Tag Archives: Association
US – AGEM names board of directors
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has confirmed that its Board of Directors has elected a new slate of officers under the leadership of Tom Nieman, Vice President of Global Marketing for JCM Global. As the organization’s President, Mr Nieman’s position as President was not up for election as he transitions into the second…
Malta – MGA reacts angrily to Times of Malta press articles
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has reacted angrily to two media articles which appeared on the Times of Malta. The first carried the headline “Mafia planned to infiltrate Malta gaming companies – Italian police in Palermo raids” and was published on 15 December 2017. The Second used the headline “Hillman put on State payroll two…
Malta – MGA sets up European Gaming Institute of Malta (EGIM)
The European Gaming Institute of Malta (EGIM) has been officially launched following an agreement signed between the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST). The agreement was signed during a press conference which was addressed by the Minister for Education and Employment, Hon. Evarist Bartolo, Parliamentary Secretary for Financial…
South Africa – IAGR’s Annual Conference attracts 250 delegates
IAGR’s Annual Conference, that took place October 16 to 19 in Johannesburg, has been declared a huge success by IAGR Board of Trustees and delegates alike. The event took place at the Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention Resort complex conveniently located near the capital city’s international airport Dale Fuga, IAGR President and Chief Operating Officer…
US – AGA appoints Penn’s Tim Wilmott as Chairman
The American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Board of Directors has elected Tim Wilmott, CEO of Penn National Gaming, as the casino industry group’s next Chairman. Mr Wilmott will serve a two-year term beginning in January, 2018. He succeeds outgoing AGA Chairman, Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts, who has led the AGA board since…
Argentina – Argentinian racetrack association demands end to tax
The Association of Racetrack and Betting Agency Personnel (APHARA) have expressed their frustration that they have not been able to obtain an audience with the head of The Provincial Institute of Lotteries and Casinos (IPLyC) Matías Lanusse. The Secretary General of the Union Diego Quiroga said in a statement that he had requested a meeting…
Chile – Chile’s High Court rules against slot association FIDEN
The Constitutional Court of Chile has rejected a motion put forward by The Association of Operators, Manufacturers and Importers of Electronic Entertainment (FIDEN) against the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic when it comes to slot machines. The Chilean Association of Casinos Games (ACCJ) has reported that FIDEN an interest group for the…
Italy – Frost brings Euromat to ENADA
Euromat will hold its next Executive Committee meeting at the ENADA Show in Rome on October 18. The association plans to co-host a drinks reception with its Italian member SAPAR. The move is part of Jason Frost’s campaign to bring Euromat closer to the members that it represents. Mr. Frost said: “It’s really important for…
US – AGA holds roundtable at Rivers Schenectady
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has made its latest stop on the American Gaming Small Business Jobs Tour at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady in New York. At the roundtable event, local leaders from the community touted gaming’s strong impact in the area and across the entire state. The event highlighted the 350,000 small business…
