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Wolfgang Hesoun former boss Siemens takes on Chairmanship of Casinos Austria

Austria.- Casinos Austria has named a new chairman as it continues with its restructuring. It has appointed Wolfgang Hesoun, the general director of Siemens Austria, as chairman of the supervisory board. He will replace Sazka chief executive Robert Chvátal, who was occupying the position on a temporary basis following Walter Rothensteiner’s departure in July. 

The European Casino Association, the European Lotteries and the World Tote Association come together to fight online illegal gambling and support the Digital Services Act package

The European Casino Association (ECA), the European Lotteries (EL) and the World Tote Association (WTA) joined their voices in the Alliance Against Illegal Gambling to support the upcoming Digital Services Act package of the European Commission, which will modernise the rules to tackle illegal online content through its notice-and-action mechanism.

Cyprus Casinos (C2) properties “temporarily” suspended operations for health reasons

The Cyprus Casinos (C2) properties, backed by Asian casino operator Melco Resorts and Entertainment Ltd, have “temporarily” suspended operations for “health reasons” in line with a Republic of Cyprus “government directive”, said a message on Cyprus Casinos’ official website.

Wynn Resorts CEO believes Covid-19 Testing Lab to Restarting Las Vegas Conventions and Events

Matt Maddox, the CEO of Wynn, believes that his casino company has the answer to the problem of large-scale gatherings in Las Vegas. In the city, ever since casinos reopened, all major gatherings are forbidden. This means that things like famous Las Vegas shows, concerts, and the essential conventions cannot take place. But, Maddox now presented a potential solution that should bridge the period before vaccination is more widespread.