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Merkur Group founder Paul Gauselmann dies aged 91
Paul Gauselmann, founder and former chairman of Merkur Group, has died at the age of 91. Gauselmann spent 67 years shaping the company, developing a one-man
operation into an international gaming group
employing more than 15,000 people and generating turnover of around €2.1bn. He entered the gaming machine industry during the 1950s and became self-employed as an operator in 1964. He opened his fi rst gaming
arcade in 1974 before launching the Merkur B, the company’s fi rst internally developed slot machine, in 1977.
Gauselmann also played a prominent role in Germany’s amusement and gaming machine industry, including 28 years as chairman of the Association of the German Vending Machine Industry.
Ownership of the family companies was transferred to the Gauselmann Family Foundation in 2016. Gauselmann stepped down from senior management in 2024, when his son Michael became chairman of the Foundation’s Board.
He received Germany’s Federal Cross of Merit, First Class, in 2003.
Research highlights scale of offshore gambling in Canada
Offshore gambling operators continue to account for a signifi cant share of Canada’s betting market, according to research published by
CasinoCanada.com.
The analysis of 301 gambling brands estimates offshore operator Stake to have a Canadian market value of CAD2.5bn, placing it ahead of regulated competitors. Four offshore brands feature among the country’s top 10. Figures cited from Blask indicate 66.47% of Canadian gamblers use licensed sites, compared with 33.53% using offshore platforms. However, offshore operators generated CAD712m in wagers against CAD484m for licensed sites. The report identifi es substantial differences between provinces, estimating offshore leakage
at 93% in Saskatchewan, 88% in Alberta and Manitoba and 83% in Quebec.
CasinoCanada argues that product availability is contributing to the trend, pointing to cryptocurrency and prediction markets as areas where offshore operators can offer products unavailable through some regulated platforms.
Konami secures ISO 27001 certifi cation
Konami Gaming has achieved ISO 27001 certifi cation for the information security management system supporting its SYNKROS casino management system and Konami Online Interactive iGaming operation. Certifi cation was
carried out by Schellman & Company, an ANAB and UKAS-accredited certifi cation body. ISO 27001 sets requirements for establishing, implementing, monitoring and continually improving information security management systems, with a risk-based approach to protecting information assets. Konami underwent a comprehensive audit to verify compliance with the international standard.
Brian Alu, vice-president of information technology at Konami Gaming, said the certifi cation refl ected the company’s approach to structuring information security management across its operations.
LuckyStreak
content added to Campeon network
Galaxy Gaming completes MSC Cruises jackpot rollout
Galaxy Gaming has completed the fi rst phase of a deployment of its Galaxy Operating System across MSC Cruises’ North American fl eet. The installation introduces progressive table game jackpots aboard MSC Cruises vessels for the fi rst time, covering 30 blackjack tables across seven ships.
Galaxy Gaming said MSC Cruises selected the GOS platform following an evaluation of its performance, fl exibility, service capabilities and guest experience.
Greg Stewart, vice-president of global sales at Galaxy Gaming, said the rollout followed almost two years of collaboration between the companies and would support MSC Cruises’ plans for further growth.
Burkay Gokgoz, director of casino operations for MSC Cruises USA, said the technology would
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help the cruise operator develop its onboard casino offering.
The scalable GOS platform is intended to support potential future expansion across the MSC Cruises fl eet, extending Galaxy Gaming’s presence within the cruise gaming sector.
LuckyStreak has partnered with Campeon Gaming to provide live dealer games and content aggregation services across the platform provider’s online casino and sportsbook network. Through a single API integration, participating Campeon brands can access LuckyStreak’s live dealer portfolio, including roulette, blackjack, baccarat and auto-roulette.
The agreement also provides access to more than 6,000 casino games from over 60 suppliers through the LuckyConnect aggregation platform. LuckyStreak content is initially available across more than 60 Campeon Gaming
brands, with scope to extend the partnership to additional
brands and jurisdictions. Campeon Gaming provides platform technology and managed services to more than 90 active brands. Korina Panagiotaki, casino operations manager at Campeon Gaming, said: “LuckyStreak’s established live dealer portfolio and aggregated content give access to diverse gaming experiences through a single integration.”
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