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Holland Casino Slam Four Month Extension Holland Casino has slammed new measures by the Dutch government as
'irresponsible' since it can’t reopen casinos until September 1 at the earliest
Te six-month closure for the gambling sector in Te Netherlands has seen over 8,000 employees under stay at home measures
HIOLLAND CASINO OPERATIONS
FRANCE – French casino operator Vikings Casinos is postponing a renovation project at the Hotel des Thermes in Vittel (Vosges), which should host a casino in mid-2023, until the beginning of the summer, due to the containment to stem the epidemic of coronavirus.
Vikings Managing Director, Luc Le Borgne, unveiled the renovation project on February 29, when the casino concession it has operated since 2007 had just been renewed for 20 years. The cost of the planned investment is €14m to €17m, to redo the Hôtel des Thermes, with local architect Stéphane Deloy to transform the crumbling building into a luxury establishment, of three or four stars. It has been unoccupied for more than 40 years.
The future casino will be housed on the ground floor of the Hotel des Thermes, with a surface area of 1,108sq.m, 100 slot machines, electronic table games and traditional games and a restaurant of 363sq.m. A car park with 68 parking spaces is planned in the basement. Approximately €3.5m has been budgeted to transfer the casino, currently located in the Mercure hotel.
The opening could take place in the spring of 2023, before the Rugby World Cup, with the plan to be able to welcome one of the foreign teams for its preparation.
SOUTH AFRICA – Specialist virtual games provider Kiron and lottery and gaming supplier AGTech have agreed on a global collaboration agreement which will include the distribution of the parties’ respective products internationally.
Kiron’s premier virtual games offering, including football and racing, as well as a variety of localised sports and numbers games, will be integrated into AGTech’s brand new platform and offered alongside the equivalent real sports markets.
The parties have agreed that Kiron’s content will be made available to AGTech’s client base internationally, including markets in Asia, Latin America and Africa, with plans to implement the products across a variety of delivery channels in each territory.
Steven Spartinos, co-CEO of Kiron, said: “Our partnership with AGTech will provide a springboard for growth globally and we are looking forward to partnering with them and roll out our virtual portfolio to their clients in key international markets. Our offering provides a broad range of virtual sports and number games that have proven appeal in a multitude of markets. This partnership demonstrates the growing appetite for our portfolio on a global basis.”
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Holland Casino has slammed new measures introduced by the Dutch government as 'irresponsible' having been told it won't be able to reopen its casinos until September 1 at the earliest.
Te gambling sector is one of the few in the Netherlands that has been instructed to keep its doors closed until that date, meaning a six- month closure in total, keeping more than 8,000 employees at home for months.
Suppliers of this sector are also extremely affected by this long closure. In addition, such a long closure now entails great risks, because players now have to seek refuge from illegal activities both on location and online. In recent weeks, the police have had to intervene hard at various locations in the country.
Erwin Lambaart, CEO of Holland Casino, said: “Te long lock hold of the whole sector is in our view irresponsible given our history of providing safe and responsible gaming. It causes
Greentube teams with Playtech in strategic distribution agreement
Austria
Greentube has signed a deal to launch a selection of its online casino content with Playtech. Classic NOVOMATIC titles, adapted for online channels, will soon go live through the aggregator, including Book of Ra deluxe and Lucky Lady’s Charm deluxe, combined with new content from the supplier’s developers and studios. Playtech’s customers will gain access to modern hits including Diamond Link: Mighty Elephant and Cash Connection Charming Lady as part of the deal.
Greentube’s games portfolio will initially be available in Poland, Spain and the UK, extending the supplier’s reach in Europe, as well as in Mexico – a market which is proving to be a powerhouse for online gaming in the Latin American region.
“Joining Playtech’s Games Marketplace creates significant
enormous economic damage to the entire sector. We understand that we should not be the first to open again, but to remain closed for another four months is really unwise and unnecessary. We are ready by 1 June at the latest to be able to open our branches fully responsibly in accordance with government guidelines."
Te amusement arcade sector is in the same position. Frits Huffnagel, Chairman of amusements association VAN Kansspelen, said: “We are very disappointed with the news that the entertainment centers may only open on September 1. Recently, a lot of work has been done on an extensive protocol to open quickly again. In addition, there has been intensive contact with various ministries. It seems like the decision was made based on insufficient knowledge of the sector. Te generosity promised in the press conference is only sufficient if 100 per cent of the costs are reimbursed. We have little confidence that this will also be the offer.”
advantages for both our businesses: Playtech’s customers will get access to our player-favourite titles that have proven to deliver strong results, while we will further accelerate our reach into key strategic markets,” said Michael Bauer, CGO at Greentube. “We believe this step comes at exactly the right time, as more and more European jurisdictions regulate and the Americas promise much room for growth.”
Shimon Akad, Chief Operating Officer at Playtech, said: “We are very proud to have Greentube’s vast collection of both classic and modern interactive content available through our Games Marketplace. Tese games will be a valuable addition to our portfolio, providing our partners with titles that appeal to audiences ranging from traditional land-based players to new online slot fans. Playtech’s scale and distribution is a powerful offering for potential partners, and this is an example of our commitment to partnering with the right companies to bring content to new and growing markets.”
Malta
Betsoft Gaming has partnered with Romania-based Platinum Casino. Te agreement will see the integration of a wide selection of Betsoft’s top- performing titles on the online casino. Having identified specific features that create and retain customer engagement in its home market, Platinum Casino is confident that Betsoft’s portfolio, as well as its brand capital, will appeal to the target audience - both existing and new.
"Differentiation within the Romanian market is the key to future success. We see Betsoft as our partner in enabling growth through taking our gaming standards to a new level. We know we can make this a lasting relationship," explained Daniela Asaftei, Head of Marketing at Platinum Casino.
Betsoft is licensed by the Romanian National Gambling Office and is focused on its strategy of working closely with key players in highly regulated markets.
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