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The Board of Crown Resorts Limited (Crown) has announced that Mr John Borghetti AO will become Chair of the integrated resort and entertainment group, effective 1 July 2024. Mr Borghetti’s appointment follows Mr William McBeath’s decision to step back as Chair, however Mr McBeath will continue as an independent non-executive director of Crown Resorts Limited.

Mr McBeath was appointed Chair in July 2022 following the acquisition of the business by Blackstone, bringing his extensive global gaming, tourism, and hospitality experience to Crown Resorts as it commenced one of the most significant transformations in Australian corporate history.

Mr McBeath said: “As Chair, my priority was to lead the Board and support the executive leadership team to successfully deliver the extensive regulatory and cultural reform and remediation program for Crown Resorts and to achieve suitability. I am proud that both Crown Melbourne and Crown Sydney have retained their licences to operate during this time, and that the remediation work in Crown Perth is well progressed.

“Now is the appropriate time to appoint an Australian-based Chair who will continue Crown’s focus on transformation, regulatory compliance, and safe and sustainable future growth. I am delighted that John Borghetti will continue this critical work as Chair and lead the Crown Resorts Board in its strategic development of Crown’s businesses in Victoria, New South Wales, and Western Australia, working constructively with Government and regulators.

“Mr Borghetti is a very highly regarded director and executive whose extensive operational, leadership and governance experience will ensure Crown continues to focus on safe and responsible operations whilst growing and enhancing its entertainment experiences for guests of Crown.”

Mr John Borghetti AO said: “I’d like to thank William for his stewardship of the Crown Resorts Board over the past two years during a period of unprecedented transformation and change.

“I look forward to continuing the transformation of Crown Resorts, ensuring the company exceeds the expectations of all its stakeholders, including Government, regulators, guests and team members. The Board’s priority remains on compliant, safe, and profitable operations while ensuring we position the business for future growth.”

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SuperGaming, India’s leading game developer has concluded its nationwide grassroots esports tournament Indus Inferno with a resounding success. The tournament finale drew in aspiring esports athletes from across the country to participate in this epic showdown. Scouts from more than 10 leading esports organisations were also in attendance, resulting in 2 roster signings and ongoing discussions with other teams.

Team MOGGERS emerged victorious, taking home the grand prize of Rs. 2,50,000 and claiming the coveted trophy. The runners-up DGE (Destruction of Game), secured Rs. 1,00,000, while Insane Esports and Marcos Gaming walked away with Rs. 75,000 and Rs. 50,000 respectively. Igor from Team MOGGERS was crowned the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the finale, winning Rs. 25,000 for their stellar performance.

“The kind of participation and enthusiasm we witnessed during the Indus Inferno Finale was truly rewarding” says SuperGaming CEO and Co-Founder Roby John. “The tournament showed a strong desire for a top-tier, Indian-made battle royale. We are thrilled to have provided a platform for aspiring esports athletes to showcase their talent and this is just the beginning of our journey to build a sustainable esports ecosystem in India”, he added.

The finale saw 15 teams competing for victory. 4 teams received exclusive invitations, 10 teams earned their spots through intense open qualifiers, and 1 team advanced via the Android qualifiers. The platform breakdown revealed that 70% of the participants used Android devices compared to 30% on iOS. The tournament attracted players from all over India with 21% of participants hailing from Maharashtra, followed by 12% from Telangana and 10% from West Bengal.

Indus Inferno also served as a launchpad for aspiring esports enthusiasts to showcase their skills to some of India’s top esports orgs, including representatives from Godlike Esports, Revenant Esports, Orangutan, Entity Gaming, Reckoning Esports, Carnival Gaming, Chemin Esports, True Rippers, Enigma Gaming, Team Tamilas, Marcos Gaming, and TWOB.

Notably, Marcos Gaming and TWOB have finalized their rosters for Indus. Overall, the event saw an active engagement with the community, enabling players to share their feedback real-time with the developers. This aligns with SuperGaming’s player-first approach, which has been the cornerstone of its success.

With close to 11 million pre-registrations, the excitement for India’s most anticipated game’s official launch continues to build. Players can pre-register for Indus Battle Royale on Google Play Store for Android.

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Booming Games, a premium slot provider in the gaming industry, announced its new collaboration with SportBet.it, one of the biggest operators in Italy.

Last week, Booming Games achieved a successful integration of their premium gaming content with SportBet.it. This integration now allows Italian players to enjoy some of the provider’s top-performing games, including Burning Classics, Buffalo Hold and Win, TNT Bonanza, Cash Pig, and more. This collaboration further enriches the gaming experience, providing access to a diverse selection of high-quality games.

Frederik Niehusen, Chief Commercial Officer at Booming Games, said: “We are pleased to announce that our partnership with Sportbet.it. Italy is a highly significant market, and our presence here is crucial for our company. We are committed to ensuring that our upcoming gaming content remains as entertaining as ever. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration.”

Alessandro Palumbo, Casino Manager at SportBet.it, said: “We’re thrilled to offer an even greater variety of top-quality games through our partnership with Booming Games. The integration of their premium gaming content further solidifies our commitment to providing the best possible gaming experience for our Italian audience. We look forward to seeing our community enjoy these exciting new additions to our platform.”