Month: February 2024

Novomatic AG, an Austrian-based game equipment manufacturer and operator, says it has teamed up with PariMax to jointly develop a historic horse racing game product.

PariMAX is a technology provider for the horse racing and wearing industries that uses its parent company’s “AmTote pari-mutuel technology.” It is a subsidiary of 1/ST Technology, a wholly owned company of The Stronach Group, based in the United States.

“This partnership will bring Novomatic’s title portfolio to the new market for PariMAX’s historic horse racing platform,” Novomatic’s Monday press release said.

“Novomatic and Parimax also aim to leverage Novomatic’s extensive worldwide production facilities and distribution channels to pursue other markets outside the United States based on regulatory, technological and commercial feasibility.”

The announcement quoted Novomatic America CEO Rick Meitzler as saying the partnership will allow the group to “not only open new markets, but also grow” its operations in the sector.

“We are excited to partner with Parismax to offer game libraries to new customers through our historic horse racing platform,” he added.

1/ST Technology CEO Paul Williams said in prepared remarks that the partnership “will provide some attractive new products for overseas and domestic historic horse racing.”

Mr Williams added: “Together, we can continue to prove that with full Parisian mutual wear and horse racing content, we can succeed in growing the market for the benefit of the horse racing industry.”.

BY: 온라인카지노

Macau Airport handled a total of 116,343 inbound and outbound passengers and 975 aircraft movements from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, a seven-day period that corresponds to the golden holiday season in fall 2019.

The figures represented a 66% and 63% recovery during the 2019 festival period, respectively.

Macao International Airport Inc (CAM), the operator of the air hub, chose a similar comparison in its update on Wednesday, as this fall’s Golden Week actually consists of eight days, but this time the Mid-Autumn Festival based on the lunar calendar falls on Sept. 29.

Of the 116,343 passengers handled from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, people on mainland China accounted for 51 percent, while 36 percent used Southeast Asian routes. The remaining 13 percent were using Taiwanese services, the airport operator said.

The airport handled an average of 16,620 passengers per day during the similar comparison period, a total of 8.3% lower than the CAM’s 18,000 pre-holiday passengers expected.

In comments accompanying Wednesday’s statistics update, the CAM said it would provide more air routes in the fourth quarter. “The airport is supporting the resumption of flights to various destinations to mainland China and expansion to Southeast Asia and other international markets,” it said.

In the first nine months of this year, the airport handled a total of nearly 3.56 million inbound and outbound passengers, representing 49% of the volume during the same period in 2019, when the airport handled nearly 7.24 million passengers, according to CAM’s statistics.

BY: 파친코

“Coach Park Hang-seo made tremendous achievements when he was appointed to Vietnam, but he also suffered from ridiculous criticism,” Vietnam’s “The Tao” said on the 2nd (Korea time). “However, compared to his successor, Philippe Trusier, Park’s achievements are outstanding.”

Under Coach Park Hang-seo, Vietnamese soccer has developed greatly. It was also a great performance in the Asian Cup, where many Asian countries compete for the good performances of various Southeast Asian tournaments. In the last 2019 tournament, he advanced to the quarterfinals by catching Jordan in the round of 16.

Vietnam also made it to the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup in 2007, but only eight countries played the tournament at that time. Since the reorganization into a 16-nation system, only Park Hang-seo from the 2019 tournament has made it to the quarterfinals among all Southeast Asian countries. Even at the World Cup, Vietnam led the country to the third round of qualifying for the first time.

Vietnam’s rival Thailand has not advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup for 50 years. It was eliminated in the round of 16 at the tournament, losing to Uzbekistan 1-2. Indonesia under coach Shin Tae-yong also failed to advance to the quarterfinals as it lost 0-4 to Australia.

“The quarterfinals of the Asian Cup are a very difficult achievement in Southeast Asian countries. Thailand’s defeat against Uzbekistan makes Park Hang-seo’s 2019 Asian Cup achievement even greater,” Saoh said. “At that time, they not only caught Jordan in the round of 16 but also lost 0-1 against Japan, the favorite to win the quarterfinals.”

Meanwhile, Vietnam, where Park Hang-seo left, is struggling under Philippe Trusier. They were eliminated early, leaving the worst performance in the tournament.

Vietnam also lost 2-3 against Iraq in the third Group D match of the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup at Jasim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar on the 24th.

Due to the loss, Vietnam lost all three games and left the stadium in loneliness. Including this match, Vietnam ended the tournament in loneliness with all three losses, including 2-4 loss to Japan in the first match and 0-1 loss to Indonesia in the second match. Analysts say that the tournament was a tournament that showed all problems under Trusier’s coach system, who took over as coach Park Hang-seo.

At the time, Vietnam’s Bongdanet said, “The team failed to win a point because it lost all three games. It is the worst Asian Cup in Vietnam’s history. It advanced to the quarterfinals in both 2007 and 2019,” adding, “The team also lost eight points in three matches in a single competition. It is even more than all the lost points (seven points) recorded in 2007 and 2019.”

The media outlet said, “We were even sent off twice in three group games. This contrasts with the fact that we received two yellow cards in more than five years under coach Park Hang-seo,” stressing, “Since Trussier’s leadership, he has been showing excessive performance including four dismissals in 11 games.”

“The main reason for criticizing Coach Park Hang-seo in Vietnam was his poor performance in the third qualifying round for the 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup. He was able to score his first goal in the eighth game after seven consecutive losses,” De Thao said. “However, considering the gap between the teams, it was natural. He even won 3-1 against China and a 1-1 draw against Japan.”

“At that time, Vietnam had four points in the third round of the World Cup, but Thailand had only two points in 10 games. The performance itself was outstanding,” he said. “Even Vietnam seemed to have stabilized more and more. I gained experience from confronting strong teams.”

Another reason for criticizing Coach Park Hang-seo in Vietnam is his defensive style. “Honestly, it’s ridiculous. As Vietnam is a weak team in the third round of the World Cup, it should be counterattacking by going defensively,” The Thao said. “Compared to Thailand, Vietnam was superior (8 points, 19 points, 6 points, 25 points) in 10 games of the third round of the World Cup qualifying round.”

“In addition to this nonsense, there are also criticisms that coach Park Hang-seo did not find a new face. However, it is nonsense. Coach Park Hang-seo discovered all the new faces in Vietnam. In fact, even under Trusier, Park Hang-seo’s students are being appointed,” he said.

Meanwhile, Vietnam’s Trusier, who failed perfectly at the Asian Cup, will risk his life and death in the second round of the World Cup qualifying round. “Now, Vietnam is showing the second round of the World Cup qualifying round, and the legacy of coach Park Hang-seo is at the center,” The Tao said.

BY: 스포츠토토

Japan and Iran will play the quarterfinals of the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup at 8:30 p.m. on the 3rd (Korea time) at Education City Stadium in Alayyan, Qatar.

As it is a single-round match in a tournament, many variables are expected to emerge. Like the match between Korea and Australia, it can become a fierce physical battle until overtime. It could lead to a penalty shootout. You must play to the end without being swayed under any circumstances.

What Japan needs is to reduce the number of runs. He has never recorded a clean sheet from the group stage to the round of 16. It is clear that he has a defensive weakness, but goalkeeper Suzuki’s lack of stability is also a problem.

Sports Hochi, a Japanese media outlet, said on Sunday that Suzuki started four consecutive games from the group stage. He gave up four goals in set piece and allowed a total of six goals. He is most likely to start in five consecutive games.

Suzuki said, “Even if we concede a goal, there are many players who can score, and it will change the flow of the game. It is important to play until the end without being embarrassed by the goal we conceded.”

Iran is not at full capacity at the moment. Its main striker Medi Taremi was sent off due to accumulation of violations. He will not be able to play in the upcoming match. However, Sardar Azmoun is certain to threaten Japan’s goal. Suzuki said, “He is a powerful player. He can run with the ball, and shoots when he does not expect it. We should be ready that he always tries to shoot.”

He can also face his first penalty shootout in his life. According to the media, Suzuki has never experienced a penalty shootout since he became a professional. Nevertheless, Suzuki smiled while showing off his confidence. “I saw Iran beat Syria in a penalty shootout. We have great kickers. Our strategy is important. We just have to play with a firm mindset.”

BY: 스포츠토토핫

Most recently, Manitoba-based Pollard Banknote announced that it has completed the transaction of 5,768,386 common shares to three companies. It was revealed that 5,768,386 shares were sent to JSP Equities Limited, with the same amount going to Park Equities Limited and another 5,768,386 issued to Oak Equities Limited. Thus, reorganizing the holdings of shares.

Jointly controlled by John Pollard, Douglas Pollard and Gordon Pollard is a premier lottery partner to more than 60 lotteries across the industry. It provides instant ticket products, licensed games, in-lane ticket options, and sales-driving merchandising solutions from its Schafer Retail Solutions + portfolio. While also offering a full suite of digital offerings to its partner.

Terms of the Transaction

As per the transaction, the consideration to the company in connection with the common share transfers was CA$32.50 per common share. This was the closing of the transaction of shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange on December 28, 2023, or CA$562,417,635 in the aggregate for 17,305,158 shares. The transfer happened in combination with the transfer of other assets.

Before the completion of the transaction, Pollard Equities Limited had 17,305,158 common shares or approximately 64.2% of the issued and outstanding common shares. After the approval of the transfer, PEL holds on common shares, and each of John Pollard, Gordon Pollard and Douglas Pollard exercises control over 5,768,386 shares or approximately 21.4% of the issued and outstanding common shares.

Regarding the transfer, each Pollard family member, JSP Equities Limited, Park Equities Limited, Oak Equities Limited and their respective shareholders have entered into a shareholder’s agreement regarding the common shares. Under the shareholder’s agreement, the parties agree to vote their shares in the same manner, collectively, as a single block.

End of 2023 Highlights

In December 2023, Pollard Banknote joined lotteries and organizations in North America in the 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign. Organized by the National Council on Problem Gambling and the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours at McGill University, its purpose is to raise awareness of the risks of youth gambling.

Responsible gaming policies can be found across all businesses of the lottery provider, starting from the careful design of scratch tickets to appeal strictly to adults, and tools imbued as core components in its digital solutions. This way the supplier ensures that its lottery products abide by the highest standards of quality, fairness, and safety.

In the fall of last year, the leading lottery provider also praised its long-term partner, the Idaho Lottery in the U.S. on a record-setting fiscal year in 2023. The lottery reported an all-time high in revenues of US$422 million, providing approximately US$82 million to support public education and the State’s Permanent Building Fund. The two have been partners since 2013.

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