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Jade Entertainment unveils three new senior additions to its expanding team

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Key recruitment embraces the convergence of land-based and digital gaming seen as essential for modern business continuity

22nd February 2021 Leading Asian supplier Jade Entertainment has recruited three key senior hires, significantly strengthening its status as a definitive “one stop shop” for sports betting and gaming technologies operators across Asia.

This triple-pronged recruitment strategy sees Jean Rose Buenaventura take up the role of Chief Financial Officer, and Gary Hann become VP – Business Development, while Joseph Del Duca joins as VP – International Marketing. Their combined expertise, experience and sectoral contacts are second to none, as eloquently demonstrated by their respective career histories which bring an eclectic range of skills to bear at Jade.

Jean Rose D. Buenaventura, CPA joins Jade as Chief Financial Officer. Jean has 15 years’ experience in the online gaming industry. She has worked with top gaming brands in Europe (William Hill, Ladbrokes, Winner & Caliente) as well as Asia (Mansion 88 and Happy Luke brands). She was also part of the online gaming tech giant, Playtech, where she established several of its back-office and operation-support functions to Manila from Tel Aviv, Leeds, and Gibraltar. Among her many successful deliveries in the past is the setup of payment-process operations for premier customers at some of the UK’s leading brands with special SLA and secured data handling.

Gary C. Hann joins Jade as Vice President – Business Development. Gary comes with 30 years’ experience in land-based gaming. He has held multiple senior management roles in North America and Asia. Among the IR predevelopments, operations and openings he has taken part in over the past 12 years are the Venetian Macao, Four Seasons Macao, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, Solaire Resort & Casino in Manila and City of Dreams Manila. Gary’s wealth of market knowledge will help Jade drive Product Sales in the region.

Joseph Del Duca joins Jade as Vice President – International Marketing. Joseph brings expertise across the entire gaming landscape, including online, land-based, social and real money whilst specializing in marketing, communications, media and government relations. He has worked with both startup-level and well-established gaming businesses including PokerStars, The Star, VGW and PokerNews. Joseph is a self-confessed poker and gaming enthusiast which allows him to look at business opportunities from the perspective of both a player and an operator. Joseph’s passion for players’ rights saw him create and lead the Australian Online Poker Alliance, the leading body advocating for player rights and a safe, fair regulatory process in the Australian market.

Jade offers a wide variety of products and services, providing both land-based and digital operators with the tools and services necessary to establish successful gaming operations. Its progressive global influence extends from the Philippines to Vietnam, Malaysia, Macau, Saipan, Australia and New Zealand, and continues to grow via a portfolio of partnerships with global gaming leaders and emerging technology companies.

Joe Pisano, CEO of Jade Entertainment, said: “This is a time of great change in the gaming industry and the events of the past year have shown us that a convergence of land-based and digital gaming is essential for business continuity. Jade continues to expand its team with the expertise to address this convergence.

“I, together with the team at Jade, am thrilled to welcome Jean, Joseph and Gary on board. As we continue to make strides into the Asian gaming scene, we are also developing a framework with great partners to move beyond our borders and grow our international footprint.”

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UNLV’s Cannabis Policy Institute & International Gaming Institute to Host 2025 “Cannabis & Gaming” Panelannabis & Gaming” Panel

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UNLV’s Cannabis Policy Institute (CPI) and International Gaming Institute (IGI) will host the latest installment of CPI’s Cannabis Speakers Series with a panel discussion titled “Cannabis & Gaming,” set for 1:30 p.m. PST on Monday (May 19) in the William S. Boyd School of Law’s moot courtroom and online.

The event will kick off with a brief research presentation highlighting recent findings on cannabis use and gaming behaviors by CPI research director Marla Royne Stafford, followed by an overview of CPI’s ongoing work in this area by director Riana Durrett.

Durrett will then moderate a panel discussion examining current policy limitations and future opportunities at the intersection of cannabis and gaming. Panelists include former Nevada Gaming Control Board member and UNLV Law adjunct professor, Terry Johnson; cannabis establishment operator and government affairs consultant, David Goldwater; and gaming executive, Seth Schorr.

IGI executive director Brett Abarbanel will serve as the event emcee, lending her expertise in gaming research and policy to guide the conversation.

Seating is limited. Media members interested in attending in person should RSVP to [email protected], or register here to watch the livestream.

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Cherry Play and Starcasino expand partnership into the Netherlands

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Content provider with unique subscription-based commercial model adds yet another operator to its line-up of partners in the thriving Dutch market

Cherry Play, the in-demand content provider with a unique subscription-based commercial model that’s taking the market by storm, has added Starcasino to its growing roster of operator partners in the Netherlands.

The partnership builds on the existing relationship between Cherry Play and Starcasino, with the provider’s games already available to the operator’s players in Belgium.

Under the extended deal, Starcasino players in the Netherlands can now access the provider’s proven classic slot content, including Chef Super Bet, Super Coin and its Golden Cherry Jackpot System, plus its latest releases, Shark Casher and Pirates Player, which launched at the end of April.

Cherry Play builds its slots on cutting-edge technology to provide unrivalled quality for players and a smooth and seamless integration for operators, who can also take advantage of the provider’s unique commercial model.

Instead of the industry-standard revenue share, operators such as Starcasino pay a monthly licence fee to access the provider’s games.

This allows operators to give Cherry Play’s titles much better lobby positioning and increased promotional spend as the operator gets to keep the vast majority of the revenue each title generates.

Cherry Play only made its debut in January last year but has already built huge momentum behind the studio, launching its first run titles and integrating with big-name operators

Daniela Fricchione, Commercial Account Director at Cherry Play, said: “We are thrilled to have strengthened our relationship with Starcasino beyond Belgium and into the thriving Dutch market, where the operator has built a large and loyal player base seeking the best online slots in the business.

“Cherry Play is here to provide just that, and we are delighted to see our portfolio of games, including our most recent titles, go live to Starcasino players in the Netherlands for the first time.

“It’s also great that the operator can continue to take advantage of our unique subscription-based commercial model, which has worked really well in Belgium, and we expect it to be just as successful for Starcasino in the Netherlands.”

Pieter van den Bos, Director at Starcasino, added: “Cherry Play has proved to be a highly valuable content provider for Starcasino, not just because of its portfolio of great games but also because of its subscription-based commercial model.

“Adding its games to our Dutch casino offering was a no-brainer – they have proved a hit the mark with our players in Belgium, who are just as discerning as our Netherlands player base, so expect them to perform just as well.”

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PopOK Gaming Drops the Beat with New Slot Release – Rico DJ

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PopOK Gaming is excited to introduce its newest slot release – Rico DJ!

This high-energy game brings a fresh spin to the popular Rico Series. This time, Rico – everyone’s favorite party-loving lizard – is stepping up as a DJ, dropping beats and lighting up the reels with serious club vibes.

With a unique 3-4-3 layout and 10 fixed paylines, Rico DJ offers a colorful, fast-paced experience. Think neon lights, pulsing music, and non-stop action that keeps players on their toes.

Here’s what makes Rico DJ a total crowd-pleaser:

  • Wild Symbols – Wilds can land anywhere and help complete winning combinations. More chances to win, more reason to celebrate.
  • Random Respin Feature – Reels 1 and 3 can suddenly match up with the same symbols, triggering respins that keep going until a win lands. It’s like a surprise drop in the middle of the set.
  • Wild Multiplier Feature – Land 4 Wilds on Reel 2, and you unlock a 10x win multiplier – turning up both the heat and the payouts.

Rico DJ brings together PopOK Gaming’s signature style – fun visuals, smooth gameplay, and a story that keeps players coming back for more. With its fresh theme and exciting features, it’s already making waves.

Rico DJ is now live across all PopOK Gaming platforms.

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