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TAB NZ appoints Mike Tod as new CEO
TAB NZ has appointed corporate executive Mike Tod as Chief Executive Officer.
Board Chair Mark Stewart says Mike will take up the position on March 21.
“The Board and I are thrilled to welcome someone of Mike’s international experience to lead TAB NZ. He is a deeply customer-centric leader with extensive experience in key areas of focus for our organisation, including product and service innovation, marketing, brand and consumer engagement. His appointment and those areas of focus will allow us to drive further revenue growth for our racing and sporting stakeholders” Mr Stewart says.
Mike has held senior roles with TVNZ, Fonterra, Air New Zealand and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. He is a former member of MasterCard’s Asia Pacific Advisory Board, is a Director of Queenstown Airport, and is an advisor to Live Ocean Racing.
He is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Programme and the university’s Sustainability Leadership Programme, and is also a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
“Mike’s global experience with Air New Zealand – in particular as Chief Marketing and Customer Officer where he led the resurgence of the brand and delivery of proactive and service innovations internationally – places TAB NZ in a strong position to meet its financial potential and to deliver upon the expectations of its stakeholders,” Mr Stewart says.
“His experience in highly regulated industries and with organisations with significant stakeholder complexity, will be invaluable to TAB NZ.
Mike says he is thrilled to be given the opportunity to lead TAB NZ into the next exciting chapter of its history.
“TAB NZ is an iconic organisation that is inextricably linked to New Zealand’s way of life. Now that the racing industry reforms are well advanced, this allows TAB NZ, as a commercial wagering operator, to focus on its objectives of maximising profits for the long-term benefit of racing in New Zealand, to maximise returns to New Zealand sporting organisations, and to support our communities,” Mike says.
Mike‘s commencement in the role on March 21 will complete the transition from the New Zealand Racing Board and the Racing Industry Transition Agency to TAB NZ.
Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.
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CT Interactive has secured certification for its top-performing games to enter into the Brazil’s newly regulated online gaming market. Some of the certified top titles include: 20 Mega Slot, 40 Mega Slot, Celestial Dragon, Chilli Fruits, Chilli Madness, Dancing Dragons, Giraffe Wild, Hot 7’s X 2, Lucky Clover, Pot O’ Luck, Purple Fruits, Star Girl, Treasure Chase, Wild Clover and Win Storm. This certification marks CT Interactive’s strategic entry into a jurisdiction that is set to reshape the global gaming landscape, opening up unique opportunities for both operators and content providers.
The Cordish Companies celebrated the highly anticipated grand opening of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, a $270+ million resort destination that marks the first land-side casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market.The Cordish Companies were joined by key stakeholders including Louisiana State Senator Sam L. Jenkins, Jr., State Representative Steven Jackson, Bossier City Mayor Thomas Chandler, Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Christopher Hebert, Bossier Parish Police Juror Pam Glorioso, Bossier Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Johnson, Louisiana-native Professional Football Hall of Famer Ed Reed, and many community and business leaders from around the region to celebrate the opening.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has reported that preliminary figures show $101,548,073 was wagered in the Commonwealth on the Philadelphia Eagles/Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl through retail and online sportsbooks. That was a 20.4% increase over the previous high for wagers placed in Pennsylvania for a Super Bowl achieved in 2023 when the Eagles and Chiefs also faced off. At the same time, patrons overwhelmingly placed winning wagers resulting in negative revenue for the sports wagering operators of $6,532,147. The PGCB noted in particular a high percentage of wagers placed on the Eagles to win. The Eagles defeated the Chiefs 40-22.
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VIP Play has chosen White Hat Gaming to power their online gambling platform in Tennessee (currently operating as ZenSports) and in additional US states as VIP Play expands within the U.S. online gambling market. This announcement follows the recent partnership agreement between VIP Play and Kambi Group. VIP Play acquired the assets of the ZenSports platform in 2022, and has operated in Tennessee as ZenSports since July 2023. VIP Play boasts an innovative understanding of sports wagering and expects to use the White Hat platform, in addition to their own proprietary technology & Kambi Turnkey Sportsbook, to build an entirely customised version of the platform compared to what is available today.
Pollard Banknote Limited has congratulated the Kansas Lottery on the successful launch of its iLottery programmme powered by the Pollard Catalyst Gaming Platform, Pollard Banknote’s cloudnative, modular and API-first iLottery solution. The leadership and strong partnership of the Kansas Lottery, combined with Pollard Banknote’s deep iLottery expertise, enabled the launch to come only ten months after initial scoping, making this the fastest implementation of a full iLottery programme in U.S. history. Players in Kansas will now be able to play popular draw-based games including Powerball and Mega Millions, and an initial offering of nine eInstant games from the Pollard Digital Games Studio on the Lottery’s website.
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GAMOMAT, one of the leading independent German software developers for slot games, has launched its hotly anticipated Flaming Link series. Reinventing the classic Hold ‘n’ Respin feature, it carries exciting Multiplier Zones and Fire Orbs.
The series sparks into life with Ramses Book Flaming Link, with more scorching titles on the horizon, including Crystal Ball Flaming Link, Roman Legion Flaming Link, and Fancy Fruits Flaming Link—these are just the beginning. Flaming Link will turn up the dial on a range of GAMOMAT’s most iconic games, with additional titles already in development.
Flaming Link delivers pure entertainment with a straightforward yet high-energy feature. The excitement rises as Fire Orbs unlock the Flaming Link mechanic, while random Multiplier Zones boost wins up to 12,100x the total bet. With no additional bets required and the feature always enabled, Flaming Link offers an engaging and accessible experience for all player types.
The first title, Ramses Book Flaming Link, breathes fire into a legendary classic. With its Ancient Egyptian setting, familiar mechanics, and now the power of Flaming Link, it takes players on an adventure filled with pharaohs, pyramids, and high-stakes returns. The game features five or ten paylines, Free Games, and the signature Book feature, making it a must-play for fans old and new.
Ramses Book Flaming Link will be available to all Bragg operator partners via the Bragg HUB and for social gaming via Whow.
Check out the Promo video for Ramses Book Flaming Link: https://vimeo.com/1026488983/c48fd24a87
GAMOMAT Distribution GmbH Managing Director Robert Kocher said: “Ramses Book is just the beginning of Flaming Link and we’ll be setting a whole host of epic classics on fire this year—we’re very excited.”
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Paris FC is proud to announce the arrival of bwin , an iconic sports betting and poker brand, as a major partner of the club. This partnership brings together two brands determined to offer unique experiences to their communities. Through this collaboration, Paris FC and bwin are committed to further strengthening the close bond between the Club and its loyal supporters.
In addition to brand visibility during all matches, bwin will offer its punters and the Club’s supporters exclusive prizes throughout the season. And hopes to be able to help the club in its rise to the top of the French and international competition alongside top brands such as Vinci, Renault, adidas and Redbull.
Christophe Michel, digital & marketing director of bwin: “Paris FC embodies values that are close to our hearts, and we are delighted to contribute to the club’s growth as a partner. This partnership will allow us to strengthen our ties with the world of French football and its fans, in the heart of the City of Lights.”
Pierre Ferracci, President of Paris FC: “We are proud to announce this strategic partnership with bwin. This partnership confirms the growing attractiveness of Paris FC and the confidence that prestigious brands place in our project. With bwin at our side, we are strengthening our project and creating new opportunities for our supporters and fans of the Club. Thank you to bwin for their trust, and welcome to the Paris FC family!”
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