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National Weather Service Certifies Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park And Four Other Concert And Sports Venues As ‘StormReady’
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- Ilitch Holdings and Olympia Entertainment partner with Michigan State Police, Oakland University and Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties to earn certification from the National Weather Service
- Partnership across Southeast Michigan’s emergency response organizations key in building storm readiness program
- Specially-trained weather spotters track weather conditions during events
Metro Detroit’s major sports and entertainment venues are now certified to spot, report and prepare for a wide range of weather conditions. “The National Weather Service (NWS) now recognizes Ilitch Holdings, Inc. as “StormReady” for Olympia Entertainment’s major event venues both owned and operated by Olympia Entertainment.” The sites include Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre at Oakland University, the historic Fox Theatre and the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill.
The StormReady certification brings together emergency managers from federal law enforcement groups to county leadership across Southeast Michigan, including Michigan State Police, Wayne Stateand Oakland universities, among others. Together, they collaborate to ensure the safety and security of visitors at the region’s major sports and entertainment venues.
“StormReady encourages communities to take a new, proactive approach to improving local hazardous weather operations and public awareness,” said Richard Pollman, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS weather forecast office in White Lake, Michigan. “StormReady provides communities with improved communication and safety skills needed to save lives and property – before and during the event.”
With more than 50 specially-trained weather spotters, the six venues are continuously monitored for signs of inclement weather.
“We put in a great deal of behind-the-scenes effort to help ensure the best possible guest experience at our venues,” said Chris Granger, Group President for Sports and Entertainment at Ilitch Holdings, Inc. “With the National Weather Service in the lead, this program helps many organizations collaborate across the region to help ensure our guests always have a great experience at both indoor and outdoor venues.”
The nationwide StormReady weather preparedness program helps local communities develop plans to handle severe weather conditions. The program provides communities across the country with recommended processes to coordinate between the region’s National Weather Forecast office and state and local emergency managers and businesses that oversee security and weather preparedness.
Last year, Little Caesars Arena, home of the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings and the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, received the SAFETY Act Certification, the highest level of protection awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Managed and operated by Olympia Entertainment, Little Caesars Arena is the first combined NHL, NBA and entertainment venue to earn the certification. Comerica Park, home to the MLB’s Detroit Tigers, received the SAFETY Act Certification in 2015.
“Obtaining StormReady certification demonstrates our commitment to protecting our patrons and staff,” said Rick Fenton, Vice President of Security for Ilitch Holdings, Inc. “The StormReady certification is also part of our continuous effort to improve our SAFETY Act certification.”
To be recognized as StormReady, a site must:
- Establish a 24-hour warning point and emergency operations center
- Have more than one method to receive severe weather forecasts and warnings and to alert the public
- Create a system that monitors local weather conditions
- Promote the importance of public readiness through multiple outreach efforts
- Develop a formal hazardous weather plan, which includes training severe weather spotters and holding emergency exercises
StormReady began in 1999 and today includes over 2,700 communities in the United States. Ilitch Holdings, Inc. becomes the eighth commercial entity in Michigan to earn the StormReady designation. The recognition will last for three years.
About NOAA and National Weather Service
NOAA’s National Weather Service is the primary source of weather data, forecasts and warnings for the United States and its territories. NOAA’s National Weather Service operates the most advanced weather and flood warning and forecast system in the world, helping to protect lives and property.
About Ilitch Holdings, Inc.
Ilitch Holdings, Inc., was established in 1999 to provide professional services to certain businesses that were founded or purchased by Detroit entrepreneurs Mike and/or Marian Ilitch. The Ilitch companies represent leading brands in the food, sports and entertainment industries, including Little Caesars, Blue Line Distribution, the Detroit Red Wings, Olympia Entertainment, the Detroit Tigers, Olympia Development, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program and Champion Foods. The organization also has a joint venture interest in 313 Presents. Additionally, Marian Ilitch owns MotorCity Casino Hotel.
About Olympia Entertainment
Headquartered in the heart of The District Detroit, Olympia Entertainment owns and operates the Fox Theatre, City Theatre and Hockeytown Cafe, and provides facility management services at Little Caesars Arena, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre and Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill. The company also serves as the sales and marketing organization for the Detroit Red Wings and provides additional services to 313 Presents.
Olympia Entertainment is an Ilitch company. Other Ilitch companies include: Little Caesars Pizza, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution, the Detroit Red Wings, the Detroit Tigers, Olympia Development of Michigan, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, Ilitch Holdings, Inc., MotorCity Casino Hotel and Champion Foods. The Ilitch companies also maintain a joint venture interest in 313 Presents.
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Amusnet Celebrates Business Excellence as a Sponsor of the Forbes Business Awards 2025
Amusnet, a leading international all-casino solution provider, proudly took part in the Forbes Business Awards 2025 as an official sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to business excellence, strategic growth, and industry leadership. The event, recognized as one of the most prestigious and premium business forums in Bulgaria, took place on April 16 and gathered more than 200 distinguished guests, including senior executives, entrepreneurs, and influential figures from across the business landscape.
Held in an elegant setting in Sofia, the Forbes Business Awards 2025 celebrated companies and leaders who set the benchmark for success and resilience in their respective industries. With a strong focus on performance, vision, and impact, the ceremony once again confirmed its role as a key platform for recognizing outstanding achievements in the Bulgarian economy.
Amusnet CEO Ivo Georgiev presented the award in the Information and Communication Technology category – a sector that reflects Amusnet’s strategic focus. The award honors companies that demonstrate outstanding performance, consistency, and leadership in the ICT field. “Supporting the Forbes Business Awards aligns with our core values of dedication, excellence, and long-term vision,” commented Ivo Georgiev, CEO of Amusnet.
Amusnet’s presence at the event reflects the company’s clear vision to contribute to the development of the business ecosystem and celebrate excellence across industries. The company continues to expand across Europe and LATAM, bringing its comprehensive portfolio to new markets and clients, while further strengthening its position in existing ones. Amusnet remains focused on sustainable growth, building strong partnerships, and consistently delivering value on a global scale.
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LEADING SCORES APP LIVESCORE EYES ASIA GROWTH WITH EXPANDED BRAND PRESENCE IN THAILAND
LiveScore, home to the world’s leading app for sports scores, announces it is expanding its brand activation and presence in Thailand. This development marks a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to localising its services and engaging with football fans across Asia.
This strategic move highlights LiveScore’s commitment to expanding its presence in the region, beginning with Thailand and Indonesia. LiveScore has experienced substantial growth in Asia Pacific, with Thailand and Indonesia specifically representing a significant portion of LiveScore’s 7.6m users in Asia in 2024.
In line with this expansion, LiveScore has partnered with local agency, Holarchy, to enhance brand awareness and activation in the region. This step is crucial to the overall strategy aimed at engaging fans and brand partners throughout Asia. With the World Cup nearing, this expansion allows LiveScore to connect with dedicated football fans as it seeks to establish itself as the leading platform for football fans, and paves the way for exciting collaborations with regional brands.
This expansion showcases LiveScore’s ongoing commitment to Fuelling Fans’ Passion for Sport, providing localised content, live scores, and news that resonates with fans on a personal level.
To further cement its commitment to local audiences, LiveScore has launched its official Thai social media account, @livescore.th. LiveScore’s Thai-specific account will feature localised content from the global LiveScore account, complimented with content specifically crafted for Thai fans, making it easier than ever for fans to stay engaged with their favourite sports.
Beyond social, fans can look forward to a series of LiveScore events such as watch parties, with all activations designed to bring more fans closer to the games they love.
Dominic Vye, Marketing Director, LiveScore, said: “Sports, especially football, hold immense popularity across Asia. We’ve chosen Thailand as the first country for our Asia expansion because of the undeniable passion of Thai fans. From their vibrant love for food to their pride in national teams and unwavering enthusiasm for the Premier League, Thai fans stand out. With LiveScore already enjoying a strong following and a loyal user base, this expansion marks an incredibly exciting step forward for both us and the fans.”
“LiveScore has always been driven by our mission to Fuel Fans’ Passion for Sport, and the incredible passion of Asian football fans only motivates our commitment to building a personal connection with fans in every market. We’re witnessing a phenomenal growth as fans from all over the world engage with us more than ever, especially as excitement builds towards the World Cup in 2026, and we’re proud to provide them with real-time updates and content that is tailored to their interests and needs.
“This is just the beginning, and we’re looking forward to working with more like-minded brands committed to building meaningful connections with football fans across Asia.”
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Casino Filipino (CF) is revving up the excitement for its patrons with the launch of its Luxury Car Raffle Promo (LCRP) wherein ten brand-new luxury cars will be raffled off across 18 Casino Filipino branches and satellites nationwide.
Qualified players can earn raffle tickets every month starting April 1, 2025 up to June 20, 2026 based on their gaming activity specifically their Total Bets (TB) in table games or Turnover (TO) in slot machines and electronic table games (ETG). The grand draw will be held on June 30, 2026.
Raffle eligibility is based solely on gaming activity of each player within each calendar month. TB or TO from previous months do not carry over.
To participate, a player must be a bona fide holder of a Casino Filipino Membership Card and must not be disqualified under any applicable laws, regulations, or issuances governing casino play.
Each month, table games players will earn one raffle ticket for every Php1 million in TBs. Regular slot machine players will earn one ticket for every Php500,000 in TO, while ETG players will receive a ticket for every Php1 million in TO.
The monthly earning period gives players 15 exciting chances to qualify for the big draw. Raffle tickets will be generated and released on a monthly basis starting April 2025 until June 2026, keeping the momentum high throughout the promo duration.
With a spectacular lineup of 10 luxury cars waiting to be claimed, the LCRP promises to be one of CF’s most exciting and rewarding promos yet.
Whether you’re spinning the slots or going all-in at the tables, every play brings you one step closer to your dream ride.
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