Industry news
On June 13 - 14, 2015, "Sokolniki" will host the ninth annual international expo - forum Russian Gaming Week dedicated to the gambling industry. Goals of the event include discussion of the latest industry news, its current state and future prospects, as well as presentation of awards to the leading representatives of betting business at the Betting Awards 2015 ceremony. The exhibition takes place in Moscow and is the largest in its niche in the post-Soviet territory. Traditionally, visitors will...
GVC Holdings Plc, a London-listed online gambling company, is teaming up with Canadian gaming titan Amaya Inc. in its effort to acquire Bwin.party Digital Entertainment Plc and thwart a rival bid from 888 Holdings Plc. The possible takeover of Bwin.party by GVC, announced May 15, would be financed jointly with Amaya, the Isle of Man-based company said in a statement Tuesday. Amaya, based in Point-Claire, Que., became the biggest publicly-held online gambling company in the world last year when it...
Dear friends! Currently, 24 speakers have already agreed to perform at RGW Moscow 2015. We are looking forward to meeting with everyone and continue getting acquainted with each of them. Now, let us introduce Julia Nemtseva from AdConsul. Julia Nemtseva is a highly skilled lawyer. She has experience in expert international consulting related to issues of Russian advertising and media law as well as the use of advertising legislation in practice, given the existing professional standards. Julia Nemtseva is also:...
Lawrence Ho’s oft-delayed casino in Russia’s Primoryeregion has been given a new August opening date. In a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Monday, the Ho-controlled Summit Ascent Holdings Ltd.said its First Gambling Company of the East (FGCE) subsidiary would complete physical construction of the Russian project’s first phase by June 30. A six- to eight-week government inspection process will then commence and doors will open to the public no later than August 28. FGCE’s project is still...
On the eve of Russian Gaming Week Expo and Betting Awards 2015 that will announce the names of the best representatives of betting business, we continue to announce the jury of this prestigious competition. Experienced industry professionals and users of betting services will identify leaders in 10 different categories: seven winners will be chosen by competent jury, and players will choose the best in other three categories. So, the jury of Betting Awards 2015 will consist of sharks of gambling...