Mississippi Finally Gets Its Lottery with Support from Lawmakers, Governor

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Mississippi Finally Gets Its Lottery with Support from Lawmakers, Governor

After this week’s surprising vote in Mississippi’s House of Representatives, the state is finally getting its lottery. Governor Phil Bryant, who has publicly declared his strong support for the lottery legislation, is expected to sign the bill in the coming weeks. With legislature finally approving lottery in Mississippi, five states in the country remain without […]

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BetConstruct at this year’s SAGSE LatAm

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BetConstruct at this year’s SAGSE LatAm

BetConstruct is to attend a preeminent gaming event, the SAGSE LatAm Expo in Buenos Aires, Argentina on September 11 – 13. Latin America is a huge market for BetConstruct. During the SAGSE LatAm Expo , the company will aim to impress all attendees with its powerful solutions and the freedom of choice they offer. Among the company’s showcase at its ...

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NFL Committee Decision Could Allow Hard Rock AC To Step Into NJ Sports Betting

NFL Committee Decision Could Allow Hard Rock AC To Step Into NJ Sports Betting

Hard Rock International's naming rights deal on an NFL stadium may be why it has yet to open a sportsbook, but NJ sports betting may still be in the cards.

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Las Vegas Casino Revenue Drops in July, New Jersey’s Two New Casinos Drive Growth

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Las Vegas Casino Revenue Drops in July, New Jersey’s Two New Casinos Drive Growth

The gaming revenue across Nevada dropped in July for the first time in six months, driven mostly by casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, where gaming win shrunk to $533.1 million. Due to the lower convention attendance, there was also a decrease in the visitor volume in Las Vegas. New Jersey, on the other hand, […]

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Penn National Nears Closure of Pinnacle Takeover with Missouri Approval

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Penn National Nears Closure of Pinnacle Takeover with Missouri Approval

One of the largest and most influential casino operators in the United States is one step closer to gaining an even bigger share of the gambling market in the country. On Wednesday, Penn National Gaming announced it has secured an approval from the gambling regulator in Missouri in relation to the pending acquisition of Las-Vegas […]

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Novomatic H1 results boosted by Ainsworth deal

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Novomatic H1 results boosted by Ainsworth deal

Novomatic has reported a 13% year-on-year increase in sales revenue to €1

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NOVOMATIC reports 96 2 increase in gaming machine sales after Ainsworth acquisition

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NOVOMATIC reports 96 2 increase in gaming machine sales after Ainsworth acquisition

Gaming technology giant NOVOMATIC has reported a 12

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IGT Presents New Hardware and Gaming Technology at SAGSE Buenos Aires 2018

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IGT Presents New Hardware and Gaming Technology at SAGSE Buenos Aires 2018

International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE:IGT) today announced that the Company will present new-to-the-region hardware and award-winning technology from its gaming solutions portfolio at SAGSE Buenos Aires, September 11-13 at the Costa Salguero Convention Center

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Should Atlantic City Casinos Be Worried About Growing Competition From Nearby States?

Should Atlantic City Casinos Be Worried About Growing Competition From Nearby States?

Outside gambling competition is an issue for Atlantic City casinos as East Coast markets that once funneled gamblers onto the Boardwalk expand.

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Habanero helping fans reveal lost riches with Egyptian Dreams Deluxe

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Habanero helping fans reveal lost riches with Egyptian Dreams Deluxe

Premium slots and table games provider Habanero is giving players the chance to uncover hidden treasures with the launch of its latest release, Egyptian Dreams Deluxe

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Poker Community Discuss Security after E-Sports Competition Mass Shooting

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Poker Community Discuss Security after E-Sports Competition Mass Shooting

The world of eSports was shocked after Sunday’s mass shooting at a Madden video gaming competition in Jacksonville, Florida. The incident, which left two people dead and many more injured sparked security concerns among the poker community, as well, with Poker Hall of Famer Mike Sexton urging buildings, including casinos, to install metal detectors. On […]

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LeoVegas launches BetUK

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LeoVegas launches BetUK

The LeoVegas Group improves its offering in the UK market with the launch of BetUK as a new sports betting brand. BetUK will be LeoVegas Group’s first brand with sports betting as the primary focus. The launch will include sponsorship of the football club Swansea City AFC, for which BetUK is the official jersey sponsor. Gustaf Hagman, LeoVegas Group CEO, ...

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Ponca Tribe to Open Iowa Casino in October

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Ponca Tribe to Open Iowa Casino in October

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska hopes their new casino in Iowa to be open and fully operational in October. The gaming facility, which is now under construction at Carter Lake, would be named Prairie Flower Casino, the tribe announced Monday. The casino project has a couple of phases, but the first one will include a […]

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Better Collective revenue up 93

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Better Collective revenue up 93

Better Collective, the online gaming industry educational platform developer, grew its revenue 93% year-on-year to €9

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On A Roll: Atlantic City Casinos Handing Out High Number Of Jackpots In 2018

On A Roll: Atlantic City Casinos Handing Out High Number Of Jackpots In 2018

Through Aug. 18, Atlantic City casinos have reported a total of $21.9 million in jackpot wins of more than $50,000, making the first half of 2018 more profitable than each of the previous three full years.

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Outraged Religious Group Slams Hindu Goddess-Inspired Slot Game

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Outraged Religious Group Slams Hindu Goddess-Inspired Slot Game

An outraged Hindu group is demanding a public apology by online gambling company Endorphina for Durga Slot, one of the online slot games it created and distributed to multiple online gaming sites. In a press release, Rajan Zed, President of Universal Society of Hinduism, urged the company to withdraw the game because it incited immoral […]

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Trio Of Treats: Highlighting What’s What At The Three NJ Online Sports Betting Apps

Trio Of Treats: Highlighting What’s What At The Three NJ Online Sports Betting Apps

DraftKings Sportsbook finally has competition from playMGM and SugarHouse Sportsbook. The three NJ online sports betting sites offer a variety of features, and here are the highlights.

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MGM Springfield Opens with a Bang

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MGM Springfield Opens with a Bang

Massachusetts’ first integrated casino resort, MGM Springfield, opened with a bang on Friday, gathering thousands of visitors during the weekend. While many people swarmed in for the entertainment, provided by the rich concert schedule, hundreds were heading for the gaming floor where the 2,550 slot machines and 120 gaming tables were just the beginning. Friday […]

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Belarusian online gambling launch date confirmed

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Belarusian online gambling launch date confirmed

The Belarusian tax ministry has confirmed the country will regulate online gambling from the start of April 2019. Vladimir Mukvich, the Deputy Tax and Duties Minister, informs that there would be a transitional period lasting for two years, through the 1st of April 2019, when online operators would be able to apply for an online gaming licence. Mukvich added that ...

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Marilyn Matthews Takes Down Borgata $50K GTD Deepest Stack Challenge

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Marilyn Matthews Takes Down Borgata $50K GTD Deepest Stack Challenge

The August Deepstacks Challenge has come to end this weekend, with Marilyn Matthews taking down the final tournament of the series, the $50,000 Guaranteed Deepest Stack. The event, taking place at the famous Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, attracted 192 entries, pushing its prize pool to a nice $65,000. This year’s Deepstacks Challenge promised players […]

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Feeling The Pinch, Monmouth ‘Confident’ It Will Kick Off Online Sports Betting By Football

Feeling The Pinch, Monmouth ‘Confident’ It Will Kick Off Online Sports Betting By Football

Monmouth Park was the first venue in New Jersey to accept sports wagers following the repeal of PASPA. Yet, the racetrack is falling behind in the race to launch NJ online sports betting.

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GameArt introduces jackpot games

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GameArt introduces jackpot games

GameArt is one of the young and quickly developing companies in the modern gambling market. From 2013 onwards, the provider succeeds in creating quality software for clients from different regions, e.g., Serbia, Slovenia, the UK, Malta, and many others. GameArt is pleased to announce a new stage of its development – the release of games with jackpots. The first batch ...

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Igt And William Hill U.S. Chosen By The Rhode Island Lottery To Provide End-To-End Sports Betting Technology And Services

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Igt And William Hill U.S. Chosen By The Rhode Island Lottery To Provide End-To-End Sports Betting Technology And Services

 IGT and commercial partner William Hill U.S. announced today that they have been chosen by the Rhode Island Lottery to be the end-to-end sports betting service provider at the state’s licensed video lottery and table game establishments, Twin River Casino and Tiverton Casino.

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Scientific Games and Caesars Launch Sports Betting in Newly Regulated Mississippi

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Scientific Games and Caesars Launch Sports Betting in Newly Regulated Mississippi

Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") has launched sports betting with Caesars Entertainment, powered by its world-class OpenBet™ product suite

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NJ Transit Chief: Atlantic City Rail Line Will Return After Five-Month Shutdown

NJ Transit Chief: Atlantic City Rail Line Will Return After Five-Month Shutdown

With backlash brewing, NJ Transit exec Kevin Corbett tries to expel fears from worried Atlantic City Rail Line passengers that this is not the end of the line, but a brief five-month closure.

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Korean Investor K-International Sizes Up Primorsky Krai Integrated Resort Project

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Korean Investor K-International Sizes Up Primorsky Krai Integrated Resort Project

Primorsky Krai is one of the rapidly developing regions in the Asia-Pacific region and Russia is willing to explore the opportunities foreign investors could offer. The latest news came after a Korean casino developer and operator K-International Inc. recently made known its desire to work on a new entertainment resort in the area which could […]

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Star Entertainment annual revenue rises

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Star Entertainment annual revenue rises

Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group grew its revenue 6% to A$2

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European Gaming Congress announces Repansek as strategic partner

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European Gaming Congress announces Repansek as strategic partner

With less than 7 weeks to go until the inaugural European Gaming Congress opens its doors in Ljubljana at the Union Grand Hotel, the organizers are honoured to announce Jaka Repansek as a key partner for the event. The event will benefit of Jaka Repansek’s regional expertise, well known across the industry for precise data and legal counselling. Zoltán Tűndik, ...

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First Half Of 2018 Holds Steady For Atlantic City Casino Revenues

First Half Of 2018 Holds Steady For Atlantic City Casino Revenues

Through the first six months of the year, Atlantic City casino net revenues are almost exactly what they were last year with gross operating profit down less than five percent.

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WNBA President Lisa Borders to Deliver Keynote Address at Global Gaming Women’s Learning Series at G2E 2018

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WNBA President Lisa Borders to Deliver Keynote Address at Global Gaming Women’s Learning Series at G2E 2018

WNBA President Lisa Borders will deliver the keynote address to kick off Global Gaming Women’s Educational Track during G2E 2018

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Breaking Data Corp Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Oryx Gaming

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Breaking Data Corp Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Oryx Gaming

Toronto and London. August 23rd 2018. Breaking Data Corp. (“Breaking Data” or the “Company”) (TSXV:BKD), the owner of GIVEMESPORT, a UK digital media company, today announces it has entered into a transaction agreement (the "Transaction Agreement")  through which it will acquire all of the shares of Oryx Gaming 

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American Gaming Association Releases State-By-State Analysis Of U.S. Commercial Casino Industry

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American Gaming Association Releases State-By-State Analysis Of U.S. Commercial Casino Industry

The annual report provides a comprehensive overview of the commercial casino industry and the significant economic impact it has in the 24 U.S. states with commercial gaming operations.

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Variety May Be The Key To NJ Online Gambling’s Booming Live Dealer Lineup

Variety May Be The Key To NJ Online Gambling’s Booming Live Dealer Lineup

Are live dealer games a must-have for NJ online casinos? For sure, but it may be that unique live casino games help separate the good from the better in the NJ online gambling pack.

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Louisiana Lottery Extends Instant Games Contract With Scientific Games For Five Years

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Louisiana Lottery Extends Instant Games Contract With Scientific Games For Five Years

Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") today announced that the Louisiana Lottery Corporation (the "Lottery") has extended its existing contract with the Company to provide instant products and services to the Lottery for an additional five years

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Top Crypto Experts Will Gather on the Second Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Malta

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Top Crypto Experts Will Gather on the Second Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Malta

On October 23, the international organization Smile-Expo will conduct the second Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Malta – huge event with crypto discussions by blockchain specialists. The large-scale meeting of top industry experts will become the 50th anniversary event of the Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference series. Why Malta? Malta belongs to the list of the most DLT-friendly countries and takes one ...

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Ohio’s 2018 Sports Betting Launch Chances Plunge, Constitutional Amendment Eyed

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Ohio’s 2018 Sports Betting Launch Chances Plunge, Constitutional Amendment Eyed

Even though hopes were high for legal sports wagering in the state of Ohio and its greenlighting by the end of this year, the possibility of such move declines with every passing day. It was recently confirmed that Larry Obhof, President of the state Senate claims that the proposed bill legalizing betting on sports events […]

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Spirit Gaming Success At Westspiel’s Flagship Casino In Duisburg

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Spirit Gaming Success At Westspiel’s Flagship Casino In Duisburg

SPIRIT GAMING is proud to announce the success of the Interblock Dealer Assist BlackJack at Casino Duisburg in Germany. The management team at the flagship casino from WestSpiel gives a raving review.

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GLI to pay 125 000 settlement after being disciplined by Nevada regulators

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GLI to pay 125 000 settlement after being disciplined by Nevada regulators

GLI has paid a $125,000 settlement after becoming the first ever independent testing lab to be disciplined by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), according to CDC Gaming Reports

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GLI pay 125 000 settlement after being disciplined by Nevada regulators

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GLI pay 125 000 settlement after being disciplined by Nevada regulators

GLI has paid a $125,000 settlement after becoming the first ever independent testing lab to be disciplined by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, according to CDC Gaming Reports

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Kindred Partners with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in New Jersey

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Kindred Partners with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in New Jersey

Kindred Group has entered into an agreement with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, in New Jersey. The agreement spans 5+5 years and is an important first step for Kindred to offer online sports betting and gaming in the US.

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Ladbrokes Australia pulls out of gaming reform strategy

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Ladbrokes Australia pulls out of gaming reform strategy

Ladbrokes has distanced itself from a multi-company collaboration on safer gambling strategies in Australia

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Come Thursday Pioneer Hotel and Gambling Hall Could Finally Receive Gaming License

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Come Thursday Pioneer Hotel and Gambling Hall Could Finally Receive Gaming License

This week is set to bring a game-changing decision to the state of Nevada as one developer would apply for a non-restricted gaming license in front of the authorities. Pioneer Hotel and Gambling Hall located in Laughlin has announced its plans to apply for gaming permit before the Nevada Gaming Commission this Thursday and potentially […]

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Penn National Gaming Proves Brave Enough to Set Foot in Trio Sports Betting Markets

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Penn National Gaming Proves Brave Enough to Set Foot in Trio Sports Betting Markets

Penn National Gaming is among the casino developers and operators willing to explore gaming offerings at multiple locations at once, branching out and diversifying its player pool. The months of August, September, and October are set to witness the company launching sports wagering operation in as many as three states – Mississippi, West Virginia, and […]

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Nebraska Horse Racecourses Go Full Throttle toward Gambling, Live Racing Wagering

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Nebraska Horse Racecourses Go Full Throttle toward Gambling, Live Racing Wagering

In two year’s time a gaming expansion might be seen at racetracks located in cities across Nebraska state thanks to the newly established arrangement between Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and Ho-Chunk Inc. Starting next year signatures would have to be collected in support of casino gaming and horse races betting introduction to race […]

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SugarHouse NJ Online Casino Joins Live Dealer Party With Evolution Gaming

SugarHouse NJ Online Casino Joins Live Dealer Party With Evolution Gaming

The lateest wave of NJ online gambling sites to launch live dealer games continues with SugarHouse joining the fray alongside Hard Rock online and 888 Casino NJ.

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Kindred Group to enter NJ sports betting with Hard Rock

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Kindred Group to enter NJ sports betting with Hard Rock

Kindred Group has signed a 5+5 year agreement with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in New Jersey

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Kindred Group enter New Jersey sports betting market with Hard Rock

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Kindred Group enter New Jersey sports betting market with Hard Rock

Kindred Group has signed a 5+5 year agreement with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in New Jersey

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Ticket to ride: Bacta highlight safety commitment with ADIPS

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Ticket to ride: Bacta highlight safety commitment with ADIPS

Bacta has launched an educational campaign to promote awareness of the key safety issues and responsibilities in relation to coin-operated children’s rides

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