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· Pickering Casino Resort will host the opening of The Arena, where Bryan Adams is expected to perform
· SBC Summit North America First Pitch: call for applications
· The third annual IAGR awards program for gambling regulators opens
The gambling industry of the world is living life to the full. Various events are regularly held to attract gambling supporters. We would like to tell you about some of the important one.
Pickering Casino Resort will host the opening of The Arena, where Bryan Adams is expected to perform
Great Canadian Entertainment is the largest gambling and hospitality company in Canada. It announces the opening of a new 2,500-seat venue at Pickering Casino Resort. It will open with a Brian Adams concert, scheduled for 26 April this year.
This establishment is the company’s newest and has a number of benefits that ensure a comfortable experience for visitors:
· It is close to Toronto, just a short drive from the city.
· There is a huge 8,900 square metre casino here.
· There is also a Great Canadian bookmaker.
· The property includes nine restaurants that delight in a wide variety of dishes.
· The 275-room luxury hotel also caters for visitors.
The newly-opened space will be used for various activities – entertainment, sports and special events. The company’s best man for the opening ceremony is Brian Adams, who is top of the charts in dozens of countries. He has a unique stage charm that attracts a large army of fans
Matthew Anfinson, CEO of Great Canadian Entertainment, commented on the performance by the acclaimed artist:
“Its dynamic show will be the perfect way to showcase the venue and underline our commitment to delivering a wide range of world-class events and experiences from concerts to sports”.
By the way, Adams’ professional portfolio includes:
· Three Oscars.
· Five Golden Globe nominations.
· Grammy and Juno Awards.
Tickets for the announced concert will go on sale from 17 March. They will be available to members of the company’s loyalty program as early as 16 March.
SBC Summit North America First Pitch: call for applications
The SBC Summit North America First Pitch start-up competition is scheduled for 10 May at the Meadowlands Exposition Centre in New Jersey. This event is part of the Emerging Tech & Investment conference. The closing date for applications is 31 March.
Leading experts and investors will be showcasing the best business projects in the gambling and sports betting industry like a GGBet.
An independent panel of experts will select the five US initiatives that meet the established eligibility criteria and are the most innovative ideas.
The prize package for the winner includes support for development and growth. It is currently valued at $35,000.
The event is open to start-ups:
· Established no earlier than 2020.
· Focused on sports betting or gambling.
· Applicants must attract investments of at least half a million dollars.
· External investment of up to $5 million is also needed.
· According to Sue Schneider, Vice President of Development and Strategy at SBC:
“Gambling and betting on sports is a wonderful growing business. This competition is special because it allows us here at the SBC to support all the bright minds who are savvy enough to come up with ways to improve our industry in one way or another. This competition has proved to be very successful in introducing start-ups to the right people in the industry, allowing competitors to be the centre of attention during a presentation to a hall full of potential customers and investors. Even though there is a prize fund attached to this opportunity, I think this part is invaluable.”
The third annual IAGR awards program for gambling regulators opens
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has launched the International Regulatory Awards. This program rewards the best regulators in the gambling sector. Its prizes are awarded for outstanding contributions to the entire global gambling industry.
The winners will be selected by an international jury in three categories:
· Regulatory excellence.
· Regulatory innovation.
· The best regulation campaign.
Nominations are due by 30 August. The winners will be announced in October at the IAGR2023 conference in Gaborone, Botswana.
