Partouche Cleared in Casino 3.14 Scandal EMEA
Te investigation at the Tribunal de Grande Instance of Marseille has ruled that French operator Groupe Partouche has no case to answer
Te ruling follows allegations of malpractice at the Casino 3.14 in Cannes operated by Partouche
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UK – Digitain has opened a new UK regional office in Sheffield to support Digitain’s international growth plan. The opening of the Digitain office complements the city of Sheffield’s continued development as a leading city for driving business and innovation.
The new office will be led by Simon Westbury as Head of the International Business Development Department. The new office will provide localised client-facing and account-management services in support of Digitain’s wider international growth plan, with new offices planned in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Simon’s key short-term role will be to drive business in the UK and ensure that Digitain remains at the forefront of the sports betting market.
Simon Westbury, Head of International Business Development at Digitain, added: “I am delighted to be leading Digitain’s drive into the UK and wider regulated markets. Digitain is a company which is a market leader in the gaming industry and, in keeping with our business principles of being as close to our partners as possible, the opening of a UK office is an exciting development in helping us achieve our aims.”
ITALY – Innovative Technology has welcomed Paolo Mattavelli to their Italian operations as Customer Support Engineer. Paolo is based at ITL’s Milan office delivering both remote and field-
based technical support across ITL’s network of gaming, amusement, retail and vending customers. Innovative Technology’s Stefano Mandelli said, “Paolo has over 15 years’ experience in the industry having previously worked for some of our major customers he already has an in-depth knowledge of ITL products. Paolo is well-known in the industry and has a wealth of both technical and commercial experience of payment systems, making him ideal for the position.”
CYPRUS – Melco Entertainment opened its third licensed satellite casino in Cyprus with the unveiling of the C2 Ayia Napa branded casino in the heart of the holiday resort's tourist area. Covering 13,829 m² with a gaming floor of 367 m², the property houses 50 slot machines, the Columbia Bar and employs more than 40 people. Craig Ballantyne, Property President of City of Dreams Mediterranean and Cyprus Casinos ‘C2’, said: “We are delighted to be launching our third satellite casino. We are confident that C2 Ayia Napa will help to enhance the city’s tourist product and significantly contribute to the sustainable growth of the local and island’s economy. At the same time, the casino will offer an exceptional entertainment experience for both local and foreign guests,” he said.
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According to the order of non-suit, the Omaha poker games that were the subject of the investigation of Casino 3.14 “were not within the framework of the misappropriation of funds made to the detriment of the casino concerned,” and that they had “generated a considerable gross game revenue for the benefit of both the operating company and the state.” In four months of operation, the GGR made in Cannes by Omaha Poker accounted for 75 per cent of the national figure of this game.
Placed under judicial control and banned from managing the establishment in March 2018, the President and the Director General of 3.14 had been indicted and released following the payment of a deposit of €30,000. Te order states that neither of them have "been personally, directly or indirectly, interested in the organisation and operation of these games."
Two players had also been indicted for complicity and concealment of misuse of corporate assets, while also being placed under judicial control. Te judicial investigation
EGT Interactive strengthens partnership in Croatia
Croatia
EGT Interactive has increased its presence in Croatia with the formation of a brand new partnership with major operator Germaniasport. Tis partnership is a natural continuation of our partnership with Mozzarbet group. Being a part of one group and based on our highly successful partnership with Mozzartbet in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, we are looking forward with great expectations towards our latest collaboration with Germaniasport.
Todor Zahraviev, CEO of EGT Interactive commented: “EGT Interactive has long term traditions in Croatia, covering not only the online but also the land – based operations. Our product has been proven throughout the years to be not only well – known but also
established that parts of poker "were not the framework of diversions of funds carried out to the detriment of the establishment of games concerned.’
Fabrice Paire, CEO of the Partouche Group, stated:“What the SCCJ has done is scandalous. Te investigation carried out audits that concluded that no amount had been diverted to the detriment of the casino, the players or the Treasury. Yet the media gave very strong coverage. Te primary consequence of this inappropriate and disproportionate communication was, for the Groupe Partouche, the loss of more than 20 per cent of its value in the 48 hours that followed. Groupe Partouche has therefore filed a complaint for breach of the secrecy of the investigation and the investigation and for defamation. We have demonstrated, on one hand, that the organisation of the tables of Omaha Poker, the only game concerned by the investigation, fully complied with all regulations and, on the other hand, that the casino had always been in compliance with its tax obligations.”
highly successful and preferred by the players. For us, this partnership is not only a natural continuation to the existing partnership with the group of companies of Mozzartbet, but will also surely strengthen our position in the territory, ensuring the Tier 1 status of our premium content. We are certain that we are looking towards a highly successful collaboration for both sides and we are thrilled by the opportunity to be able to provide our content to the vast base of players of Germaniasport.”
Matej Miloš, CEO of Germania Sport commented the news step in business collaboration: “Partnership with EGT in land – based operations through the years, gives us full confidence that the premium content and exceptional service will be provided to our users. Growth of our company is based on exceptional values and high standards for also users and employees and we are happy to have EGT Interactive as a partner.”
Bulgaria
Zitro’s Video Slots brand Bryke continues to expand its footprint in the global casino market now reaching one of the most recognized and respected casino groups in Bulgaria, the Imperia Casinos.
Players in Bulgaria can now enjoy the world’s number one multigame progressive bank Link King. It has been made available on the cutting-edge Fusion Slant terminal, a cabinet that has proved to satisfy players and operators alike.
As confirmed by Gavril Chetrafilov CEO of Imperia Casinos: “We have been watching Zitro’s video slots brand Bryke grow very fast and strong in the last couple of years and are very pleased that their products can now be played in our venues. Giving the success of Bryke in the global marketplace, and seeing the product roadmap of the company, we feel very confident investing in Zitro and look forward to a long-term partnership.”
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