Gaming Zone – Monticello casino close its doors for three months
By Cristian Ibarra
The technical assessment found no structural damage in Monticello, after the earthquake. Is estimated to reopen in 3 months time it takes to find quality materials and install send, in addition to rectify basic services like electricity and water.
With a clear and decisive policy of “open door”, which addresses both the media and also to the community of the region and the country was the CEO himself Monticello Grand Casino George Garcelon who guided conference after detailed to journalists by the different casino sites that were affected after the earthquake of February 27.
Garcelon said that when the violent earthquake over 4,000 people were in place, which was successfully evacuated in just 8 minutes, regretting it the fact that seven people were wounded (one severe), but fortunately they have all changed for the better in their recovery and where the company has communicated with them by offering support and financial backing .
In the case of the 400 entertainment center employees who were on duty at the time of the quake, said no injuries were reported, emphasizing the preparation, determination, professionalism and bravery of the same, those who “have become for us in our own heroes and heroines, “he added.
The executive said that “after 10 days of technical evaluation has been able to certify that no structural damage in buildings which ensures the prompt restoration of operations.
However, damage was detected inside the buildings worth U.S. $ 10 million (with certain committed); these are listed below:
– Sub structure of heaven and detachment of tiles in various public sectors and services around the building.
– When activated the fire alarm, water sensor lit leaving extensive damage the rugs in the main room of games, and in the Conference Center and furniture.
– Broken windows and other glass damaged.
– Decorations, accessories and details.
– Electrical Limited.
– 30 slot machines.
– 150 surveillance cameras.
“We are completely focused on Monticello renovate with all the glamor, sophistication and atmosphere they are accustomed to our customers. Both the Casino and Hotel and Paseo styles have unique designs, part of our ongoing effort to offer something never before seen in Chile. To give one example, make new carpets and furniture, boats and take over 8 weeks, “said George Garcelon, General Manager of Monticello.
Electricity and water are being provided on site by a service company. However, due to limitations in the distribution of electricity, Monticello is operating with its generators. He also noted that the issue needs further evaluation to water distribution system (pipes).
“Although not yet possible to identify clearly the time keep closed, because we want to make the process of development, delivery and installation of carpets and furniture with the greatest diligence possible, we estimate we require around three months,” Garcelon said.
The General Manager stated that the fact that Monticello is aware of the concerns of customers who had to leave the place swiftly on the day of the earthquake. Therefore have two phone lines ready to serve those who have left belongings or have questions: 800-835-255 or 02-714-6104 (Monday to Friday from 09:00 hrs. To 18:30 hrs.).
As for the continuing supply of services by workers, the executive said that currently only has momentarily bypassed and about 80 people working part time, which is expected to be rehired only normalization and secure working conditions, in circumstances other staff (1,700 people) continue to receive their salaries until the reopening of the entertainment center, adding them to volunteer tasks for collaboration with the local municipality to raise back to the commune Mostazal and the Region of O’Higgins.
Source: The Renchuaso
Gaming Zone – Moscow – Belarus industry bet on random
Moscow, March 10, RIA Novosti. Belarus industry bet on random in an attempt to exploit the strong restrictions on casinos in neighboring Russia and Ukraine, the newspaper writes today Vremya Novostei .
“We have every opportunity to occupy a leading position in this delicate and sensitive matter in light of changes in Russian and Ukrainian legislation,” said President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, to approve on Tuesday a program to the development of the gambling industry in his country.
Lukashenko expressed the confidence that is a good deal for Belarus, “unless the same public officials whose responsibility is to control it from getting there until the ears to criminalize it and destroy it.” Well organized, this business will be a source of budget revenues, jobs, investment and tourists, he said.
Belarus intends to “decentralize the industry by chance”, “ensure the protection of players and financial transparency of the respective institutions”, according to the concept adopted yesterday. Among other things, the authorities plan to create a monitoring center that will accrue in real time comprehensive information processing about money in slot machines and other equipment.
Yaroslav Romanchuk, head of the Mizes research center, believes that “customers will go to Belarus due to prohibitions and restrictions surrounding the gaming industry in many European countries.”
Source: Novosti
Gaming Zone – Paraguay – Slot illegal swarm unchecked.
Although the lineup of prohibition, a child spends his money in a slot in a cocktail of Luque. The neighborhoods are filled with these machines that run on fully irregular unauthorized sites. Bring memory cards from China and here I make the covers, then rent them without the slightest control or payment of taxes.
Gaming Zone – Venezuela – Casinos and bingo defaulted on monthly subscription.
Nueva Esparta is Corpoelec Export 10 15 MW to the mainland
The casinos and bingo Nueva Esparta state defaulted on the Energy Savings Plan as set forth in Gazette number 39,332, resolution 007, which called for use of own generation after 12 midnight.
Managing Director Corpoelec Nueva Esparta, Maximiliano Soto engineer, said at a news conference that the company detected some deviations from these facilities and have already been notified by various means.
He explained that among the irregularities found highlights the fact that at 12 midnight fire their plants and supply themselves with their own generation, but on reaching the 1 am connected again to the National Interconnected System, thus violating the rules.
He said casinos and bingo halls are monitored remotely from the control room that has Corpoelec Nueva Esparta, which lets you know who met or not. Managing Director stressed that failure to cooperate with the Savings Plan for this type of premises it could suspend the service for 24 hours and if you restart your cut will be for 72 hours.
In relation to large consumers indicated that only one met the goal of saving 20%, while the rest went to that percentage and two rather increased their consumption, hence they would proceed with the charge of the bill infringement.
Soto said Nueva Esparta is exporting between 10 and 15 megawatts (MW) of power to the mainland via the undersea cable.
Source: The Universal
Gaming Zone – Lototurf – The boom in the Turf over 1 million euros.
The ticket generated Lototurf boat by failing to winners of first category, so it will go to prize fund for this category of the next contest where a winner could be 1,050,000 euros.
The only winner of second class ticket will pocket Lototurf 11,592.49 euros.
In the absence of first category winners of the Quintuple Plus or second category, it generates a Plus Jackpot of € 130,000 for the next edition of a bet riding.
This week, only four winners belong to the fourth category and divide a prize of EUR 2405.27.
Lototurf:
Winning combination: 5 to 3 – 6 – 20 to 17 – 29
Winning horse 4a. race: 11
Cash Back: 3
Deliveries of awards:
1a. category (6 1)
Boat 0 ___
2a. category (6 0)
1 ___ 11,592.49
3a. Rating (5 1)
1 ___ 4592.21
4a. Rating (5 0)
161.57 ___ 41
5a. category (4 1)
100.37 ___ 33
6a. category (4 0)
954 ___ 6.94
7a. category (3 1)
327 ___ 20.26
Refund
16,587 ___ 1.00
The collection amounted to 165,607.00 euros. POT for the next draw is 1,050,000.00 euros.
QUINTUPLE PLUS :
Race results:
First: 8, Second 2, Third 10, Fourth 11;
Fifth: First 9 and Second 6
Distribution of awards:
Special Cat (A winner of 1st.)
0 ___ Plus Jackpot
1a. cat. (5 run 2nd. Since the 5th.)
Boat 0 ___
2a. cat. (5 races)
Boat 0 ___
3a. cat. (4 races any)
0.00 ___ 0
4a. cat. (3 races any)
4 ___ 2405.27
The collection amounted to 68,722.00 euros
Source: mark
Gaming Zone – Berlin – They steal in a Poker Tournament in Hytt.
A group of hooded gunmen on Saturday stormed a poker tournament that celeberaba in luxury Grand Hyatt hotel in Berlin and took the money, police said.
The attack caused “a panic” among those attending the tournament hotel, located at Potsdamer Platz in the German capital. There were some minor injuries as a result of the spectacular theft.
The media argue that the band of robbers would have seized a stash of some 800,000 euros, but the figure has not been officially confirmed.
Funt Reuters
Random Area – Spain – Conference on Security III gambling casinos.
Organized by the National Police Service, Gaming Control, Crime Brigade
General Commissariat Specialized Judicial Police, and the Spanish Association for Casinos held on 4 March in Canillas Police Complex, home of the Central Bodies of the National Police Corps, a working day in the involved eighty-five people belonging to the security departments of almost all Spanish gaming casinos, security leaders of various enterprises, the president of the Professional Association of Private Detectives of Spain and Service officials
Gaming Control templates of different police and inspection services of the Government of Andalusia, Asturias, Galicia, and Autonomous Police Ertzaintza.
Source: webdeljuego
Random Area – Spain – COFARES 2010 will be held at the Guggenheim in Bilbao on June 17.
The Fifteenth National Congress of Cofares, Spanish Confederation of Employers of the Game, will be held on Thursday 17 June at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.
The work sessions will begin at 9:30 pm and end at 19pm. The previous day, Wednesday 16 June, will provide attendees with a welcome cocktail and a guided visit to the Museum.
In Congress, which has the support of all member associations of the Confederation and many businesses, we will discuss the topics of greatest interest to entrepreneurs and professionals from private management game. The organizing committee is finalizing the program and will release it soon.
More :
* Ana Isabel Crespo
* Congress Secretariat COFARES 2010
* C / Marqués de la Ensenada, 4-4 º – 28004 Madrid
* Tel: 91 3101072 – Fax.: 91 3101158
* E-mail: ana@cofar.net
Source: Press Release
