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Der beratende Ausschuss für Dezentralisierung und regionale Entwicklung des chilenischen Senats hat nach Anhörung der beteiligten Interessengruppen entschieden, seine Pläne zum Verbot und Abbau von Spielautomaten außerhalb von Spielbanken und Casinos weiter voranzutreiben.
Der Gouverneur des mexikanischen Bundesstaates Veracruz, Miguel Angel Yunes Linares, hat sich gegen den Bau eines Casinos von TV Azteca in der Gemeinde Yanga, einem der ärmsten Gebiete in der Region, ausgesprochen.
Die zuständige argentinische Provinzaufsicht für Lotterien und Spielbanken hat die Ergebnisse der ersten Phase des Ausschreibungsverfahrens für die sieben Spielbanken in Buenos Aires veröf- fentlicht. Der langjährige örtliche Betreiber Boldt hat sich nach Abschluss dieser ersten Phase, die zur Erreichung einer Höchstpunktzahl von 55 unter anderem eine technische Bewertung der Gebote, eine Überprüfung des finanziellen Hinter- grundes sowie weitere Gesichtspunkte umfasste, bislang als aussichtsreichster Kandidat erwiesen.
Die peruanische Glücksspielaufsicht (APEJA) beabsichtigt, gerichtlich gegen Pläne zur Einführung einer neuen Steuer vorzugehen. Sie begründet das damit, dass der peruanischen Glückspielbranche dadurch Schaden zugefügt werde. Die selektive Verbrauchsteuer (ICS) ist eine Luxussteuer, die bislang auf den Verkauf und die Einfuhr bestimmter Güter, wie Kraftstoff, Rauch- waren, Bier, Spirituosen und alkoholfreie Erfrischungsgetränke, erhoben wurde, jetzt aber erstmals auch für Casinos und Spielautomaten gelten soll.
Die drei Spielbanken auf Teneriffa stehen zum Verkauf und werden im Rahmen eines neuen öffentlichen Ausschreibungsverfahrens privatisiert. Laut Meldungen des Amtsblatts der Insel liegt der Preis für die drei Spielbanken bei insgesamt 24,9 Mio. Euro.
Irlands Finanzminister, Paschal Donohoe, will die irische Umsatzsteuer ab dem kommenden Jahr sowohl für Wettbüros als auch für Online- Wetten von 1 auf 2 Prozent erhöhen. Die Gebühren für Wettbörsen, in denen Wettquoten festgelegt werden, sollen von 15 auf 25 Prozent steigen.
Die Regierung der autonomen Region Galizien meldet, dass sie grünes Licht für eine neue Spielbank in Vigo gegeben habe. Laut der Meldung hat die Regierung die Einrichtung eines Casinos in dem Vigos jüngstem, zentral in der Hafengegend der Stadt gelegenem Einkaufszen- trum A Laxe genehmigt.
Die Melco Resorts and Entertainment hat sich mit der japanischen Bandai Namco Amusement zusammengetan, um in ihrem Casino im City of Dreams Manila auf den Philippinen den ersten Freizeit- und Gastronomiebereich auf der Basis von Virtual Reality-Angeboten zu eröffnen.
Cyprus Exceeding all Expectations Melco Resorts has revealed that Cyprus Casinos ‘C2, its temporary casino in
Limassol has attracted over 175,000 customers and 13,000 registered members
Melco’s temporary casino in Limassol, Cyprus, spun its roulette wheels for the first time on June 28, 2018
CYPRUS OPERATOR NEWS
At a special ceremony on September 25 attended by the Minister of Finance, the Mayor of Limassol and the business community of Cyprus, Craig Ballantyne, Property President of City of Dreams Mediterranean and Cyprus Casinos, said that “C2 has become a must-see destination for locals and tourists alike” and that “the three months of operation of C2 were successful and the results exceeded our expectations.” He also thanked the community, involved stakeholders and the Cyprus government for their support so far.
Minister of Finance Harris Georgiades referred to the important income the state will have from this project and that he hoped that in “two - three years from now, the inauguration of the main item of the project, City of Dreams Mediterranean resort, will take place."
Mayor of Limassol Nicos Nicolaides wished Melco every success saying that C2 is the first major step towards the implementation of Melco’s main project, the establishment of Europe’s biggest integrated casino resort, “City of Dreams Mediterranean”, scheduled to open its doors in 2021.
Limassol is the business and financial centre of
Cyprus, he said, and the city is ready to welcome such an investment. On September 26, C2 welcomed the public with a series of festivities and surprises. Guests had the opportunity to win cash prizes and gifts amidst the bounty of the Columbia Bistro food, drinks and other surprises throughout the celebration. Located at 271 Franklin Roosevelt Avenue in Zakaki, Limassol, Cyprus Casinos “C2” operates not only in accordance with Cyprus Legislation and Regulations, but also follows Melco’s industry- leading professional standards which focus on Responsible Gaming. Comprising 4,600m² inclusive of a 1,300m² gaming area, Cyprus Casinos features 33 table games and 1,258 slot machines, the Salon Prive VIP gaming area, the Columbia Bistro restaurant and two bars. C2 offers a unique loyalty program – C2 Rewards Club to its members. Currently, more than 600 persons are employed at the casino, the vast majority of those being Cypriot citizens.
Melco also said it was now recruiting for the forthcoming satellite casinos – Cyprus Casinos (C2) in Nicosia, Larnaka and Paphos, scheduled to open in 2018. Approximately 200 new positions will open up whilst currently, more than 600 people are employed by Melco at C2, with the vast majority of those being Cypriot.
France Te last Paris' Circle club is forced to close
Te last of the old style gaming circles in Paris has shut with the Circle Clichy-Montmartre being closed down by the central service of racing and games (SCCJ) on September 26.
It follows a suspension from the Advisory Committee on Gaming on September 6 and a police raid in July which led to the indictment of six officials for "organised money laundering, concealed work and breach of trust.’
Te company behind the venue had a turnover of €15m a year with the SCCJ investigation revealing a further fraudulent activity of at least €10m. Aviation Club de France, Wagram, Concorde and the English club were all closed in February 2017.
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authorised gaming clubs. Te first to obtain its authorisation is the Paris Elysées Club, group Tranchant, which opened on April 26, on rue Marbeuf, next to the Champs-Elysees. Te Belgian group Ardent, has also obtained its licence to open the Circus Club, which will be installed Boulevard Murat towards the Porte d'Auteuil. Te Centaura group Raineau will be installed in the 13th arrondissement and the Barrière Club on the Champs- Elysees.
Te Joa Group's file has not yet been reviewed by the Advisory Board, but the operator has already begun recruiting staff for the future establishment which will be located on rue Royale, between Concorde and Madeleine. Te Partouche group is also looking to start operating after finding a venue.
Austria
Novomatic is bringing on board a well-known industry expert for the international sports betting business with Felipe Ludeña joining from Spanish operator Codere. At Codere, Mr. Ludeña headed the Spanish Online Business Unit since 2011. In this function, he also coordinated the expansion of sports betting in Mexico, Colombia and Panama. Mr. Ludeña is excited about the new challenge: “Novomatic's pioneering spirit has always fascinated me. It is of course a particularly exciting task to be able to develop the international sports betting business for one of the world’s largest gaming groups.” Novomatic is pursuing an international expansion strategy in sports betting and plans to expand its strong position in Europe. At the same time, there will be activities in this business segment for the first time in the USA.
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