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MGM Resorts’ Entertainment Partners Unite In Unprecedented Support For Company’s Employees During Covid-19 Crisis
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MGM Resorts International recognized the support of many of its resident entertainment partners who generously donated to the company’s Employee Emergency Grant Fund in support of those impacted economically by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
David Copperfield, Jay Leno, Bill Maher, Kathleen Madigan, David Spade, Boyz II Men, Brad Garrett, Carrot Top, Terry Fator, Ray Romano, Jabbawockeez, Shin Lim, Thunder from Down Under, Hans Klok, Australian Bee Gees, Fantasy and Bill Blumenreich Presents each showed their support for the MGM Resorts family this week with a donation to the fund.
“During these difficult and uncertain days, weeks and months, we are working tirelessly to support the tens of thousands of employees who were furloughed or laid off due to the closures of our properties across the country,” said Bill Hornbuckle, MGM Resorts’ Acting CEO and President. “We are incredibly humbled by the support of our entertainment partners, who have come together to assist the people who, during normal times, are committed to creating incredible experiences for our guests from around the world.”
Hornbuckle added, “With donations from this extraordinary line-up of entertainers, commitments from MGM Resorts and its leadership team, our own employees, and a number of other generous contributions, we have already raised approximately $11 million to assist our employees during this time of unprecedented challenges and hardship.”
Jyoti Chopra, Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity & Sustainability Officer for MGM Resorts International, said, “Our focus during this crisis is people, first and foremost, followed by compassion and care. We are proud to join our entertainment community to lend humanitarian assistance to those in need. We are incredibly grateful for the generous donations by our entertainers, a vital part of our ecosystem at MGM Resorts, which will be used to provide emergency relief.”
Additional information:
MGM Resorts Emergency Relief Fund & Commitment to Social Impact
The MGM Resorts Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund provides employees and their immediate families with short-term relief in making payments or to meet obligations during unexpected hardships and emergencies. The fund is designed to assist those impacted by the coronavirus, including: full-time employees, on-call employees and those facing layoff, separation or furlough.
In November, MGM Resorts launched its bold vision for social impact and sustainability, Focused on What Matters, a companywide program focused on a goal-centered approach to making positive impacts in its communities. Company goals by 2025 include 5 million meals to be donated through its Feeding Forward program and surpassing 1 million volunteer hours within the community. As the company closed its properties across the country last month, it donated the equivalent of 454,000 meals through local food banks to alleviate food insecurity in the United States.
To learn more about The MGM Resorts Foundation, visit www.mgmresortsfoundation.org.
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DigitalEjis, the pioneering software development company in responsible gaming, and Exalogic, Italy’s premier gambling platform provider, have joined forces in an exciting partnership.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Italian gaming landscape when it comes to upgrading responsible gambling practices and addiction prevention.
Predictive Software for Safer Gaming
DigitalEjis has developed an unparalleled software solution that predicts the onset of gambling addiction before a player places their first bet. Unlike existing tools that identify addiction once compulsive behavior is already underway, DigitalEjis’ predictive software enables operators to customize the betting experience for each customer from day one. By doing so, operators can offer their players the safest and most entertaining environment possible.
Exalogic’s Role in the Partnership
Exalogic, renowned for its robust and reliable gambling platform, has chosen DigitalEjis as their only partner for predictive and antiaddiction product. This strategic alliance ensures that responsible gaming practices become an integral part of the Italian gambling landscape.
Embracing the Italian Market
Dr. Ian McLoughlin, Founder and CEO of DigitalEjis, expressed his enthusiasm: “It’s great to see how wholeheartedly the Italian market has embraced DigitalEjis through this agreement with Italy’s number one platform provider and value-added services partner to the gambling industry.” This collaboration positions DigitalEjis as a first mover in the Italian territory.
Responsible Gambling at the Core
Italy’s new decree on gambling, particularly Article 14, underscores the importance of responsible gaming. The Decree focuses on protecting players from the onset of gambling addiction also adopting software empowered by Artificial Intelligence. DigitalEjis’ product aligns perfectly with this initiative, providing accurate predictions and personalized protection for players.
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Skyesports Championship 2024: Counter-Strike 2 unveiled with $200,000 Prize Pool, Global Teams, and LAN in India.
Skyesports, a premier global IP builder for gaming and esports, has announced the return of its longest-running esports IP, the Skyesports Championship, for its sixth edition in 2024. The Counter-Strike 2 esports tournament in the Skyesports Championship 2024 will feature an impressive prize pool of $200,000.
Teams from around the world will converge in India for an intense on-ground event to compete for the prestigious title. The Skyesports Championship 2024: Counter-Strike 2 Main Event is set to happen from July 23 to 28 in India with eight teams competing for the title. Five of these will be directly invited while two will secure their slots through the Europe and India Qualifiers, respectively. The final slot is reserved for the champions of the previous Skyesports Counter-Strike 2 tournament, the Skyesports Masters 2024.
The list of teams is as follows:
● Aurora Gaming: Serbia (Skyesports Masters 2024 champions)
● Mongolz: Mongolia
● BetBoom: Russia
● Eternal Fire: Turkey
● Furia Esports: Brazil
● TBD (5th invited team will be announced at a later date)
● EU Qualifier Champion: TBD
● India Qualifier Champion: TBD
Commenting on the Skyesports Championship 2024 Counter-Strike 2, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, Skyesports, said, “The Skyesports Championship has been our premium IP which was founded in 2018 as a regional esports tournament in Chennai. Now, after five continuous editions, the tournament is back for its sixth year and is bigger than ever featuring the top teams from around the world in the Counter-Strike 2 esports tournament. Due to unfortunate circumstances, we couldn’t host the Skyesports Masters as a LAN in India. This time, however,we are thrilled to bring some of the world’s most distinguished Counter-Strike 2 teams to the Skyesports Championship 2024 Main Event.
Details for the India and Europe Qualifiers will be announced soon. The Skyesports Championship 2024 is the third tournament in the Skyesports $1 million Counter-Strike 2 esports roadmap. Earlier this year, Skyesports successfully hosted the Skyesports Grand Slam in Pune, India, and the Skyesports Masters.
Furthermore, the Skyesports Championship 2024 is a multi-game esports IP. Besides the Counter-Strike 2 tournament, the IP will feature several other gaming titles catering to different gaming communities. These will be announced at a later date.
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