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Commerce Casino Expands Role for Two Executive Team Members

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COMMERCE, Calif., July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Commerce Casino & Hotel, one of the largest card rooms in the world and widely considered SoCal’s #1 home for games of skill, announced that it had expanded the role of two members of the Executive Team to support the new CEO. Nedy Warren, who has served as Commerce Casino’s General Counsel for five years, has been elevated to Vice President & Chief Operating Officer; Lonnie Coleman, who has served as Commerce’s Chief Financial Officer, has been named Secretary & Chief Administrative Officer.

“Nedy Warren has considerable experience in various sectors and over 25 years of experience in general business advisement and litigation,” said Jeff Harris, Chief Executive Officer/President of The Commerce Casino. “From the moment Nedy joined our team, she has been a crucial part of the casino and a critical part of our success. Her long history with the Commerce Casino, her knowledge of all aspects of our business and her proven leadership will help for years to come.”

Before the gaming industry, Warren represented small and large companies, assisting them with setting up their infrastructure, conducting training and investigations, providing advice and counsel, and litigating labor and employment-related matters. Warren earned her Juris Doctorate at the UCLA School of Law, where she was editor of the Law Review.

“Lonnie Coleman has years of operational expertise and financial acumen in the hospitality and casino gaming industry. His leadership and expertise will contribute to The Commerce Casino’s continued growth and success,” added Harris.

Lonnie Coleman has served as Commerce’s Chief Financial Officer since the COVID-19 pandemic shut-down. Before joining the Commerce Casino, Lonnie had comprehensive financial management experience and was responsible for revenue audit, financial accounting and reporting, purchasing, cashiering and count room operations at Cahuilla Casino. Lonnie created the Title 31 program at Casino San Pablo Lytton in Northern California. Lonnie earned a Master’s degree In Business Administration from St. Mary’s University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance. Lonnie possesses the skills and experience to help move The Commerce to the next strategic level.

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About the Commerce Casino
Established in 1983, the Commerce Casino is a cardroom with over 240 tables on site and is the largest cardroom in the world.

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Amusnet Supports BBLF Annual Meeting with Diplomatic Corps, Reinforcing Long-Term Commitment to Responsible Business in Bulgaria

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As part of its long-standing partnership with the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum (BBLF), Amusnet supported the 9th Annual Meeting between BBLF and the Diplomatic Corps, held on June 26 in Sofia. The high-profile event brought together ambassadors from over 30 countries, senior executives representing more than 45 companies, and key government officials under the theme “Bulgaria as an Investment Destination.”

The forum served as a strategic platform for dialogue between the business community, the diplomatic sector and government institutions, focusing on strategies to attract, retain and support investors in Bulgaria. Discussions emphasised the country’s significant potential for innovation, economic development and international cooperation – particularly in the context of the country’s progress towards Eurozone and OECD membership.

Distinguished guests included Minister of Justice Georgi Georgiev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolay Pavlov, Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Doncho Barbalov and Mila Nenova, Executive Director of the Bulgarian Investment Agency. The UK served as this year’s diplomatic partner, represented by British Ambassador Nathaniel Copsey.

“Supporting the BBLF Annual Meeting with the diplomatic corps fully aligns with Amusnet’s strategic vision of fostering a transparent, stable, and forward-looking business environment in Bulgaria. Our long-term collaboration with the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum reflects a shared commitment to high standards of corporate governance, responsible business conduct, and sustainable growth,” said Ivo Georgiev, CEO of Amusnet.

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By sponsoring this key event, Amusnet reaffirms its commitment to advancing responsible business practices, fostering international collaboration and contributing to a stronger investment climate in Bulgaria. The company continues to stand behind initiatives that align with its corporate values of integrity, transparency and sustainable growth.

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VNLOK Calls for Strict Action Against Illegal Providers and Balanced Approach to Gambling Regulation

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The latest impact assessment by the Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) shows that players on the legal market are increasingly being protected. Since the introduction of new playing limits and duty of care rules on 1 October 2024, fewer players are setting high limits and losing smaller amounts.

The number of accounts losing €1000 or more has dropped by over 75% to 0.9%. At the same time, the number of accounts per player remains stable (an average of 2.4 accounts per player). The so-called “hopping” behaviour between legal providers is therefore absent.

There are, however, worrying signals about a further growing illegal market. The previous report of the KSA already showed that for every euro gambled online, Dutch people spend €0.50 on illegal gambling sites. Now it appears that since the introduction of the new rules, the average monthly search volumes for illegal gambling sites have increased by 23% to almost 1 million. VNLOK warns: the control and protection of vulnerable players will be lost in this way. While the legal market is strictly regulated, the illegal supply remains too easily accessible for vulnerable players.

Björn Fuchs, chairman of VNLOKs, said: “It is good that the new rules for players who gamble legally are effective. At the same time, we cannot close our eyes to the other half: the illegal market. It is precisely the players who wager the most money and vulnerable groups, such as minors and young adults, who seem to continue to find their way to the illegal supply. That is precisely the group that is most at risk.”

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VNLOK emphasized that an excess of new regulations will have undesirable effects. Fuchs added: “If well-intentioned regulation is piled on top of regulation, this will drive more players to the illegal supply. That is where – without any form of supervision or protection – major problems arise.”

VNLOK has called for strict action against illegal providers and for a balanced approach to regulation: effective where necessary, but without unnecessarily hindering the player and the legal supply. VNLOK urges that all findings from the latest impact assessment must be taken into account when creating new rules.

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Growthfund Launches International Tender for the Concession of Greek State Lotteries

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Growthfund has launched an international tender process for the concession of the exclusive right to produce, manage, operate, promote, and exploit the Greek State Lotteries for a period of at least 10 years.

The concession right pertains to the following lotteries: the Instant State Lottery, the State Housing Lottery, the Popular Lottery, the Special Social National Lottery, the National Lottery and the Extraordinary or Special Lottery drawn by the European Association of State Lotteries (AELLE).

The tender will be conducted in two phases. In Phase A, interested parties are invited to submit an expression of interest by July 23, 2025, at 16:00. In Phase B, pre-qualified participants will be invited to submit binding offers.

Currently, the exclusive right to the State Lotteries has been granted to the company “Hellenic Lotteries S.A. – Production, Operation, Distribution, Promotion and Management of Lotteries.”

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Detailed information about the tender process is available in the Invitation for Expression of Interest on Growthfund’s website: StateLotteriesEoI.

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