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Continent 8 Technologies hires Kristian Valenta as Chief Financial Officer
Previous Vice-President in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Group at leading Canadian private equity firm, joins Continent 8 at a time of ongoing expansion.
Continent 8 Technologies, the award-winning managed hosting, connectivity, cloud and security provider to the global online gambling industry, is delighted to announce the appointment of Kristian Valenta to the role of Chief Financial Officer.
Valenta has previously held a number of senior level roles, most recently as Vice-President in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Group at Novacap, a leading North American private equity firm.
During his time at Novacap, he led numerous fund related activities, including supporting various capital raises, headed several M&A and corporate finance efforts and has been an active Board member across numerous portfolio companies within the technology group.
Based in Montreal and reporting directly to the CEO, his role at Continent 8 will see Valenta continue to build on the companyâs existing plans for expansion. He will be responsible for the companyâs overall finances, whilst working alongside the executive team on policy, operations and Continent 8âs overarching strategy.
Michael Tobin, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, at Continent 8 Technologies, said: âOver the last few years, we have built an exceptional team at Continent 8, growing our head count year-on-year. Kristianâs appointment is a significant one for our business during a period of fast growth as new markets regulate and open for business. Kristian brings a wealth of experience and passion to Continent 8, making him an invaluable member of our leadership group. Welcome to the team, Kristian.â
Kristian Valenta, Chief Financial Officer at Continent 8 Technologies, added: âIt is an honour to join Continent 8, a company that has established itself as a highly respected leader in its field. My role as CFO will provide me with an exciting opportunity to work alongside a committed executive team and I look forward to playing an integral role in the companyâs continued growth globally.â
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Clark County residents can bring a friend for free to next weekâs Super Bingo $160,000 tournament at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, May 6-8
Home to downtown Las Vegasâ only bingo room, the Plaza Hotel & Casino is offering Clark County, Nevada residents who register to play in next weekâs Super Bingo tournament the opportunity to bring a friend for free.
Happening Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 8 in the Plazaâs expansive ballroom, Super Bingo is expected to draw nearly 1,000 people from the local Las Vegas valley and across the country and Canada for the opportunity to win big playing fun-filled games of bingo over two days, with a $50,000 super coverall both days while socializing with like-minded bingo players.
Bingo-only registration is $160 per person, and Clark County residents who register can bring a friend for free. Registration is available online at https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/bingo/super-bingo-registration/. Hotel-and-bingo packages start at $300 for a four-night stay with no resort fee.
All Super Bingo players receive one 6-on paper pack for both days, two daubers, free drinks via an open bar at all sessions, boxed lunch both days, and $10 in free slot play after the first dayâs session.
The Plazaâs Bingo room offers six daily bingo sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located on the 3rd floor. By parking on the third floor of the Plazaâs self-parking garage, guests have convenient and direct access to the Plazaâs bingo room and parking is validated for bingo players.
Gambling in the USA
Kambi Group plc extends Mohegan partnership with on-property sports betting agreement in Pennsylvania
Kambi Group plc (âKambiâ), the worldâs trusted sports betting partner, has agreed a long-term on-property sportsbook partnership with Mohegan to provide its award-winning sportsbook at two retail locations in the state of Pennsylvania.
The partnership will see Mohegan utilise Kambi’s cutting-edge retail sportsbook offering across more than 20 kiosks in sportsbook locations at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Mohegan Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley Race and Sportsbook.
The deal further strengthens Kambi’s relationship with Mohegan, which already utilises Kambi’s suite of sports betting products at ilani in Washington, as well as online and on-property in the Canadian province of Ontario at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara.
Kristian NylĂŠn, Kambi CEO and Co-founder, said: âWith several successful partnerships with Mohegan already in place, we are pleased to agree this new partnership as we continue to build on our strong relationship.
âThis latest deal further reinforces Kambiâs position as the sportsbook provider of choice for tribes across North America, and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration with Mohegan.â
Tony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan Pennsylvania, said: âMohegan Pennsylvania is excited to continue utilising the same Kambi technology platform that existed under our Kindred partnership, which will help to create a seamless process as the Sportsbook at Mohegan Pennsylvania fully rebrands later this Spring.â
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