we do at Play’n GO is of the very highest quality, so we’re pleased to accept this Best In-Class award from iGaming Business.

“We pride ourselves on our hard work and dedication at this company, and this award is a testament to our entire team, both here at ICE, and around the world. We’re looking forward to another year of collaboration with iGB, and are excited to continue promoting the very best Play’n GO content for some time to come.”