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Australia's Crown Faces Slot Machine Levy - December 2013
SYDNEY--Shares in Australian casino company Crown Ltd. (CWN.AU) came under pressure Friday after lawmakers proposed a new tax on slot machines at its flagship Crown casino in Melbourne.
Victoria state proposed an annual levy of A$22,175 (US$19,800) per slot machine to raise A$56.8 million a year, as it attempts to fund infrastructure developments such as roads and schools while holding onto its AAA credit rating.
Crown shares fell as much as 6% in Sydney before closing down 4.3% at A$15.90 in a overall strong market.
"In these challenging economic times the coalition government must maintain a disciplined budget to ensure we can continue to invest in the critical infrastructure and services that Victorian families and businesses deserve," the state's Treasurer, Michael O'Brien said in a statement.
Any changes to tax arrangements between Crown and the Victorian government need to be agreed by both parties.
Crown, which is controlled by billionaire James Packer, confirmed that it was in discussions with lawmakers and expects talks to conclude early next year.
Describing the discussions as "positive", Mr. Packer said he hoped they would create an outcome that allowed the casino to continue competing effectively with international and interstate rivals.
"Both Crown and the Victorian government would like to see the Crown Melbourne resort continue to grow and to attract more overseas and interstate tourists," Mr. Packer said.
Still, the decision comes at a tough time for Australia's gambling sector, which is being hurt by fragile consumer confidence as the country's long mining boom fades.
Crown's underlying profit for the year through June, which removes one-off items like asset sales, swelled by 14% to A$473.2 million. The result, however, was boosted by a large jump in earnings from the company's joint venture in Macau with Lawrence Ho.
Crown Melbourne remains the biggest contributor to the company's profits and suffered a 12% decrease in operating earnings last financial year.
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The first grisly lesson for anyone entering the job market is to throw the books away. It's who you know, not what you know, that counts. As a young PR consultant, nothing filled me with more horror than the pressure to "work a room". Arriving at industry get-togethers with a business card hastily scrawled in felt-tip pen and avocado stains down my front, I looked more out of place than Paris Hilton at a Vatican tea party.
Networking still comes with a powerful stigma, even though it's vital for developing business portfolios or finding job opportunities. A friend of mine calls it "careerist brownnosing by the professionally undeserving".
But the fact is, it works. Greg Tingle was a blue-collar boy "destined to drive trucks" until he gatecrashed the media world five years ago. Now he runs his own PR firm and lists himself as "a TV presenter, journalist, radio broadcaster, internet author, all-round media entrepreneur and man of business brilliance".
Tingle cast his net wide for career openings, unable to rely on the traditional avenues of family and friends. His big break came in 2000 when he rang 2UE's John Laws to offer the inside scoop on life in the athletes' village at the Sydney Olympics, where he was a volunteer. It was the beginning of a lucrative relationship with Laws, 2UE and Southern Cross Broadcasting.
Tingle's approach to networking is no-holds-barred. One time, he cornered celebrity PR man Max Markson for a photo at the launch of his book, Show Me the Money! They've since collaborated on projects for stars such as Shane Warne and he now considers Markson "like family".
Susan RoAne, author of How to Work a Room, insists we shouldn't be ashamed of networking. It's simply about "sharing resources", which has been occurring ever since "Eve offered Adam an apple in the garden of Eden".
Besides, she says, there is a definite need to resurrect the art of conversation.
"Technology [is the culprit] in most countries," she says. "People are doing things online and not face-to-face ... they email the person at the next desk instead of getting up and going to talk to them."
So what are the secrets for triumph at those dreaded networking events? Internet research is vital, otherwise you might accidentally ask the chief executive to refill your wine glass. "With Google, we can go into every event a little bit more prepared," RoAne says.
Conversation starters are also important, so if your knowledge of international affairs doesn't run beyond Brad and Angelina, it's time to scour the newspaper. This means reading the footy pages, even if you have as much interest in sport as jumping around a padded cell.
RoAne denies that networking is manipulative and fake, even though some of the advice she reads in self-help books "turned my stomach, [it] was so smarmy". "I don't have children, but I have [learned] that when people have children, that's what they talk about," she says. "I couldn't care less about the [food] mothers are feeding their babies but if I want to have a relationship or do business, I've got to be a little more flexible."
RoAne suggests a seven-to-nine-second "opening gambit" that puts a humorous spin on your job title to make you stand out from the crowd.
Tingle, meanwhile, believes in flashy business cards. Rather than opting for Patrick Bateman-style monochrome sleekness, try something more flamboyant. Tingle's are black and gold and "stand out a million miles away".
He also carries around recent clippings of his work. "[People] like to see what's occupying someone at the moment," he says. "Just to make sure they're being active and hitting some runs."
But beware: even the smoothest networker can be relegated to a "one-night stand" if follow-up with a contact is poor. "While everyone else is emailing, text messaging or maybe doing nothing," RoAne says, "you [should] send a note saying, 'Thank-you for [your] time', and they will be happy to recommend you further. We save thank-you notes, we don't save thank-you emails."
Finally, it's important to store your hard-earned contacts. Carole Stone, a prolific party hostess and author of Networking - The Art of Making Friends, keeps a personal database with more than 25,000 "friends". The database contains information on when they met, who introduced them, what events she's invited them to before as well as details on their partners - both personal and professional.
Stone is famous for her regular "salons" at her London flat, attended by some of Britain's leading movers and shakers. Her annual Christmas bash is no drinks'n'nibbles affair with the rellies, but a gargantuan military operation with a guest list of 1000 including cabinet ministers and movie stars. "As the replies come in, I update my database with new telephone numbers and addresses," she says. "That's a big job that sometimes keeps me up all night."
Stone is the ultimate proof of how networking can, as RoAne says, become a "lifestyle not a work style".
So where does that leave me? I'm still a grumpy hermit who enjoys showing disdain for 99.9 per cent of human kind, but I must admit the concept of networking has become ever-so-slightly more palatable.
At a social event the day after speaking with RoAne, I decide to follow some of her advice. I talk footy, despite not having touched a playing field this side of the millennium. I discuss my career without being stunted by a terminal bout of self-deprecation. I even log the phone numbers of people I meet on something more durable than a napkin.
As I walk away with a fistful of contacts and a small glow of self-satisfaction, I begin to wonder if being "a schmoozer, not a loser" is really as hideous as it sounds.
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* Treat networking as a lifestyle, not a work style.
* Before you attend an event, use the internet to find out about people who might be there.
* Read that day's newspaper to pick up some conversation starters.
* Prepare a seven-to-nine-second light-hearted introduction explaining what you do.
* "Good mouth" others and pass on praise you have heard.
* Follow up contacts in a timely and "appropriately persistent" manner.
* Send handwritten thank-you notes - we all want to be appreciated.
* Stay in touch via phone, fax and email even when you need nothing from people. You'll seem altruistic even though you're not.
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Genre: Action Thriller Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures / Dark Castle Entertainment Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Sung Kang, Jason Momoa, Sarah Shahi, Christian Slater Directed By: Walter Hill Screenplay By: Alessandro Camon; Based on the graphic novel "Bullet to the Head," written by Matz and illustrated by Colin Wilson Produced By: Joel Silver, Alexandra Milchan, Miles Millar, Alfred Gough, Kevin King-Templeton
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Stallone says no one has hit him harder than Hogan (Terry Bollea), did as they filmed the iconic 1982 boxing movie - and one scene left the actor a shattered mess cowering in the corner of a boxing ring.
Sly tells VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live TV show, "He killed me. He beat me up badly... He didn't get that he's supposed to pull his punches (back)... and we took four or five (guys) right into the ambulance right to the hospital with broken collarbones and this and that.
"The hardest I was ever hit was by him... I (still) have visions of it... I'm in the corner and Rocky's been stunned... I'm laying there... and I see this guy running... and he comes down and hits me and I'm laying on the ground saying, 'Don't shove me, don't roll me over... I know there's a bone sticking up here with a vein... and part of my heart.' Oh my God. I said, 'I know I'm shattered'."
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Stallone supported the 1994 “Brady bill” that included a now-expired ban on assault weapons, and hopes that ban can be reinstated.
“I know people get [upset] and go, ‘They’re going to take away the assault weapon.’ Who … needs an assault weapon? Like really, unless you’re carrying out an assault. … You can’t hunt with it. … Who’s going to attack your house, a [expletive] army?”
The 66-year-old actor, writer and director said he also hopes for an additional focus on mental health to prevent future mass shootings.
“It’s unbelievably horrible, what’s happened. I think the biggest problem, seriously, is not so much guns. It’s that every one of these people that have done these things in the past 30 years are friggin’ crazy. Really crazy! And that’s where we’ve dropped the ball: mental health,” he said. “That to me is our biggest problem in the future, is insanity coupled with isolation.”
Stallone is now in production on his next project, pairing up with the former “Raging Bull” Robert De Niro for “Grudge Match,” about two aging boxers.
“People think it’s going to be some geezer brawl. Really? OK, they’re in for a surprise. I’m telling you. I’ve been working on the fight, the choreography. He’s taking it deadly serious. Because no one wants to be shown up,” Stallone said of De Niro. “It’s going to be like a ‘Rocky’ fight. This will be ‘Rocky 7,’ with me fighting — with Rocky fighting the ‘Raging Bull.’”
Bullet To The Head: Profile...
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Sylvester Stallone stars as Jimmy Bobo, a New Orleans hitman who forms an alliance with Washington D.C. detective Taylor Kwon to bring down the killer of their respective partners. From director Walter Hill comes the action thriller “Bullet to the Head.”
Genre: Action Thriller Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures / Dark Castle Entertainment Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Sung Kang, Jason Momoa, Sarah Shahi, Christian Slater Directed By: Walter Hill Screenplay By: Alessandro Camon; Based on the graphic novel "Bullet to the Head," written by Matz and illustrated by Colin Wilson Produced By: Joel Silver, Alexandra Milchan, Miles Millar, Alfred Gough, Kevin King-Templeton
Wrap-up: "If your a Sly or action film fan, you really just need to see this flick. Just reading about Stallone's movies never does them justice. Go see the living legend's latest most impressive effects.
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28 January 2013
Gaming News: International and Australian: Europe, United States and more
Gaming News: International and Australian: Europe, United States and more
Gamesys Group Acquires Virgin Games Business and Forms Long Term Partnership for Global Online Gaming
Gamesys Group and Virgin Group announce that they have signed an agreement that will see the Gamesys Group acquire the assets of Virgin Games and form a long term partnership to develop real money and social gambling propositions globally under the Virgin brand.
Gamesys Group CEO, Noel Hayden, commented; “We have been long term admirers of the Virgin brand and all it stands for. We are delighted to have the opportunity to leverage our unique platform, games and services to power Virgin gaming propositions around the world.”
Gamesys Group is a UK success story. Built on true entrepreneurship, the Group was founded back in 2001 by Noel Hayden, Robin Tombs and Andy Dixon and now employs more than 700 people.
Virgin Games, which was founded in 2004, has grown consistently since launch and regularly won awards for its customer service and advertising.
Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group said; 'We are delighted the Gamesys Group has acquired Virgin Games and formed a partnership to build a global games business. Simon Burridge and his team built a strong platform and now with the help of the Gamesys Group we can expand further internationally. We believe the Gamesys Group shares our vision and will be great partners in the sector.'
Simon Burridge, CEO of Virgin Games said: 'With many new opportunities opening up across the world, it was important to attract a new partner to capitalise the power of the Virgin brand. We are delighted Virgin Games is being acquired by the Gamesys Group, whose track record of growth and innovation speaks for itself.'
Gamesys Group will relaunch the existing Virgin Games UK site in the first quarter of 2013.
Virgin was advised by Oakvale Capital.
ABOUT GAMESYS The Gamesys Group was founded by Noel Hayden, Robin Tombs and Andy Dixon in April 2001 with a small team of developers. The aim was to build a profitable online entertainment business providing Instant Win, Bingo and Casino games to a worldwide audience using proprietary gaming software.
After eight years, the Group's leading brand Jackpotjoy.com has built a considerable UK and pays out in excess of GBP250 million in winnings every month. The success of Jackpotjoy.com has established the Gamesys Group as one of the UK's leading online gaming businesses. In 2006 they were named No. 1 in the Microsoft / Sunday Times Tech Track 100 League Table, and they're now one of only four companies to have appeared on the list four years in a row. This feat reflects both the company's capacity for sustained growth and its remarkable resilience during periods of financial instability.
In 2008 Gamesys Group entered into an agreement with News International to build and operate Sun Bingo and have since launched Fabulous Bingo with the same Partner.
For more information on the Gamesys Group please see http://www.gamesyscorporate.com
ABOUT VIRGIN Virgin is a leading international investment group and one of the world's most recognised and respected brands. Conceived in 1970 by Sir Richard Branson, the Virgin Group has gone on to grow successful businesses in sectors ranging from mobile telephony, travel, financial services, leisure, music and holidays to health & wellness. Virgin has created more than 400 branded companies worldwide and employs approximately 50,000 people, in 34 countries. In 2012 global branded revenues were £13bn ($21bn).
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Media Man inks b2 deal with Red Returns: Red Flush Casino, Casino La Vida and more
International internet publishing, advertising, management and publicity company, Media Man, has come to business terms with leading igaming firm, Red Returns.
Red Returns is best known for their excellent online casino brands, Red Flush Casino and Casino La Vida.
Red Flush was awarded the “Best New Casino for 2008” award from CasinoMeister, and it is no surprise as to why. In only a few months they had staked their claim in the online casino arena as a no nonsense, no frills attached online casino that pride themselves on excellent service and superior gaming pleasure above all else. There is no doubt that Red Flush will continue to strive for stellar performance ratings and superior online casino quality.
Red Flush online casino has over 450 excellent games in their repertoire. They make use of the pioneering casino software from Microgaming that has seen some of the best casinos enter onto the internet. Every month, four new exceptional game releases are added to the online casino to ensure that the freshness and diversity of Red Flush always remains intact. A comprehensive range of slots, table games, video poker and progressive jackpots all merge together to form a competitive package of brilliant entertainment for any and all casino enthusiasts.
The b2b deal is initially for 3 months duration, which both parties agree is a very good period of time to gauge the initial success of the campaign.
It's understood dozens of European based igaming firms are watching on with great interest.
News
Media Man inks deal with Bingo Australia aka The Bingo Affiliates
The Media Man agency has inked yet another deal with one of the world's leading igaming promoters, Bingo Australia aka The Bingo Affiliates.
In an age where the igaming space is somewhat saturated, including in the online bingo sector, Bingo Australia - The Bingo Affiliates continue to be in the global igaming front runners.
Industry insiders expect Bingo Australia to give competitors such as PartyBingo, Foxy Bingo and Virgin Bingo a run for their money.
Expect to see some highly competitive online bingo promotions on the Media Man network, as The Bingo Affiliates pull out all the stops as they aim towards being a world's top 3 igaming operator.
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Gaming Executives join forces to offer operators dynamic new ways to use social media in order to retain and reactivate players
World Series of Poker Asia-Pacific announces 2013 schedule
Barangaroo casino report to stay secret
NSW govt to release casino plan assessment
Las Vegas casino faces $US1m drug sting fine: Australian casinos taking note
Gamesys Group Acquires Virgin Games Business and Forms Long Term Partnership for Global Online Gaming
Gamesys Group and Virgin Group announce that they have signed an agreement that will see the Gamesys Group acquire the assets of Virgin Games and form a long term partnership to develop real money and social gambling propositions globally under the Virgin brand.
Gamesys Group CEO, Noel Hayden, commented; “We have been long term admirers of the Virgin brand and all it stands for. We are delighted to have the opportunity to leverage our unique platform, games and services to power Virgin gaming propositions around the world.”
Gamesys Group is a UK success story. Built on true entrepreneurship, the Group was founded back in 2001 by Noel Hayden, Robin Tombs and Andy Dixon and now employs more than 700 people.
Virgin Games, which was founded in 2004, has grown consistently since launch and regularly won awards for its customer service and advertising.
Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group said; 'We are delighted the Gamesys Group has acquired Virgin Games and formed a partnership to build a global games business. Simon Burridge and his team built a strong platform and now with the help of the Gamesys Group we can expand further internationally. We believe the Gamesys Group shares our vision and will be great partners in the sector.'
Simon Burridge, CEO of Virgin Games said: 'With many new opportunities opening up across the world, it was important to attract a new partner to capitalise the power of the Virgin brand. We are delighted Virgin Games is being acquired by the Gamesys Group, whose track record of growth and innovation speaks for itself.'
Gamesys Group will relaunch the existing Virgin Games UK site in the first quarter of 2013.
Virgin was advised by Oakvale Capital.
ABOUT GAMESYS The Gamesys Group was founded by Noel Hayden, Robin Tombs and Andy Dixon in April 2001 with a small team of developers. The aim was to build a profitable online entertainment business providing Instant Win, Bingo and Casino games to a worldwide audience using proprietary gaming software.
After eight years, the Group's leading brand Jackpotjoy.com has built a considerable UK and pays out in excess of GBP250 million in winnings every month. The success of Jackpotjoy.com has established the Gamesys Group as one of the UK's leading online gaming businesses. In 2006 they were named No. 1 in the Microsoft / Sunday Times Tech Track 100 League Table, and they're now one of only four companies to have appeared on the list four years in a row. This feat reflects both the company's capacity for sustained growth and its remarkable resilience during periods of financial instability.
In 2008 Gamesys Group entered into an agreement with News International to build and operate Sun Bingo and have since launched Fabulous Bingo with the same Partner.
For more information on the Gamesys Group please see http://www.gamesyscorporate.com
ABOUT VIRGIN Virgin is a leading international investment group and one of the world's most recognised and respected brands. Conceived in 1970 by Sir Richard Branson, the Virgin Group has gone on to grow successful businesses in sectors ranging from mobile telephony, travel, financial services, leisure, music and holidays to health & wellness. Virgin has created more than 400 branded companies worldwide and employs approximately 50,000 people, in 34 countries. In 2012 global branded revenues were £13bn ($21bn).
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Media Man inks b2 deal with Red Returns: Red Flush Casino, Casino La Vida and more
International internet publishing, advertising, management and publicity company, Media Man, has come to business terms with leading igaming firm, Red Returns.
Red Returns is best known for their excellent online casino brands, Red Flush Casino and Casino La Vida.
Red Flush was awarded the “Best New Casino for 2008” award from CasinoMeister, and it is no surprise as to why. In only a few months they had staked their claim in the online casino arena as a no nonsense, no frills attached online casino that pride themselves on excellent service and superior gaming pleasure above all else. There is no doubt that Red Flush will continue to strive for stellar performance ratings and superior online casino quality.
Red Flush online casino has over 450 excellent games in their repertoire. They make use of the pioneering casino software from Microgaming that has seen some of the best casinos enter onto the internet. Every month, four new exceptional game releases are added to the online casino to ensure that the freshness and diversity of Red Flush always remains intact. A comprehensive range of slots, table games, video poker and progressive jackpots all merge together to form a competitive package of brilliant entertainment for any and all casino enthusiasts.
The b2b deal is initially for 3 months duration, which both parties agree is a very good period of time to gauge the initial success of the campaign.
It's understood dozens of European based igaming firms are watching on with great interest.
News
Media Man inks deal with Bingo Australia aka The Bingo Affiliates
The Media Man agency has inked yet another deal with one of the world's leading igaming promoters, Bingo Australia aka The Bingo Affiliates.
In an age where the igaming space is somewhat saturated, including in the online bingo sector, Bingo Australia - The Bingo Affiliates continue to be in the global igaming front runners.
Industry insiders expect Bingo Australia to give competitors such as PartyBingo, Foxy Bingo and Virgin Bingo a run for their money.
Expect to see some highly competitive online bingo promotions on the Media Man network, as The Bingo Affiliates pull out all the stops as they aim towards being a world's top 3 igaming operator.
News
Gaming News: International and Australian: Europe, United States and more
MGM Resorts offers free Wi-Fi service at Las Vegas Strip casinos
Gamesys acquires Richard Branson owned Virgin Games to boost gaming and igaming business
Gaming Executives join forces to offer operators dynamic new ways to use social media in order to retain and reactivate players
World Series of Poker Asia-Pacific announces 2013 schedule
Barangaroo casino report to stay secret
NSW govt to release casino plan assessment
Las Vegas casino faces $US1m drug sting fine: Australian casinos taking note
27 January 2013
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Gaming News: International and Australian: Europe, United States and more
MGM Resorts offers free Wi-Fi service at Las Vegas Strip casinos
Gamesys acquires Richard Branson owned Virgin Games to boost gaming and igaming business
Gaming Executives join forces to offer operators dynamic new ways to use social media in order to retain and reactivate players
World Series of Poker Asia-Pacific announces 2013 schedule
Barangaroo casino report to stay secret
NSW govt to release casino plan assessment
Las Vegas casino faces $US1m drug sting fine: Australian casinos taking note
Media Man casino, igaming and gaming news
Gaming News: International and Australian: Europe, United States and more
MGM Resorts offers free Wi-Fi service at Las Vegas Strip casinos
Gamesys acquires Richard Branson owned Virgin Games to boost gaming and igaming business
Gaming Executives join forces to offer operators dynamic new ways to use social media in order to retain and reactivate players
World Series of Poker Asia-Pacific announces 2013 schedule
Barangaroo casino report to stay secret
NSW govt to release casino plan assessment
Las Vegas casino faces $US1m drug sting fine: Australian casinos taking note
Betfair teams up with Crown Casino Aussie Millions
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Media Man International www.mediamanint.com and Casino News Media with the latest on the casino, gaming and poker world...
Online casino and gaming operator Betfair have inked a deal with Crown Limited to sponsor the 2013 Aussie Millions Poker Championship.
The deal will see Betfair become the presenting partner of the tournament, officially named the Australian Poker Championship. The company's logo will be displayed around the tournament including on the poker tables.
Betfair have slowly but surly increased their focus on their Australian operations since gaining a licence in 2006 and will be using the tournament to increase awareness. The company had previously had success with advertising in sporting grounds but there was recently a clampdown on gambling advertising.
The tournament is run by Crown Limited and is held at their famous casino, Crown Melbourne (formally known as Crown Casino). The company advise that the event is the largest and most prestigious poker tournament in the Southern Hemisphere. The main event is has paid out AU$15 million in prizes to date and will commence on January 17.
Speaking about the deal Betfair Australia's CEO Giles Thompson described the deal as groundbreaking and explained how important it was to the company's operations in the area.
He said: "Betfair has changed the wagering landscape in Australia with its unique betting exchange offering. We see this as an invaluable opportunity to engage Australians on the unparalleled benefits of exchange betting."
News...
Crown Casino does deal with Betfair...
Betfair has announced that it has signed a lucrative deal with Crown Casino in Melbourne in terms of which Betfair will be the Presenting Partner in the prestigious Aussie Millions which is scheduled to be held at Crown Casino in Melborune, Australia.
Betfair will be allowed to occupy several leading branding positions during the 2013 Aussie Millions which includes each table of play in the tournament area. The tournament is scheduled to commence on Thursday, 17th January, 2012 and will continue until Sunday, 3rd February, 2013. The Aussie Millions is the richest, largest, longest and most prestigious gaming event in the Southern Hemisphere and the Main Event has, since 2003, generated a 10 year total prize pool of AUD$ 52,580,000. The Aussie Millions was also the first to introduce the six figure buy in event to the circuit schedule.
Betfair is the largest betting exchange in the world and has a presence in several jurisdictions which include the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States.
Betfair’s Australian operation is the only licensed betting exchange in the country where the company supports sporting and racing bodies through the payment of product fees and sponsorships.
Greg Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer at Crown Casino, said that they are very excited to announce that Betfair will be the Presenting Partner of the Aussie Millions Poker Championship in January, 2013. Hawkins added that The Aussie Millions is its marquee poker event and that there is fantastic affiliation between these powerful established brands. Hawkins also stated that with sport being a huge part of Australian culture, Betfair’s unique betting exchange will be a wonderful complement to the Aussie Millions as well as to their poker patrons.
Betfair is licensed with the Lotteries and Gambling Authority of Malta.
News...
Betfair signs Aussie Millions sponsorship deal...
Betfair has been unveiled as a presenting partner of the 2013 Aussie Millions Poker Championship which kicks off later this month.
Aussie Millions is a series of poker tournaments held at the Crown Casino in Melbourne, which begins on Thursday January 17th, featuring 26 poker tournaments over 18 consecutive days with buy-ins ranging from AUD$500 to $250,000.
Under the sponsorship agreement, Betfair will occupy a number of premium branding positions, most notably on each table of play during the tournament.
“We are thrilled to announce that Betfair will be the Presenting Partner of the Aussie Millions Poker Championship in January 2013,” said Greg Hawkins, CEO of the Crown Casino. “The Aussie Millions is Crown’s marquee poker event, and there is terrific alignment between these great, established brands. Sport is an enormous part of Australian culture and Betfair’s unique betting exchange is a fantastic complement to the Aussie Millions, and our poker patrons.”
Betfair Australia CEO Giles Thompson said that its ground-breaking partnership with Aussie Millions was an ideal fit for both organisations.
“Betfair has changed the wagering landscape in Australia with its unique betting exchange offering, whilst the Aussie Millions has introduced an innovative tournament which has heightened interest in the game of poker,” said Thompson. “Already Betfair boasts close to four million customers in over 55 countries and we see this as an invaluable opportunity to engage Australians on the unparalleled benefits of exchange betting.”
A total prize pool of more than $20m is expected to be generated from all of the Aussie Millions events, with the $10,600 main event, won last year by Australian poker pro Oliver Speidel, beginning on Sunday January 27th and reaching its final table on Saturday February 2nd.
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Casinos Gaming Brands Crown Casino Aussie Millions Casinos Casino Advertising Affiliates
Media Man International www.mediamanint.com and Casino News Media with the latest on the casino, gaming and poker world...
Online casino and gaming operator Betfair have inked a deal with Crown Limited to sponsor the 2013 Aussie Millions Poker Championship.
The deal will see Betfair become the presenting partner of the tournament, officially named the Australian Poker Championship. The company's logo will be displayed around the tournament including on the poker tables.
Betfair have slowly but surly increased their focus on their Australian operations since gaining a licence in 2006 and will be using the tournament to increase awareness. The company had previously had success with advertising in sporting grounds but there was recently a clampdown on gambling advertising.
The tournament is run by Crown Limited and is held at their famous casino, Crown Melbourne (formally known as Crown Casino). The company advise that the event is the largest and most prestigious poker tournament in the Southern Hemisphere. The main event is has paid out AU$15 million in prizes to date and will commence on January 17.
Speaking about the deal Betfair Australia's CEO Giles Thompson described the deal as groundbreaking and explained how important it was to the company's operations in the area.
He said: "Betfair has changed the wagering landscape in Australia with its unique betting exchange offering. We see this as an invaluable opportunity to engage Australians on the unparalleled benefits of exchange betting."
News...
Crown Casino does deal with Betfair...
Betfair has announced that it has signed a lucrative deal with Crown Casino in Melbourne in terms of which Betfair will be the Presenting Partner in the prestigious Aussie Millions which is scheduled to be held at Crown Casino in Melborune, Australia.
Betfair will be allowed to occupy several leading branding positions during the 2013 Aussie Millions which includes each table of play in the tournament area. The tournament is scheduled to commence on Thursday, 17th January, 2012 and will continue until Sunday, 3rd February, 2013. The Aussie Millions is the richest, largest, longest and most prestigious gaming event in the Southern Hemisphere and the Main Event has, since 2003, generated a 10 year total prize pool of AUD$ 52,580,000. The Aussie Millions was also the first to introduce the six figure buy in event to the circuit schedule.
Betfair is the largest betting exchange in the world and has a presence in several jurisdictions which include the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States.
Betfair’s Australian operation is the only licensed betting exchange in the country where the company supports sporting and racing bodies through the payment of product fees and sponsorships.
Greg Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer at Crown Casino, said that they are very excited to announce that Betfair will be the Presenting Partner of the Aussie Millions Poker Championship in January, 2013. Hawkins added that The Aussie Millions is its marquee poker event and that there is fantastic affiliation between these powerful established brands. Hawkins also stated that with sport being a huge part of Australian culture, Betfair’s unique betting exchange will be a wonderful complement to the Aussie Millions as well as to their poker patrons.
Betfair is licensed with the Lotteries and Gambling Authority of Malta.
News...
Betfair signs Aussie Millions sponsorship deal...
Betfair has been unveiled as a presenting partner of the 2013 Aussie Millions Poker Championship which kicks off later this month.
Aussie Millions is a series of poker tournaments held at the Crown Casino in Melbourne, which begins on Thursday January 17th, featuring 26 poker tournaments over 18 consecutive days with buy-ins ranging from AUD$500 to $250,000.
Under the sponsorship agreement, Betfair will occupy a number of premium branding positions, most notably on each table of play during the tournament.
“We are thrilled to announce that Betfair will be the Presenting Partner of the Aussie Millions Poker Championship in January 2013,” said Greg Hawkins, CEO of the Crown Casino. “The Aussie Millions is Crown’s marquee poker event, and there is terrific alignment between these great, established brands. Sport is an enormous part of Australian culture and Betfair’s unique betting exchange is a fantastic complement to the Aussie Millions, and our poker patrons.”
Betfair Australia CEO Giles Thompson said that its ground-breaking partnership with Aussie Millions was an ideal fit for both organisations.
“Betfair has changed the wagering landscape in Australia with its unique betting exchange offering, whilst the Aussie Millions has introduced an innovative tournament which has heightened interest in the game of poker,” said Thompson. “Already Betfair boasts close to four million customers in over 55 countries and we see this as an invaluable opportunity to engage Australians on the unparalleled benefits of exchange betting.”
A total prize pool of more than $20m is expected to be generated from all of the Aussie Millions events, with the $10,600 main event, won last year by Australian poker pro Oliver Speidel, beginning on Sunday January 27th and reaching its final table on Saturday February 2nd.
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25 January 2013
WWE Star Visits Australian Children's Hospital - January 24, 2013
WWE Star Visits Australian Children's Hospital
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National children’s charity TLC For Kids is very excited about the special guest they’re bringing to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Australia, this week.
WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler, is one of WWE’s most famous faces and is sure to be a welcome distraction for the little ones as they battle health complications in hospital. The Hospital is the largest paediatric centre in NSW and cares for many critically and chronically ill children, so TLC for kids is thrilled to be presenting the global superstar to this special audience.
Dolph Ziggler is well known for his career in the WWE ring, including a stint as World Heavyweight Champion, but a look into his personal life reveals he is somewhat of an academic, holding university degrees in law and political science.
WWE is a global entertainment brand that takes community social responsibility seriously. WWE is working with TLC for kids to bring smiles and fun distraction to kids in hospital.
TLC for kids is Australia’s urgent-response children’s charity, providing practical and emotional support to kids in hospital and their families. They are the only children’s charity equipped to assist within the critical 48-hour timeframe anywhere in Australia, with services that reach over 600,000 kids annually. Visit the website to make a donation.
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is the highly respected, largest paediatric centre in NSW, providing excellent care for children from NSW, Australia and across the Pacific Rim. It forms part of the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is world renowned for providing the best care for sick children and their families.
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WWE Social and Community Entrepreneurs Wrestling Media Man
National children’s charity TLC For Kids is very excited about the special guest they’re bringing to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Australia, this week.
WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler, is one of WWE’s most famous faces and is sure to be a welcome distraction for the little ones as they battle health complications in hospital. The Hospital is the largest paediatric centre in NSW and cares for many critically and chronically ill children, so TLC for kids is thrilled to be presenting the global superstar to this special audience.
Dolph Ziggler is well known for his career in the WWE ring, including a stint as World Heavyweight Champion, but a look into his personal life reveals he is somewhat of an academic, holding university degrees in law and political science.
WWE is a global entertainment brand that takes community social responsibility seriously. WWE is working with TLC for kids to bring smiles and fun distraction to kids in hospital.
TLC for kids is Australia’s urgent-response children’s charity, providing practical and emotional support to kids in hospital and their families. They are the only children’s charity equipped to assist within the critical 48-hour timeframe anywhere in Australia, with services that reach over 600,000 kids annually. Visit the website to make a donation.
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is the highly respected, largest paediatric centre in NSW, providing excellent care for children from NSW, Australia and across the Pacific Rim. It forms part of the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is world renowned for providing the best care for sick children and their families.
20 January 2013
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The Billionaire Brands
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US regulator quits searching for Google charges
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