Tag Archives: Association
Norway РDanske Lotteri Spil, Fran̤aise des Jeux, Norsk Tipping and Veikkaus form lottery alliance
Four European lottery operators have signed an agreement to establish a Joint Venture Company (JVC) with Danske Lotteri Spil, Française des Jeux, Norsk Tipping and Veikkaus forming the Lotteries Entertainment Innovation Alliance AS (LEIA). The four lotteries share the same values and public interest goals and they have been granted a mandate by their respective…
US – US operators form Sports Wagering Integrity Monitoring Association
MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment have led the formation of the non-profit Sports Wagering Integrity Monitoring Association (SWIMA) that will partner with other regulators, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to identify betting fraud. The association is a not-for-profit organisation designed as a collaborative entity to partner with state and tribal gaming regulators; federal, state and…
US – AGEM Index increases for 34th month on the bounce
The AGEM Index has reported a year-on-year increase for the 34th consecutive month, increasing by 141.46 points, or 33.37 per cent, since July 2017. During the latest period, eight of the 13 global gaming equipment manufacturers reported month-to-month increases in stock price. Five manufacturers reported decreases in stock price during the month. The major stock…
UK – Bacta focuses on future with new wesbite
As part of its commitment to transparency and meeting the needs of the fast-paced industry within which its members work, bacta has this summer launched its new website. Bacta Chief Executive John White, explained: “The new website reflects how far bacta has come as a trade association and with its intuitive functionality and new resources…
Monaco – European casinos engage at annual ECA forum in Monaco
Promoting equal career opportunities and tackling money laundering were the key issues at the annual industry forum organised by the European Casino Association (ECA) and Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer at the Casino de Monte-Carlo and HoÌ‚tel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. Chosen as focus areas for 2018 were gender diversity, the newest trends in anti-money laundering…
US – Stacy Papadopoulos named interim CEO of AGA
After the 5 June announcement that American Gaming Association (AGA) president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Geoff Freeman, would be leaving the casino sector trade lobby group to become the new president and CEO for the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) on 1 August, the body has now named general counsel and industry services senior vice…
US – AGA starts search for its new CEO
The executive committee of the American Gaming Association (AGA) has formed a seven-member search committee to select the next chief executive of the gaming industry. The new CEO will replace Geoff Freeman, who will be departing the AGA as of the end of July to become president and CEO of the Grocery Manufacturer’s Association. Mr….
US – AGEM issues call for nominations for industry awards
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has issued a Call for Nominations for the Jens Halle Memorial Award Honouring Excellence in Commercial Gaming Professionalism and the Peter Mead Memorial Award Honoring Excellence in Gaming Media & Communications. AGEM previously announced the creation of this unique awards program to acknowledge the lasting impacts on gaming…
US – Marcus Prater signs for another three years as AGEM’s Executive Director
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new three-year contract extension for respected gaming industry veteran Marcus Prater that will keep him as the organization’s Executive Director into 2021. Mr. Prater has been AGEM’s Executive Director since 2008 and his current 3-year term was set…
