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BGC Grand National Charity Bet Campaign Raises Thousands for Good Causes Across the Country
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has raised over £15,000 for good causes as part of its annual Grand National charity betting initiative.
Over 50 parliamentarians placed a charity bet on Saturday’s Grand National, with the UK’s biggest betting operators handing over all winnings to the MP’s charity of choice.
The eventual winner was 7/1 favourite I am Maximus, ridden by Paul Townend, owned by JP McManus and trained by the legendary Willie Mullins. The Grand National win for a Mullins trained horse comes nine years after Hedge Hunter romped home in 2015.
The parliamentarians who backed the winner were Christian Wakeford MP, Maria Caulfield MP, Justin Tomlinson MP, Greg Smith MP, Peter Aldous MP, Preet Gill MP and Liam Kerr MSP.
While Bob Blackman MP had a winner with an each way bet by backing Ain’t That A Shame which came in sixth.
Some of the winning good causes included Sir Jackie Stewart’s Race for Dementia, Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare and The Fed – social care charity for the Greater Manchester Jewish Community.
Other MPs who took part included Sir Alok Sharma, Dame Caroline Nokes and Scotland Minister John Lamont.
Shadow Gambling Minister Stephanie Peacock MP also took part alongside Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey MP.
During visits, MPs heard from staff about the range of safer gambling measures available to customers in bookmakers.
However, every nominated charity will receive at least £250 after BGC members including William Hill, Ladbrokes, Coral, Paddy Power and Betfred pledged to support charities even if MPs horses didn’t win.
These donations, combined with the winners, raised a total of £15,115.
BGC members – large and small – have raised more than £6 million for good causes since its formation in 2019.
Michael Dugher, chief executive of the BGC, said: “600 million people from all over the world tuned in to watch one of the best Grand Nationals ever, including millions in the UK on ITV. An estimated 12 million people in the UK – roughly a third of adults – enjoyed a bet on the National showing once again that for millions of us having a flutter is part of our great British culture.
“I want to pay tribute to all the thousands of people who work in betting shops to help support hard-pressed high streets and local economies. I would like to thank all those MPs who took part for supporting so many fantastic good causes and for taking the time to visit constituents working in betting shops. We had more MPs than ever before, from right across the political divide, ministers and shadow ministers, supporting the BGC and supporting the Grand National. I would like to thank all of our members for once again supporting the initiative.”
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CT Gaming Expands Presence with New Installation in Cyprus
CT Gaming announced a new successful installation at Grand Pasha Nicosia, one of Cyprus’s most prominent gaming venues. The installation features 10 EZ Modulo 32/32 slot cabinets, designed to offer unparalleled comfort and a seamless gaming experience. Each cabinet is equipped with advanced technology and ergonomic features, ensuring player satisfaction while optimising operator performance.
The cabinets are paired with Diamond King 3, CT Gaming’s bestselling multigame, renowned for its diverse and engaging content. Among the 50 captivating titles, players can discover the revived legendary Mega Jack Trio – Aztec Gold, Slot-O-Pol Deluxe and Champagne Party, delivering nostalgia with enhanced gameplay.
“We are deeply thankful to our partners at Grand Pasha Nicosia for their trust and collaboration. This partnership not only strengthens our presence in the Cypriot market but also sets the stage for future growth and innovation,” said Radoslav Le, International Sales Manager.
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NOVOVISION CMS Celebrates Successful Go-live at Casino Tróia in Portugal
Casino Tróia is a popular gaming and entertainment venue on the Tróia Peninsula off the coast of Setúbal in Portugal. The elegant casino is part of the 5-star Tróia Design Hotel Resort and welcomes international visitors and local guests alike with a broad variety of gaming entertainment, comprising video slots of leading manufacturers as well as table games including Black Jack, Roulette and Poker.
To upgrade the casino’s player journey and enhance the internal business processes, the management of the Casino Tróia have opted for a visionary solution powered by NOVOMATIC: In early January, the NOVOVISION (NV) casino management system was successfully implemented in an Advanced setup comprising NV core as well as a number of additional modules that comprise nearly the entire gaming floor.
The first point of contact for the casino guests are the NV access registration desks, where they are enrolled with a player account and an NFC card for their NV wallet. Once all regulatory requirements and data protection obligations are fulfilled, guests are granted access to the gaming floor, where their next step will lead them to the NV promo PromoTower to participate in the casino’s promotional programme via the NOVOSPIN Wheel. Any wins will be directly booked into their single wallet and be instantly available for slots play.
All 150 video slots of leading manufacturers across the Casino Tróia have been retrofitted with NOVOVISION player tracking modules (PTM) for smooth and intuitive cashless gaming. They also ensure precise accounting processes and for player revenues to be consistently accounted for in the loyalty programme. Also the majority of the casino’s live tables have been equipped with NV tables accounting functionalities. NV pay guarantees the fast pay-out or purchase of additional credits at three cash desks and a brand new NCM 90 large-capacity cash terminal.
Floor staff benefit from the NOVOVISION Notifier app, which notifies selected users of any defined event according to their user role to ensure they can react to these alerts fast and accurate. At the same time, the Casino Tróia’s management will greatly appreciate the system’s powerful set of Business Intelligence functionalities that enable them to make informed decisions for their business, based on in-depth analysis of game, machine and player performance, promotions and the business trends as a whole.
Werner Kearns, Sales Manager NBS, said: “Casino Tróia is our second NOVOVISION installation in Portugal, which firstly shows how highly the Portuguese market appreciates visionary solutions, and secondly, it is a real testament to the excellent local service provided by our long-standing local distribution partner Marcos Pinto from Diverstock. It is very gratifying for me personally to see how our solution is gaining momentum with customers who recognise its true benefits and technical depth. I also extend my thanks to the management of Casino Tróia for their trust and the excellent cooperation of their local team with our NOVOVISION teams.”
Jorge Calado, General Manager Casino Tróia, said: “We are incredibly proud to implement this state-of-the-art management system, which not only enhances the quality of service we offer our customers but also delivers a more engaging and dynamic experience for them. This milestone is the culmination of months of dedicated effort and collaboration between our team at Casino Tróia, Diverstock, NOVOMATIC and the SRIJ (Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos). Thanks to this collective effort, we are now among the first casinos in Portugal to offer such an innovative solution to our guests. This achievement represents a significant step in our continuous journey of growth as we strengthen our value proposition and leverage innovation as a key differentiator in the national market. The new system expands our service offerings for guests while streamlining operations for our team, enabling faster, more efficient service and creating a smoother, more engaging customer experience.”
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Danes Gambling Spend Increased in November 2024
Danes’ gambling spend increased in November 2024 compared with November 2023. The statistics show that all gambling categories saw an increase in gross gaming revenue. Online casino especially contributed to the growth.
The total gambling spend in November increased by 7.8% compared to November 2023. Online casino saw the biggest growth with an increase of 17.9%, while gaming machines, land-based casino and betting increased by 1.9%, 0.8% and 0.3%, respectively.
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