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Proposed poker facility might be in trouble if Miami regulates gambling

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The proposed poker room and jai alai facility in Edgewater, Magic City Casino is facing issues because Florida is gearing up to regulate gambling.

Magic City Casino recently proposed a plan to create a poker room and jai alai facility in the area of Edgewater. The casino was also given a permit. But now casino owner was angered by the moves made by commissioners to regulate gambling in the state.

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The city’s zoning code, Miami 21, was approved for gambling regulations by the commission with a vote of 4–0. With this vote, the commission made an agreement that for new gambling establishments to be created in the region, four votes are needed for approval out of the five-member group instead of the normal three.

Commissioners Ken Russell and Willy Gort proposed the change while Keon Hardemon, the chairman of the commission, was not in support of the change, decided not to vote. It seems he would have voted against to try and sway others to his side, but instead conceded.

The city attorney’s office will now move to draft an ordinance for the commissioners to consider later on in the year. The vote was reportedly not targeted at the Magic City Casino to try and block their proposal to offer gaming in the region. However, the city attorney’s office stated that the vote gives notice to Magic City that their owners will be seeking approvals at their own risk and they are not guaranteed to be considered for approval based on existing zoning laws.

Ron Book, a lobbyist for Magic City, commented that letters provided to the owners of the facility from the planning department of the city state that gambling they will offer falls under a zoning designation known as entertainment, based on the code of the city. The venue owner applied for permits based on the fact that they say city zoning in Edgewater allows for a gambling establishment.

The city attorney’s office says differently. They feel that the zoning verification letters are just that, letters that do not grant particular rights and they can be challenged and discussed further. A challenge may be in the future as Book has said that Magic City would take the city to court to solve the matter.

Magic City Casino owners want to create the gambling establishment as part of a development, with state regulators having approved a permit to do just that. The owners feel that the zoning laws were changed just to target the future business. Isadore Havenick is the West Flagler Associates vice president, the company behind the project, who said that he is deeply disappointed and saddened that the city would change the rules of the game.

Commission members reportedly say they did not propose the changes as a way to take on the gaming venue but as a way to provide residents with notification that a proposed gambling facility in their vicinity would be made known and they can then weigh in with the commission before any changes are allowed.

It will be interesting to see how Magic City Casino will proceed after this recent commission vote. Will the group take the city to court over the matter? Will they be able to offer gaming in the future? Only time will tell.

Source: bestuscasinos.org

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Infingame appoints Ernest Lewicki as new Head of Sales to spearhead global expansion

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Infingame, a fast-growing iGaming aggregator, has announced the appointment of Ernest Lewicki as Head of Sales in a significant step to support the company’s global expansion strategy.

Lewicki arrives at Infingame with significant sales leadership and business development experience within the iGaming and Adtech industries, previously heading roles at BETEGY and DATA.BET.

In his new role, Lewicki will be responsible for developing Infingame’s strategic sales plans and expanding the company’s global client base.

His focus will be on leveraging Infingame’s robust product offering to meet the evolving needs of operators and game studios, as well as fostering partnerships that advance the company’s mission to deliver exceptional value and customer service.

Operating within the iGaming space since 2015, Infingame and its content aggregation platform boasts over 12,000 games including slots, live casino games and crash games from renowned industry providers via a single API integration.

Securing Lewicki’s signature underlines Infingame’s intent of becoming a leading aggregator, as the company continues its rapid expansion which has already seen it establish strong presence across Latin America and Europe, with plans to enter Africa upon the horizon.

Ernest Lewicki, Head of Sales at Infingame, said: “I am excited to step into the role of Head of Sales at Infingame. In particular, I am looking forward to leveraging my experience to further strengthen our market position and build lasting relationships with our partners.

“Our goal is to set new standards in the iGaming industry through continuous innovation and client-focused solutions.”

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Registrations up 100% as iGB L!VE consolidates its position as igaming’s fastest growing expo

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The number of industry professionals registering to attend July’s edition of iGB L!VE, the last to be held in Amsterdam prior to its 2025 relocation to London, is more than double that achieved at the same stage of last year’s record-breaking campaign. 

According to the latest data released by Clarion Gaming over 2,000 applications have been received as of 10 May, a figure which underlines iGB L!VE’s status as the global business event which connects the leading igaming affiliates, operators, tech vendors, game providers and suppliers.

Confirming the unprecedented response Portfolio Director Naomi Barton said: “iGB L!VE is already the industry’s fastest growing business event and to be so far ahead of last year’s campaign which culminated in a record unique attendance of 7,299 (+44% y-o-y)  and 14,500 on-site visits is of course massively encouraging.

“There are unparalleled business growth opportunities awaiting iGB L!VE attendees with the show providing free access to in excess of 300 exhibitors and sponsors occupying 21,000+ square metres of gross space, a figure which is  35% higher than in 2023.

She added: “Each metric that we reference is in positive territory and I am confident that everything is in place for the anticipated 9,000+ iGB L!VE attendees to celebrate the fantastic times enjoyed by everyone in Amsterdam and to look forward to the next exciting chapter opening in London, which of course is the home of igaming.”

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Imagine Live Appoints Chief Commercial Officer

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Imagine Live expands its senior leadership team with the appointment of Barry Mahon as CCO.

Imagine Live, the live casino studio provider, today announced that it has expanded its senior leadership team with the immediate appointment of Barry Mahon as Chief Commercial Officer.

In this role, Barry will be responsible for development, business relationships, and revenue management, driving the commercial strategy and contributing to the continued growth of Imagine Live.

Barry has held senior leadership positions in commercial and operational roles in both the land-based casino industry and online. With over 30 years of experience, Barry has worked for operators and platform providers and brings a unique blend of passion, dedication, and vision to Imagine Live. His extensive knowledge of live-streaming casino products is an asset that will help drive Imagine Live’s further growth.

Barry Mahon, CCO, shares his excitement: “Imagine Live, a company that truly values its customers and places them at the heart of its operations, has proven itself to be a customer-centric focused provider in its operational studios and product and game development. This unwavering commitment to our customers will continue to guide our strategies and decisions.

I join Imagine Live at an exciting time in the scale-up and expansion of the business. We are not only opening more live dealer studios but also introducing innovative new live game formats such as Robin The Fair and Dynamite Roulette to service the growing demand across regulated markets in Europe and further afield. Our continued focus shall be to deliver a premium live gaming experiences with high player engagement and revenue growth, including key account management and partner relationship development.”

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