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INTERNATIONAL GAMING AWARDS 2009
International Gaming
Awards 2009
A look ahead to this unique international event, taking place in London the
night before the IGE show begins.
N
ow in it’s second year, the International Conservative MP and Shadow Minister for Culture,
Gaming Awards 2009 [IGA] looks set to Media and Sport, Tobias Ellwood. He will be speaking
attract even more industry heavy-hitters and to an audience keen to learn what a future
raise more money for worthy causes. Conservative government would have in store for the
On 26th January 2009, the most influential figures UK gaming market.
in Gaming will gather at the Millennium Gloucester At last year’s ceremony, Mr. Michael Boettcher –
Hotel in Kensington, London for this year’s awards. President of Storm International BV and founder of
The Awards seeks to reward excellence in all areas of the Russian Responsible Gaming Fund – was awarded
gaming, not limited to commercial success alone – the much-coveted Outstanding Achievement Award.
awards this year include accolades for Eco-Friendly Recognising and rewarding those who have
companies as well as those operators who take social contributed so much to our industry is one of the
responsibility seriously. primary aims of the International Gaming Awards.
From the most aesthetically-pleasing designs to the Another is charitable contribution; this year’s
highest innovations in technology, the IGA looks at selected charities are CARE International and
the best the industry has to offer; companies gain by CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA.
highlighting their ground-breaking products or CARE International provide disaster relief
worldwide, as well as allowing millions the chance of
“Recognising and
shelter, clean water and education.
CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA is a UK-based charity
rewarding those who have
who support those affected by leukaemia, the most
contributed so much to our
common form of cancer among children in the UK.
These charities rely on donations from individuals
industry is one of the and business to do their work, and the Gaming
primary aims of the
Awards are proud to support them.
International Gaming
As well as direct donations from sponsors, nominees
and attendees, a charity auction will be held at the
Awards.”
ceremony. One of the more unique items going under
the hammer in support of CHILDREN with
LEUKAEMIA is a bespoke Cammegh Crystal roulette
premises… and their staff gain by having their hard wheel. Cammegh have commissioned a custom-
work recognised and applauded. engraving on the wheel to ensure that its charitable
The International Gaming Awards has the direct origins are never forgotten by the lucky winner, and
support of internationally influential groups such as those who enjoy the wheel for years to come. Other
The Australasian Casino Association, ADIB (The items of note include memorabilia from the latest
Russian Gaming Operators Association), The James Bond blockbuster, Quantum of Solace.
Canadian Gaming Association and the National With a champagne reception, book presentation, a
Indian Gaming Association. In the UK, the Casino gala dinner, keynote speeches, a charity auction and
Operator’s Association supports the awards. To quote an awards ceremony, you would think that the night
the European Casino Association (ECA) – "…the would be complete… but there will be a surprise
ECA has high esteem for the International Gaming during the evening, though we can’t give out any
Awards as we believe that it is a great event for our more information about that this early – it would
industry that truly deserves to be supported.” spoil the surprise!
The awards will be presented by Geoff Cotton, a For more information on this exciting event, visit
professional multi-lingual speaker who has worked www.gaming-awards.com or contact Quentin Kozma
extensively on events such as this worldwide. on q@gaming-awards.com, or Svetlana Thompson on
Keynote speaker in January will be UK svetlana@gaming-awards.com.
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