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FRONT COVER - ROGER RAATGEVER WIG NETWORKING EVENT MEL CAMILLERI & KENNY HSI INTERVIEWS GAMING + ARTICLES + BUSINESS+ GLOBAL+ ONLINE + NEWS+ IGA9 JUDGES REVEALED InfinityGaming www.gaming-awards.com | ISSUE OCTOBER 2015
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Transcript of Infinity Gaming Magazine - October 2015 Infinity Gaming Magazine
FRONT COVER - ROGER RAATGEVER
WIG NETWORKING EVENT
MEL CAMILLERI amp KENNY HSI INTERVIEWS
GAMING + ARTICLES + BUSINESS+ GLOBAL+ ONLINE + NEWS+
IGA9JUDGES
REVEALED
InfinityGamingwwwgaming-awardscom | ISSUE OCTOBER 2015
CEO MICROGAMING
2 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
ROGER RAATGEVER
MEL CAMILLERI
THROWAWAY APPS
CEO Microgaming
Customer Service Director ndash William Hill
Paul Swaddle
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Opinion Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in all external articles are
those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official
policy or position of The Infinity Gaming Magazine Any content
provided by our feature writers or authors are of their opin-
ion and are not intended to malign any religion ethic group
club organization company individual or anyone or anything
3OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
THREE WEDDINGS amp A FUNERAL
FUTURE ONLINE GAMBLING
Christina Thakor-Rankin
What can we expect
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40
4 EDITOR NOTESLana welcomes you to the September
edition of Infinity Gaming Magazine
6 OUR WRITERSMeet our feature writers the superb
writers on our rosta
12 ROGER RAATGEVERCEO of Microgaming
18 THROWAWAY APPSPaul Swaddle article
22 FUTURE ONLINE GAMBLINGWhat can we expect
28 MEL CAMELLERIWilliam Hill
40 THREE WEDDINGS Christina Thakor-Rankin Article
52 WOODS TALKWith Kenny Hsi
+ ALL THE LATEST NEWS
amp Opinions
4 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Welcome to the October issue of Infinity
Gaming Magazine
Hope you all had a wonderful summer
Industry approaching busiest months in
the year and we have to remind you that
Nominations for the International Gaming
Awards will close 18 October Please send
your nominations on time To remind you
it is Free to nominate all we ask is to make
a donation to one of our charities Please
donate generously Preparation for the
biggest industry charity event is on the
way and we are looking forward welcom-
ing you all to historical and glamorous Sa-
voy Hotel London on 1 February 2016
A note from the editor
Welcome to the October edition of the Infinity Gaming Magazine and we hope you had a super summer
Itrsquos Autumn and time for
Expo season with Infinity
Gaming Magazine
We got some interesting interviews for
you this month + great article by Christina
Thakor ndashRankin about merger and acquisi-
tions As always we thank you our contrib-
uting writers for fascinating opinions
Enjoy the magazine
So ldquoTo Infinity and Beyondrdquo
Regards
Lana
The Editor
Lana Thompson - Editor
CONTACT USClever Duck MediaCentrixKeysKeys Park RoadStaffordshireWS12 2HA UKTel +44(0)1543 478 889
PRODUCTIONClever Duck MediaCentrixKeysKeys Park RoadStaffordshireWS12 2HA UK
PUBLISHINGInfinity Gaming Magazineis operated bycopy Clever Duck Media Ltd reg
Company Reg No 687 1018(Registered in England)VAT reg no 972 6372 91
Sponsorship OpportunitiesColincleverduckmediacom
Business PartnershipsSvetlanagaming-awardscom
Marketing amp Advertisingclairecleverduckmediacom
Editorial Content amp PR
mediacleverduckmediacom
6 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Infinity Gaming Magazine Contributing WritersA magazine is only as good as the content inside and with some of the leading specialists within the gaming industry With specialised articles covering customer service the gaming law new prducts technology and current affairs with the sector the Infinity Gaming Magazine is delighted to showcase our superb line-up of contributing writers
Paul Swaddle
JJ Woods
A self-confessed lsquogadget geek Paul Swaddle has been working at the lead-ing edge of mobile technology for the past 15 years He co-founded Pocket App in 2011 to bring the creative and technical development elements of mobile technology together under one roof This unique approach continues to differentiate Pocket App in todayrsquos increasingly competitive landscape
Working across a range of communica-tions disciplines such as acquisition loyalty retention and customer develop-ment Paul understands the importance of a strategic and coordinated marketing approach particularly between on and off-line communications In the past de-cade he has enabled brands as diverse as Kelloggrsquos Fruit Winders Barclays and Loaded magazine to get the best out of mobile
JJ Woods Director of Operations found-ed and set up Atlantic Casino Consult-ants which consults Worldwide He is also an expert on the Irish Gaming Market and the impending Casino Legis-lation He was born in Ireland but left in the Seventies to live in London and for a career in Banking that lasted nearly four years after which he joined the Casino Industry in London where he trained and has over the last 30 years been involved in the setting up design management and opening of Casinos Worldwide
JJ is also an Author on Gaming and has written for several magazines spoken at gaming conferences was selected as a Judge for the World Gaming Industry awards and has appeared on TV and Ra-dio discussing Gaming issues He can be contacted through the website wwwatlanticcasinoconsultantscom
general manager and CEO
David NewsteadWith over ten years experience in the industry David Newstead has seen online casino trends come and go Primarily involving himself in the affili-ate industry he has quickly gained an appreciation for the demands of this fast paced marketplace Today he refines his efforts into expressing his opinions for numerous industry journals Read more
about his adventures down at wwwslotschoicecomrdquo
7OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Christina Thakor-Rankin
Liz Karter ndash Psychotherapist specializing in women and problem gambling
Christina is Principal Consultant at 1710 Gaming Ltd a specialist betting and gaming consultancy delivering a range of services including licensing and com-pliance (incl regulation money launder-ing and social responsibility) business start-up training and strategic re-engi-neering project management research business analysis and development to start-ups and established multi-national
operators and providers gambling regu-lators law enforcement and government agencies media and specialist interest groups and associations within the sec-tor in both established and emerging markets across the world
www1710gamingcom
iz Karter is a specialist in gambling and women and has worked as a therapist in gambling addiction since 2001 Liz is also author of the book ldquoWomen and Problem Gamblingrdquo published in March 2013In January 2010 having worked with all leading UK problem gambling treatment agencies and having successfully es-tablished the first UK groups for women with gambling addiction Liz launched Level Ground Therapy A treatment ser-vice in the City of London Level Ground
specialises in meeting the individual needs of women with gambling addic-tion
Throughout her career Liz has been regularly consulted by the media regard-ing her specialisation and has made frequent national TV and radio broad-casts including This Morning Radio 4 You and Yours and Womenrsquos Hour and given numerous national newspaper and magazine interviews
general manager and CEO
Would you like to feature hereInfinity Gaming Magazine is always look-ing for new feature writers if you have something to say and feel the global gaming industry would be interested then drop us a line and we can explain the benefits of working with a global reaching industry publication
Fore more details on becoming a feature writer contact Paul Jordan our Editor at
madiacleverduckmediacom
Infinity Gaming Magazine Contributing WritersA magazine is only as good as the content inside and with some of the leading specialists within the gaming industry With specialised articles covering customer service the gaming law new prducts technology and current affairs with the sector the Infinity Gaming Magazine is delighted to showcase our superb line-up of contributing writers
THE IGA9 JUDGES
8 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Andrew Love- Executive Chairman of The Ritz Club (Non Voting Chairman of IGA)
Prof Dietmar Hoscher ndash Deputy Chariman of the Super-visory Board of Casinos Austria International Holding
Andrew Cammegh- Sales Director Cammegh Limited
Alison Digges ndash Brand Director Gala Coral Interactive
Desmond Lam PhD ndash As-sociate Professor of Marketing at the University of Macau
Emma Lindley ndash Director of Confyrm Inc
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INFINITY GAMING
Heikki Rinta-Panttila ndash In-ternational Gaming Consultant
Onika Russell ndash Head of Gambling Airlines amp Travel Strategic Services PayPal
Janet Viipola ndash Executive Coordinator Interactive Gam-ing Council
Liz Karter ndash Psychothera-pist specializing in women and problem gambling
Marek Milewski- Opera-tions Manager Casinos Poland
Professor I Nelson Rose- Speaker amp Gaming Law expert
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THE IGA9 JUDGES
10 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Paul Armitage ndash Op-erations Director Grosvenor Casinos
Roger Raatgever ndash CEO Microgaming
Peter Hoetzinger ndash Co-CEO amp President Vice Chairman Century Casinos
Richard Noble ndash Chief Operating Officer of the Aspers Group
Roger Marris ndash CEO at The Ritz Club
Stella Dalton ndash Head of Business Development at Gam-Care
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INFINITY GAMING
Stephanie Cheung ndash Chief Legal Officer at Melco Crown Entertainment
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
Sylvia Dietz ndashVice Presi-dent Global Gaming Marketing IGT
Tristan Sjoberg ndashEx-ecutive Chairman at TCS John Huxley
Vahe Baloulian ndashCEO BetConstruct
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
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THE SAVOY HOTEL - LONDONAWARDS CEREMONY 1ST FEBRUARY 2016
WWWGAMING-AWARDSCOM
Cha r i t y E v e n t o f t h e Yea r
9th INTERNATIONALGAMING AWARDS
Clever Duck Media Presents
Nominations Open till 18th October
A maya Gaming still believe that California who closed their legislative session without mak-ing any decision on introducing online poker
in the state will one day legalise for online poker in fact their CEO David Baazov said it is a matter of when not if online poker happens in California The company that owns both PokerStars and Full Tile Poker tow of the worldrsquos largest online poker sites strongly believes their strong lobbying in the state will pay off eventually With the California legislature closing on the 11th of September for the year many observers called it the death nell for online poker in what most believe would be the biggest market in the US for online poker How-ever Eric Hollreiser Amayarsquos vice-president of corporate communications said ldquoWe see a lot of momentum and itrsquos really a question of when not if and obviously wersquore hoping that itrsquos sooner rather than laterrdquo David Baazov the boss of Amaya thinks that the main worries for states like California can be addressed by Amaya saying ldquoRegulation ensures licence holders have the correct auditing fraud and fund protection in place to protect consumers and allow strict government over
sightrdquo ldquoTo achieve those objectives itrsquos important to sup-port and lobby for clarity and regulation that will allow consumers and governments to feel secure in knowing that theyrsquore protected by a legitimate forward-looking industryrdquo PokerStars is also awaiting final clearance in New Jersey to allow it to once again enter the US market there which is expected to happen as early as October
GAMING NEWS
When NOT IF for online poker in California
The Senate Standing Committee on Racing Gaming and Wagering will today look at possibility of legalis-ing online gambling in the state
Legislation on legalising online gambling is to be reviewed today as the panel look at what obstacles would be presented if it was to go to the state as-sembly where many observers say there would be large opposition
Inside the legislation that involves online poker only it is understood covers taxation and also bar-ring under 21rsquos from taking part in online gambling
within the state
Committee chairman Senator Jon Bonacic is a sup-porter of internet gambling but getting it through the state Assembly faces big obstacles
Observers say that is it only a matter of time for New York to pass legislation for online gambling whether this effort will be successful is unlikely but is a step in the right direction many believe
NY lawmakers to consider online gambling
13OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
+(44) 01543 478 818 | wwwgaming-awardscomwig | twittercomgamingawards | mediacleverduckmediacom
A platform where women can grow inspire empower educate and encourage one another by sharing stories of courage and success
Join out networking eventINSPIRE OthersCONNECT build strong business connections with successful like-minded womenSUCCEED become an icon brand yourself as a leader in your industry
The Women in Gaming Networking Event provides a platform where real women can share their stories of success and inspire the next generation of professional women while making new connections and build strong connections within business
Professional Networking Event
1st February 2016
Savoy Hotel - London
Networking Lunch
EventNETWORKINGWomen in Gaming
C lever Duck Media is proud to announce that Mr Green ndash the multi-award award winning online ca-sino operator as a Sponsor for the charity focused
ndash 9th International Gaming Awards Ceremony Colin Thompson organizer of IGA commented ldquoWe are very happy that such a well known and reputable multi award winning operator as Mr Green is helping us to raise money for our charities We will be announcing details of the amazing auction items very soon Mr Green helped IGA to raise much needed funds for Care International chari-ties via sponsorship and participating in auctions Over the years we offered some remarkable items to our participants from Tiffanys amp Cartier and are looking to surprise you all again on 1 February 2016 thanks to Mr Greenrsquos supportrdquo The 9th International Gaming Awards annual chic event is taking place in Londonrsquos historic venue the Savoy Hotel in London on the 1 February 2016 It will unite industry professionals from across the world and allow them to network with talented insiders from across the industry The 9th IGA once again promises an exquisite line up of sponsors judges guests and industry achievers Following in the footsteps of its previous successful awards it will be hosting the biggest and best charity event within the gam-ing industry The 9TH IGA as always will provide first opportunity to
showcase your product to the receptive audience of indus-try connoisseurs International Gaming Awards as always welcomes the most successful operators from around the globe outstanding leaders and philanthropists
GAMING NEWS
Mr Green Sponsors Auction item in Support of charity
IGA9 Nominations open
The 9th Annual International Gaming Awards (IGA) have announced that the categories and nomina-tions for the 1st February 2016 event are now open and as always free to enter
Celebrating the very best the global gaming indus-try has to offer over the last twelve months hosts and organisers Clever Duck Media have added some new categories to the list
To find out more about the IGA and how to enter go to httpwwwgaming-awardscom
15OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
16 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
copy 2015 IGT All rights reserved
YourWinning
Combination
As the leader in casino gaming and lottery IGT is committed to shaping the future of the gaming industry for our customers globally From the innovative hardware of IGT CrystalDualtrade to award-winning titles like SPHINXtrade 3D - you can count on IGT to bring the convergence of state-of-the-art platforms and player-favorite content to the next level
17OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Playing to Win Gambling in the AB Social Grade
By Liz Karter
D o you ever nudge up against your doctor at the roulette table on a night out your
local casino The recent Trends in Gambling Behaviour report from the UK Gambling Commission says that that is now more likely than ever with a rise from 50 to just under 54 of gamblers belonging to the AB social grade category In other words the most financially well off in society Before you start planning to look for your lawyer in the local betting office it is interesting to note that the Gam-bling Commission report highlights the rise in AB classes now gambling on Smartphones In 2008 it was just over 118 (1 in 10) and in 2014 it rose to 187 (1 in 5) of ABs reporting to be remote gamblers When I read the findings of the Gambling Com-mission report I was not surprised as within my own central London and Sussex practice where I have histori-cally seen men and women from all walks of life I too have noticed a significant increase in the wealthy professional classes seeking help for gambling addiction What is it then that is making gam-bling more appealing to the profes-sional and affluent To answer that question let us divide gambling into land based and remote as the two platforms might provide similar
games but very different experi-ences Whether a woman man if you are a member of the AB classes for ex-ample a high flyer in the world of business you are used to living a life jam packed full of adrenalin and the addictive buzz which that creates may not be easy to leave behind at the office Heading to casino is a way to keep the action pumping after hours You are likely to be highly com-petitive and so the anticipation of win replicates the chasing of a business deal If your high status and being seen as a winner at work is a part of the deal that keeps you in business then the high from a win at the casino table and having an audience when you win feels thrilling and rein-forces your successful image and self esteem Women are occupying more AB positions providing them with an independent disposable income and gambling advertising making them feel as welcome as the male counter-parts to participate in gambling and gaming The casino no longer belongs exclusively to the aspiring James Bond ldquoIt is something for me a nice environment where I am safe as a woman on my own It is my worldrdquo (AB business woman gaming commenting on her casino gaming)
Not everyone within the AB social-grade craves an audience People who spend all day dealing on an intense level with other people such as doc-tors and lawyers may be desperate for time out and a zone of their own Gambling on a Smartphone provides a welcome focus for the frazzled mind with a monetary win sometimes feel-ing secondary to the gain of escapism which online gambling or gaming provides The ability to gamble or game online has leapt the social divide especially for women who now are trying out gambling prod-ucts that they would not traditionally have accessed Women from the AB classes who never normally would have entered a bingo hall or adult entertainment centre are now playing bingo and slots online Many women report to me that having gambling handily available in their home office and handbag gives them that similar sense of something for themselves as the woman quoted above spoke of in the casino a world between business at the office and the equally de-manding business of running home husband and kidsrsquo play dates Chasing the win and even chasing loss-
es when gambling is all part of the fun
but it is very much easier to keep it fun
if you do not feel that your self esteem
is riding on every roll of the dice
To find out more about Liz Karter and her work visit these links wwwlevelgroundtherapyuk - wwwlizkartercom amp Liz Karters Books
T he Borgata Casino in New Jersey has won the right to fire its cocktail waitresses if their
weight exceeds the casinos expecta-tions of what is the standard for their staff A State appeals court has ruled that Borgata casinorsquos personal appearance standards are lawful But it also said a portion of the lawsuit bright by 21 servers should be returned to a lower court to determine if 11 of the woman were subjected to a hostile work place over the standardsrsquo enforcement Following the ruling the Borgata management said they were pleased their weight policy was upheld saying that all female and male ldquocostumed beverage serversrdquo were aware of the rule when they were hired as ldquoBorgata Babesrdquo ldquoWe have long held that Borgatarsquos personal appearance policy is fair and reasonablerdquo said Joe Corbo the casinorsquos vice president and legal coun-sel ldquoWe are pleased that the three ap-pellate court judges agreed with prior rulings that our policy is lawful and non-discriminatory to womenrdquo
GAMING NEWS
Borgata babes weight ruling upheld
Sands China name new COO with political tiesSands China has moved to install a new Chief Operat-ing Officer (COO) for their operations in Macau and have announced the position has been filled by a non-gaming executive with strong political links to Beijing
Wilfred Wong was named the new COO and President for Sands China whose previous role was in the construction sector replacing former boss Rob Goldstein who is moving back to Sands Las VegasldquoWilfred has a unique combination of private and public sector experience we think will be invaluable to the com-
pany at this point in our historyrdquo said Mr Adelson chairman of both Sands China and Las Vegas Sands in a statementWith Sands China among others seeing falling revenues the move is seen as one to strengthen ties with the gov-ernment in China
Mr Wong was a member of Chinarsquos National Peoplersquos Con-gress from 2007-2012 and has served in various posts in both the Hong Kong and central government
19OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
2 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
ROGER RAATGEVER
MEL CAMILLERI
THROWAWAY APPS
CEO Microgaming
Customer Service Director ndash William Hill
Paul Swaddle
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Opinion Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in all external articles are
those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official
policy or position of The Infinity Gaming Magazine Any content
provided by our feature writers or authors are of their opin-
ion and are not intended to malign any religion ethic group
club organization company individual or anyone or anything
3OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
THREE WEDDINGS amp A FUNERAL
FUTURE ONLINE GAMBLING
Christina Thakor-Rankin
What can we expect
26
40
4 EDITOR NOTESLana welcomes you to the September
edition of Infinity Gaming Magazine
6 OUR WRITERSMeet our feature writers the superb
writers on our rosta
12 ROGER RAATGEVERCEO of Microgaming
18 THROWAWAY APPSPaul Swaddle article
22 FUTURE ONLINE GAMBLINGWhat can we expect
28 MEL CAMELLERIWilliam Hill
40 THREE WEDDINGS Christina Thakor-Rankin Article
52 WOODS TALKWith Kenny Hsi
+ ALL THE LATEST NEWS
amp Opinions
4 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Welcome to the October issue of Infinity
Gaming Magazine
Hope you all had a wonderful summer
Industry approaching busiest months in
the year and we have to remind you that
Nominations for the International Gaming
Awards will close 18 October Please send
your nominations on time To remind you
it is Free to nominate all we ask is to make
a donation to one of our charities Please
donate generously Preparation for the
biggest industry charity event is on the
way and we are looking forward welcom-
ing you all to historical and glamorous Sa-
voy Hotel London on 1 February 2016
A note from the editor
Welcome to the October edition of the Infinity Gaming Magazine and we hope you had a super summer
Itrsquos Autumn and time for
Expo season with Infinity
Gaming Magazine
We got some interesting interviews for
you this month + great article by Christina
Thakor ndashRankin about merger and acquisi-
tions As always we thank you our contrib-
uting writers for fascinating opinions
Enjoy the magazine
So ldquoTo Infinity and Beyondrdquo
Regards
Lana
The Editor
Lana Thompson - Editor
CONTACT USClever Duck MediaCentrixKeysKeys Park RoadStaffordshireWS12 2HA UKTel +44(0)1543 478 889
PRODUCTIONClever Duck MediaCentrixKeysKeys Park RoadStaffordshireWS12 2HA UK
PUBLISHINGInfinity Gaming Magazineis operated bycopy Clever Duck Media Ltd reg
Company Reg No 687 1018(Registered in England)VAT reg no 972 6372 91
Sponsorship OpportunitiesColincleverduckmediacom
Business PartnershipsSvetlanagaming-awardscom
Marketing amp Advertisingclairecleverduckmediacom
Editorial Content amp PR
mediacleverduckmediacom
6 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Infinity Gaming Magazine Contributing WritersA magazine is only as good as the content inside and with some of the leading specialists within the gaming industry With specialised articles covering customer service the gaming law new prducts technology and current affairs with the sector the Infinity Gaming Magazine is delighted to showcase our superb line-up of contributing writers
Paul Swaddle
JJ Woods
A self-confessed lsquogadget geek Paul Swaddle has been working at the lead-ing edge of mobile technology for the past 15 years He co-founded Pocket App in 2011 to bring the creative and technical development elements of mobile technology together under one roof This unique approach continues to differentiate Pocket App in todayrsquos increasingly competitive landscape
Working across a range of communica-tions disciplines such as acquisition loyalty retention and customer develop-ment Paul understands the importance of a strategic and coordinated marketing approach particularly between on and off-line communications In the past de-cade he has enabled brands as diverse as Kelloggrsquos Fruit Winders Barclays and Loaded magazine to get the best out of mobile
JJ Woods Director of Operations found-ed and set up Atlantic Casino Consult-ants which consults Worldwide He is also an expert on the Irish Gaming Market and the impending Casino Legis-lation He was born in Ireland but left in the Seventies to live in London and for a career in Banking that lasted nearly four years after which he joined the Casino Industry in London where he trained and has over the last 30 years been involved in the setting up design management and opening of Casinos Worldwide
JJ is also an Author on Gaming and has written for several magazines spoken at gaming conferences was selected as a Judge for the World Gaming Industry awards and has appeared on TV and Ra-dio discussing Gaming issues He can be contacted through the website wwwatlanticcasinoconsultantscom
general manager and CEO
David NewsteadWith over ten years experience in the industry David Newstead has seen online casino trends come and go Primarily involving himself in the affili-ate industry he has quickly gained an appreciation for the demands of this fast paced marketplace Today he refines his efforts into expressing his opinions for numerous industry journals Read more
about his adventures down at wwwslotschoicecomrdquo
7OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Christina Thakor-Rankin
Liz Karter ndash Psychotherapist specializing in women and problem gambling
Christina is Principal Consultant at 1710 Gaming Ltd a specialist betting and gaming consultancy delivering a range of services including licensing and com-pliance (incl regulation money launder-ing and social responsibility) business start-up training and strategic re-engi-neering project management research business analysis and development to start-ups and established multi-national
operators and providers gambling regu-lators law enforcement and government agencies media and specialist interest groups and associations within the sec-tor in both established and emerging markets across the world
www1710gamingcom
iz Karter is a specialist in gambling and women and has worked as a therapist in gambling addiction since 2001 Liz is also author of the book ldquoWomen and Problem Gamblingrdquo published in March 2013In January 2010 having worked with all leading UK problem gambling treatment agencies and having successfully es-tablished the first UK groups for women with gambling addiction Liz launched Level Ground Therapy A treatment ser-vice in the City of London Level Ground
specialises in meeting the individual needs of women with gambling addic-tion
Throughout her career Liz has been regularly consulted by the media regard-ing her specialisation and has made frequent national TV and radio broad-casts including This Morning Radio 4 You and Yours and Womenrsquos Hour and given numerous national newspaper and magazine interviews
general manager and CEO
Would you like to feature hereInfinity Gaming Magazine is always look-ing for new feature writers if you have something to say and feel the global gaming industry would be interested then drop us a line and we can explain the benefits of working with a global reaching industry publication
Fore more details on becoming a feature writer contact Paul Jordan our Editor at
madiacleverduckmediacom
Infinity Gaming Magazine Contributing WritersA magazine is only as good as the content inside and with some of the leading specialists within the gaming industry With specialised articles covering customer service the gaming law new prducts technology and current affairs with the sector the Infinity Gaming Magazine is delighted to showcase our superb line-up of contributing writers
THE IGA9 JUDGES
8 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Andrew Love- Executive Chairman of The Ritz Club (Non Voting Chairman of IGA)
Prof Dietmar Hoscher ndash Deputy Chariman of the Super-visory Board of Casinos Austria International Holding
Andrew Cammegh- Sales Director Cammegh Limited
Alison Digges ndash Brand Director Gala Coral Interactive
Desmond Lam PhD ndash As-sociate Professor of Marketing at the University of Macau
Emma Lindley ndash Director of Confyrm Inc
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9OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Heikki Rinta-Panttila ndash In-ternational Gaming Consultant
Onika Russell ndash Head of Gambling Airlines amp Travel Strategic Services PayPal
Janet Viipola ndash Executive Coordinator Interactive Gam-ing Council
Liz Karter ndash Psychothera-pist specializing in women and problem gambling
Marek Milewski- Opera-tions Manager Casinos Poland
Professor I Nelson Rose- Speaker amp Gaming Law expert
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07 11
08
09
10 12
THE IGA9 JUDGES
10 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Paul Armitage ndash Op-erations Director Grosvenor Casinos
Roger Raatgever ndash CEO Microgaming
Peter Hoetzinger ndash Co-CEO amp President Vice Chairman Century Casinos
Richard Noble ndash Chief Operating Officer of the Aspers Group
Roger Marris ndash CEO at The Ritz Club
Stella Dalton ndash Head of Business Development at Gam-Care
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14
15
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11OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Stephanie Cheung ndash Chief Legal Officer at Melco Crown Entertainment
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
Sylvia Dietz ndashVice Presi-dent Global Gaming Marketing IGT
Tristan Sjoberg ndashEx-ecutive Chairman at TCS John Huxley
Vahe Baloulian ndashCEO BetConstruct
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
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THE SAVOY HOTEL - LONDONAWARDS CEREMONY 1ST FEBRUARY 2016
WWWGAMING-AWARDSCOM
Cha r i t y E v e n t o f t h e Yea r
9th INTERNATIONALGAMING AWARDS
Clever Duck Media Presents
Nominations Open till 18th October
A maya Gaming still believe that California who closed their legislative session without mak-ing any decision on introducing online poker
in the state will one day legalise for online poker in fact their CEO David Baazov said it is a matter of when not if online poker happens in California The company that owns both PokerStars and Full Tile Poker tow of the worldrsquos largest online poker sites strongly believes their strong lobbying in the state will pay off eventually With the California legislature closing on the 11th of September for the year many observers called it the death nell for online poker in what most believe would be the biggest market in the US for online poker How-ever Eric Hollreiser Amayarsquos vice-president of corporate communications said ldquoWe see a lot of momentum and itrsquos really a question of when not if and obviously wersquore hoping that itrsquos sooner rather than laterrdquo David Baazov the boss of Amaya thinks that the main worries for states like California can be addressed by Amaya saying ldquoRegulation ensures licence holders have the correct auditing fraud and fund protection in place to protect consumers and allow strict government over
sightrdquo ldquoTo achieve those objectives itrsquos important to sup-port and lobby for clarity and regulation that will allow consumers and governments to feel secure in knowing that theyrsquore protected by a legitimate forward-looking industryrdquo PokerStars is also awaiting final clearance in New Jersey to allow it to once again enter the US market there which is expected to happen as early as October
GAMING NEWS
When NOT IF for online poker in California
The Senate Standing Committee on Racing Gaming and Wagering will today look at possibility of legalis-ing online gambling in the state
Legislation on legalising online gambling is to be reviewed today as the panel look at what obstacles would be presented if it was to go to the state as-sembly where many observers say there would be large opposition
Inside the legislation that involves online poker only it is understood covers taxation and also bar-ring under 21rsquos from taking part in online gambling
within the state
Committee chairman Senator Jon Bonacic is a sup-porter of internet gambling but getting it through the state Assembly faces big obstacles
Observers say that is it only a matter of time for New York to pass legislation for online gambling whether this effort will be successful is unlikely but is a step in the right direction many believe
NY lawmakers to consider online gambling
13OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
+(44) 01543 478 818 | wwwgaming-awardscomwig | twittercomgamingawards | mediacleverduckmediacom
A platform where women can grow inspire empower educate and encourage one another by sharing stories of courage and success
Join out networking eventINSPIRE OthersCONNECT build strong business connections with successful like-minded womenSUCCEED become an icon brand yourself as a leader in your industry
The Women in Gaming Networking Event provides a platform where real women can share their stories of success and inspire the next generation of professional women while making new connections and build strong connections within business
Professional Networking Event
1st February 2016
Savoy Hotel - London
Networking Lunch
EventNETWORKINGWomen in Gaming
C lever Duck Media is proud to announce that Mr Green ndash the multi-award award winning online ca-sino operator as a Sponsor for the charity focused
ndash 9th International Gaming Awards Ceremony Colin Thompson organizer of IGA commented ldquoWe are very happy that such a well known and reputable multi award winning operator as Mr Green is helping us to raise money for our charities We will be announcing details of the amazing auction items very soon Mr Green helped IGA to raise much needed funds for Care International chari-ties via sponsorship and participating in auctions Over the years we offered some remarkable items to our participants from Tiffanys amp Cartier and are looking to surprise you all again on 1 February 2016 thanks to Mr Greenrsquos supportrdquo The 9th International Gaming Awards annual chic event is taking place in Londonrsquos historic venue the Savoy Hotel in London on the 1 February 2016 It will unite industry professionals from across the world and allow them to network with talented insiders from across the industry The 9th IGA once again promises an exquisite line up of sponsors judges guests and industry achievers Following in the footsteps of its previous successful awards it will be hosting the biggest and best charity event within the gam-ing industry The 9TH IGA as always will provide first opportunity to
showcase your product to the receptive audience of indus-try connoisseurs International Gaming Awards as always welcomes the most successful operators from around the globe outstanding leaders and philanthropists
GAMING NEWS
Mr Green Sponsors Auction item in Support of charity
IGA9 Nominations open
The 9th Annual International Gaming Awards (IGA) have announced that the categories and nomina-tions for the 1st February 2016 event are now open and as always free to enter
Celebrating the very best the global gaming indus-try has to offer over the last twelve months hosts and organisers Clever Duck Media have added some new categories to the list
To find out more about the IGA and how to enter go to httpwwwgaming-awardscom
15OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
16 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
copy 2015 IGT All rights reserved
YourWinning
Combination
As the leader in casino gaming and lottery IGT is committed to shaping the future of the gaming industry for our customers globally From the innovative hardware of IGT CrystalDualtrade to award-winning titles like SPHINXtrade 3D - you can count on IGT to bring the convergence of state-of-the-art platforms and player-favorite content to the next level
17OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Playing to Win Gambling in the AB Social Grade
By Liz Karter
D o you ever nudge up against your doctor at the roulette table on a night out your
local casino The recent Trends in Gambling Behaviour report from the UK Gambling Commission says that that is now more likely than ever with a rise from 50 to just under 54 of gamblers belonging to the AB social grade category In other words the most financially well off in society Before you start planning to look for your lawyer in the local betting office it is interesting to note that the Gam-bling Commission report highlights the rise in AB classes now gambling on Smartphones In 2008 it was just over 118 (1 in 10) and in 2014 it rose to 187 (1 in 5) of ABs reporting to be remote gamblers When I read the findings of the Gambling Com-mission report I was not surprised as within my own central London and Sussex practice where I have histori-cally seen men and women from all walks of life I too have noticed a significant increase in the wealthy professional classes seeking help for gambling addiction What is it then that is making gam-bling more appealing to the profes-sional and affluent To answer that question let us divide gambling into land based and remote as the two platforms might provide similar
games but very different experi-ences Whether a woman man if you are a member of the AB classes for ex-ample a high flyer in the world of business you are used to living a life jam packed full of adrenalin and the addictive buzz which that creates may not be easy to leave behind at the office Heading to casino is a way to keep the action pumping after hours You are likely to be highly com-petitive and so the anticipation of win replicates the chasing of a business deal If your high status and being seen as a winner at work is a part of the deal that keeps you in business then the high from a win at the casino table and having an audience when you win feels thrilling and rein-forces your successful image and self esteem Women are occupying more AB positions providing them with an independent disposable income and gambling advertising making them feel as welcome as the male counter-parts to participate in gambling and gaming The casino no longer belongs exclusively to the aspiring James Bond ldquoIt is something for me a nice environment where I am safe as a woman on my own It is my worldrdquo (AB business woman gaming commenting on her casino gaming)
Not everyone within the AB social-grade craves an audience People who spend all day dealing on an intense level with other people such as doc-tors and lawyers may be desperate for time out and a zone of their own Gambling on a Smartphone provides a welcome focus for the frazzled mind with a monetary win sometimes feel-ing secondary to the gain of escapism which online gambling or gaming provides The ability to gamble or game online has leapt the social divide especially for women who now are trying out gambling prod-ucts that they would not traditionally have accessed Women from the AB classes who never normally would have entered a bingo hall or adult entertainment centre are now playing bingo and slots online Many women report to me that having gambling handily available in their home office and handbag gives them that similar sense of something for themselves as the woman quoted above spoke of in the casino a world between business at the office and the equally de-manding business of running home husband and kidsrsquo play dates Chasing the win and even chasing loss-
es when gambling is all part of the fun
but it is very much easier to keep it fun
if you do not feel that your self esteem
is riding on every roll of the dice
To find out more about Liz Karter and her work visit these links wwwlevelgroundtherapyuk - wwwlizkartercom amp Liz Karters Books
T he Borgata Casino in New Jersey has won the right to fire its cocktail waitresses if their
weight exceeds the casinos expecta-tions of what is the standard for their staff A State appeals court has ruled that Borgata casinorsquos personal appearance standards are lawful But it also said a portion of the lawsuit bright by 21 servers should be returned to a lower court to determine if 11 of the woman were subjected to a hostile work place over the standardsrsquo enforcement Following the ruling the Borgata management said they were pleased their weight policy was upheld saying that all female and male ldquocostumed beverage serversrdquo were aware of the rule when they were hired as ldquoBorgata Babesrdquo ldquoWe have long held that Borgatarsquos personal appearance policy is fair and reasonablerdquo said Joe Corbo the casinorsquos vice president and legal coun-sel ldquoWe are pleased that the three ap-pellate court judges agreed with prior rulings that our policy is lawful and non-discriminatory to womenrdquo
GAMING NEWS
Borgata babes weight ruling upheld
Sands China name new COO with political tiesSands China has moved to install a new Chief Operat-ing Officer (COO) for their operations in Macau and have announced the position has been filled by a non-gaming executive with strong political links to Beijing
Wilfred Wong was named the new COO and President for Sands China whose previous role was in the construction sector replacing former boss Rob Goldstein who is moving back to Sands Las VegasldquoWilfred has a unique combination of private and public sector experience we think will be invaluable to the com-
pany at this point in our historyrdquo said Mr Adelson chairman of both Sands China and Las Vegas Sands in a statementWith Sands China among others seeing falling revenues the move is seen as one to strengthen ties with the gov-ernment in China
Mr Wong was a member of Chinarsquos National Peoplersquos Con-gress from 2007-2012 and has served in various posts in both the Hong Kong and central government
19OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
3OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
THREE WEDDINGS amp A FUNERAL
FUTURE ONLINE GAMBLING
Christina Thakor-Rankin
What can we expect
26
40
4 EDITOR NOTESLana welcomes you to the September
edition of Infinity Gaming Magazine
6 OUR WRITERSMeet our feature writers the superb
writers on our rosta
12 ROGER RAATGEVERCEO of Microgaming
18 THROWAWAY APPSPaul Swaddle article
22 FUTURE ONLINE GAMBLINGWhat can we expect
28 MEL CAMELLERIWilliam Hill
40 THREE WEDDINGS Christina Thakor-Rankin Article
52 WOODS TALKWith Kenny Hsi
+ ALL THE LATEST NEWS
amp Opinions
4 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Welcome to the October issue of Infinity
Gaming Magazine
Hope you all had a wonderful summer
Industry approaching busiest months in
the year and we have to remind you that
Nominations for the International Gaming
Awards will close 18 October Please send
your nominations on time To remind you
it is Free to nominate all we ask is to make
a donation to one of our charities Please
donate generously Preparation for the
biggest industry charity event is on the
way and we are looking forward welcom-
ing you all to historical and glamorous Sa-
voy Hotel London on 1 February 2016
A note from the editor
Welcome to the October edition of the Infinity Gaming Magazine and we hope you had a super summer
Itrsquos Autumn and time for
Expo season with Infinity
Gaming Magazine
We got some interesting interviews for
you this month + great article by Christina
Thakor ndashRankin about merger and acquisi-
tions As always we thank you our contrib-
uting writers for fascinating opinions
Enjoy the magazine
So ldquoTo Infinity and Beyondrdquo
Regards
Lana
The Editor
Lana Thompson - Editor
CONTACT USClever Duck MediaCentrixKeysKeys Park RoadStaffordshireWS12 2HA UKTel +44(0)1543 478 889
PRODUCTIONClever Duck MediaCentrixKeysKeys Park RoadStaffordshireWS12 2HA UK
PUBLISHINGInfinity Gaming Magazineis operated bycopy Clever Duck Media Ltd reg
Company Reg No 687 1018(Registered in England)VAT reg no 972 6372 91
Sponsorship OpportunitiesColincleverduckmediacom
Business PartnershipsSvetlanagaming-awardscom
Marketing amp Advertisingclairecleverduckmediacom
Editorial Content amp PR
mediacleverduckmediacom
6 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Infinity Gaming Magazine Contributing WritersA magazine is only as good as the content inside and with some of the leading specialists within the gaming industry With specialised articles covering customer service the gaming law new prducts technology and current affairs with the sector the Infinity Gaming Magazine is delighted to showcase our superb line-up of contributing writers
Paul Swaddle
JJ Woods
A self-confessed lsquogadget geek Paul Swaddle has been working at the lead-ing edge of mobile technology for the past 15 years He co-founded Pocket App in 2011 to bring the creative and technical development elements of mobile technology together under one roof This unique approach continues to differentiate Pocket App in todayrsquos increasingly competitive landscape
Working across a range of communica-tions disciplines such as acquisition loyalty retention and customer develop-ment Paul understands the importance of a strategic and coordinated marketing approach particularly between on and off-line communications In the past de-cade he has enabled brands as diverse as Kelloggrsquos Fruit Winders Barclays and Loaded magazine to get the best out of mobile
JJ Woods Director of Operations found-ed and set up Atlantic Casino Consult-ants which consults Worldwide He is also an expert on the Irish Gaming Market and the impending Casino Legis-lation He was born in Ireland but left in the Seventies to live in London and for a career in Banking that lasted nearly four years after which he joined the Casino Industry in London where he trained and has over the last 30 years been involved in the setting up design management and opening of Casinos Worldwide
JJ is also an Author on Gaming and has written for several magazines spoken at gaming conferences was selected as a Judge for the World Gaming Industry awards and has appeared on TV and Ra-dio discussing Gaming issues He can be contacted through the website wwwatlanticcasinoconsultantscom
general manager and CEO
David NewsteadWith over ten years experience in the industry David Newstead has seen online casino trends come and go Primarily involving himself in the affili-ate industry he has quickly gained an appreciation for the demands of this fast paced marketplace Today he refines his efforts into expressing his opinions for numerous industry journals Read more
about his adventures down at wwwslotschoicecomrdquo
7OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Christina Thakor-Rankin
Liz Karter ndash Psychotherapist specializing in women and problem gambling
Christina is Principal Consultant at 1710 Gaming Ltd a specialist betting and gaming consultancy delivering a range of services including licensing and com-pliance (incl regulation money launder-ing and social responsibility) business start-up training and strategic re-engi-neering project management research business analysis and development to start-ups and established multi-national
operators and providers gambling regu-lators law enforcement and government agencies media and specialist interest groups and associations within the sec-tor in both established and emerging markets across the world
www1710gamingcom
iz Karter is a specialist in gambling and women and has worked as a therapist in gambling addiction since 2001 Liz is also author of the book ldquoWomen and Problem Gamblingrdquo published in March 2013In January 2010 having worked with all leading UK problem gambling treatment agencies and having successfully es-tablished the first UK groups for women with gambling addiction Liz launched Level Ground Therapy A treatment ser-vice in the City of London Level Ground
specialises in meeting the individual needs of women with gambling addic-tion
Throughout her career Liz has been regularly consulted by the media regard-ing her specialisation and has made frequent national TV and radio broad-casts including This Morning Radio 4 You and Yours and Womenrsquos Hour and given numerous national newspaper and magazine interviews
general manager and CEO
Would you like to feature hereInfinity Gaming Magazine is always look-ing for new feature writers if you have something to say and feel the global gaming industry would be interested then drop us a line and we can explain the benefits of working with a global reaching industry publication
Fore more details on becoming a feature writer contact Paul Jordan our Editor at
madiacleverduckmediacom
Infinity Gaming Magazine Contributing WritersA magazine is only as good as the content inside and with some of the leading specialists within the gaming industry With specialised articles covering customer service the gaming law new prducts technology and current affairs with the sector the Infinity Gaming Magazine is delighted to showcase our superb line-up of contributing writers
THE IGA9 JUDGES
8 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Andrew Love- Executive Chairman of The Ritz Club (Non Voting Chairman of IGA)
Prof Dietmar Hoscher ndash Deputy Chariman of the Super-visory Board of Casinos Austria International Holding
Andrew Cammegh- Sales Director Cammegh Limited
Alison Digges ndash Brand Director Gala Coral Interactive
Desmond Lam PhD ndash As-sociate Professor of Marketing at the University of Macau
Emma Lindley ndash Director of Confyrm Inc
01
01 05
02
03
0604
05
02
03
04 06
9OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Heikki Rinta-Panttila ndash In-ternational Gaming Consultant
Onika Russell ndash Head of Gambling Airlines amp Travel Strategic Services PayPal
Janet Viipola ndash Executive Coordinator Interactive Gam-ing Council
Liz Karter ndash Psychothera-pist specializing in women and problem gambling
Marek Milewski- Opera-tions Manager Casinos Poland
Professor I Nelson Rose- Speaker amp Gaming Law expert
07 09 11
08 10 12
07 11
08
09
10 12
THE IGA9 JUDGES
10 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Paul Armitage ndash Op-erations Director Grosvenor Casinos
Roger Raatgever ndash CEO Microgaming
Peter Hoetzinger ndash Co-CEO amp President Vice Chairman Century Casinos
Richard Noble ndash Chief Operating Officer of the Aspers Group
Roger Marris ndash CEO at The Ritz Club
Stella Dalton ndash Head of Business Development at Gam-Care
13
13 17
14
15
1816
17
14
15
16 18
11OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Stephanie Cheung ndash Chief Legal Officer at Melco Crown Entertainment
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
Sylvia Dietz ndashVice Presi-dent Global Gaming Marketing IGT
Tristan Sjoberg ndashEx-ecutive Chairman at TCS John Huxley
Vahe Baloulian ndashCEO BetConstruct
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
19 21 23
20 22 24
19 23
20
21
22 24
THE SAVOY HOTEL - LONDONAWARDS CEREMONY 1ST FEBRUARY 2016
WWWGAMING-AWARDSCOM
Cha r i t y E v e n t o f t h e Yea r
9th INTERNATIONALGAMING AWARDS
Clever Duck Media Presents
Nominations Open till 18th October
A maya Gaming still believe that California who closed their legislative session without mak-ing any decision on introducing online poker
in the state will one day legalise for online poker in fact their CEO David Baazov said it is a matter of when not if online poker happens in California The company that owns both PokerStars and Full Tile Poker tow of the worldrsquos largest online poker sites strongly believes their strong lobbying in the state will pay off eventually With the California legislature closing on the 11th of September for the year many observers called it the death nell for online poker in what most believe would be the biggest market in the US for online poker How-ever Eric Hollreiser Amayarsquos vice-president of corporate communications said ldquoWe see a lot of momentum and itrsquos really a question of when not if and obviously wersquore hoping that itrsquos sooner rather than laterrdquo David Baazov the boss of Amaya thinks that the main worries for states like California can be addressed by Amaya saying ldquoRegulation ensures licence holders have the correct auditing fraud and fund protection in place to protect consumers and allow strict government over
sightrdquo ldquoTo achieve those objectives itrsquos important to sup-port and lobby for clarity and regulation that will allow consumers and governments to feel secure in knowing that theyrsquore protected by a legitimate forward-looking industryrdquo PokerStars is also awaiting final clearance in New Jersey to allow it to once again enter the US market there which is expected to happen as early as October
GAMING NEWS
When NOT IF for online poker in California
The Senate Standing Committee on Racing Gaming and Wagering will today look at possibility of legalis-ing online gambling in the state
Legislation on legalising online gambling is to be reviewed today as the panel look at what obstacles would be presented if it was to go to the state as-sembly where many observers say there would be large opposition
Inside the legislation that involves online poker only it is understood covers taxation and also bar-ring under 21rsquos from taking part in online gambling
within the state
Committee chairman Senator Jon Bonacic is a sup-porter of internet gambling but getting it through the state Assembly faces big obstacles
Observers say that is it only a matter of time for New York to pass legislation for online gambling whether this effort will be successful is unlikely but is a step in the right direction many believe
NY lawmakers to consider online gambling
13OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
+(44) 01543 478 818 | wwwgaming-awardscomwig | twittercomgamingawards | mediacleverduckmediacom
A platform where women can grow inspire empower educate and encourage one another by sharing stories of courage and success
Join out networking eventINSPIRE OthersCONNECT build strong business connections with successful like-minded womenSUCCEED become an icon brand yourself as a leader in your industry
The Women in Gaming Networking Event provides a platform where real women can share their stories of success and inspire the next generation of professional women while making new connections and build strong connections within business
Professional Networking Event
1st February 2016
Savoy Hotel - London
Networking Lunch
EventNETWORKINGWomen in Gaming
C lever Duck Media is proud to announce that Mr Green ndash the multi-award award winning online ca-sino operator as a Sponsor for the charity focused
ndash 9th International Gaming Awards Ceremony Colin Thompson organizer of IGA commented ldquoWe are very happy that such a well known and reputable multi award winning operator as Mr Green is helping us to raise money for our charities We will be announcing details of the amazing auction items very soon Mr Green helped IGA to raise much needed funds for Care International chari-ties via sponsorship and participating in auctions Over the years we offered some remarkable items to our participants from Tiffanys amp Cartier and are looking to surprise you all again on 1 February 2016 thanks to Mr Greenrsquos supportrdquo The 9th International Gaming Awards annual chic event is taking place in Londonrsquos historic venue the Savoy Hotel in London on the 1 February 2016 It will unite industry professionals from across the world and allow them to network with talented insiders from across the industry The 9th IGA once again promises an exquisite line up of sponsors judges guests and industry achievers Following in the footsteps of its previous successful awards it will be hosting the biggest and best charity event within the gam-ing industry The 9TH IGA as always will provide first opportunity to
showcase your product to the receptive audience of indus-try connoisseurs International Gaming Awards as always welcomes the most successful operators from around the globe outstanding leaders and philanthropists
GAMING NEWS
Mr Green Sponsors Auction item in Support of charity
IGA9 Nominations open
The 9th Annual International Gaming Awards (IGA) have announced that the categories and nomina-tions for the 1st February 2016 event are now open and as always free to enter
Celebrating the very best the global gaming indus-try has to offer over the last twelve months hosts and organisers Clever Duck Media have added some new categories to the list
To find out more about the IGA and how to enter go to httpwwwgaming-awardscom
15OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
16 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
copy 2015 IGT All rights reserved
YourWinning
Combination
As the leader in casino gaming and lottery IGT is committed to shaping the future of the gaming industry for our customers globally From the innovative hardware of IGT CrystalDualtrade to award-winning titles like SPHINXtrade 3D - you can count on IGT to bring the convergence of state-of-the-art platforms and player-favorite content to the next level
17OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Playing to Win Gambling in the AB Social Grade
By Liz Karter
D o you ever nudge up against your doctor at the roulette table on a night out your
local casino The recent Trends in Gambling Behaviour report from the UK Gambling Commission says that that is now more likely than ever with a rise from 50 to just under 54 of gamblers belonging to the AB social grade category In other words the most financially well off in society Before you start planning to look for your lawyer in the local betting office it is interesting to note that the Gam-bling Commission report highlights the rise in AB classes now gambling on Smartphones In 2008 it was just over 118 (1 in 10) and in 2014 it rose to 187 (1 in 5) of ABs reporting to be remote gamblers When I read the findings of the Gambling Com-mission report I was not surprised as within my own central London and Sussex practice where I have histori-cally seen men and women from all walks of life I too have noticed a significant increase in the wealthy professional classes seeking help for gambling addiction What is it then that is making gam-bling more appealing to the profes-sional and affluent To answer that question let us divide gambling into land based and remote as the two platforms might provide similar
games but very different experi-ences Whether a woman man if you are a member of the AB classes for ex-ample a high flyer in the world of business you are used to living a life jam packed full of adrenalin and the addictive buzz which that creates may not be easy to leave behind at the office Heading to casino is a way to keep the action pumping after hours You are likely to be highly com-petitive and so the anticipation of win replicates the chasing of a business deal If your high status and being seen as a winner at work is a part of the deal that keeps you in business then the high from a win at the casino table and having an audience when you win feels thrilling and rein-forces your successful image and self esteem Women are occupying more AB positions providing them with an independent disposable income and gambling advertising making them feel as welcome as the male counter-parts to participate in gambling and gaming The casino no longer belongs exclusively to the aspiring James Bond ldquoIt is something for me a nice environment where I am safe as a woman on my own It is my worldrdquo (AB business woman gaming commenting on her casino gaming)
Not everyone within the AB social-grade craves an audience People who spend all day dealing on an intense level with other people such as doc-tors and lawyers may be desperate for time out and a zone of their own Gambling on a Smartphone provides a welcome focus for the frazzled mind with a monetary win sometimes feel-ing secondary to the gain of escapism which online gambling or gaming provides The ability to gamble or game online has leapt the social divide especially for women who now are trying out gambling prod-ucts that they would not traditionally have accessed Women from the AB classes who never normally would have entered a bingo hall or adult entertainment centre are now playing bingo and slots online Many women report to me that having gambling handily available in their home office and handbag gives them that similar sense of something for themselves as the woman quoted above spoke of in the casino a world between business at the office and the equally de-manding business of running home husband and kidsrsquo play dates Chasing the win and even chasing loss-
es when gambling is all part of the fun
but it is very much easier to keep it fun
if you do not feel that your self esteem
is riding on every roll of the dice
To find out more about Liz Karter and her work visit these links wwwlevelgroundtherapyuk - wwwlizkartercom amp Liz Karters Books
T he Borgata Casino in New Jersey has won the right to fire its cocktail waitresses if their
weight exceeds the casinos expecta-tions of what is the standard for their staff A State appeals court has ruled that Borgata casinorsquos personal appearance standards are lawful But it also said a portion of the lawsuit bright by 21 servers should be returned to a lower court to determine if 11 of the woman were subjected to a hostile work place over the standardsrsquo enforcement Following the ruling the Borgata management said they were pleased their weight policy was upheld saying that all female and male ldquocostumed beverage serversrdquo were aware of the rule when they were hired as ldquoBorgata Babesrdquo ldquoWe have long held that Borgatarsquos personal appearance policy is fair and reasonablerdquo said Joe Corbo the casinorsquos vice president and legal coun-sel ldquoWe are pleased that the three ap-pellate court judges agreed with prior rulings that our policy is lawful and non-discriminatory to womenrdquo
GAMING NEWS
Borgata babes weight ruling upheld
Sands China name new COO with political tiesSands China has moved to install a new Chief Operat-ing Officer (COO) for their operations in Macau and have announced the position has been filled by a non-gaming executive with strong political links to Beijing
Wilfred Wong was named the new COO and President for Sands China whose previous role was in the construction sector replacing former boss Rob Goldstein who is moving back to Sands Las VegasldquoWilfred has a unique combination of private and public sector experience we think will be invaluable to the com-
pany at this point in our historyrdquo said Mr Adelson chairman of both Sands China and Las Vegas Sands in a statementWith Sands China among others seeing falling revenues the move is seen as one to strengthen ties with the gov-ernment in China
Mr Wong was a member of Chinarsquos National Peoplersquos Con-gress from 2007-2012 and has served in various posts in both the Hong Kong and central government
19OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
4 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Welcome to the October issue of Infinity
Gaming Magazine
Hope you all had a wonderful summer
Industry approaching busiest months in
the year and we have to remind you that
Nominations for the International Gaming
Awards will close 18 October Please send
your nominations on time To remind you
it is Free to nominate all we ask is to make
a donation to one of our charities Please
donate generously Preparation for the
biggest industry charity event is on the
way and we are looking forward welcom-
ing you all to historical and glamorous Sa-
voy Hotel London on 1 February 2016
A note from the editor
Welcome to the October edition of the Infinity Gaming Magazine and we hope you had a super summer
Itrsquos Autumn and time for
Expo season with Infinity
Gaming Magazine
We got some interesting interviews for
you this month + great article by Christina
Thakor ndashRankin about merger and acquisi-
tions As always we thank you our contrib-
uting writers for fascinating opinions
Enjoy the magazine
So ldquoTo Infinity and Beyondrdquo
Regards
Lana
The Editor
Lana Thompson - Editor
CONTACT USClever Duck MediaCentrixKeysKeys Park RoadStaffordshireWS12 2HA UKTel +44(0)1543 478 889
PRODUCTIONClever Duck MediaCentrixKeysKeys Park RoadStaffordshireWS12 2HA UK
PUBLISHINGInfinity Gaming Magazineis operated bycopy Clever Duck Media Ltd reg
Company Reg No 687 1018(Registered in England)VAT reg no 972 6372 91
Sponsorship OpportunitiesColincleverduckmediacom
Business PartnershipsSvetlanagaming-awardscom
Marketing amp Advertisingclairecleverduckmediacom
Editorial Content amp PR
mediacleverduckmediacom
6 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Infinity Gaming Magazine Contributing WritersA magazine is only as good as the content inside and with some of the leading specialists within the gaming industry With specialised articles covering customer service the gaming law new prducts technology and current affairs with the sector the Infinity Gaming Magazine is delighted to showcase our superb line-up of contributing writers
Paul Swaddle
JJ Woods
A self-confessed lsquogadget geek Paul Swaddle has been working at the lead-ing edge of mobile technology for the past 15 years He co-founded Pocket App in 2011 to bring the creative and technical development elements of mobile technology together under one roof This unique approach continues to differentiate Pocket App in todayrsquos increasingly competitive landscape
Working across a range of communica-tions disciplines such as acquisition loyalty retention and customer develop-ment Paul understands the importance of a strategic and coordinated marketing approach particularly between on and off-line communications In the past de-cade he has enabled brands as diverse as Kelloggrsquos Fruit Winders Barclays and Loaded magazine to get the best out of mobile
JJ Woods Director of Operations found-ed and set up Atlantic Casino Consult-ants which consults Worldwide He is also an expert on the Irish Gaming Market and the impending Casino Legis-lation He was born in Ireland but left in the Seventies to live in London and for a career in Banking that lasted nearly four years after which he joined the Casino Industry in London where he trained and has over the last 30 years been involved in the setting up design management and opening of Casinos Worldwide
JJ is also an Author on Gaming and has written for several magazines spoken at gaming conferences was selected as a Judge for the World Gaming Industry awards and has appeared on TV and Ra-dio discussing Gaming issues He can be contacted through the website wwwatlanticcasinoconsultantscom
general manager and CEO
David NewsteadWith over ten years experience in the industry David Newstead has seen online casino trends come and go Primarily involving himself in the affili-ate industry he has quickly gained an appreciation for the demands of this fast paced marketplace Today he refines his efforts into expressing his opinions for numerous industry journals Read more
about his adventures down at wwwslotschoicecomrdquo
7OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Christina Thakor-Rankin
Liz Karter ndash Psychotherapist specializing in women and problem gambling
Christina is Principal Consultant at 1710 Gaming Ltd a specialist betting and gaming consultancy delivering a range of services including licensing and com-pliance (incl regulation money launder-ing and social responsibility) business start-up training and strategic re-engi-neering project management research business analysis and development to start-ups and established multi-national
operators and providers gambling regu-lators law enforcement and government agencies media and specialist interest groups and associations within the sec-tor in both established and emerging markets across the world
www1710gamingcom
iz Karter is a specialist in gambling and women and has worked as a therapist in gambling addiction since 2001 Liz is also author of the book ldquoWomen and Problem Gamblingrdquo published in March 2013In January 2010 having worked with all leading UK problem gambling treatment agencies and having successfully es-tablished the first UK groups for women with gambling addiction Liz launched Level Ground Therapy A treatment ser-vice in the City of London Level Ground
specialises in meeting the individual needs of women with gambling addic-tion
Throughout her career Liz has been regularly consulted by the media regard-ing her specialisation and has made frequent national TV and radio broad-casts including This Morning Radio 4 You and Yours and Womenrsquos Hour and given numerous national newspaper and magazine interviews
general manager and CEO
Would you like to feature hereInfinity Gaming Magazine is always look-ing for new feature writers if you have something to say and feel the global gaming industry would be interested then drop us a line and we can explain the benefits of working with a global reaching industry publication
Fore more details on becoming a feature writer contact Paul Jordan our Editor at
madiacleverduckmediacom
Infinity Gaming Magazine Contributing WritersA magazine is only as good as the content inside and with some of the leading specialists within the gaming industry With specialised articles covering customer service the gaming law new prducts technology and current affairs with the sector the Infinity Gaming Magazine is delighted to showcase our superb line-up of contributing writers
THE IGA9 JUDGES
8 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Andrew Love- Executive Chairman of The Ritz Club (Non Voting Chairman of IGA)
Prof Dietmar Hoscher ndash Deputy Chariman of the Super-visory Board of Casinos Austria International Holding
Andrew Cammegh- Sales Director Cammegh Limited
Alison Digges ndash Brand Director Gala Coral Interactive
Desmond Lam PhD ndash As-sociate Professor of Marketing at the University of Macau
Emma Lindley ndash Director of Confyrm Inc
01
01 05
02
03
0604
05
02
03
04 06
9OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Heikki Rinta-Panttila ndash In-ternational Gaming Consultant
Onika Russell ndash Head of Gambling Airlines amp Travel Strategic Services PayPal
Janet Viipola ndash Executive Coordinator Interactive Gam-ing Council
Liz Karter ndash Psychothera-pist specializing in women and problem gambling
Marek Milewski- Opera-tions Manager Casinos Poland
Professor I Nelson Rose- Speaker amp Gaming Law expert
07 09 11
08 10 12
07 11
08
09
10 12
THE IGA9 JUDGES
10 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Paul Armitage ndash Op-erations Director Grosvenor Casinos
Roger Raatgever ndash CEO Microgaming
Peter Hoetzinger ndash Co-CEO amp President Vice Chairman Century Casinos
Richard Noble ndash Chief Operating Officer of the Aspers Group
Roger Marris ndash CEO at The Ritz Club
Stella Dalton ndash Head of Business Development at Gam-Care
13
13 17
14
15
1816
17
14
15
16 18
11OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Stephanie Cheung ndash Chief Legal Officer at Melco Crown Entertainment
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
Sylvia Dietz ndashVice Presi-dent Global Gaming Marketing IGT
Tristan Sjoberg ndashEx-ecutive Chairman at TCS John Huxley
Vahe Baloulian ndashCEO BetConstruct
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
19 21 23
20 22 24
19 23
20
21
22 24
THE SAVOY HOTEL - LONDONAWARDS CEREMONY 1ST FEBRUARY 2016
WWWGAMING-AWARDSCOM
Cha r i t y E v e n t o f t h e Yea r
9th INTERNATIONALGAMING AWARDS
Clever Duck Media Presents
Nominations Open till 18th October
A maya Gaming still believe that California who closed their legislative session without mak-ing any decision on introducing online poker
in the state will one day legalise for online poker in fact their CEO David Baazov said it is a matter of when not if online poker happens in California The company that owns both PokerStars and Full Tile Poker tow of the worldrsquos largest online poker sites strongly believes their strong lobbying in the state will pay off eventually With the California legislature closing on the 11th of September for the year many observers called it the death nell for online poker in what most believe would be the biggest market in the US for online poker How-ever Eric Hollreiser Amayarsquos vice-president of corporate communications said ldquoWe see a lot of momentum and itrsquos really a question of when not if and obviously wersquore hoping that itrsquos sooner rather than laterrdquo David Baazov the boss of Amaya thinks that the main worries for states like California can be addressed by Amaya saying ldquoRegulation ensures licence holders have the correct auditing fraud and fund protection in place to protect consumers and allow strict government over
sightrdquo ldquoTo achieve those objectives itrsquos important to sup-port and lobby for clarity and regulation that will allow consumers and governments to feel secure in knowing that theyrsquore protected by a legitimate forward-looking industryrdquo PokerStars is also awaiting final clearance in New Jersey to allow it to once again enter the US market there which is expected to happen as early as October
GAMING NEWS
When NOT IF for online poker in California
The Senate Standing Committee on Racing Gaming and Wagering will today look at possibility of legalis-ing online gambling in the state
Legislation on legalising online gambling is to be reviewed today as the panel look at what obstacles would be presented if it was to go to the state as-sembly where many observers say there would be large opposition
Inside the legislation that involves online poker only it is understood covers taxation and also bar-ring under 21rsquos from taking part in online gambling
within the state
Committee chairman Senator Jon Bonacic is a sup-porter of internet gambling but getting it through the state Assembly faces big obstacles
Observers say that is it only a matter of time for New York to pass legislation for online gambling whether this effort will be successful is unlikely but is a step in the right direction many believe
NY lawmakers to consider online gambling
13OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
+(44) 01543 478 818 | wwwgaming-awardscomwig | twittercomgamingawards | mediacleverduckmediacom
A platform where women can grow inspire empower educate and encourage one another by sharing stories of courage and success
Join out networking eventINSPIRE OthersCONNECT build strong business connections with successful like-minded womenSUCCEED become an icon brand yourself as a leader in your industry
The Women in Gaming Networking Event provides a platform where real women can share their stories of success and inspire the next generation of professional women while making new connections and build strong connections within business
Professional Networking Event
1st February 2016
Savoy Hotel - London
Networking Lunch
EventNETWORKINGWomen in Gaming
C lever Duck Media is proud to announce that Mr Green ndash the multi-award award winning online ca-sino operator as a Sponsor for the charity focused
ndash 9th International Gaming Awards Ceremony Colin Thompson organizer of IGA commented ldquoWe are very happy that such a well known and reputable multi award winning operator as Mr Green is helping us to raise money for our charities We will be announcing details of the amazing auction items very soon Mr Green helped IGA to raise much needed funds for Care International chari-ties via sponsorship and participating in auctions Over the years we offered some remarkable items to our participants from Tiffanys amp Cartier and are looking to surprise you all again on 1 February 2016 thanks to Mr Greenrsquos supportrdquo The 9th International Gaming Awards annual chic event is taking place in Londonrsquos historic venue the Savoy Hotel in London on the 1 February 2016 It will unite industry professionals from across the world and allow them to network with talented insiders from across the industry The 9th IGA once again promises an exquisite line up of sponsors judges guests and industry achievers Following in the footsteps of its previous successful awards it will be hosting the biggest and best charity event within the gam-ing industry The 9TH IGA as always will provide first opportunity to
showcase your product to the receptive audience of indus-try connoisseurs International Gaming Awards as always welcomes the most successful operators from around the globe outstanding leaders and philanthropists
GAMING NEWS
Mr Green Sponsors Auction item in Support of charity
IGA9 Nominations open
The 9th Annual International Gaming Awards (IGA) have announced that the categories and nomina-tions for the 1st February 2016 event are now open and as always free to enter
Celebrating the very best the global gaming indus-try has to offer over the last twelve months hosts and organisers Clever Duck Media have added some new categories to the list
To find out more about the IGA and how to enter go to httpwwwgaming-awardscom
15OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
16 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
copy 2015 IGT All rights reserved
YourWinning
Combination
As the leader in casino gaming and lottery IGT is committed to shaping the future of the gaming industry for our customers globally From the innovative hardware of IGT CrystalDualtrade to award-winning titles like SPHINXtrade 3D - you can count on IGT to bring the convergence of state-of-the-art platforms and player-favorite content to the next level
17OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Playing to Win Gambling in the AB Social Grade
By Liz Karter
D o you ever nudge up against your doctor at the roulette table on a night out your
local casino The recent Trends in Gambling Behaviour report from the UK Gambling Commission says that that is now more likely than ever with a rise from 50 to just under 54 of gamblers belonging to the AB social grade category In other words the most financially well off in society Before you start planning to look for your lawyer in the local betting office it is interesting to note that the Gam-bling Commission report highlights the rise in AB classes now gambling on Smartphones In 2008 it was just over 118 (1 in 10) and in 2014 it rose to 187 (1 in 5) of ABs reporting to be remote gamblers When I read the findings of the Gambling Com-mission report I was not surprised as within my own central London and Sussex practice where I have histori-cally seen men and women from all walks of life I too have noticed a significant increase in the wealthy professional classes seeking help for gambling addiction What is it then that is making gam-bling more appealing to the profes-sional and affluent To answer that question let us divide gambling into land based and remote as the two platforms might provide similar
games but very different experi-ences Whether a woman man if you are a member of the AB classes for ex-ample a high flyer in the world of business you are used to living a life jam packed full of adrenalin and the addictive buzz which that creates may not be easy to leave behind at the office Heading to casino is a way to keep the action pumping after hours You are likely to be highly com-petitive and so the anticipation of win replicates the chasing of a business deal If your high status and being seen as a winner at work is a part of the deal that keeps you in business then the high from a win at the casino table and having an audience when you win feels thrilling and rein-forces your successful image and self esteem Women are occupying more AB positions providing them with an independent disposable income and gambling advertising making them feel as welcome as the male counter-parts to participate in gambling and gaming The casino no longer belongs exclusively to the aspiring James Bond ldquoIt is something for me a nice environment where I am safe as a woman on my own It is my worldrdquo (AB business woman gaming commenting on her casino gaming)
Not everyone within the AB social-grade craves an audience People who spend all day dealing on an intense level with other people such as doc-tors and lawyers may be desperate for time out and a zone of their own Gambling on a Smartphone provides a welcome focus for the frazzled mind with a monetary win sometimes feel-ing secondary to the gain of escapism which online gambling or gaming provides The ability to gamble or game online has leapt the social divide especially for women who now are trying out gambling prod-ucts that they would not traditionally have accessed Women from the AB classes who never normally would have entered a bingo hall or adult entertainment centre are now playing bingo and slots online Many women report to me that having gambling handily available in their home office and handbag gives them that similar sense of something for themselves as the woman quoted above spoke of in the casino a world between business at the office and the equally de-manding business of running home husband and kidsrsquo play dates Chasing the win and even chasing loss-
es when gambling is all part of the fun
but it is very much easier to keep it fun
if you do not feel that your self esteem
is riding on every roll of the dice
To find out more about Liz Karter and her work visit these links wwwlevelgroundtherapyuk - wwwlizkartercom amp Liz Karters Books
T he Borgata Casino in New Jersey has won the right to fire its cocktail waitresses if their
weight exceeds the casinos expecta-tions of what is the standard for their staff A State appeals court has ruled that Borgata casinorsquos personal appearance standards are lawful But it also said a portion of the lawsuit bright by 21 servers should be returned to a lower court to determine if 11 of the woman were subjected to a hostile work place over the standardsrsquo enforcement Following the ruling the Borgata management said they were pleased their weight policy was upheld saying that all female and male ldquocostumed beverage serversrdquo were aware of the rule when they were hired as ldquoBorgata Babesrdquo ldquoWe have long held that Borgatarsquos personal appearance policy is fair and reasonablerdquo said Joe Corbo the casinorsquos vice president and legal coun-sel ldquoWe are pleased that the three ap-pellate court judges agreed with prior rulings that our policy is lawful and non-discriminatory to womenrdquo
GAMING NEWS
Borgata babes weight ruling upheld
Sands China name new COO with political tiesSands China has moved to install a new Chief Operat-ing Officer (COO) for their operations in Macau and have announced the position has been filled by a non-gaming executive with strong political links to Beijing
Wilfred Wong was named the new COO and President for Sands China whose previous role was in the construction sector replacing former boss Rob Goldstein who is moving back to Sands Las VegasldquoWilfred has a unique combination of private and public sector experience we think will be invaluable to the com-
pany at this point in our historyrdquo said Mr Adelson chairman of both Sands China and Las Vegas Sands in a statementWith Sands China among others seeing falling revenues the move is seen as one to strengthen ties with the gov-ernment in China
Mr Wong was a member of Chinarsquos National Peoplersquos Con-gress from 2007-2012 and has served in various posts in both the Hong Kong and central government
19OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
6 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Infinity Gaming Magazine Contributing WritersA magazine is only as good as the content inside and with some of the leading specialists within the gaming industry With specialised articles covering customer service the gaming law new prducts technology and current affairs with the sector the Infinity Gaming Magazine is delighted to showcase our superb line-up of contributing writers
Paul Swaddle
JJ Woods
A self-confessed lsquogadget geek Paul Swaddle has been working at the lead-ing edge of mobile technology for the past 15 years He co-founded Pocket App in 2011 to bring the creative and technical development elements of mobile technology together under one roof This unique approach continues to differentiate Pocket App in todayrsquos increasingly competitive landscape
Working across a range of communica-tions disciplines such as acquisition loyalty retention and customer develop-ment Paul understands the importance of a strategic and coordinated marketing approach particularly between on and off-line communications In the past de-cade he has enabled brands as diverse as Kelloggrsquos Fruit Winders Barclays and Loaded magazine to get the best out of mobile
JJ Woods Director of Operations found-ed and set up Atlantic Casino Consult-ants which consults Worldwide He is also an expert on the Irish Gaming Market and the impending Casino Legis-lation He was born in Ireland but left in the Seventies to live in London and for a career in Banking that lasted nearly four years after which he joined the Casino Industry in London where he trained and has over the last 30 years been involved in the setting up design management and opening of Casinos Worldwide
JJ is also an Author on Gaming and has written for several magazines spoken at gaming conferences was selected as a Judge for the World Gaming Industry awards and has appeared on TV and Ra-dio discussing Gaming issues He can be contacted through the website wwwatlanticcasinoconsultantscom
general manager and CEO
David NewsteadWith over ten years experience in the industry David Newstead has seen online casino trends come and go Primarily involving himself in the affili-ate industry he has quickly gained an appreciation for the demands of this fast paced marketplace Today he refines his efforts into expressing his opinions for numerous industry journals Read more
about his adventures down at wwwslotschoicecomrdquo
7OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Christina Thakor-Rankin
Liz Karter ndash Psychotherapist specializing in women and problem gambling
Christina is Principal Consultant at 1710 Gaming Ltd a specialist betting and gaming consultancy delivering a range of services including licensing and com-pliance (incl regulation money launder-ing and social responsibility) business start-up training and strategic re-engi-neering project management research business analysis and development to start-ups and established multi-national
operators and providers gambling regu-lators law enforcement and government agencies media and specialist interest groups and associations within the sec-tor in both established and emerging markets across the world
www1710gamingcom
iz Karter is a specialist in gambling and women and has worked as a therapist in gambling addiction since 2001 Liz is also author of the book ldquoWomen and Problem Gamblingrdquo published in March 2013In January 2010 having worked with all leading UK problem gambling treatment agencies and having successfully es-tablished the first UK groups for women with gambling addiction Liz launched Level Ground Therapy A treatment ser-vice in the City of London Level Ground
specialises in meeting the individual needs of women with gambling addic-tion
Throughout her career Liz has been regularly consulted by the media regard-ing her specialisation and has made frequent national TV and radio broad-casts including This Morning Radio 4 You and Yours and Womenrsquos Hour and given numerous national newspaper and magazine interviews
general manager and CEO
Would you like to feature hereInfinity Gaming Magazine is always look-ing for new feature writers if you have something to say and feel the global gaming industry would be interested then drop us a line and we can explain the benefits of working with a global reaching industry publication
Fore more details on becoming a feature writer contact Paul Jordan our Editor at
madiacleverduckmediacom
Infinity Gaming Magazine Contributing WritersA magazine is only as good as the content inside and with some of the leading specialists within the gaming industry With specialised articles covering customer service the gaming law new prducts technology and current affairs with the sector the Infinity Gaming Magazine is delighted to showcase our superb line-up of contributing writers
THE IGA9 JUDGES
8 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Andrew Love- Executive Chairman of The Ritz Club (Non Voting Chairman of IGA)
Prof Dietmar Hoscher ndash Deputy Chariman of the Super-visory Board of Casinos Austria International Holding
Andrew Cammegh- Sales Director Cammegh Limited
Alison Digges ndash Brand Director Gala Coral Interactive
Desmond Lam PhD ndash As-sociate Professor of Marketing at the University of Macau
Emma Lindley ndash Director of Confyrm Inc
01
01 05
02
03
0604
05
02
03
04 06
9OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Heikki Rinta-Panttila ndash In-ternational Gaming Consultant
Onika Russell ndash Head of Gambling Airlines amp Travel Strategic Services PayPal
Janet Viipola ndash Executive Coordinator Interactive Gam-ing Council
Liz Karter ndash Psychothera-pist specializing in women and problem gambling
Marek Milewski- Opera-tions Manager Casinos Poland
Professor I Nelson Rose- Speaker amp Gaming Law expert
07 09 11
08 10 12
07 11
08
09
10 12
THE IGA9 JUDGES
10 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Paul Armitage ndash Op-erations Director Grosvenor Casinos
Roger Raatgever ndash CEO Microgaming
Peter Hoetzinger ndash Co-CEO amp President Vice Chairman Century Casinos
Richard Noble ndash Chief Operating Officer of the Aspers Group
Roger Marris ndash CEO at The Ritz Club
Stella Dalton ndash Head of Business Development at Gam-Care
13
13 17
14
15
1816
17
14
15
16 18
11OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Stephanie Cheung ndash Chief Legal Officer at Melco Crown Entertainment
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
Sylvia Dietz ndashVice Presi-dent Global Gaming Marketing IGT
Tristan Sjoberg ndashEx-ecutive Chairman at TCS John Huxley
Vahe Baloulian ndashCEO BetConstruct
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
19 21 23
20 22 24
19 23
20
21
22 24
THE SAVOY HOTEL - LONDONAWARDS CEREMONY 1ST FEBRUARY 2016
WWWGAMING-AWARDSCOM
Cha r i t y E v e n t o f t h e Yea r
9th INTERNATIONALGAMING AWARDS
Clever Duck Media Presents
Nominations Open till 18th October
A maya Gaming still believe that California who closed their legislative session without mak-ing any decision on introducing online poker
in the state will one day legalise for online poker in fact their CEO David Baazov said it is a matter of when not if online poker happens in California The company that owns both PokerStars and Full Tile Poker tow of the worldrsquos largest online poker sites strongly believes their strong lobbying in the state will pay off eventually With the California legislature closing on the 11th of September for the year many observers called it the death nell for online poker in what most believe would be the biggest market in the US for online poker How-ever Eric Hollreiser Amayarsquos vice-president of corporate communications said ldquoWe see a lot of momentum and itrsquos really a question of when not if and obviously wersquore hoping that itrsquos sooner rather than laterrdquo David Baazov the boss of Amaya thinks that the main worries for states like California can be addressed by Amaya saying ldquoRegulation ensures licence holders have the correct auditing fraud and fund protection in place to protect consumers and allow strict government over
sightrdquo ldquoTo achieve those objectives itrsquos important to sup-port and lobby for clarity and regulation that will allow consumers and governments to feel secure in knowing that theyrsquore protected by a legitimate forward-looking industryrdquo PokerStars is also awaiting final clearance in New Jersey to allow it to once again enter the US market there which is expected to happen as early as October
GAMING NEWS
When NOT IF for online poker in California
The Senate Standing Committee on Racing Gaming and Wagering will today look at possibility of legalis-ing online gambling in the state
Legislation on legalising online gambling is to be reviewed today as the panel look at what obstacles would be presented if it was to go to the state as-sembly where many observers say there would be large opposition
Inside the legislation that involves online poker only it is understood covers taxation and also bar-ring under 21rsquos from taking part in online gambling
within the state
Committee chairman Senator Jon Bonacic is a sup-porter of internet gambling but getting it through the state Assembly faces big obstacles
Observers say that is it only a matter of time for New York to pass legislation for online gambling whether this effort will be successful is unlikely but is a step in the right direction many believe
NY lawmakers to consider online gambling
13OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
+(44) 01543 478 818 | wwwgaming-awardscomwig | twittercomgamingawards | mediacleverduckmediacom
A platform where women can grow inspire empower educate and encourage one another by sharing stories of courage and success
Join out networking eventINSPIRE OthersCONNECT build strong business connections with successful like-minded womenSUCCEED become an icon brand yourself as a leader in your industry
The Women in Gaming Networking Event provides a platform where real women can share their stories of success and inspire the next generation of professional women while making new connections and build strong connections within business
Professional Networking Event
1st February 2016
Savoy Hotel - London
Networking Lunch
EventNETWORKINGWomen in Gaming
C lever Duck Media is proud to announce that Mr Green ndash the multi-award award winning online ca-sino operator as a Sponsor for the charity focused
ndash 9th International Gaming Awards Ceremony Colin Thompson organizer of IGA commented ldquoWe are very happy that such a well known and reputable multi award winning operator as Mr Green is helping us to raise money for our charities We will be announcing details of the amazing auction items very soon Mr Green helped IGA to raise much needed funds for Care International chari-ties via sponsorship and participating in auctions Over the years we offered some remarkable items to our participants from Tiffanys amp Cartier and are looking to surprise you all again on 1 February 2016 thanks to Mr Greenrsquos supportrdquo The 9th International Gaming Awards annual chic event is taking place in Londonrsquos historic venue the Savoy Hotel in London on the 1 February 2016 It will unite industry professionals from across the world and allow them to network with talented insiders from across the industry The 9th IGA once again promises an exquisite line up of sponsors judges guests and industry achievers Following in the footsteps of its previous successful awards it will be hosting the biggest and best charity event within the gam-ing industry The 9TH IGA as always will provide first opportunity to
showcase your product to the receptive audience of indus-try connoisseurs International Gaming Awards as always welcomes the most successful operators from around the globe outstanding leaders and philanthropists
GAMING NEWS
Mr Green Sponsors Auction item in Support of charity
IGA9 Nominations open
The 9th Annual International Gaming Awards (IGA) have announced that the categories and nomina-tions for the 1st February 2016 event are now open and as always free to enter
Celebrating the very best the global gaming indus-try has to offer over the last twelve months hosts and organisers Clever Duck Media have added some new categories to the list
To find out more about the IGA and how to enter go to httpwwwgaming-awardscom
15OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
16 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
copy 2015 IGT All rights reserved
YourWinning
Combination
As the leader in casino gaming and lottery IGT is committed to shaping the future of the gaming industry for our customers globally From the innovative hardware of IGT CrystalDualtrade to award-winning titles like SPHINXtrade 3D - you can count on IGT to bring the convergence of state-of-the-art platforms and player-favorite content to the next level
17OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Playing to Win Gambling in the AB Social Grade
By Liz Karter
D o you ever nudge up against your doctor at the roulette table on a night out your
local casino The recent Trends in Gambling Behaviour report from the UK Gambling Commission says that that is now more likely than ever with a rise from 50 to just under 54 of gamblers belonging to the AB social grade category In other words the most financially well off in society Before you start planning to look for your lawyer in the local betting office it is interesting to note that the Gam-bling Commission report highlights the rise in AB classes now gambling on Smartphones In 2008 it was just over 118 (1 in 10) and in 2014 it rose to 187 (1 in 5) of ABs reporting to be remote gamblers When I read the findings of the Gambling Com-mission report I was not surprised as within my own central London and Sussex practice where I have histori-cally seen men and women from all walks of life I too have noticed a significant increase in the wealthy professional classes seeking help for gambling addiction What is it then that is making gam-bling more appealing to the profes-sional and affluent To answer that question let us divide gambling into land based and remote as the two platforms might provide similar
games but very different experi-ences Whether a woman man if you are a member of the AB classes for ex-ample a high flyer in the world of business you are used to living a life jam packed full of adrenalin and the addictive buzz which that creates may not be easy to leave behind at the office Heading to casino is a way to keep the action pumping after hours You are likely to be highly com-petitive and so the anticipation of win replicates the chasing of a business deal If your high status and being seen as a winner at work is a part of the deal that keeps you in business then the high from a win at the casino table and having an audience when you win feels thrilling and rein-forces your successful image and self esteem Women are occupying more AB positions providing them with an independent disposable income and gambling advertising making them feel as welcome as the male counter-parts to participate in gambling and gaming The casino no longer belongs exclusively to the aspiring James Bond ldquoIt is something for me a nice environment where I am safe as a woman on my own It is my worldrdquo (AB business woman gaming commenting on her casino gaming)
Not everyone within the AB social-grade craves an audience People who spend all day dealing on an intense level with other people such as doc-tors and lawyers may be desperate for time out and a zone of their own Gambling on a Smartphone provides a welcome focus for the frazzled mind with a monetary win sometimes feel-ing secondary to the gain of escapism which online gambling or gaming provides The ability to gamble or game online has leapt the social divide especially for women who now are trying out gambling prod-ucts that they would not traditionally have accessed Women from the AB classes who never normally would have entered a bingo hall or adult entertainment centre are now playing bingo and slots online Many women report to me that having gambling handily available in their home office and handbag gives them that similar sense of something for themselves as the woman quoted above spoke of in the casino a world between business at the office and the equally de-manding business of running home husband and kidsrsquo play dates Chasing the win and even chasing loss-
es when gambling is all part of the fun
but it is very much easier to keep it fun
if you do not feel that your self esteem
is riding on every roll of the dice
To find out more about Liz Karter and her work visit these links wwwlevelgroundtherapyuk - wwwlizkartercom amp Liz Karters Books
T he Borgata Casino in New Jersey has won the right to fire its cocktail waitresses if their
weight exceeds the casinos expecta-tions of what is the standard for their staff A State appeals court has ruled that Borgata casinorsquos personal appearance standards are lawful But it also said a portion of the lawsuit bright by 21 servers should be returned to a lower court to determine if 11 of the woman were subjected to a hostile work place over the standardsrsquo enforcement Following the ruling the Borgata management said they were pleased their weight policy was upheld saying that all female and male ldquocostumed beverage serversrdquo were aware of the rule when they were hired as ldquoBorgata Babesrdquo ldquoWe have long held that Borgatarsquos personal appearance policy is fair and reasonablerdquo said Joe Corbo the casinorsquos vice president and legal coun-sel ldquoWe are pleased that the three ap-pellate court judges agreed with prior rulings that our policy is lawful and non-discriminatory to womenrdquo
GAMING NEWS
Borgata babes weight ruling upheld
Sands China name new COO with political tiesSands China has moved to install a new Chief Operat-ing Officer (COO) for their operations in Macau and have announced the position has been filled by a non-gaming executive with strong political links to Beijing
Wilfred Wong was named the new COO and President for Sands China whose previous role was in the construction sector replacing former boss Rob Goldstein who is moving back to Sands Las VegasldquoWilfred has a unique combination of private and public sector experience we think will be invaluable to the com-
pany at this point in our historyrdquo said Mr Adelson chairman of both Sands China and Las Vegas Sands in a statementWith Sands China among others seeing falling revenues the move is seen as one to strengthen ties with the gov-ernment in China
Mr Wong was a member of Chinarsquos National Peoplersquos Con-gress from 2007-2012 and has served in various posts in both the Hong Kong and central government
19OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
7OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Christina Thakor-Rankin
Liz Karter ndash Psychotherapist specializing in women and problem gambling
Christina is Principal Consultant at 1710 Gaming Ltd a specialist betting and gaming consultancy delivering a range of services including licensing and com-pliance (incl regulation money launder-ing and social responsibility) business start-up training and strategic re-engi-neering project management research business analysis and development to start-ups and established multi-national
operators and providers gambling regu-lators law enforcement and government agencies media and specialist interest groups and associations within the sec-tor in both established and emerging markets across the world
www1710gamingcom
iz Karter is a specialist in gambling and women and has worked as a therapist in gambling addiction since 2001 Liz is also author of the book ldquoWomen and Problem Gamblingrdquo published in March 2013In January 2010 having worked with all leading UK problem gambling treatment agencies and having successfully es-tablished the first UK groups for women with gambling addiction Liz launched Level Ground Therapy A treatment ser-vice in the City of London Level Ground
specialises in meeting the individual needs of women with gambling addic-tion
Throughout her career Liz has been regularly consulted by the media regard-ing her specialisation and has made frequent national TV and radio broad-casts including This Morning Radio 4 You and Yours and Womenrsquos Hour and given numerous national newspaper and magazine interviews
general manager and CEO
Would you like to feature hereInfinity Gaming Magazine is always look-ing for new feature writers if you have something to say and feel the global gaming industry would be interested then drop us a line and we can explain the benefits of working with a global reaching industry publication
Fore more details on becoming a feature writer contact Paul Jordan our Editor at
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Infinity Gaming Magazine Contributing WritersA magazine is only as good as the content inside and with some of the leading specialists within the gaming industry With specialised articles covering customer service the gaming law new prducts technology and current affairs with the sector the Infinity Gaming Magazine is delighted to showcase our superb line-up of contributing writers
THE IGA9 JUDGES
8 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Andrew Love- Executive Chairman of The Ritz Club (Non Voting Chairman of IGA)
Prof Dietmar Hoscher ndash Deputy Chariman of the Super-visory Board of Casinos Austria International Holding
Andrew Cammegh- Sales Director Cammegh Limited
Alison Digges ndash Brand Director Gala Coral Interactive
Desmond Lam PhD ndash As-sociate Professor of Marketing at the University of Macau
Emma Lindley ndash Director of Confyrm Inc
01
01 05
02
03
0604
05
02
03
04 06
9OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Heikki Rinta-Panttila ndash In-ternational Gaming Consultant
Onika Russell ndash Head of Gambling Airlines amp Travel Strategic Services PayPal
Janet Viipola ndash Executive Coordinator Interactive Gam-ing Council
Liz Karter ndash Psychothera-pist specializing in women and problem gambling
Marek Milewski- Opera-tions Manager Casinos Poland
Professor I Nelson Rose- Speaker amp Gaming Law expert
07 09 11
08 10 12
07 11
08
09
10 12
THE IGA9 JUDGES
10 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Paul Armitage ndash Op-erations Director Grosvenor Casinos
Roger Raatgever ndash CEO Microgaming
Peter Hoetzinger ndash Co-CEO amp President Vice Chairman Century Casinos
Richard Noble ndash Chief Operating Officer of the Aspers Group
Roger Marris ndash CEO at The Ritz Club
Stella Dalton ndash Head of Business Development at Gam-Care
13
13 17
14
15
1816
17
14
15
16 18
11OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Stephanie Cheung ndash Chief Legal Officer at Melco Crown Entertainment
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
Sylvia Dietz ndashVice Presi-dent Global Gaming Marketing IGT
Tristan Sjoberg ndashEx-ecutive Chairman at TCS John Huxley
Vahe Baloulian ndashCEO BetConstruct
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
19 21 23
20 22 24
19 23
20
21
22 24
THE SAVOY HOTEL - LONDONAWARDS CEREMONY 1ST FEBRUARY 2016
WWWGAMING-AWARDSCOM
Cha r i t y E v e n t o f t h e Yea r
9th INTERNATIONALGAMING AWARDS
Clever Duck Media Presents
Nominations Open till 18th October
A maya Gaming still believe that California who closed their legislative session without mak-ing any decision on introducing online poker
in the state will one day legalise for online poker in fact their CEO David Baazov said it is a matter of when not if online poker happens in California The company that owns both PokerStars and Full Tile Poker tow of the worldrsquos largest online poker sites strongly believes their strong lobbying in the state will pay off eventually With the California legislature closing on the 11th of September for the year many observers called it the death nell for online poker in what most believe would be the biggest market in the US for online poker How-ever Eric Hollreiser Amayarsquos vice-president of corporate communications said ldquoWe see a lot of momentum and itrsquos really a question of when not if and obviously wersquore hoping that itrsquos sooner rather than laterrdquo David Baazov the boss of Amaya thinks that the main worries for states like California can be addressed by Amaya saying ldquoRegulation ensures licence holders have the correct auditing fraud and fund protection in place to protect consumers and allow strict government over
sightrdquo ldquoTo achieve those objectives itrsquos important to sup-port and lobby for clarity and regulation that will allow consumers and governments to feel secure in knowing that theyrsquore protected by a legitimate forward-looking industryrdquo PokerStars is also awaiting final clearance in New Jersey to allow it to once again enter the US market there which is expected to happen as early as October
GAMING NEWS
When NOT IF for online poker in California
The Senate Standing Committee on Racing Gaming and Wagering will today look at possibility of legalis-ing online gambling in the state
Legislation on legalising online gambling is to be reviewed today as the panel look at what obstacles would be presented if it was to go to the state as-sembly where many observers say there would be large opposition
Inside the legislation that involves online poker only it is understood covers taxation and also bar-ring under 21rsquos from taking part in online gambling
within the state
Committee chairman Senator Jon Bonacic is a sup-porter of internet gambling but getting it through the state Assembly faces big obstacles
Observers say that is it only a matter of time for New York to pass legislation for online gambling whether this effort will be successful is unlikely but is a step in the right direction many believe
NY lawmakers to consider online gambling
13OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
+(44) 01543 478 818 | wwwgaming-awardscomwig | twittercomgamingawards | mediacleverduckmediacom
A platform where women can grow inspire empower educate and encourage one another by sharing stories of courage and success
Join out networking eventINSPIRE OthersCONNECT build strong business connections with successful like-minded womenSUCCEED become an icon brand yourself as a leader in your industry
The Women in Gaming Networking Event provides a platform where real women can share their stories of success and inspire the next generation of professional women while making new connections and build strong connections within business
Professional Networking Event
1st February 2016
Savoy Hotel - London
Networking Lunch
EventNETWORKINGWomen in Gaming
C lever Duck Media is proud to announce that Mr Green ndash the multi-award award winning online ca-sino operator as a Sponsor for the charity focused
ndash 9th International Gaming Awards Ceremony Colin Thompson organizer of IGA commented ldquoWe are very happy that such a well known and reputable multi award winning operator as Mr Green is helping us to raise money for our charities We will be announcing details of the amazing auction items very soon Mr Green helped IGA to raise much needed funds for Care International chari-ties via sponsorship and participating in auctions Over the years we offered some remarkable items to our participants from Tiffanys amp Cartier and are looking to surprise you all again on 1 February 2016 thanks to Mr Greenrsquos supportrdquo The 9th International Gaming Awards annual chic event is taking place in Londonrsquos historic venue the Savoy Hotel in London on the 1 February 2016 It will unite industry professionals from across the world and allow them to network with talented insiders from across the industry The 9th IGA once again promises an exquisite line up of sponsors judges guests and industry achievers Following in the footsteps of its previous successful awards it will be hosting the biggest and best charity event within the gam-ing industry The 9TH IGA as always will provide first opportunity to
showcase your product to the receptive audience of indus-try connoisseurs International Gaming Awards as always welcomes the most successful operators from around the globe outstanding leaders and philanthropists
GAMING NEWS
Mr Green Sponsors Auction item in Support of charity
IGA9 Nominations open
The 9th Annual International Gaming Awards (IGA) have announced that the categories and nomina-tions for the 1st February 2016 event are now open and as always free to enter
Celebrating the very best the global gaming indus-try has to offer over the last twelve months hosts and organisers Clever Duck Media have added some new categories to the list
To find out more about the IGA and how to enter go to httpwwwgaming-awardscom
15OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
16 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
copy 2015 IGT All rights reserved
YourWinning
Combination
As the leader in casino gaming and lottery IGT is committed to shaping the future of the gaming industry for our customers globally From the innovative hardware of IGT CrystalDualtrade to award-winning titles like SPHINXtrade 3D - you can count on IGT to bring the convergence of state-of-the-art platforms and player-favorite content to the next level
17OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Playing to Win Gambling in the AB Social Grade
By Liz Karter
D o you ever nudge up against your doctor at the roulette table on a night out your
local casino The recent Trends in Gambling Behaviour report from the UK Gambling Commission says that that is now more likely than ever with a rise from 50 to just under 54 of gamblers belonging to the AB social grade category In other words the most financially well off in society Before you start planning to look for your lawyer in the local betting office it is interesting to note that the Gam-bling Commission report highlights the rise in AB classes now gambling on Smartphones In 2008 it was just over 118 (1 in 10) and in 2014 it rose to 187 (1 in 5) of ABs reporting to be remote gamblers When I read the findings of the Gambling Com-mission report I was not surprised as within my own central London and Sussex practice where I have histori-cally seen men and women from all walks of life I too have noticed a significant increase in the wealthy professional classes seeking help for gambling addiction What is it then that is making gam-bling more appealing to the profes-sional and affluent To answer that question let us divide gambling into land based and remote as the two platforms might provide similar
games but very different experi-ences Whether a woman man if you are a member of the AB classes for ex-ample a high flyer in the world of business you are used to living a life jam packed full of adrenalin and the addictive buzz which that creates may not be easy to leave behind at the office Heading to casino is a way to keep the action pumping after hours You are likely to be highly com-petitive and so the anticipation of win replicates the chasing of a business deal If your high status and being seen as a winner at work is a part of the deal that keeps you in business then the high from a win at the casino table and having an audience when you win feels thrilling and rein-forces your successful image and self esteem Women are occupying more AB positions providing them with an independent disposable income and gambling advertising making them feel as welcome as the male counter-parts to participate in gambling and gaming The casino no longer belongs exclusively to the aspiring James Bond ldquoIt is something for me a nice environment where I am safe as a woman on my own It is my worldrdquo (AB business woman gaming commenting on her casino gaming)
Not everyone within the AB social-grade craves an audience People who spend all day dealing on an intense level with other people such as doc-tors and lawyers may be desperate for time out and a zone of their own Gambling on a Smartphone provides a welcome focus for the frazzled mind with a monetary win sometimes feel-ing secondary to the gain of escapism which online gambling or gaming provides The ability to gamble or game online has leapt the social divide especially for women who now are trying out gambling prod-ucts that they would not traditionally have accessed Women from the AB classes who never normally would have entered a bingo hall or adult entertainment centre are now playing bingo and slots online Many women report to me that having gambling handily available in their home office and handbag gives them that similar sense of something for themselves as the woman quoted above spoke of in the casino a world between business at the office and the equally de-manding business of running home husband and kidsrsquo play dates Chasing the win and even chasing loss-
es when gambling is all part of the fun
but it is very much easier to keep it fun
if you do not feel that your self esteem
is riding on every roll of the dice
To find out more about Liz Karter and her work visit these links wwwlevelgroundtherapyuk - wwwlizkartercom amp Liz Karters Books
T he Borgata Casino in New Jersey has won the right to fire its cocktail waitresses if their
weight exceeds the casinos expecta-tions of what is the standard for their staff A State appeals court has ruled that Borgata casinorsquos personal appearance standards are lawful But it also said a portion of the lawsuit bright by 21 servers should be returned to a lower court to determine if 11 of the woman were subjected to a hostile work place over the standardsrsquo enforcement Following the ruling the Borgata management said they were pleased their weight policy was upheld saying that all female and male ldquocostumed beverage serversrdquo were aware of the rule when they were hired as ldquoBorgata Babesrdquo ldquoWe have long held that Borgatarsquos personal appearance policy is fair and reasonablerdquo said Joe Corbo the casinorsquos vice president and legal coun-sel ldquoWe are pleased that the three ap-pellate court judges agreed with prior rulings that our policy is lawful and non-discriminatory to womenrdquo
GAMING NEWS
Borgata babes weight ruling upheld
Sands China name new COO with political tiesSands China has moved to install a new Chief Operat-ing Officer (COO) for their operations in Macau and have announced the position has been filled by a non-gaming executive with strong political links to Beijing
Wilfred Wong was named the new COO and President for Sands China whose previous role was in the construction sector replacing former boss Rob Goldstein who is moving back to Sands Las VegasldquoWilfred has a unique combination of private and public sector experience we think will be invaluable to the com-
pany at this point in our historyrdquo said Mr Adelson chairman of both Sands China and Las Vegas Sands in a statementWith Sands China among others seeing falling revenues the move is seen as one to strengthen ties with the gov-ernment in China
Mr Wong was a member of Chinarsquos National Peoplersquos Con-gress from 2007-2012 and has served in various posts in both the Hong Kong and central government
19OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
THE IGA9 JUDGES
8 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Andrew Love- Executive Chairman of The Ritz Club (Non Voting Chairman of IGA)
Prof Dietmar Hoscher ndash Deputy Chariman of the Super-visory Board of Casinos Austria International Holding
Andrew Cammegh- Sales Director Cammegh Limited
Alison Digges ndash Brand Director Gala Coral Interactive
Desmond Lam PhD ndash As-sociate Professor of Marketing at the University of Macau
Emma Lindley ndash Director of Confyrm Inc
01
01 05
02
03
0604
05
02
03
04 06
9OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Heikki Rinta-Panttila ndash In-ternational Gaming Consultant
Onika Russell ndash Head of Gambling Airlines amp Travel Strategic Services PayPal
Janet Viipola ndash Executive Coordinator Interactive Gam-ing Council
Liz Karter ndash Psychothera-pist specializing in women and problem gambling
Marek Milewski- Opera-tions Manager Casinos Poland
Professor I Nelson Rose- Speaker amp Gaming Law expert
07 09 11
08 10 12
07 11
08
09
10 12
THE IGA9 JUDGES
10 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Paul Armitage ndash Op-erations Director Grosvenor Casinos
Roger Raatgever ndash CEO Microgaming
Peter Hoetzinger ndash Co-CEO amp President Vice Chairman Century Casinos
Richard Noble ndash Chief Operating Officer of the Aspers Group
Roger Marris ndash CEO at The Ritz Club
Stella Dalton ndash Head of Business Development at Gam-Care
13
13 17
14
15
1816
17
14
15
16 18
11OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Stephanie Cheung ndash Chief Legal Officer at Melco Crown Entertainment
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
Sylvia Dietz ndashVice Presi-dent Global Gaming Marketing IGT
Tristan Sjoberg ndashEx-ecutive Chairman at TCS John Huxley
Vahe Baloulian ndashCEO BetConstruct
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
19 21 23
20 22 24
19 23
20
21
22 24
THE SAVOY HOTEL - LONDONAWARDS CEREMONY 1ST FEBRUARY 2016
WWWGAMING-AWARDSCOM
Cha r i t y E v e n t o f t h e Yea r
9th INTERNATIONALGAMING AWARDS
Clever Duck Media Presents
Nominations Open till 18th October
A maya Gaming still believe that California who closed their legislative session without mak-ing any decision on introducing online poker
in the state will one day legalise for online poker in fact their CEO David Baazov said it is a matter of when not if online poker happens in California The company that owns both PokerStars and Full Tile Poker tow of the worldrsquos largest online poker sites strongly believes their strong lobbying in the state will pay off eventually With the California legislature closing on the 11th of September for the year many observers called it the death nell for online poker in what most believe would be the biggest market in the US for online poker How-ever Eric Hollreiser Amayarsquos vice-president of corporate communications said ldquoWe see a lot of momentum and itrsquos really a question of when not if and obviously wersquore hoping that itrsquos sooner rather than laterrdquo David Baazov the boss of Amaya thinks that the main worries for states like California can be addressed by Amaya saying ldquoRegulation ensures licence holders have the correct auditing fraud and fund protection in place to protect consumers and allow strict government over
sightrdquo ldquoTo achieve those objectives itrsquos important to sup-port and lobby for clarity and regulation that will allow consumers and governments to feel secure in knowing that theyrsquore protected by a legitimate forward-looking industryrdquo PokerStars is also awaiting final clearance in New Jersey to allow it to once again enter the US market there which is expected to happen as early as October
GAMING NEWS
When NOT IF for online poker in California
The Senate Standing Committee on Racing Gaming and Wagering will today look at possibility of legalis-ing online gambling in the state
Legislation on legalising online gambling is to be reviewed today as the panel look at what obstacles would be presented if it was to go to the state as-sembly where many observers say there would be large opposition
Inside the legislation that involves online poker only it is understood covers taxation and also bar-ring under 21rsquos from taking part in online gambling
within the state
Committee chairman Senator Jon Bonacic is a sup-porter of internet gambling but getting it through the state Assembly faces big obstacles
Observers say that is it only a matter of time for New York to pass legislation for online gambling whether this effort will be successful is unlikely but is a step in the right direction many believe
NY lawmakers to consider online gambling
13OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
+(44) 01543 478 818 | wwwgaming-awardscomwig | twittercomgamingawards | mediacleverduckmediacom
A platform where women can grow inspire empower educate and encourage one another by sharing stories of courage and success
Join out networking eventINSPIRE OthersCONNECT build strong business connections with successful like-minded womenSUCCEED become an icon brand yourself as a leader in your industry
The Women in Gaming Networking Event provides a platform where real women can share their stories of success and inspire the next generation of professional women while making new connections and build strong connections within business
Professional Networking Event
1st February 2016
Savoy Hotel - London
Networking Lunch
EventNETWORKINGWomen in Gaming
C lever Duck Media is proud to announce that Mr Green ndash the multi-award award winning online ca-sino operator as a Sponsor for the charity focused
ndash 9th International Gaming Awards Ceremony Colin Thompson organizer of IGA commented ldquoWe are very happy that such a well known and reputable multi award winning operator as Mr Green is helping us to raise money for our charities We will be announcing details of the amazing auction items very soon Mr Green helped IGA to raise much needed funds for Care International chari-ties via sponsorship and participating in auctions Over the years we offered some remarkable items to our participants from Tiffanys amp Cartier and are looking to surprise you all again on 1 February 2016 thanks to Mr Greenrsquos supportrdquo The 9th International Gaming Awards annual chic event is taking place in Londonrsquos historic venue the Savoy Hotel in London on the 1 February 2016 It will unite industry professionals from across the world and allow them to network with talented insiders from across the industry The 9th IGA once again promises an exquisite line up of sponsors judges guests and industry achievers Following in the footsteps of its previous successful awards it will be hosting the biggest and best charity event within the gam-ing industry The 9TH IGA as always will provide first opportunity to
showcase your product to the receptive audience of indus-try connoisseurs International Gaming Awards as always welcomes the most successful operators from around the globe outstanding leaders and philanthropists
GAMING NEWS
Mr Green Sponsors Auction item in Support of charity
IGA9 Nominations open
The 9th Annual International Gaming Awards (IGA) have announced that the categories and nomina-tions for the 1st February 2016 event are now open and as always free to enter
Celebrating the very best the global gaming indus-try has to offer over the last twelve months hosts and organisers Clever Duck Media have added some new categories to the list
To find out more about the IGA and how to enter go to httpwwwgaming-awardscom
15OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
16 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
copy 2015 IGT All rights reserved
YourWinning
Combination
As the leader in casino gaming and lottery IGT is committed to shaping the future of the gaming industry for our customers globally From the innovative hardware of IGT CrystalDualtrade to award-winning titles like SPHINXtrade 3D - you can count on IGT to bring the convergence of state-of-the-art platforms and player-favorite content to the next level
17OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Playing to Win Gambling in the AB Social Grade
By Liz Karter
D o you ever nudge up against your doctor at the roulette table on a night out your
local casino The recent Trends in Gambling Behaviour report from the UK Gambling Commission says that that is now more likely than ever with a rise from 50 to just under 54 of gamblers belonging to the AB social grade category In other words the most financially well off in society Before you start planning to look for your lawyer in the local betting office it is interesting to note that the Gam-bling Commission report highlights the rise in AB classes now gambling on Smartphones In 2008 it was just over 118 (1 in 10) and in 2014 it rose to 187 (1 in 5) of ABs reporting to be remote gamblers When I read the findings of the Gambling Com-mission report I was not surprised as within my own central London and Sussex practice where I have histori-cally seen men and women from all walks of life I too have noticed a significant increase in the wealthy professional classes seeking help for gambling addiction What is it then that is making gam-bling more appealing to the profes-sional and affluent To answer that question let us divide gambling into land based and remote as the two platforms might provide similar
games but very different experi-ences Whether a woman man if you are a member of the AB classes for ex-ample a high flyer in the world of business you are used to living a life jam packed full of adrenalin and the addictive buzz which that creates may not be easy to leave behind at the office Heading to casino is a way to keep the action pumping after hours You are likely to be highly com-petitive and so the anticipation of win replicates the chasing of a business deal If your high status and being seen as a winner at work is a part of the deal that keeps you in business then the high from a win at the casino table and having an audience when you win feels thrilling and rein-forces your successful image and self esteem Women are occupying more AB positions providing them with an independent disposable income and gambling advertising making them feel as welcome as the male counter-parts to participate in gambling and gaming The casino no longer belongs exclusively to the aspiring James Bond ldquoIt is something for me a nice environment where I am safe as a woman on my own It is my worldrdquo (AB business woman gaming commenting on her casino gaming)
Not everyone within the AB social-grade craves an audience People who spend all day dealing on an intense level with other people such as doc-tors and lawyers may be desperate for time out and a zone of their own Gambling on a Smartphone provides a welcome focus for the frazzled mind with a monetary win sometimes feel-ing secondary to the gain of escapism which online gambling or gaming provides The ability to gamble or game online has leapt the social divide especially for women who now are trying out gambling prod-ucts that they would not traditionally have accessed Women from the AB classes who never normally would have entered a bingo hall or adult entertainment centre are now playing bingo and slots online Many women report to me that having gambling handily available in their home office and handbag gives them that similar sense of something for themselves as the woman quoted above spoke of in the casino a world between business at the office and the equally de-manding business of running home husband and kidsrsquo play dates Chasing the win and even chasing loss-
es when gambling is all part of the fun
but it is very much easier to keep it fun
if you do not feel that your self esteem
is riding on every roll of the dice
To find out more about Liz Karter and her work visit these links wwwlevelgroundtherapyuk - wwwlizkartercom amp Liz Karters Books
T he Borgata Casino in New Jersey has won the right to fire its cocktail waitresses if their
weight exceeds the casinos expecta-tions of what is the standard for their staff A State appeals court has ruled that Borgata casinorsquos personal appearance standards are lawful But it also said a portion of the lawsuit bright by 21 servers should be returned to a lower court to determine if 11 of the woman were subjected to a hostile work place over the standardsrsquo enforcement Following the ruling the Borgata management said they were pleased their weight policy was upheld saying that all female and male ldquocostumed beverage serversrdquo were aware of the rule when they were hired as ldquoBorgata Babesrdquo ldquoWe have long held that Borgatarsquos personal appearance policy is fair and reasonablerdquo said Joe Corbo the casinorsquos vice president and legal coun-sel ldquoWe are pleased that the three ap-pellate court judges agreed with prior rulings that our policy is lawful and non-discriminatory to womenrdquo
GAMING NEWS
Borgata babes weight ruling upheld
Sands China name new COO with political tiesSands China has moved to install a new Chief Operat-ing Officer (COO) for their operations in Macau and have announced the position has been filled by a non-gaming executive with strong political links to Beijing
Wilfred Wong was named the new COO and President for Sands China whose previous role was in the construction sector replacing former boss Rob Goldstein who is moving back to Sands Las VegasldquoWilfred has a unique combination of private and public sector experience we think will be invaluable to the com-
pany at this point in our historyrdquo said Mr Adelson chairman of both Sands China and Las Vegas Sands in a statementWith Sands China among others seeing falling revenues the move is seen as one to strengthen ties with the gov-ernment in China
Mr Wong was a member of Chinarsquos National Peoplersquos Con-gress from 2007-2012 and has served in various posts in both the Hong Kong and central government
19OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
9OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Heikki Rinta-Panttila ndash In-ternational Gaming Consultant
Onika Russell ndash Head of Gambling Airlines amp Travel Strategic Services PayPal
Janet Viipola ndash Executive Coordinator Interactive Gam-ing Council
Liz Karter ndash Psychothera-pist specializing in women and problem gambling
Marek Milewski- Opera-tions Manager Casinos Poland
Professor I Nelson Rose- Speaker amp Gaming Law expert
07 09 11
08 10 12
07 11
08
09
10 12
THE IGA9 JUDGES
10 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Paul Armitage ndash Op-erations Director Grosvenor Casinos
Roger Raatgever ndash CEO Microgaming
Peter Hoetzinger ndash Co-CEO amp President Vice Chairman Century Casinos
Richard Noble ndash Chief Operating Officer of the Aspers Group
Roger Marris ndash CEO at The Ritz Club
Stella Dalton ndash Head of Business Development at Gam-Care
13
13 17
14
15
1816
17
14
15
16 18
11OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Stephanie Cheung ndash Chief Legal Officer at Melco Crown Entertainment
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
Sylvia Dietz ndashVice Presi-dent Global Gaming Marketing IGT
Tristan Sjoberg ndashEx-ecutive Chairman at TCS John Huxley
Vahe Baloulian ndashCEO BetConstruct
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
19 21 23
20 22 24
19 23
20
21
22 24
THE SAVOY HOTEL - LONDONAWARDS CEREMONY 1ST FEBRUARY 2016
WWWGAMING-AWARDSCOM
Cha r i t y E v e n t o f t h e Yea r
9th INTERNATIONALGAMING AWARDS
Clever Duck Media Presents
Nominations Open till 18th October
A maya Gaming still believe that California who closed their legislative session without mak-ing any decision on introducing online poker
in the state will one day legalise for online poker in fact their CEO David Baazov said it is a matter of when not if online poker happens in California The company that owns both PokerStars and Full Tile Poker tow of the worldrsquos largest online poker sites strongly believes their strong lobbying in the state will pay off eventually With the California legislature closing on the 11th of September for the year many observers called it the death nell for online poker in what most believe would be the biggest market in the US for online poker How-ever Eric Hollreiser Amayarsquos vice-president of corporate communications said ldquoWe see a lot of momentum and itrsquos really a question of when not if and obviously wersquore hoping that itrsquos sooner rather than laterrdquo David Baazov the boss of Amaya thinks that the main worries for states like California can be addressed by Amaya saying ldquoRegulation ensures licence holders have the correct auditing fraud and fund protection in place to protect consumers and allow strict government over
sightrdquo ldquoTo achieve those objectives itrsquos important to sup-port and lobby for clarity and regulation that will allow consumers and governments to feel secure in knowing that theyrsquore protected by a legitimate forward-looking industryrdquo PokerStars is also awaiting final clearance in New Jersey to allow it to once again enter the US market there which is expected to happen as early as October
GAMING NEWS
When NOT IF for online poker in California
The Senate Standing Committee on Racing Gaming and Wagering will today look at possibility of legalis-ing online gambling in the state
Legislation on legalising online gambling is to be reviewed today as the panel look at what obstacles would be presented if it was to go to the state as-sembly where many observers say there would be large opposition
Inside the legislation that involves online poker only it is understood covers taxation and also bar-ring under 21rsquos from taking part in online gambling
within the state
Committee chairman Senator Jon Bonacic is a sup-porter of internet gambling but getting it through the state Assembly faces big obstacles
Observers say that is it only a matter of time for New York to pass legislation for online gambling whether this effort will be successful is unlikely but is a step in the right direction many believe
NY lawmakers to consider online gambling
13OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
+(44) 01543 478 818 | wwwgaming-awardscomwig | twittercomgamingawards | mediacleverduckmediacom
A platform where women can grow inspire empower educate and encourage one another by sharing stories of courage and success
Join out networking eventINSPIRE OthersCONNECT build strong business connections with successful like-minded womenSUCCEED become an icon brand yourself as a leader in your industry
The Women in Gaming Networking Event provides a platform where real women can share their stories of success and inspire the next generation of professional women while making new connections and build strong connections within business
Professional Networking Event
1st February 2016
Savoy Hotel - London
Networking Lunch
EventNETWORKINGWomen in Gaming
C lever Duck Media is proud to announce that Mr Green ndash the multi-award award winning online ca-sino operator as a Sponsor for the charity focused
ndash 9th International Gaming Awards Ceremony Colin Thompson organizer of IGA commented ldquoWe are very happy that such a well known and reputable multi award winning operator as Mr Green is helping us to raise money for our charities We will be announcing details of the amazing auction items very soon Mr Green helped IGA to raise much needed funds for Care International chari-ties via sponsorship and participating in auctions Over the years we offered some remarkable items to our participants from Tiffanys amp Cartier and are looking to surprise you all again on 1 February 2016 thanks to Mr Greenrsquos supportrdquo The 9th International Gaming Awards annual chic event is taking place in Londonrsquos historic venue the Savoy Hotel in London on the 1 February 2016 It will unite industry professionals from across the world and allow them to network with talented insiders from across the industry The 9th IGA once again promises an exquisite line up of sponsors judges guests and industry achievers Following in the footsteps of its previous successful awards it will be hosting the biggest and best charity event within the gam-ing industry The 9TH IGA as always will provide first opportunity to
showcase your product to the receptive audience of indus-try connoisseurs International Gaming Awards as always welcomes the most successful operators from around the globe outstanding leaders and philanthropists
GAMING NEWS
Mr Green Sponsors Auction item in Support of charity
IGA9 Nominations open
The 9th Annual International Gaming Awards (IGA) have announced that the categories and nomina-tions for the 1st February 2016 event are now open and as always free to enter
Celebrating the very best the global gaming indus-try has to offer over the last twelve months hosts and organisers Clever Duck Media have added some new categories to the list
To find out more about the IGA and how to enter go to httpwwwgaming-awardscom
15OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
16 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
copy 2015 IGT All rights reserved
YourWinning
Combination
As the leader in casino gaming and lottery IGT is committed to shaping the future of the gaming industry for our customers globally From the innovative hardware of IGT CrystalDualtrade to award-winning titles like SPHINXtrade 3D - you can count on IGT to bring the convergence of state-of-the-art platforms and player-favorite content to the next level
17OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Playing to Win Gambling in the AB Social Grade
By Liz Karter
D o you ever nudge up against your doctor at the roulette table on a night out your
local casino The recent Trends in Gambling Behaviour report from the UK Gambling Commission says that that is now more likely than ever with a rise from 50 to just under 54 of gamblers belonging to the AB social grade category In other words the most financially well off in society Before you start planning to look for your lawyer in the local betting office it is interesting to note that the Gam-bling Commission report highlights the rise in AB classes now gambling on Smartphones In 2008 it was just over 118 (1 in 10) and in 2014 it rose to 187 (1 in 5) of ABs reporting to be remote gamblers When I read the findings of the Gambling Com-mission report I was not surprised as within my own central London and Sussex practice where I have histori-cally seen men and women from all walks of life I too have noticed a significant increase in the wealthy professional classes seeking help for gambling addiction What is it then that is making gam-bling more appealing to the profes-sional and affluent To answer that question let us divide gambling into land based and remote as the two platforms might provide similar
games but very different experi-ences Whether a woman man if you are a member of the AB classes for ex-ample a high flyer in the world of business you are used to living a life jam packed full of adrenalin and the addictive buzz which that creates may not be easy to leave behind at the office Heading to casino is a way to keep the action pumping after hours You are likely to be highly com-petitive and so the anticipation of win replicates the chasing of a business deal If your high status and being seen as a winner at work is a part of the deal that keeps you in business then the high from a win at the casino table and having an audience when you win feels thrilling and rein-forces your successful image and self esteem Women are occupying more AB positions providing them with an independent disposable income and gambling advertising making them feel as welcome as the male counter-parts to participate in gambling and gaming The casino no longer belongs exclusively to the aspiring James Bond ldquoIt is something for me a nice environment where I am safe as a woman on my own It is my worldrdquo (AB business woman gaming commenting on her casino gaming)
Not everyone within the AB social-grade craves an audience People who spend all day dealing on an intense level with other people such as doc-tors and lawyers may be desperate for time out and a zone of their own Gambling on a Smartphone provides a welcome focus for the frazzled mind with a monetary win sometimes feel-ing secondary to the gain of escapism which online gambling or gaming provides The ability to gamble or game online has leapt the social divide especially for women who now are trying out gambling prod-ucts that they would not traditionally have accessed Women from the AB classes who never normally would have entered a bingo hall or adult entertainment centre are now playing bingo and slots online Many women report to me that having gambling handily available in their home office and handbag gives them that similar sense of something for themselves as the woman quoted above spoke of in the casino a world between business at the office and the equally de-manding business of running home husband and kidsrsquo play dates Chasing the win and even chasing loss-
es when gambling is all part of the fun
but it is very much easier to keep it fun
if you do not feel that your self esteem
is riding on every roll of the dice
To find out more about Liz Karter and her work visit these links wwwlevelgroundtherapyuk - wwwlizkartercom amp Liz Karters Books
T he Borgata Casino in New Jersey has won the right to fire its cocktail waitresses if their
weight exceeds the casinos expecta-tions of what is the standard for their staff A State appeals court has ruled that Borgata casinorsquos personal appearance standards are lawful But it also said a portion of the lawsuit bright by 21 servers should be returned to a lower court to determine if 11 of the woman were subjected to a hostile work place over the standardsrsquo enforcement Following the ruling the Borgata management said they were pleased their weight policy was upheld saying that all female and male ldquocostumed beverage serversrdquo were aware of the rule when they were hired as ldquoBorgata Babesrdquo ldquoWe have long held that Borgatarsquos personal appearance policy is fair and reasonablerdquo said Joe Corbo the casinorsquos vice president and legal coun-sel ldquoWe are pleased that the three ap-pellate court judges agreed with prior rulings that our policy is lawful and non-discriminatory to womenrdquo
GAMING NEWS
Borgata babes weight ruling upheld
Sands China name new COO with political tiesSands China has moved to install a new Chief Operat-ing Officer (COO) for their operations in Macau and have announced the position has been filled by a non-gaming executive with strong political links to Beijing
Wilfred Wong was named the new COO and President for Sands China whose previous role was in the construction sector replacing former boss Rob Goldstein who is moving back to Sands Las VegasldquoWilfred has a unique combination of private and public sector experience we think will be invaluable to the com-
pany at this point in our historyrdquo said Mr Adelson chairman of both Sands China and Las Vegas Sands in a statementWith Sands China among others seeing falling revenues the move is seen as one to strengthen ties with the gov-ernment in China
Mr Wong was a member of Chinarsquos National Peoplersquos Con-gress from 2007-2012 and has served in various posts in both the Hong Kong and central government
19OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
THE IGA9 JUDGES
10 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Paul Armitage ndash Op-erations Director Grosvenor Casinos
Roger Raatgever ndash CEO Microgaming
Peter Hoetzinger ndash Co-CEO amp President Vice Chairman Century Casinos
Richard Noble ndash Chief Operating Officer of the Aspers Group
Roger Marris ndash CEO at The Ritz Club
Stella Dalton ndash Head of Business Development at Gam-Care
13
13 17
14
15
1816
17
14
15
16 18
11OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Stephanie Cheung ndash Chief Legal Officer at Melco Crown Entertainment
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
Sylvia Dietz ndashVice Presi-dent Global Gaming Marketing IGT
Tristan Sjoberg ndashEx-ecutive Chairman at TCS John Huxley
Vahe Baloulian ndashCEO BetConstruct
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
19 21 23
20 22 24
19 23
20
21
22 24
THE SAVOY HOTEL - LONDONAWARDS CEREMONY 1ST FEBRUARY 2016
WWWGAMING-AWARDSCOM
Cha r i t y E v e n t o f t h e Yea r
9th INTERNATIONALGAMING AWARDS
Clever Duck Media Presents
Nominations Open till 18th October
A maya Gaming still believe that California who closed their legislative session without mak-ing any decision on introducing online poker
in the state will one day legalise for online poker in fact their CEO David Baazov said it is a matter of when not if online poker happens in California The company that owns both PokerStars and Full Tile Poker tow of the worldrsquos largest online poker sites strongly believes their strong lobbying in the state will pay off eventually With the California legislature closing on the 11th of September for the year many observers called it the death nell for online poker in what most believe would be the biggest market in the US for online poker How-ever Eric Hollreiser Amayarsquos vice-president of corporate communications said ldquoWe see a lot of momentum and itrsquos really a question of when not if and obviously wersquore hoping that itrsquos sooner rather than laterrdquo David Baazov the boss of Amaya thinks that the main worries for states like California can be addressed by Amaya saying ldquoRegulation ensures licence holders have the correct auditing fraud and fund protection in place to protect consumers and allow strict government over
sightrdquo ldquoTo achieve those objectives itrsquos important to sup-port and lobby for clarity and regulation that will allow consumers and governments to feel secure in knowing that theyrsquore protected by a legitimate forward-looking industryrdquo PokerStars is also awaiting final clearance in New Jersey to allow it to once again enter the US market there which is expected to happen as early as October
GAMING NEWS
When NOT IF for online poker in California
The Senate Standing Committee on Racing Gaming and Wagering will today look at possibility of legalis-ing online gambling in the state
Legislation on legalising online gambling is to be reviewed today as the panel look at what obstacles would be presented if it was to go to the state as-sembly where many observers say there would be large opposition
Inside the legislation that involves online poker only it is understood covers taxation and also bar-ring under 21rsquos from taking part in online gambling
within the state
Committee chairman Senator Jon Bonacic is a sup-porter of internet gambling but getting it through the state Assembly faces big obstacles
Observers say that is it only a matter of time for New York to pass legislation for online gambling whether this effort will be successful is unlikely but is a step in the right direction many believe
NY lawmakers to consider online gambling
13OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
+(44) 01543 478 818 | wwwgaming-awardscomwig | twittercomgamingawards | mediacleverduckmediacom
A platform where women can grow inspire empower educate and encourage one another by sharing stories of courage and success
Join out networking eventINSPIRE OthersCONNECT build strong business connections with successful like-minded womenSUCCEED become an icon brand yourself as a leader in your industry
The Women in Gaming Networking Event provides a platform where real women can share their stories of success and inspire the next generation of professional women while making new connections and build strong connections within business
Professional Networking Event
1st February 2016
Savoy Hotel - London
Networking Lunch
EventNETWORKINGWomen in Gaming
C lever Duck Media is proud to announce that Mr Green ndash the multi-award award winning online ca-sino operator as a Sponsor for the charity focused
ndash 9th International Gaming Awards Ceremony Colin Thompson organizer of IGA commented ldquoWe are very happy that such a well known and reputable multi award winning operator as Mr Green is helping us to raise money for our charities We will be announcing details of the amazing auction items very soon Mr Green helped IGA to raise much needed funds for Care International chari-ties via sponsorship and participating in auctions Over the years we offered some remarkable items to our participants from Tiffanys amp Cartier and are looking to surprise you all again on 1 February 2016 thanks to Mr Greenrsquos supportrdquo The 9th International Gaming Awards annual chic event is taking place in Londonrsquos historic venue the Savoy Hotel in London on the 1 February 2016 It will unite industry professionals from across the world and allow them to network with talented insiders from across the industry The 9th IGA once again promises an exquisite line up of sponsors judges guests and industry achievers Following in the footsteps of its previous successful awards it will be hosting the biggest and best charity event within the gam-ing industry The 9TH IGA as always will provide first opportunity to
showcase your product to the receptive audience of indus-try connoisseurs International Gaming Awards as always welcomes the most successful operators from around the globe outstanding leaders and philanthropists
GAMING NEWS
Mr Green Sponsors Auction item in Support of charity
IGA9 Nominations open
The 9th Annual International Gaming Awards (IGA) have announced that the categories and nomina-tions for the 1st February 2016 event are now open and as always free to enter
Celebrating the very best the global gaming indus-try has to offer over the last twelve months hosts and organisers Clever Duck Media have added some new categories to the list
To find out more about the IGA and how to enter go to httpwwwgaming-awardscom
15OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
16 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
copy 2015 IGT All rights reserved
YourWinning
Combination
As the leader in casino gaming and lottery IGT is committed to shaping the future of the gaming industry for our customers globally From the innovative hardware of IGT CrystalDualtrade to award-winning titles like SPHINXtrade 3D - you can count on IGT to bring the convergence of state-of-the-art platforms and player-favorite content to the next level
17OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Playing to Win Gambling in the AB Social Grade
By Liz Karter
D o you ever nudge up against your doctor at the roulette table on a night out your
local casino The recent Trends in Gambling Behaviour report from the UK Gambling Commission says that that is now more likely than ever with a rise from 50 to just under 54 of gamblers belonging to the AB social grade category In other words the most financially well off in society Before you start planning to look for your lawyer in the local betting office it is interesting to note that the Gam-bling Commission report highlights the rise in AB classes now gambling on Smartphones In 2008 it was just over 118 (1 in 10) and in 2014 it rose to 187 (1 in 5) of ABs reporting to be remote gamblers When I read the findings of the Gambling Com-mission report I was not surprised as within my own central London and Sussex practice where I have histori-cally seen men and women from all walks of life I too have noticed a significant increase in the wealthy professional classes seeking help for gambling addiction What is it then that is making gam-bling more appealing to the profes-sional and affluent To answer that question let us divide gambling into land based and remote as the two platforms might provide similar
games but very different experi-ences Whether a woman man if you are a member of the AB classes for ex-ample a high flyer in the world of business you are used to living a life jam packed full of adrenalin and the addictive buzz which that creates may not be easy to leave behind at the office Heading to casino is a way to keep the action pumping after hours You are likely to be highly com-petitive and so the anticipation of win replicates the chasing of a business deal If your high status and being seen as a winner at work is a part of the deal that keeps you in business then the high from a win at the casino table and having an audience when you win feels thrilling and rein-forces your successful image and self esteem Women are occupying more AB positions providing them with an independent disposable income and gambling advertising making them feel as welcome as the male counter-parts to participate in gambling and gaming The casino no longer belongs exclusively to the aspiring James Bond ldquoIt is something for me a nice environment where I am safe as a woman on my own It is my worldrdquo (AB business woman gaming commenting on her casino gaming)
Not everyone within the AB social-grade craves an audience People who spend all day dealing on an intense level with other people such as doc-tors and lawyers may be desperate for time out and a zone of their own Gambling on a Smartphone provides a welcome focus for the frazzled mind with a monetary win sometimes feel-ing secondary to the gain of escapism which online gambling or gaming provides The ability to gamble or game online has leapt the social divide especially for women who now are trying out gambling prod-ucts that they would not traditionally have accessed Women from the AB classes who never normally would have entered a bingo hall or adult entertainment centre are now playing bingo and slots online Many women report to me that having gambling handily available in their home office and handbag gives them that similar sense of something for themselves as the woman quoted above spoke of in the casino a world between business at the office and the equally de-manding business of running home husband and kidsrsquo play dates Chasing the win and even chasing loss-
es when gambling is all part of the fun
but it is very much easier to keep it fun
if you do not feel that your self esteem
is riding on every roll of the dice
To find out more about Liz Karter and her work visit these links wwwlevelgroundtherapyuk - wwwlizkartercom amp Liz Karters Books
T he Borgata Casino in New Jersey has won the right to fire its cocktail waitresses if their
weight exceeds the casinos expecta-tions of what is the standard for their staff A State appeals court has ruled that Borgata casinorsquos personal appearance standards are lawful But it also said a portion of the lawsuit bright by 21 servers should be returned to a lower court to determine if 11 of the woman were subjected to a hostile work place over the standardsrsquo enforcement Following the ruling the Borgata management said they were pleased their weight policy was upheld saying that all female and male ldquocostumed beverage serversrdquo were aware of the rule when they were hired as ldquoBorgata Babesrdquo ldquoWe have long held that Borgatarsquos personal appearance policy is fair and reasonablerdquo said Joe Corbo the casinorsquos vice president and legal coun-sel ldquoWe are pleased that the three ap-pellate court judges agreed with prior rulings that our policy is lawful and non-discriminatory to womenrdquo
GAMING NEWS
Borgata babes weight ruling upheld
Sands China name new COO with political tiesSands China has moved to install a new Chief Operat-ing Officer (COO) for their operations in Macau and have announced the position has been filled by a non-gaming executive with strong political links to Beijing
Wilfred Wong was named the new COO and President for Sands China whose previous role was in the construction sector replacing former boss Rob Goldstein who is moving back to Sands Las VegasldquoWilfred has a unique combination of private and public sector experience we think will be invaluable to the com-
pany at this point in our historyrdquo said Mr Adelson chairman of both Sands China and Las Vegas Sands in a statementWith Sands China among others seeing falling revenues the move is seen as one to strengthen ties with the gov-ernment in China
Mr Wong was a member of Chinarsquos National Peoplersquos Con-gress from 2007-2012 and has served in various posts in both the Hong Kong and central government
19OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
11OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Stephanie Cheung ndash Chief Legal Officer at Melco Crown Entertainment
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
Sylvia Dietz ndashVice Presi-dent Global Gaming Marketing IGT
Tristan Sjoberg ndashEx-ecutive Chairman at TCS John Huxley
Vahe Baloulian ndashCEO BetConstruct
TBA - New judge to be an-nounced shortly
19 21 23
20 22 24
19 23
20
21
22 24
THE SAVOY HOTEL - LONDONAWARDS CEREMONY 1ST FEBRUARY 2016
WWWGAMING-AWARDSCOM
Cha r i t y E v e n t o f t h e Yea r
9th INTERNATIONALGAMING AWARDS
Clever Duck Media Presents
Nominations Open till 18th October
A maya Gaming still believe that California who closed their legislative session without mak-ing any decision on introducing online poker
in the state will one day legalise for online poker in fact their CEO David Baazov said it is a matter of when not if online poker happens in California The company that owns both PokerStars and Full Tile Poker tow of the worldrsquos largest online poker sites strongly believes their strong lobbying in the state will pay off eventually With the California legislature closing on the 11th of September for the year many observers called it the death nell for online poker in what most believe would be the biggest market in the US for online poker How-ever Eric Hollreiser Amayarsquos vice-president of corporate communications said ldquoWe see a lot of momentum and itrsquos really a question of when not if and obviously wersquore hoping that itrsquos sooner rather than laterrdquo David Baazov the boss of Amaya thinks that the main worries for states like California can be addressed by Amaya saying ldquoRegulation ensures licence holders have the correct auditing fraud and fund protection in place to protect consumers and allow strict government over
sightrdquo ldquoTo achieve those objectives itrsquos important to sup-port and lobby for clarity and regulation that will allow consumers and governments to feel secure in knowing that theyrsquore protected by a legitimate forward-looking industryrdquo PokerStars is also awaiting final clearance in New Jersey to allow it to once again enter the US market there which is expected to happen as early as October
GAMING NEWS
When NOT IF for online poker in California
The Senate Standing Committee on Racing Gaming and Wagering will today look at possibility of legalis-ing online gambling in the state
Legislation on legalising online gambling is to be reviewed today as the panel look at what obstacles would be presented if it was to go to the state as-sembly where many observers say there would be large opposition
Inside the legislation that involves online poker only it is understood covers taxation and also bar-ring under 21rsquos from taking part in online gambling
within the state
Committee chairman Senator Jon Bonacic is a sup-porter of internet gambling but getting it through the state Assembly faces big obstacles
Observers say that is it only a matter of time for New York to pass legislation for online gambling whether this effort will be successful is unlikely but is a step in the right direction many believe
NY lawmakers to consider online gambling
13OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
+(44) 01543 478 818 | wwwgaming-awardscomwig | twittercomgamingawards | mediacleverduckmediacom
A platform where women can grow inspire empower educate and encourage one another by sharing stories of courage and success
Join out networking eventINSPIRE OthersCONNECT build strong business connections with successful like-minded womenSUCCEED become an icon brand yourself as a leader in your industry
The Women in Gaming Networking Event provides a platform where real women can share their stories of success and inspire the next generation of professional women while making new connections and build strong connections within business
Professional Networking Event
1st February 2016
Savoy Hotel - London
Networking Lunch
EventNETWORKINGWomen in Gaming
C lever Duck Media is proud to announce that Mr Green ndash the multi-award award winning online ca-sino operator as a Sponsor for the charity focused
ndash 9th International Gaming Awards Ceremony Colin Thompson organizer of IGA commented ldquoWe are very happy that such a well known and reputable multi award winning operator as Mr Green is helping us to raise money for our charities We will be announcing details of the amazing auction items very soon Mr Green helped IGA to raise much needed funds for Care International chari-ties via sponsorship and participating in auctions Over the years we offered some remarkable items to our participants from Tiffanys amp Cartier and are looking to surprise you all again on 1 February 2016 thanks to Mr Greenrsquos supportrdquo The 9th International Gaming Awards annual chic event is taking place in Londonrsquos historic venue the Savoy Hotel in London on the 1 February 2016 It will unite industry professionals from across the world and allow them to network with talented insiders from across the industry The 9th IGA once again promises an exquisite line up of sponsors judges guests and industry achievers Following in the footsteps of its previous successful awards it will be hosting the biggest and best charity event within the gam-ing industry The 9TH IGA as always will provide first opportunity to
showcase your product to the receptive audience of indus-try connoisseurs International Gaming Awards as always welcomes the most successful operators from around the globe outstanding leaders and philanthropists
GAMING NEWS
Mr Green Sponsors Auction item in Support of charity
IGA9 Nominations open
The 9th Annual International Gaming Awards (IGA) have announced that the categories and nomina-tions for the 1st February 2016 event are now open and as always free to enter
Celebrating the very best the global gaming indus-try has to offer over the last twelve months hosts and organisers Clever Duck Media have added some new categories to the list
To find out more about the IGA and how to enter go to httpwwwgaming-awardscom
15OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
16 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
copy 2015 IGT All rights reserved
YourWinning
Combination
As the leader in casino gaming and lottery IGT is committed to shaping the future of the gaming industry for our customers globally From the innovative hardware of IGT CrystalDualtrade to award-winning titles like SPHINXtrade 3D - you can count on IGT to bring the convergence of state-of-the-art platforms and player-favorite content to the next level
17OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Playing to Win Gambling in the AB Social Grade
By Liz Karter
D o you ever nudge up against your doctor at the roulette table on a night out your
local casino The recent Trends in Gambling Behaviour report from the UK Gambling Commission says that that is now more likely than ever with a rise from 50 to just under 54 of gamblers belonging to the AB social grade category In other words the most financially well off in society Before you start planning to look for your lawyer in the local betting office it is interesting to note that the Gam-bling Commission report highlights the rise in AB classes now gambling on Smartphones In 2008 it was just over 118 (1 in 10) and in 2014 it rose to 187 (1 in 5) of ABs reporting to be remote gamblers When I read the findings of the Gambling Com-mission report I was not surprised as within my own central London and Sussex practice where I have histori-cally seen men and women from all walks of life I too have noticed a significant increase in the wealthy professional classes seeking help for gambling addiction What is it then that is making gam-bling more appealing to the profes-sional and affluent To answer that question let us divide gambling into land based and remote as the two platforms might provide similar
games but very different experi-ences Whether a woman man if you are a member of the AB classes for ex-ample a high flyer in the world of business you are used to living a life jam packed full of adrenalin and the addictive buzz which that creates may not be easy to leave behind at the office Heading to casino is a way to keep the action pumping after hours You are likely to be highly com-petitive and so the anticipation of win replicates the chasing of a business deal If your high status and being seen as a winner at work is a part of the deal that keeps you in business then the high from a win at the casino table and having an audience when you win feels thrilling and rein-forces your successful image and self esteem Women are occupying more AB positions providing them with an independent disposable income and gambling advertising making them feel as welcome as the male counter-parts to participate in gambling and gaming The casino no longer belongs exclusively to the aspiring James Bond ldquoIt is something for me a nice environment where I am safe as a woman on my own It is my worldrdquo (AB business woman gaming commenting on her casino gaming)
Not everyone within the AB social-grade craves an audience People who spend all day dealing on an intense level with other people such as doc-tors and lawyers may be desperate for time out and a zone of their own Gambling on a Smartphone provides a welcome focus for the frazzled mind with a monetary win sometimes feel-ing secondary to the gain of escapism which online gambling or gaming provides The ability to gamble or game online has leapt the social divide especially for women who now are trying out gambling prod-ucts that they would not traditionally have accessed Women from the AB classes who never normally would have entered a bingo hall or adult entertainment centre are now playing bingo and slots online Many women report to me that having gambling handily available in their home office and handbag gives them that similar sense of something for themselves as the woman quoted above spoke of in the casino a world between business at the office and the equally de-manding business of running home husband and kidsrsquo play dates Chasing the win and even chasing loss-
es when gambling is all part of the fun
but it is very much easier to keep it fun
if you do not feel that your self esteem
is riding on every roll of the dice
To find out more about Liz Karter and her work visit these links wwwlevelgroundtherapyuk - wwwlizkartercom amp Liz Karters Books
T he Borgata Casino in New Jersey has won the right to fire its cocktail waitresses if their
weight exceeds the casinos expecta-tions of what is the standard for their staff A State appeals court has ruled that Borgata casinorsquos personal appearance standards are lawful But it also said a portion of the lawsuit bright by 21 servers should be returned to a lower court to determine if 11 of the woman were subjected to a hostile work place over the standardsrsquo enforcement Following the ruling the Borgata management said they were pleased their weight policy was upheld saying that all female and male ldquocostumed beverage serversrdquo were aware of the rule when they were hired as ldquoBorgata Babesrdquo ldquoWe have long held that Borgatarsquos personal appearance policy is fair and reasonablerdquo said Joe Corbo the casinorsquos vice president and legal coun-sel ldquoWe are pleased that the three ap-pellate court judges agreed with prior rulings that our policy is lawful and non-discriminatory to womenrdquo
GAMING NEWS
Borgata babes weight ruling upheld
Sands China name new COO with political tiesSands China has moved to install a new Chief Operat-ing Officer (COO) for their operations in Macau and have announced the position has been filled by a non-gaming executive with strong political links to Beijing
Wilfred Wong was named the new COO and President for Sands China whose previous role was in the construction sector replacing former boss Rob Goldstein who is moving back to Sands Las VegasldquoWilfred has a unique combination of private and public sector experience we think will be invaluable to the com-
pany at this point in our historyrdquo said Mr Adelson chairman of both Sands China and Las Vegas Sands in a statementWith Sands China among others seeing falling revenues the move is seen as one to strengthen ties with the gov-ernment in China
Mr Wong was a member of Chinarsquos National Peoplersquos Con-gress from 2007-2012 and has served in various posts in both the Hong Kong and central government
19OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
THE SAVOY HOTEL - LONDONAWARDS CEREMONY 1ST FEBRUARY 2016
WWWGAMING-AWARDSCOM
Cha r i t y E v e n t o f t h e Yea r
9th INTERNATIONALGAMING AWARDS
Clever Duck Media Presents
Nominations Open till 18th October
A maya Gaming still believe that California who closed their legislative session without mak-ing any decision on introducing online poker
in the state will one day legalise for online poker in fact their CEO David Baazov said it is a matter of when not if online poker happens in California The company that owns both PokerStars and Full Tile Poker tow of the worldrsquos largest online poker sites strongly believes their strong lobbying in the state will pay off eventually With the California legislature closing on the 11th of September for the year many observers called it the death nell for online poker in what most believe would be the biggest market in the US for online poker How-ever Eric Hollreiser Amayarsquos vice-president of corporate communications said ldquoWe see a lot of momentum and itrsquos really a question of when not if and obviously wersquore hoping that itrsquos sooner rather than laterrdquo David Baazov the boss of Amaya thinks that the main worries for states like California can be addressed by Amaya saying ldquoRegulation ensures licence holders have the correct auditing fraud and fund protection in place to protect consumers and allow strict government over
sightrdquo ldquoTo achieve those objectives itrsquos important to sup-port and lobby for clarity and regulation that will allow consumers and governments to feel secure in knowing that theyrsquore protected by a legitimate forward-looking industryrdquo PokerStars is also awaiting final clearance in New Jersey to allow it to once again enter the US market there which is expected to happen as early as October
GAMING NEWS
When NOT IF for online poker in California
The Senate Standing Committee on Racing Gaming and Wagering will today look at possibility of legalis-ing online gambling in the state
Legislation on legalising online gambling is to be reviewed today as the panel look at what obstacles would be presented if it was to go to the state as-sembly where many observers say there would be large opposition
Inside the legislation that involves online poker only it is understood covers taxation and also bar-ring under 21rsquos from taking part in online gambling
within the state
Committee chairman Senator Jon Bonacic is a sup-porter of internet gambling but getting it through the state Assembly faces big obstacles
Observers say that is it only a matter of time for New York to pass legislation for online gambling whether this effort will be successful is unlikely but is a step in the right direction many believe
NY lawmakers to consider online gambling
13OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
+(44) 01543 478 818 | wwwgaming-awardscomwig | twittercomgamingawards | mediacleverduckmediacom
A platform where women can grow inspire empower educate and encourage one another by sharing stories of courage and success
Join out networking eventINSPIRE OthersCONNECT build strong business connections with successful like-minded womenSUCCEED become an icon brand yourself as a leader in your industry
The Women in Gaming Networking Event provides a platform where real women can share their stories of success and inspire the next generation of professional women while making new connections and build strong connections within business
Professional Networking Event
1st February 2016
Savoy Hotel - London
Networking Lunch
EventNETWORKINGWomen in Gaming
C lever Duck Media is proud to announce that Mr Green ndash the multi-award award winning online ca-sino operator as a Sponsor for the charity focused
ndash 9th International Gaming Awards Ceremony Colin Thompson organizer of IGA commented ldquoWe are very happy that such a well known and reputable multi award winning operator as Mr Green is helping us to raise money for our charities We will be announcing details of the amazing auction items very soon Mr Green helped IGA to raise much needed funds for Care International chari-ties via sponsorship and participating in auctions Over the years we offered some remarkable items to our participants from Tiffanys amp Cartier and are looking to surprise you all again on 1 February 2016 thanks to Mr Greenrsquos supportrdquo The 9th International Gaming Awards annual chic event is taking place in Londonrsquos historic venue the Savoy Hotel in London on the 1 February 2016 It will unite industry professionals from across the world and allow them to network with talented insiders from across the industry The 9th IGA once again promises an exquisite line up of sponsors judges guests and industry achievers Following in the footsteps of its previous successful awards it will be hosting the biggest and best charity event within the gam-ing industry The 9TH IGA as always will provide first opportunity to
showcase your product to the receptive audience of indus-try connoisseurs International Gaming Awards as always welcomes the most successful operators from around the globe outstanding leaders and philanthropists
GAMING NEWS
Mr Green Sponsors Auction item in Support of charity
IGA9 Nominations open
The 9th Annual International Gaming Awards (IGA) have announced that the categories and nomina-tions for the 1st February 2016 event are now open and as always free to enter
Celebrating the very best the global gaming indus-try has to offer over the last twelve months hosts and organisers Clever Duck Media have added some new categories to the list
To find out more about the IGA and how to enter go to httpwwwgaming-awardscom
15OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
16 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
copy 2015 IGT All rights reserved
YourWinning
Combination
As the leader in casino gaming and lottery IGT is committed to shaping the future of the gaming industry for our customers globally From the innovative hardware of IGT CrystalDualtrade to award-winning titles like SPHINXtrade 3D - you can count on IGT to bring the convergence of state-of-the-art platforms and player-favorite content to the next level
17OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Playing to Win Gambling in the AB Social Grade
By Liz Karter
D o you ever nudge up against your doctor at the roulette table on a night out your
local casino The recent Trends in Gambling Behaviour report from the UK Gambling Commission says that that is now more likely than ever with a rise from 50 to just under 54 of gamblers belonging to the AB social grade category In other words the most financially well off in society Before you start planning to look for your lawyer in the local betting office it is interesting to note that the Gam-bling Commission report highlights the rise in AB classes now gambling on Smartphones In 2008 it was just over 118 (1 in 10) and in 2014 it rose to 187 (1 in 5) of ABs reporting to be remote gamblers When I read the findings of the Gambling Com-mission report I was not surprised as within my own central London and Sussex practice where I have histori-cally seen men and women from all walks of life I too have noticed a significant increase in the wealthy professional classes seeking help for gambling addiction What is it then that is making gam-bling more appealing to the profes-sional and affluent To answer that question let us divide gambling into land based and remote as the two platforms might provide similar
games but very different experi-ences Whether a woman man if you are a member of the AB classes for ex-ample a high flyer in the world of business you are used to living a life jam packed full of adrenalin and the addictive buzz which that creates may not be easy to leave behind at the office Heading to casino is a way to keep the action pumping after hours You are likely to be highly com-petitive and so the anticipation of win replicates the chasing of a business deal If your high status and being seen as a winner at work is a part of the deal that keeps you in business then the high from a win at the casino table and having an audience when you win feels thrilling and rein-forces your successful image and self esteem Women are occupying more AB positions providing them with an independent disposable income and gambling advertising making them feel as welcome as the male counter-parts to participate in gambling and gaming The casino no longer belongs exclusively to the aspiring James Bond ldquoIt is something for me a nice environment where I am safe as a woman on my own It is my worldrdquo (AB business woman gaming commenting on her casino gaming)
Not everyone within the AB social-grade craves an audience People who spend all day dealing on an intense level with other people such as doc-tors and lawyers may be desperate for time out and a zone of their own Gambling on a Smartphone provides a welcome focus for the frazzled mind with a monetary win sometimes feel-ing secondary to the gain of escapism which online gambling or gaming provides The ability to gamble or game online has leapt the social divide especially for women who now are trying out gambling prod-ucts that they would not traditionally have accessed Women from the AB classes who never normally would have entered a bingo hall or adult entertainment centre are now playing bingo and slots online Many women report to me that having gambling handily available in their home office and handbag gives them that similar sense of something for themselves as the woman quoted above spoke of in the casino a world between business at the office and the equally de-manding business of running home husband and kidsrsquo play dates Chasing the win and even chasing loss-
es when gambling is all part of the fun
but it is very much easier to keep it fun
if you do not feel that your self esteem
is riding on every roll of the dice
To find out more about Liz Karter and her work visit these links wwwlevelgroundtherapyuk - wwwlizkartercom amp Liz Karters Books
T he Borgata Casino in New Jersey has won the right to fire its cocktail waitresses if their
weight exceeds the casinos expecta-tions of what is the standard for their staff A State appeals court has ruled that Borgata casinorsquos personal appearance standards are lawful But it also said a portion of the lawsuit bright by 21 servers should be returned to a lower court to determine if 11 of the woman were subjected to a hostile work place over the standardsrsquo enforcement Following the ruling the Borgata management said they were pleased their weight policy was upheld saying that all female and male ldquocostumed beverage serversrdquo were aware of the rule when they were hired as ldquoBorgata Babesrdquo ldquoWe have long held that Borgatarsquos personal appearance policy is fair and reasonablerdquo said Joe Corbo the casinorsquos vice president and legal coun-sel ldquoWe are pleased that the three ap-pellate court judges agreed with prior rulings that our policy is lawful and non-discriminatory to womenrdquo
GAMING NEWS
Borgata babes weight ruling upheld
Sands China name new COO with political tiesSands China has moved to install a new Chief Operat-ing Officer (COO) for their operations in Macau and have announced the position has been filled by a non-gaming executive with strong political links to Beijing
Wilfred Wong was named the new COO and President for Sands China whose previous role was in the construction sector replacing former boss Rob Goldstein who is moving back to Sands Las VegasldquoWilfred has a unique combination of private and public sector experience we think will be invaluable to the com-
pany at this point in our historyrdquo said Mr Adelson chairman of both Sands China and Las Vegas Sands in a statementWith Sands China among others seeing falling revenues the move is seen as one to strengthen ties with the gov-ernment in China
Mr Wong was a member of Chinarsquos National Peoplersquos Con-gress from 2007-2012 and has served in various posts in both the Hong Kong and central government
19OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
A maya Gaming still believe that California who closed their legislative session without mak-ing any decision on introducing online poker
in the state will one day legalise for online poker in fact their CEO David Baazov said it is a matter of when not if online poker happens in California The company that owns both PokerStars and Full Tile Poker tow of the worldrsquos largest online poker sites strongly believes their strong lobbying in the state will pay off eventually With the California legislature closing on the 11th of September for the year many observers called it the death nell for online poker in what most believe would be the biggest market in the US for online poker How-ever Eric Hollreiser Amayarsquos vice-president of corporate communications said ldquoWe see a lot of momentum and itrsquos really a question of when not if and obviously wersquore hoping that itrsquos sooner rather than laterrdquo David Baazov the boss of Amaya thinks that the main worries for states like California can be addressed by Amaya saying ldquoRegulation ensures licence holders have the correct auditing fraud and fund protection in place to protect consumers and allow strict government over
sightrdquo ldquoTo achieve those objectives itrsquos important to sup-port and lobby for clarity and regulation that will allow consumers and governments to feel secure in knowing that theyrsquore protected by a legitimate forward-looking industryrdquo PokerStars is also awaiting final clearance in New Jersey to allow it to once again enter the US market there which is expected to happen as early as October
GAMING NEWS
When NOT IF for online poker in California
The Senate Standing Committee on Racing Gaming and Wagering will today look at possibility of legalis-ing online gambling in the state
Legislation on legalising online gambling is to be reviewed today as the panel look at what obstacles would be presented if it was to go to the state as-sembly where many observers say there would be large opposition
Inside the legislation that involves online poker only it is understood covers taxation and also bar-ring under 21rsquos from taking part in online gambling
within the state
Committee chairman Senator Jon Bonacic is a sup-porter of internet gambling but getting it through the state Assembly faces big obstacles
Observers say that is it only a matter of time for New York to pass legislation for online gambling whether this effort will be successful is unlikely but is a step in the right direction many believe
NY lawmakers to consider online gambling
13OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
+(44) 01543 478 818 | wwwgaming-awardscomwig | twittercomgamingawards | mediacleverduckmediacom
A platform where women can grow inspire empower educate and encourage one another by sharing stories of courage and success
Join out networking eventINSPIRE OthersCONNECT build strong business connections with successful like-minded womenSUCCEED become an icon brand yourself as a leader in your industry
The Women in Gaming Networking Event provides a platform where real women can share their stories of success and inspire the next generation of professional women while making new connections and build strong connections within business
Professional Networking Event
1st February 2016
Savoy Hotel - London
Networking Lunch
EventNETWORKINGWomen in Gaming
C lever Duck Media is proud to announce that Mr Green ndash the multi-award award winning online ca-sino operator as a Sponsor for the charity focused
ndash 9th International Gaming Awards Ceremony Colin Thompson organizer of IGA commented ldquoWe are very happy that such a well known and reputable multi award winning operator as Mr Green is helping us to raise money for our charities We will be announcing details of the amazing auction items very soon Mr Green helped IGA to raise much needed funds for Care International chari-ties via sponsorship and participating in auctions Over the years we offered some remarkable items to our participants from Tiffanys amp Cartier and are looking to surprise you all again on 1 February 2016 thanks to Mr Greenrsquos supportrdquo The 9th International Gaming Awards annual chic event is taking place in Londonrsquos historic venue the Savoy Hotel in London on the 1 February 2016 It will unite industry professionals from across the world and allow them to network with talented insiders from across the industry The 9th IGA once again promises an exquisite line up of sponsors judges guests and industry achievers Following in the footsteps of its previous successful awards it will be hosting the biggest and best charity event within the gam-ing industry The 9TH IGA as always will provide first opportunity to
showcase your product to the receptive audience of indus-try connoisseurs International Gaming Awards as always welcomes the most successful operators from around the globe outstanding leaders and philanthropists
GAMING NEWS
Mr Green Sponsors Auction item in Support of charity
IGA9 Nominations open
The 9th Annual International Gaming Awards (IGA) have announced that the categories and nomina-tions for the 1st February 2016 event are now open and as always free to enter
Celebrating the very best the global gaming indus-try has to offer over the last twelve months hosts and organisers Clever Duck Media have added some new categories to the list
To find out more about the IGA and how to enter go to httpwwwgaming-awardscom
15OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
16 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
copy 2015 IGT All rights reserved
YourWinning
Combination
As the leader in casino gaming and lottery IGT is committed to shaping the future of the gaming industry for our customers globally From the innovative hardware of IGT CrystalDualtrade to award-winning titles like SPHINXtrade 3D - you can count on IGT to bring the convergence of state-of-the-art platforms and player-favorite content to the next level
17OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Playing to Win Gambling in the AB Social Grade
By Liz Karter
D o you ever nudge up against your doctor at the roulette table on a night out your
local casino The recent Trends in Gambling Behaviour report from the UK Gambling Commission says that that is now more likely than ever with a rise from 50 to just under 54 of gamblers belonging to the AB social grade category In other words the most financially well off in society Before you start planning to look for your lawyer in the local betting office it is interesting to note that the Gam-bling Commission report highlights the rise in AB classes now gambling on Smartphones In 2008 it was just over 118 (1 in 10) and in 2014 it rose to 187 (1 in 5) of ABs reporting to be remote gamblers When I read the findings of the Gambling Com-mission report I was not surprised as within my own central London and Sussex practice where I have histori-cally seen men and women from all walks of life I too have noticed a significant increase in the wealthy professional classes seeking help for gambling addiction What is it then that is making gam-bling more appealing to the profes-sional and affluent To answer that question let us divide gambling into land based and remote as the two platforms might provide similar
games but very different experi-ences Whether a woman man if you are a member of the AB classes for ex-ample a high flyer in the world of business you are used to living a life jam packed full of adrenalin and the addictive buzz which that creates may not be easy to leave behind at the office Heading to casino is a way to keep the action pumping after hours You are likely to be highly com-petitive and so the anticipation of win replicates the chasing of a business deal If your high status and being seen as a winner at work is a part of the deal that keeps you in business then the high from a win at the casino table and having an audience when you win feels thrilling and rein-forces your successful image and self esteem Women are occupying more AB positions providing them with an independent disposable income and gambling advertising making them feel as welcome as the male counter-parts to participate in gambling and gaming The casino no longer belongs exclusively to the aspiring James Bond ldquoIt is something for me a nice environment where I am safe as a woman on my own It is my worldrdquo (AB business woman gaming commenting on her casino gaming)
Not everyone within the AB social-grade craves an audience People who spend all day dealing on an intense level with other people such as doc-tors and lawyers may be desperate for time out and a zone of their own Gambling on a Smartphone provides a welcome focus for the frazzled mind with a monetary win sometimes feel-ing secondary to the gain of escapism which online gambling or gaming provides The ability to gamble or game online has leapt the social divide especially for women who now are trying out gambling prod-ucts that they would not traditionally have accessed Women from the AB classes who never normally would have entered a bingo hall or adult entertainment centre are now playing bingo and slots online Many women report to me that having gambling handily available in their home office and handbag gives them that similar sense of something for themselves as the woman quoted above spoke of in the casino a world between business at the office and the equally de-manding business of running home husband and kidsrsquo play dates Chasing the win and even chasing loss-
es when gambling is all part of the fun
but it is very much easier to keep it fun
if you do not feel that your self esteem
is riding on every roll of the dice
To find out more about Liz Karter and her work visit these links wwwlevelgroundtherapyuk - wwwlizkartercom amp Liz Karters Books
T he Borgata Casino in New Jersey has won the right to fire its cocktail waitresses if their
weight exceeds the casinos expecta-tions of what is the standard for their staff A State appeals court has ruled that Borgata casinorsquos personal appearance standards are lawful But it also said a portion of the lawsuit bright by 21 servers should be returned to a lower court to determine if 11 of the woman were subjected to a hostile work place over the standardsrsquo enforcement Following the ruling the Borgata management said they were pleased their weight policy was upheld saying that all female and male ldquocostumed beverage serversrdquo were aware of the rule when they were hired as ldquoBorgata Babesrdquo ldquoWe have long held that Borgatarsquos personal appearance policy is fair and reasonablerdquo said Joe Corbo the casinorsquos vice president and legal coun-sel ldquoWe are pleased that the three ap-pellate court judges agreed with prior rulings that our policy is lawful and non-discriminatory to womenrdquo
GAMING NEWS
Borgata babes weight ruling upheld
Sands China name new COO with political tiesSands China has moved to install a new Chief Operat-ing Officer (COO) for their operations in Macau and have announced the position has been filled by a non-gaming executive with strong political links to Beijing
Wilfred Wong was named the new COO and President for Sands China whose previous role was in the construction sector replacing former boss Rob Goldstein who is moving back to Sands Las VegasldquoWilfred has a unique combination of private and public sector experience we think will be invaluable to the com-
pany at this point in our historyrdquo said Mr Adelson chairman of both Sands China and Las Vegas Sands in a statementWith Sands China among others seeing falling revenues the move is seen as one to strengthen ties with the gov-ernment in China
Mr Wong was a member of Chinarsquos National Peoplersquos Con-gress from 2007-2012 and has served in various posts in both the Hong Kong and central government
19OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
+(44) 01543 478 818 | wwwgaming-awardscomwig | twittercomgamingawards | mediacleverduckmediacom
A platform where women can grow inspire empower educate and encourage one another by sharing stories of courage and success
Join out networking eventINSPIRE OthersCONNECT build strong business connections with successful like-minded womenSUCCEED become an icon brand yourself as a leader in your industry
The Women in Gaming Networking Event provides a platform where real women can share their stories of success and inspire the next generation of professional women while making new connections and build strong connections within business
Professional Networking Event
1st February 2016
Savoy Hotel - London
Networking Lunch
EventNETWORKINGWomen in Gaming
C lever Duck Media is proud to announce that Mr Green ndash the multi-award award winning online ca-sino operator as a Sponsor for the charity focused
ndash 9th International Gaming Awards Ceremony Colin Thompson organizer of IGA commented ldquoWe are very happy that such a well known and reputable multi award winning operator as Mr Green is helping us to raise money for our charities We will be announcing details of the amazing auction items very soon Mr Green helped IGA to raise much needed funds for Care International chari-ties via sponsorship and participating in auctions Over the years we offered some remarkable items to our participants from Tiffanys amp Cartier and are looking to surprise you all again on 1 February 2016 thanks to Mr Greenrsquos supportrdquo The 9th International Gaming Awards annual chic event is taking place in Londonrsquos historic venue the Savoy Hotel in London on the 1 February 2016 It will unite industry professionals from across the world and allow them to network with talented insiders from across the industry The 9th IGA once again promises an exquisite line up of sponsors judges guests and industry achievers Following in the footsteps of its previous successful awards it will be hosting the biggest and best charity event within the gam-ing industry The 9TH IGA as always will provide first opportunity to
showcase your product to the receptive audience of indus-try connoisseurs International Gaming Awards as always welcomes the most successful operators from around the globe outstanding leaders and philanthropists
GAMING NEWS
Mr Green Sponsors Auction item in Support of charity
IGA9 Nominations open
The 9th Annual International Gaming Awards (IGA) have announced that the categories and nomina-tions for the 1st February 2016 event are now open and as always free to enter
Celebrating the very best the global gaming indus-try has to offer over the last twelve months hosts and organisers Clever Duck Media have added some new categories to the list
To find out more about the IGA and how to enter go to httpwwwgaming-awardscom
15OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
16 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
copy 2015 IGT All rights reserved
YourWinning
Combination
As the leader in casino gaming and lottery IGT is committed to shaping the future of the gaming industry for our customers globally From the innovative hardware of IGT CrystalDualtrade to award-winning titles like SPHINXtrade 3D - you can count on IGT to bring the convergence of state-of-the-art platforms and player-favorite content to the next level
17OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Playing to Win Gambling in the AB Social Grade
By Liz Karter
D o you ever nudge up against your doctor at the roulette table on a night out your
local casino The recent Trends in Gambling Behaviour report from the UK Gambling Commission says that that is now more likely than ever with a rise from 50 to just under 54 of gamblers belonging to the AB social grade category In other words the most financially well off in society Before you start planning to look for your lawyer in the local betting office it is interesting to note that the Gam-bling Commission report highlights the rise in AB classes now gambling on Smartphones In 2008 it was just over 118 (1 in 10) and in 2014 it rose to 187 (1 in 5) of ABs reporting to be remote gamblers When I read the findings of the Gambling Com-mission report I was not surprised as within my own central London and Sussex practice where I have histori-cally seen men and women from all walks of life I too have noticed a significant increase in the wealthy professional classes seeking help for gambling addiction What is it then that is making gam-bling more appealing to the profes-sional and affluent To answer that question let us divide gambling into land based and remote as the two platforms might provide similar
games but very different experi-ences Whether a woman man if you are a member of the AB classes for ex-ample a high flyer in the world of business you are used to living a life jam packed full of adrenalin and the addictive buzz which that creates may not be easy to leave behind at the office Heading to casino is a way to keep the action pumping after hours You are likely to be highly com-petitive and so the anticipation of win replicates the chasing of a business deal If your high status and being seen as a winner at work is a part of the deal that keeps you in business then the high from a win at the casino table and having an audience when you win feels thrilling and rein-forces your successful image and self esteem Women are occupying more AB positions providing them with an independent disposable income and gambling advertising making them feel as welcome as the male counter-parts to participate in gambling and gaming The casino no longer belongs exclusively to the aspiring James Bond ldquoIt is something for me a nice environment where I am safe as a woman on my own It is my worldrdquo (AB business woman gaming commenting on her casino gaming)
Not everyone within the AB social-grade craves an audience People who spend all day dealing on an intense level with other people such as doc-tors and lawyers may be desperate for time out and a zone of their own Gambling on a Smartphone provides a welcome focus for the frazzled mind with a monetary win sometimes feel-ing secondary to the gain of escapism which online gambling or gaming provides The ability to gamble or game online has leapt the social divide especially for women who now are trying out gambling prod-ucts that they would not traditionally have accessed Women from the AB classes who never normally would have entered a bingo hall or adult entertainment centre are now playing bingo and slots online Many women report to me that having gambling handily available in their home office and handbag gives them that similar sense of something for themselves as the woman quoted above spoke of in the casino a world between business at the office and the equally de-manding business of running home husband and kidsrsquo play dates Chasing the win and even chasing loss-
es when gambling is all part of the fun
but it is very much easier to keep it fun
if you do not feel that your self esteem
is riding on every roll of the dice
To find out more about Liz Karter and her work visit these links wwwlevelgroundtherapyuk - wwwlizkartercom amp Liz Karters Books
T he Borgata Casino in New Jersey has won the right to fire its cocktail waitresses if their
weight exceeds the casinos expecta-tions of what is the standard for their staff A State appeals court has ruled that Borgata casinorsquos personal appearance standards are lawful But it also said a portion of the lawsuit bright by 21 servers should be returned to a lower court to determine if 11 of the woman were subjected to a hostile work place over the standardsrsquo enforcement Following the ruling the Borgata management said they were pleased their weight policy was upheld saying that all female and male ldquocostumed beverage serversrdquo were aware of the rule when they were hired as ldquoBorgata Babesrdquo ldquoWe have long held that Borgatarsquos personal appearance policy is fair and reasonablerdquo said Joe Corbo the casinorsquos vice president and legal coun-sel ldquoWe are pleased that the three ap-pellate court judges agreed with prior rulings that our policy is lawful and non-discriminatory to womenrdquo
GAMING NEWS
Borgata babes weight ruling upheld
Sands China name new COO with political tiesSands China has moved to install a new Chief Operat-ing Officer (COO) for their operations in Macau and have announced the position has been filled by a non-gaming executive with strong political links to Beijing
Wilfred Wong was named the new COO and President for Sands China whose previous role was in the construction sector replacing former boss Rob Goldstein who is moving back to Sands Las VegasldquoWilfred has a unique combination of private and public sector experience we think will be invaluable to the com-
pany at this point in our historyrdquo said Mr Adelson chairman of both Sands China and Las Vegas Sands in a statementWith Sands China among others seeing falling revenues the move is seen as one to strengthen ties with the gov-ernment in China
Mr Wong was a member of Chinarsquos National Peoplersquos Con-gress from 2007-2012 and has served in various posts in both the Hong Kong and central government
19OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
C lever Duck Media is proud to announce that Mr Green ndash the multi-award award winning online ca-sino operator as a Sponsor for the charity focused
ndash 9th International Gaming Awards Ceremony Colin Thompson organizer of IGA commented ldquoWe are very happy that such a well known and reputable multi award winning operator as Mr Green is helping us to raise money for our charities We will be announcing details of the amazing auction items very soon Mr Green helped IGA to raise much needed funds for Care International chari-ties via sponsorship and participating in auctions Over the years we offered some remarkable items to our participants from Tiffanys amp Cartier and are looking to surprise you all again on 1 February 2016 thanks to Mr Greenrsquos supportrdquo The 9th International Gaming Awards annual chic event is taking place in Londonrsquos historic venue the Savoy Hotel in London on the 1 February 2016 It will unite industry professionals from across the world and allow them to network with talented insiders from across the industry The 9th IGA once again promises an exquisite line up of sponsors judges guests and industry achievers Following in the footsteps of its previous successful awards it will be hosting the biggest and best charity event within the gam-ing industry The 9TH IGA as always will provide first opportunity to
showcase your product to the receptive audience of indus-try connoisseurs International Gaming Awards as always welcomes the most successful operators from around the globe outstanding leaders and philanthropists
GAMING NEWS
Mr Green Sponsors Auction item in Support of charity
IGA9 Nominations open
The 9th Annual International Gaming Awards (IGA) have announced that the categories and nomina-tions for the 1st February 2016 event are now open and as always free to enter
Celebrating the very best the global gaming indus-try has to offer over the last twelve months hosts and organisers Clever Duck Media have added some new categories to the list
To find out more about the IGA and how to enter go to httpwwwgaming-awardscom
15OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
16 OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
copy 2015 IGT All rights reserved
YourWinning
Combination
As the leader in casino gaming and lottery IGT is committed to shaping the future of the gaming industry for our customers globally From the innovative hardware of IGT CrystalDualtrade to award-winning titles like SPHINXtrade 3D - you can count on IGT to bring the convergence of state-of-the-art platforms and player-favorite content to the next level
17OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Playing to Win Gambling in the AB Social Grade
By Liz Karter
D o you ever nudge up against your doctor at the roulette table on a night out your
local casino The recent Trends in Gambling Behaviour report from the UK Gambling Commission says that that is now more likely than ever with a rise from 50 to just under 54 of gamblers belonging to the AB social grade category In other words the most financially well off in society Before you start planning to look for your lawyer in the local betting office it is interesting to note that the Gam-bling Commission report highlights the rise in AB classes now gambling on Smartphones In 2008 it was just over 118 (1 in 10) and in 2014 it rose to 187 (1 in 5) of ABs reporting to be remote gamblers When I read the findings of the Gambling Com-mission report I was not surprised as within my own central London and Sussex practice where I have histori-cally seen men and women from all walks of life I too have noticed a significant increase in the wealthy professional classes seeking help for gambling addiction What is it then that is making gam-bling more appealing to the profes-sional and affluent To answer that question let us divide gambling into land based and remote as the two platforms might provide similar
games but very different experi-ences Whether a woman man if you are a member of the AB classes for ex-ample a high flyer in the world of business you are used to living a life jam packed full of adrenalin and the addictive buzz which that creates may not be easy to leave behind at the office Heading to casino is a way to keep the action pumping after hours You are likely to be highly com-petitive and so the anticipation of win replicates the chasing of a business deal If your high status and being seen as a winner at work is a part of the deal that keeps you in business then the high from a win at the casino table and having an audience when you win feels thrilling and rein-forces your successful image and self esteem Women are occupying more AB positions providing them with an independent disposable income and gambling advertising making them feel as welcome as the male counter-parts to participate in gambling and gaming The casino no longer belongs exclusively to the aspiring James Bond ldquoIt is something for me a nice environment where I am safe as a woman on my own It is my worldrdquo (AB business woman gaming commenting on her casino gaming)
Not everyone within the AB social-grade craves an audience People who spend all day dealing on an intense level with other people such as doc-tors and lawyers may be desperate for time out and a zone of their own Gambling on a Smartphone provides a welcome focus for the frazzled mind with a monetary win sometimes feel-ing secondary to the gain of escapism which online gambling or gaming provides The ability to gamble or game online has leapt the social divide especially for women who now are trying out gambling prod-ucts that they would not traditionally have accessed Women from the AB classes who never normally would have entered a bingo hall or adult entertainment centre are now playing bingo and slots online Many women report to me that having gambling handily available in their home office and handbag gives them that similar sense of something for themselves as the woman quoted above spoke of in the casino a world between business at the office and the equally de-manding business of running home husband and kidsrsquo play dates Chasing the win and even chasing loss-
es when gambling is all part of the fun
but it is very much easier to keep it fun
if you do not feel that your self esteem
is riding on every roll of the dice
To find out more about Liz Karter and her work visit these links wwwlevelgroundtherapyuk - wwwlizkartercom amp Liz Karters Books
T he Borgata Casino in New Jersey has won the right to fire its cocktail waitresses if their
weight exceeds the casinos expecta-tions of what is the standard for their staff A State appeals court has ruled that Borgata casinorsquos personal appearance standards are lawful But it also said a portion of the lawsuit bright by 21 servers should be returned to a lower court to determine if 11 of the woman were subjected to a hostile work place over the standardsrsquo enforcement Following the ruling the Borgata management said they were pleased their weight policy was upheld saying that all female and male ldquocostumed beverage serversrdquo were aware of the rule when they were hired as ldquoBorgata Babesrdquo ldquoWe have long held that Borgatarsquos personal appearance policy is fair and reasonablerdquo said Joe Corbo the casinorsquos vice president and legal coun-sel ldquoWe are pleased that the three ap-pellate court judges agreed with prior rulings that our policy is lawful and non-discriminatory to womenrdquo
GAMING NEWS
Borgata babes weight ruling upheld
Sands China name new COO with political tiesSands China has moved to install a new Chief Operat-ing Officer (COO) for their operations in Macau and have announced the position has been filled by a non-gaming executive with strong political links to Beijing
Wilfred Wong was named the new COO and President for Sands China whose previous role was in the construction sector replacing former boss Rob Goldstein who is moving back to Sands Las VegasldquoWilfred has a unique combination of private and public sector experience we think will be invaluable to the com-
pany at this point in our historyrdquo said Mr Adelson chairman of both Sands China and Las Vegas Sands in a statementWith Sands China among others seeing falling revenues the move is seen as one to strengthen ties with the gov-ernment in China
Mr Wong was a member of Chinarsquos National Peoplersquos Con-gress from 2007-2012 and has served in various posts in both the Hong Kong and central government
19OCTOBER 2015
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17OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Playing to Win Gambling in the AB Social Grade
By Liz Karter
D o you ever nudge up against your doctor at the roulette table on a night out your
local casino The recent Trends in Gambling Behaviour report from the UK Gambling Commission says that that is now more likely than ever with a rise from 50 to just under 54 of gamblers belonging to the AB social grade category In other words the most financially well off in society Before you start planning to look for your lawyer in the local betting office it is interesting to note that the Gam-bling Commission report highlights the rise in AB classes now gambling on Smartphones In 2008 it was just over 118 (1 in 10) and in 2014 it rose to 187 (1 in 5) of ABs reporting to be remote gamblers When I read the findings of the Gambling Com-mission report I was not surprised as within my own central London and Sussex practice where I have histori-cally seen men and women from all walks of life I too have noticed a significant increase in the wealthy professional classes seeking help for gambling addiction What is it then that is making gam-bling more appealing to the profes-sional and affluent To answer that question let us divide gambling into land based and remote as the two platforms might provide similar
games but very different experi-ences Whether a woman man if you are a member of the AB classes for ex-ample a high flyer in the world of business you are used to living a life jam packed full of adrenalin and the addictive buzz which that creates may not be easy to leave behind at the office Heading to casino is a way to keep the action pumping after hours You are likely to be highly com-petitive and so the anticipation of win replicates the chasing of a business deal If your high status and being seen as a winner at work is a part of the deal that keeps you in business then the high from a win at the casino table and having an audience when you win feels thrilling and rein-forces your successful image and self esteem Women are occupying more AB positions providing them with an independent disposable income and gambling advertising making them feel as welcome as the male counter-parts to participate in gambling and gaming The casino no longer belongs exclusively to the aspiring James Bond ldquoIt is something for me a nice environment where I am safe as a woman on my own It is my worldrdquo (AB business woman gaming commenting on her casino gaming)
Not everyone within the AB social-grade craves an audience People who spend all day dealing on an intense level with other people such as doc-tors and lawyers may be desperate for time out and a zone of their own Gambling on a Smartphone provides a welcome focus for the frazzled mind with a monetary win sometimes feel-ing secondary to the gain of escapism which online gambling or gaming provides The ability to gamble or game online has leapt the social divide especially for women who now are trying out gambling prod-ucts that they would not traditionally have accessed Women from the AB classes who never normally would have entered a bingo hall or adult entertainment centre are now playing bingo and slots online Many women report to me that having gambling handily available in their home office and handbag gives them that similar sense of something for themselves as the woman quoted above spoke of in the casino a world between business at the office and the equally de-manding business of running home husband and kidsrsquo play dates Chasing the win and even chasing loss-
es when gambling is all part of the fun
but it is very much easier to keep it fun
if you do not feel that your self esteem
is riding on every roll of the dice
To find out more about Liz Karter and her work visit these links wwwlevelgroundtherapyuk - wwwlizkartercom amp Liz Karters Books
T he Borgata Casino in New Jersey has won the right to fire its cocktail waitresses if their
weight exceeds the casinos expecta-tions of what is the standard for their staff A State appeals court has ruled that Borgata casinorsquos personal appearance standards are lawful But it also said a portion of the lawsuit bright by 21 servers should be returned to a lower court to determine if 11 of the woman were subjected to a hostile work place over the standardsrsquo enforcement Following the ruling the Borgata management said they were pleased their weight policy was upheld saying that all female and male ldquocostumed beverage serversrdquo were aware of the rule when they were hired as ldquoBorgata Babesrdquo ldquoWe have long held that Borgatarsquos personal appearance policy is fair and reasonablerdquo said Joe Corbo the casinorsquos vice president and legal coun-sel ldquoWe are pleased that the three ap-pellate court judges agreed with prior rulings that our policy is lawful and non-discriminatory to womenrdquo
GAMING NEWS
Borgata babes weight ruling upheld
Sands China name new COO with political tiesSands China has moved to install a new Chief Operat-ing Officer (COO) for their operations in Macau and have announced the position has been filled by a non-gaming executive with strong political links to Beijing
Wilfred Wong was named the new COO and President for Sands China whose previous role was in the construction sector replacing former boss Rob Goldstein who is moving back to Sands Las VegasldquoWilfred has a unique combination of private and public sector experience we think will be invaluable to the com-
pany at this point in our historyrdquo said Mr Adelson chairman of both Sands China and Las Vegas Sands in a statementWith Sands China among others seeing falling revenues the move is seen as one to strengthen ties with the gov-ernment in China
Mr Wong was a member of Chinarsquos National Peoplersquos Con-gress from 2007-2012 and has served in various posts in both the Hong Kong and central government
19OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
17OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
Playing to Win Gambling in the AB Social Grade
By Liz Karter
D o you ever nudge up against your doctor at the roulette table on a night out your
local casino The recent Trends in Gambling Behaviour report from the UK Gambling Commission says that that is now more likely than ever with a rise from 50 to just under 54 of gamblers belonging to the AB social grade category In other words the most financially well off in society Before you start planning to look for your lawyer in the local betting office it is interesting to note that the Gam-bling Commission report highlights the rise in AB classes now gambling on Smartphones In 2008 it was just over 118 (1 in 10) and in 2014 it rose to 187 (1 in 5) of ABs reporting to be remote gamblers When I read the findings of the Gambling Com-mission report I was not surprised as within my own central London and Sussex practice where I have histori-cally seen men and women from all walks of life I too have noticed a significant increase in the wealthy professional classes seeking help for gambling addiction What is it then that is making gam-bling more appealing to the profes-sional and affluent To answer that question let us divide gambling into land based and remote as the two platforms might provide similar
games but very different experi-ences Whether a woman man if you are a member of the AB classes for ex-ample a high flyer in the world of business you are used to living a life jam packed full of adrenalin and the addictive buzz which that creates may not be easy to leave behind at the office Heading to casino is a way to keep the action pumping after hours You are likely to be highly com-petitive and so the anticipation of win replicates the chasing of a business deal If your high status and being seen as a winner at work is a part of the deal that keeps you in business then the high from a win at the casino table and having an audience when you win feels thrilling and rein-forces your successful image and self esteem Women are occupying more AB positions providing them with an independent disposable income and gambling advertising making them feel as welcome as the male counter-parts to participate in gambling and gaming The casino no longer belongs exclusively to the aspiring James Bond ldquoIt is something for me a nice environment where I am safe as a woman on my own It is my worldrdquo (AB business woman gaming commenting on her casino gaming)
Not everyone within the AB social-grade craves an audience People who spend all day dealing on an intense level with other people such as doc-tors and lawyers may be desperate for time out and a zone of their own Gambling on a Smartphone provides a welcome focus for the frazzled mind with a monetary win sometimes feel-ing secondary to the gain of escapism which online gambling or gaming provides The ability to gamble or game online has leapt the social divide especially for women who now are trying out gambling prod-ucts that they would not traditionally have accessed Women from the AB classes who never normally would have entered a bingo hall or adult entertainment centre are now playing bingo and slots online Many women report to me that having gambling handily available in their home office and handbag gives them that similar sense of something for themselves as the woman quoted above spoke of in the casino a world between business at the office and the equally de-manding business of running home husband and kidsrsquo play dates Chasing the win and even chasing loss-
es when gambling is all part of the fun
but it is very much easier to keep it fun
if you do not feel that your self esteem
is riding on every roll of the dice
To find out more about Liz Karter and her work visit these links wwwlevelgroundtherapyuk - wwwlizkartercom amp Liz Karters Books
T he Borgata Casino in New Jersey has won the right to fire its cocktail waitresses if their
weight exceeds the casinos expecta-tions of what is the standard for their staff A State appeals court has ruled that Borgata casinorsquos personal appearance standards are lawful But it also said a portion of the lawsuit bright by 21 servers should be returned to a lower court to determine if 11 of the woman were subjected to a hostile work place over the standardsrsquo enforcement Following the ruling the Borgata management said they were pleased their weight policy was upheld saying that all female and male ldquocostumed beverage serversrdquo were aware of the rule when they were hired as ldquoBorgata Babesrdquo ldquoWe have long held that Borgatarsquos personal appearance policy is fair and reasonablerdquo said Joe Corbo the casinorsquos vice president and legal coun-sel ldquoWe are pleased that the three ap-pellate court judges agreed with prior rulings that our policy is lawful and non-discriminatory to womenrdquo
GAMING NEWS
Borgata babes weight ruling upheld
Sands China name new COO with political tiesSands China has moved to install a new Chief Operat-ing Officer (COO) for their operations in Macau and have announced the position has been filled by a non-gaming executive with strong political links to Beijing
Wilfred Wong was named the new COO and President for Sands China whose previous role was in the construction sector replacing former boss Rob Goldstein who is moving back to Sands Las VegasldquoWilfred has a unique combination of private and public sector experience we think will be invaluable to the com-
pany at this point in our historyrdquo said Mr Adelson chairman of both Sands China and Las Vegas Sands in a statementWith Sands China among others seeing falling revenues the move is seen as one to strengthen ties with the gov-ernment in China
Mr Wong was a member of Chinarsquos National Peoplersquos Con-gress from 2007-2012 and has served in various posts in both the Hong Kong and central government
19OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
T he Borgata Casino in New Jersey has won the right to fire its cocktail waitresses if their
weight exceeds the casinos expecta-tions of what is the standard for their staff A State appeals court has ruled that Borgata casinorsquos personal appearance standards are lawful But it also said a portion of the lawsuit bright by 21 servers should be returned to a lower court to determine if 11 of the woman were subjected to a hostile work place over the standardsrsquo enforcement Following the ruling the Borgata management said they were pleased their weight policy was upheld saying that all female and male ldquocostumed beverage serversrdquo were aware of the rule when they were hired as ldquoBorgata Babesrdquo ldquoWe have long held that Borgatarsquos personal appearance policy is fair and reasonablerdquo said Joe Corbo the casinorsquos vice president and legal coun-sel ldquoWe are pleased that the three ap-pellate court judges agreed with prior rulings that our policy is lawful and non-discriminatory to womenrdquo
GAMING NEWS
Borgata babes weight ruling upheld
Sands China name new COO with political tiesSands China has moved to install a new Chief Operat-ing Officer (COO) for their operations in Macau and have announced the position has been filled by a non-gaming executive with strong political links to Beijing
Wilfred Wong was named the new COO and President for Sands China whose previous role was in the construction sector replacing former boss Rob Goldstein who is moving back to Sands Las VegasldquoWilfred has a unique combination of private and public sector experience we think will be invaluable to the com-
pany at this point in our historyrdquo said Mr Adelson chairman of both Sands China and Las Vegas Sands in a statementWith Sands China among others seeing falling revenues the move is seen as one to strengthen ties with the gov-ernment in China
Mr Wong was a member of Chinarsquos National Peoplersquos Con-gress from 2007-2012 and has served in various posts in both the Hong Kong and central government
19OCTOBER 2015
INFINITY GAMING
