NEWS
MGM signs renewable energy deal
MGM Resorts International has signed a power purchase agreement with Escape Solar LLC that will double its access to clean solar electricity. The agreement will help propel the company closer to its goal of 100% renewable electricity in North America by 2030. MGM Resorts currently uses solar power for 90% at 11 of its iconic Las Vegas Strip properties, and the 25-year contract will amplify the company’s renewable energy capabilities and extend production to cover 100% of the properties. The Escape Solar and Storage project, which will be operated by Estuary Power, is due for construction in Lincoln County, Nevada and will combine a 115 megawatt (MW) solar facility with a state-of-the-art 100 MW/400 MWh battery storage system. The facility will produce an amount of renewable electricity equivalent to the annual power usage of more than 28,000 average U.S. homes. Operations are expected
to kick off in early 2026, marking a significant milestone in MGM Resorts’ journey for sustainability leadership.
“This agreement is the next step toward the achievement of our climate goals. We have our eyes on meeting our science-based targets and goal of sourcing 100% of our electricity in North America from renewable sources by 2030,” said Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and president at MGM Resorts.
He continued: “As we continue the journey toward greater sustainability, we remain dedicated to finding new ways to reduce our carbon footprint, conserve resources and inspire others to join in building a more sustainable world for generations to come.”
ECA announces its security and safety workshop to be held on November 18-20
The European Casino Association has announced it will be holding its 2024 Security and Safety Working Group meeting in conjunction with the Global Table Games & Game Protection Conference at the Hippodrome Casino, London from November 18-20, 2024.
This collaboration marks a significant expansion of the ECA’s annual Security and Safety Working Group meeting. At the conference, attendees can expect to see in-depth coverage on a wide array of subjects vital to the European casino industry. This includes; security and safety, safer gambling practices, customer experience enhancement, game protection strategies and technological advancements in casino operations.
Guido Berghmans, ECA board member, working group leader, and director of casino 2000 Luxembourg, stated: “We are pleased to integrate our ECA Security and Safety Workshop with this conference. The GGPC Euro provides our
members with a valuable opportunity to engage with security experts and gain insights into the latest developments in game protection and secure casino operations.”
The conference will address current security risks in casinos and the methods to detect and prevent fraud and manipulation at gaming tables and slot machines. Other key topics include AI in surveillance, facial recognition technology, and cybersecurity.
Berghmans added: “This collaboration between the ECA and GGPC underscores our commitment to advancing security and safety standards in the European casino industry. We encourage all our members to attend and recommend that European land-based casino operations consider sending their key employees to participate in this conference, as It presents a unique learning and networking opportunity that merits serious consideration.”
Christian Reinhard is announced as Merkur Group’s new board member
The Merkur Group has announced that Christian Reinhard has become the new management board member with responsibility for technology and development.
The 50-year-old computer scientist takes on the role over Werner Kurt Schroer, who has resigned his seat on the management board after 19 years. Merkur founder and chairman of the management board, Paul Gauselmann, commented: “We would like to thank Mr Schroer for the extraordinarily
successful years with us. At the same time, we are delighted to welcome Mr Reinhard to the management board.”
Reinhard’s appointment as board
member will see him responsible for technology and development, this ensures continuity in development for the corporate group while also creating scope for fresh ideas. We wish Mr Reinhard every success in his new role as well as the necessary element of luck.”
4 OCTOBER 2024
Fu Frog arrives at Bingo El Siete in Madrid
Zitro’s iconic frog is set to be introduced to Bingo El Siete in Madrid. Players at this iconic Madrid venue can experience watching three little frogs inflate progressively, offering three unique features: one frog multiplies winnings, other doubles prizes, and the third grants extra lives. As stated by the managers of Bingo El Siete, “The gaming experience is so engaging that many players remain playing until they secure the long-awaited reward. Its visual design is captivating, and the high frequency of bonuses keeps players excited.”
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