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Melco awarded at the 8th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards in recognition of its commitment to Cyprus

The Melco Group – the organization building Europe’s largest integrated casino complex in Cyprus – has been honored by Invest Cyprus, in recognition of its significant investment in Cyprus. Melco is developing Cyprus’ first licensed Integrated Casino Resort, the City of Dreams Mediterranean, due to open its doors to international and local guests in late 2021.
Thanking Cyprus for trusting Melco with the ambitious project, its Group Chairman and CEO, Mr. Lawrence Ho, said: “It’s a great honor to receive this award on behalf of the entire team at Melco. Cyprus has tremendous economic potential and is now firmly on the radar of international investors. The country’s beauty, ideal geographical location, and the Government’s progressive approach towards regulation and governance mean that it’s perfectly placed to attract significant inbound investment of the highest caliber.”
The award was presented by the Minister of Finance, Mr. Harris Georgiades at the 8th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards (ICIIA) organized by Invest Cyprus.
Mr. Ho added: “Today marks the first anniversary of us opening our Cyprus C2 Casinos, and we have already seen a huge surge of interest in the island as a premium tourism destination. The opening of City of Dreams Mediterranean will have a huge positive impact on the nation’s economy, attracting tens of thousands of luxury tourists, creating hundreds of new jobs, and tackling the tough issue of seasonality head on”.
Cyprus Casino’s launch of C2 Limassol along with C2 Nicosia and C2 Larnaca has provided jobs for more than 800 people and recorded more than 880,000 visits from various countries. Another two satellite casinos are expected to open soon, one in Ayia Napa later in July and one in Paphos by the end of the year.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Invest Cyprus, Michalis P. Michael said: “Melco’s commitment to Cyprus is particularly valued and recognized, both by the government, and the island’s community. The decision by Melco to build Europe’s largest Integrated Casino Resort here sends a strong message around the world about the long term potential for this nation. This premium development will significantly boost Cyprus’ overall economy, whilst at the same time enhancing our tourist product in the most sustainable, long-term manner. Melco are pioneers in their industry, and this is evident in their support for the communities into which they invest. Melco is partnering with our Department of Antiquities to support national Archaeological Heritage Management, as they see the preservation and promotion of Cyprus’ cultural heritage as a key element to their investment in tourism here.
Melco Group is a world leader in the international luxury leisure and entertainment sector with operations in Hong Kong, Macau, the Philippines, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Melco is part of the consortium “Integrated Casino Resort Cyprus Ltd” (ICR Cyprus) along with “The Cyprus Phassouri (Zakaki) Limited”, a member of the CNS Group. The Consortium is responsible for the construction and operation of the integrated casino-resort in Cyprus as well as four satellite casinos across the island.
The prestigious Awards, organized by Invest Cyprus and Gold magazine, reward foreign investment in Cyprus, by honoring international investors and businesses in recognition of their substantial contribution to the Cyprus economy. This year, the 8th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards, which were held under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, took place at the Presidential Palace on 3 July 2019.
eSports
GFINITY ARENA TO HOST NBA 2K LEAGUE EUROPEAN INVITATIONAL DEC. 13-14 IN LONDON

WHAT:
- The NBA 2K League, a professional esports league co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. and the first official esports league operated by a U.S. professional sports league, will host the NBA 2K League European Invitational, the league’s first-ever qualifying event in Europe.
- The two-day event will be held at Gfinity Arena in London – home to some of the U.K.’s leading esports events – and will feature 20 of the best NBA 2K players from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Turkey and the U.K.
- The event, which will identify several elite players who will become eligible for the 2020 NBA 2K League Draft, will see players competing over two days of gameplay, including scrimmages and a double-elimination tournament, and participating in interviews with league representatives and team managers. The double-elimination tournament on Dec. 14 will be livestreamed on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.
WHO:
- Twenty of the best NBA 2K players from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Turkey and the U.K.
- NBA 2K League Managing Director Brendan Donohue
- Knicks Gaming center and U.K. native Harry “HazzaUK” Hurst
WHEN: Friday, Dec. 13 – Saturday, Dec. 14; Media can attend during the following times:
- Friday, Dec. 13 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Scrimmages
- Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Double-elimination tournament
- NBA 2K League Managing Director Brendan Donohue media availability – Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14 from 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- European Invitational players and Harry “HazzaUK” Hurst media availability – Friday, Dec. 13 from 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 from 7:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE:
- Gfinity Arena
Unit 13 Fulham Broadway Retail Centre
Fulham Road London SW6 1DN
CREDENTIALS/TICKET INFORMATION:
- Fans can attend for free by registering at https://n2kleuropeaninvitational.splashthat.com/.
- Media are welcome to attend; Interview opportunities are available with players, coaches and executives.
- Interview requests outside of the designated media availability will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis onsite.
- Media must RSVP to Ignasi Castello ([email protected]) and Cath Shefford ([email protected]).
Central Europe
STS signs with Enteractive

Malta
Singular Awarded Multi-Channel Provider Of The Year

Singular, a Tier 1 iGaming supplier won the Multi – Channel Provider of the Year at the prestigious Malta Gaming Awards.
The Awards dinner was held during Malta Gaming Week at one of the largest venues in Malta, the Hilton. The judging panel recognized Singular’s innovative approach that has generated high commercial success for the company and its clients.
Singular has always been committed to creating a seamless experience across all channels. In the past year, the company has successfully delivered a Native Mobile App that has proved to be highly reliable and scalable even in markets with high-latency. Nevertheless, Singular is dedicated to empowering clients’ growth through online AND offline convergence of players. For that reason, the company also has a dedicated development team for the Retail Platform that is continuously improving the solution with margin-enhancing features.
Even in the retail sector there is still room for innovation, particularly within the newly legalized U.S. market where the retail solution is still dominant. – said George Shamugia, Singular’s CEO, in a recent interview.
The modular architecture of Singular Solutions gives operators the freedom to create their own brand by customizing the offering to the players’ local demands and easily complies with different jurisdiction requirements.
It is a great pleasure that the industry has recognized our strong commitment towards building flexible solutions with market-leading feature via technological excellence. This has been a great team effort across all product verticals, and I am proud of the achievements and milestones we have marked this year. – commented Darko Gacov, one of the founding partners at Singular and VP of Business Development.
Following the Awards night, at the SiGMA Expo, Singular showcased their new Sports Betting Platform that also has a versatile Retail Solution. The key selling points of the new platform are the high level of personalization and effective risk management. Singular has already signed the new Sports Betting Platform with several high-profile operators and is in negotiation to enter the U.S market.
About Singular:
Singular is an established brand with 10+ years of experience working with Tier 1 iGaming operators. Singular Product Portfolio includes a comprehensive and flexible iGaming platform, Sports Betting Platform with market leading features alongside a retail solution and a Casino Core with 7000+ casino games. The three pillars of the company are: flexibility, reliability, and innovation which are reflected in the company’s way of work and the corporate slogan BE OUTSTANDING. More at singular.uk
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