Playing Fee Chief Government Andrew Rhodes to open ICE Client Safety Zone

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The central significance of the ICE Client Safety Zone (CPZ) has been put into sharp focus with affirmation that Andrew Rhodes, Chief Government on the Playing Fee will formally open the pioneering function at 11.30am on Tuesday sixth February.

The official opening will observe the donation of £41,000 to a safer playing charity chosen by CPZ supporters and donors. The sum which has been generated courtesy of contributions made by main manufacturers comprising Mild & Marvel, Flutter, Betsson Group, IGT, Novomatic, Neccton and Playtech takes the whole raised by CPZ supporters to £238,000 over the past 4 years.

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Picture: Playing Fee CEO Andrew Rhodes will open the 2024 version of the ICE Client Safety Zone

Reflecting on the event of the Client Safety Zone Ewa Bakun, Clarion Gaming’s Director of Trade Perception and Engagement stated: “The CPZ was created on the suggestion of the Playing Fee’s Tim Miller and it’s due to this fact completely acceptable that the 2024 version, the final to be held in London previous to our relocation to Barcelona subsequent yr must be opened by the Fee’s Chief Government, Andrew Rhodes.

“ICE grew to become the primary b2b playing exhibition to incorporate an space on the present ground devoted to safer playing. Since its launch in 2018 the CPZ has grown in each measurement and standing to the extent that post-show analysis has confirmed it as the preferred ICE function by present guests.

“The 2024 version of the Client Safety Zone is the largest on file comprising 20 cubicles showcasing know-how and options suppliers alongside the trade’s main safer playing charities. It stays the right place for all sectors to study and share insights as to how we are able to ship secure playing experiences for gamers.”

Tracy Skenandore, Vice President of Company Social Duty at Mild & Marvel, acknowledged: “At Mild & Marvel, we’re dedicated to serving as accountable company stewards pushed by goal. With the perfect curiosity of our workers, gamers and communities on the forefront of our work, we’re devoted to investing in charities that assist our communities, foster sustainability, assist accountable gaming for our gamers, and which construct a various and inclusive tradition the place fairness and belonging can thrive. It’s for all of those causes we now have chosen to assist the Client Safety Zone as a donor, alongside our trade companions, to assist worthy charities in each  the UK and internationally that can make a long-lasting affect.”

Dr Michael Auer, Managing Director of OpenBet’s Neccton, added: “We’re delighted to assist the Client Safety Zone at this yr’s ICE London. The CPZ has the newest developments in participant safety and safer gaming at its core, and its donations make a major distinction to charities supporting constructive play and tackling gambling-related hurt annually. At Neccton, we proceed to develop probably the most up-to-date participant safety instruments and contribute to the broader dialogue round accountable gaming utilizing research-informed insights, which is why we’re thrilled to be a part of this yr’s line-up of audio system on the CPZ. The final yr has been pivotal within the international regulatory panorama and we anticipate the Zone to be a serious focus for a lot of ICE attendees.”

To register for ICE 2024, 6-8 February, ExCeL London: https://www.icegaming.com

To register for iGB Affiliate, 6-9 February, ExCeL London: https://london.igbaffiliate.com

ICE VOX takes place 5-8 February, ExCeL London: https://www.icegaming.com/ice-vox

Author: Willie Williams