EVENTS
KPMG HOSTS EGAMING SUMMIT The Mount Murray Hotel Santon
November 2011 saw the Island hold its second annual eGaming Summit, hosted by leading advisory services firm KPMG. With over 180 delegates attending the event held at the Mount Murray hotel, the summit saw many of the industry’s leading experts give a series of talks regarding current eGaming matters throughout the world. Opening the ceremony was The Honourable Allan Bell, Chief Minister. His welcome
address highlighted the Island’s pivotal role within eGaming, and was followed by a procession of speakers. Whilst KPMG are the hosts and organisers of this worthwhile event, there were plenty of other sponsors lending their support towards the Summit. Celton Manx provided the breakfast, the lunchtime catering was generously provided by online betting’s PaddyPower and evening drinks and
canapés were sponsored by Conister Bank, who have recently developed a banking solution for the eGaming industry. PokerStars, Domicilium and Microgaming also supported the event and Continent 8 Technologies published a post-event report made available in early January. The report explains in detail the development of the topics discussed as well as possible resolutions for the future.
LLOYDS TSB HOLDS CHARITY AUCTION WITH CELEBRITY GUEST SPEAKER Portofino Restaurant Douglas
Lloyds TSB recently held a Premier charity auction dinner featuring celebrity guest speaker, Antiques Roadshow expert Eric Knowles. Hosted at Portofino, Eric also acted as auctioneer for the evening; holding a mini version of the famous show with guests invited to bring along their own items for valuation. Over 65 attended the event,
bidding for a number of items kindly donated by many local businesses to help raise funds for the charity Rebecca House – the children’s hospice. Lloyds TSB and the Hospice IOM would like to thank The Isle of Man Astronomical Society, Manx2.com, Sleepwell Hotels,
Longville Manor Jersey, Tim Croft at Paddy’s Fish Market, The Boston Charitable Foundation, Heath Craig from the Vineyard, corporate IT services provider Skanco who each donated a prize for the evening’s auction, and Mario and the team at Portofino Restaurant for their support. A total of £5,000 was raised and will go to Hospice IOM.
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