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Star Entertainment Appoints Daniel Finch as CEO of Brisbane Operations

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The Star Entertainment Group Limited has announced the appointment of Daniel Finch as Chief Executive Officer of its Brisbane operations, pending all necessary regulatory approvals.

Mr Finch takes on the role after nine years as Managing Director at Expedia Australia. His distinguished career in the travel and hospitality industry, including a well-credentialled history with major hotel groups, spans more than 20 years and includes key executive positions with responsibilities across Australian, New Zealand, UK and Asian markets.

Mr Finch will report to the Group CEO and Managing Director Robbie Cooke.

Mr Cooke said: “I’m delighted to welcome Daniel to the team as part of our organisational restructure. We will have a CEO in each of our venues in Sydney, the Gold Coast and Brisbane. Daniel’s appointment is the second, following Jess Mellor’s promotion to CEO Gold Coast. We are also well advanced in our search for our Sydney CEO.

“Daniel brings exceptional leadership capability to The Star, having developed high performance teams while overseeing Expedia brands and businesses in Australia and New Zealand. He has a reputation and an exceptional background for building team culture through periods of significant organisational change.

“His experience in launching new hotels is also a considerable asset as we prepare to open The Star Brisbane and the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct – a transformative development almost 10 years in the making.”

Mr Finch said: “I am elated to be joining The Star Entertainment Group in what I believe is the most important and exciting time in the history of the business. The opening of The Star Brisbane in 2024 will be significant not just for this business but for Queensland.

“We are excited to be taking on the responsibility of driving domestic and international tourism by delivering a world-class venue and experiences that locals will be proud to experience all year round.

“Together with the team, it will be my ambition to drive a high-performance culture, ensuring 5-star services and experiences for the millions who will visit us each year.

“A major priority will be to build trust and reputation with guests, patrons, stakeholders and the local community. This will create the foundation that will set The Star up for sustainable long-term growth and success.”

Mr Finch is expected to start in his role in mid-February 2024.

George Miller (Gyorgy Molnar) started his career in content marketing and has started working as an Editor/Content Manager for our company in 2016. George has acquired many experiences when it comes to interviews and newsworthy content becoming Head of Content in 2017. He is responsible for the news being shared on multiple websites that are part of the European Gaming Media Network.

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Tom Horn Expands Its ‘Book of’ Universe with Book of Darius

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Tom Horn Gaming brings another exciting slot game to players with Book of Darius, a high-volatility adventure set in the deserts of Persia. This title expands the iGaming software supplier’s strong ‘Book of portfolio, with each game offering a new take on this player-favourite mechanic.

Book of Darius delivers well-balanced bonus features, including Free Spins, a Special Expanding Wild symbol, and the Stake Booster, which make up for an engaging gameplay experience with high win potential.

The Free Spins round is triggered by landing three or more Book of Darius symbols. Before the bonus game begins, a Special Expanding Wild symbol is randomly selected, increasing the chance of massive payouts. The high volatility ensures thrilling gameplay, where one spin can lead to substantial rewards.

The Stake Booster feature increases the likelihood of triggering free spins by 300% by adding extra bonus symbols to the reels. With a 1.5x bet multiplier, this feature doesn’t affect winline payouts but accelerates access to the most rewarding part of the game, making every spin even more engaging.

“Book of games remain among the most popular titles, and Book of Darius is a fantastic addition to our portfolio, alongside Book of Aladdin, The Secret of Ba, and Book of Cleo. These titles have consistently delivered a strong performance, and we expect Book of Darius to follow suit with its exciting features and immersive. gameplay,” said Katarina Slaninova, Head of Marketing Communications at Tom Horn Gaming.

Launching on 4 February across Tom Horn Gaming’s operator network, Book of Darius is set to become a new favourite among players seeking thrilling slot action and rewarding gameplay.

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India’s Biggest Gamers, Including Techno Gamerz, GamerFleet & Mythpat – battle at PlayGalaxy Cup 3.0

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Samsung recently unveiled the third edition of its premier gaming tournament, the #PlayGalaxy Cup, featuring intense battles on their newly launched Galaxy S25 Ultra. This year, the event captivated over 300 million users, solidifying its status as a major esports spectacle.

The tournament saw 12 teams, consisting of 48 elite gamers, go head-to-head in Call of Duty Mobile, vying for the prestigious #PlayGalaxy Season 3.0 Cup. After four high-stakes matches, the team with the highest points emerged victorious.

“Samsung has always been at the forefront of bringing powerful devices that can handle demanding gameplay and with the latest Galaxy S25 Ultra, we’ve taken the entire experience a notch higher. With edition 3 of the #PlayGalaxy, we’ve also expanded our reach to 300 million users, up from 150 million users in the previous edition,” said Aditya Babbar, Vice President, MX Business, Samsung India.

In a thrilling and action-packed finale, Pune AI Heroes claimed the championship title, securing their place as the Season 3.0 winners. with Kaashvi emerging as the standout performer. Jaipur AI Warriors secured the first runner-up position, led by the skilled GamerFleet, while Delhi AI Legends claimed the second runner-up spot, with Techno Gamerz showcasing remarkable gameplay. The tournament highlighted the exceptional talent of India’s top gamers, making this season one of the most thrilling yet.

#PlayGalaxy Cup 3.0 also featured India’s top gaming talent, including Total Gaming, Techno Gamerz, Carry Minati, Gamerfleet, Mythpat, Triggered Insaan, Kaashvi, Desi Gamer, Sourav Joshi, SlayyPoint and SMR Gaming, Jonty Gaming, Gareeboooo, Tomboy from the Samsung #PlayGalaxy community.

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Play’n GO enjoys double award win at ICE 2025

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Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, is celebrating a dual-award win during ICE 2025, at the International iGaming Awards and European iGaming Awards respectively.  

The legendary games studio was named the RNG Supplier of the Year at the International Gaming Awards, a testament to Play’n GO’s stellar performance in 2024. Games like Rich Wilde and the Tome of Insanity, Rise of Olympus Origins and Oasis of Dead took the industry by storm last year, and were just three highlights from Play’n GO’s stunning 2024 portfolio.  

Barely 48 hours later, Play’n GO were center stage once again to collect the Best Sustainability Innovation Award at the European iGaming Awards in Barcelona. Play’n GO has put sustainability to the fore throughout its history, and 2024 saw the release of the company’s inaugural Sustainability Report. Initiatives such as signing up to The Climate Pledge, powering Play’n GO’s Swedish HQ with sustainable fuel, and the company’s global tree-planting initiatives all contributed to this award.  

Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer at Play’n GO added We were honoured to be recognised at two individual award ceremonies last week, and we firmly believe these awards are testament to the hard work and dedication shown by our business year-round. Our RNG Supplier of the Year award comes on the back of some world-class game releases last year, games which we believe will retain players for many years to come- a trademark of Play’n GO releases. 

“It was also a pleasure for our sustainability efforts to be acknowledged. We are industry leaders in this field, and will continue to set the standard for others to reach. At Play’n GO, sustainability is about long-term responsibility—not just for the planet, but for players and our industry as a whole. Our stance against predatory game mechanics, such as bonus buy features, is also a key part of that holistic vision of sustainability a sustainable industry is one that prioritises player protection. Our Sustainability Report from last year shows just how important these practices are to our business, and we plan to expand on our already excellent initiatives throughout 2025 and beyond.” 

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