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Hacksaw ventures further into the Social Casino Market with Ously Games Partnership

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Innovative casino games provider Hacksaw Gaming has announced an agreement with German social gaming operator Ously Games.

The deal sees Hacksaw Gaming’s 50+ portfolio of slots and scratchcard games integrated via the Ously Games social casino app SpinArena.
Ously Games innovative app offers a unique product range including a large selection of slots, instant win and table games by its proprietary backend solution ‘seriOUSLY1.0’.

Commenting on the deal, Marcus Cordes, COO at Hacksaw Gaming said: After keeping an eye on how Social Casinos are growing and the global following they are attracting, we are very excited to launch with Ously Games.

Jochen Martinez, CMO at Ously Games said “We are delighted to enter a partnership with Hacksaw Gaming who will further enhance our game offering with their award winning scratchcards & innovative slots.’

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BGC Urges UK Govt to Take “Science-led Approach” and Allow Casinos and Bookies to Re-open After Lockdown

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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has urged the UK Government to take a “science-led approach” and allow casinos and betting shops to safely re-open when the latest England-wide Covid lockdown ends.

BGC said there is no evidence that the venues have contributed to the spread of the virus. Since re-opening their doors in the summer, casinos and bookies have operated safely, contributing vital tax revenues to the Exchequer and, in the case of betting shops, millions of pounds to horseracing in levy and media rights payments.

Following Boris Johnson’s latest announcement, every casino and betting shop in England will be forced to shut again until at least December 2.

Michael Dugher, chief executive of BGC, said he welcomed the extension to the furlough scheme which has been announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak. But he said it was vital that when the latest lockdown is lifted, casinos and betting shops are allowed to re-open from day one so they can get back to contributing to the economy rather than relying on government subsidies.

Mr. Dugher said: “Nothing matters more to our industry than the safety of our staff and customers, which is why we want to contribute to the national effort to defeat this virus.

“We also welcome the support for businesses forced to close under the second lockdown.

“But when we exit this, the Government must have a science-led approach and avoid the arbitrary and unnecessary decisions that led to random closures of casinos and betting shops, which damage employment and revenues to the Exchequer.

“It’s also important that when the latest lockdown is over, betting shops are allowed to open safely along with other non-essential retail, as they were in June. Casinos, which have the best anti-Covid measures operating anywhere in hospitality and entertainment, should also reopen at the same time.

“At a time when there is widespread despair among sporting bodies, the Government also needs to recognise that a healthy betting industry is vital to the funding of sport, and that betting shops in particular are critical to the financing of horseracing.”

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Organic Tea Market Size Worth $1.12 Billion By 2027 | CAGR: 16.2%: Grand View Research, Inc.

 

The global organic tea market size is expected to reach USD 1.12 billion by 2027, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at a CAGR of 16.2% from 2020 to 2027. The rising importance of a healthy lifestyle among the consumers in light of increased awareness regarding wellness nutrition through social media and satellite television channels is expected to expand the market scope. Furthermore, growing concerns related to adverse effects associated with synthetic ingredients in packaged food and beverages are expected to compel the buyers to increase spending on consuming organic tea as a key alternative to conventional drinks.

Key suggestions from the report:

  • The herbal product segment is expected to witness the fastest growth during forecast years with a CAGR of 17.1% from 2020 to 2027. The rising importance of herbal tea as a daily drink for maintaining a healthy lifestyle is expected to have a positive impact on the segment growth over the next few years
  • Based on taste, the flavored segment accounted for the largest share of more than 80.0% in 2019. This is attributed to the increased preference for these products due to the easy access of such products to the consumers through offline as well as online channels
  • By form, the leaf and powder segment accounted for the largest share of more than 45.0% in 2019. The growth of the segment is attributed to the first-mover advantage associated with leaf as well as powder forms
  • Asia Pacific dominated the market with more than 35.0% share in 2019. Extensive customer base in countries, including ChinaIndiaJapanThailand, and Vietnam, is expected to fuel the regional market growth in the near future.

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Product launches have been playing a crucial role in shaping the industry dynamics. For instance, in October 2019, Celestial Seasonings launched TeaWell, a product line that includes organic wellness tea, which provides a vigorous combination of health benefits, along with pleasant flavors. The line offers a large number of flavors formed using a blend of herbs and botanicals that improve the shape of both mind and body. These products contain “Daily Wellness Core”, which is a combination of four essential ingredients, including panax ginseng, dandelion root, elderberry, and green rooibos.

It is claimed that panax ginseng improves mental vitality, dandelion root enhances digestion, elderberry boosts immunity, and green rooibos acts as antioxidants. Some of the popular products being offered under the product line are Organic Green Tea with Grapefruit, Organic Moringa Lemon Ginger, and Organic Hibiscus with Lime. These products are available for USD 4.99.

Grand View Research has segmented the global organic tea market on the basis of product, taste, form, distribution channel, and region:

  • Organic Tea Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Thousand, 2016 – 2027)
    • Camelia Sinesis-Based
      • White
      • Black
      • Green
      • Oolong
      • Others
    • Herbal
  • Organic Tea Taste Outlook (Revenue, USD Thousand, 2016 – 2027)
    • Flavored
    • Plain
  • Organic Tea Form Outlook (Revenue, USD Thousand, 2016 – 2027)
    • Tea Bag
    • Leaf & Powder
    • Liquid
  • Organic Tea Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Thousand, 2016 – 2027)
    • Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
    • Convenience Stores
    • Online Stores & D2C
    • Others
  • Organic Tea Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Thousand, 2016 – 2027)
    • North America
      • The U.S.
    • Europe
      • The U.K.
      • Germany
    • Asia Pacific
      • India
      • Japan
      • China
      • Indonesia
    • Central & South America
      • Brazil
    • Middle East & Africa
      • South Africa

List of Key Players of Organic Tea Market

  • Compass Tea Company
  • Davidson’s Organics
  • Little Red Cup Tea Co.
  • Numi, Inc.
  • PepsiCo
  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
  • Tielka
  • Unilever
  • Wessanen

Find more research reports on  Consumer F&B Industry, by Grand View Research:

  • Matcha Tea Market – The global matcha tea market size was estimated at USD 1.63 billion in 2018 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period.
  • Hot Drinks Market – The global hot drinks market size was valued at USD 250.7 billion in 2018 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period.
  • White Tea Market  The global white tea market size was estimated at USD 1.48 billion in 2018. Increasing the importance of these products due to their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties which boost the immune system.
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Enthusiast Gaming to Host Two Virtual Esports and Entertainment Events in November

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Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. is going to host two virtual esports and entertainment events this month.

The first one is Enthusiast Gaming Live Experience 2020 (EGLX 2020), which is a free event and will be live streamed from November 10-13, 2020 on eglx.com and on Twitch at twitch.tv/lgloyal. The second is Pocket Gamer Connects Digital (PGC Digital), which is a registration-only B2B event and its tickets can be purchased at pgconnects.com/digital.

“Enthusiast Gaming became the largest gaming network in North America and the UK by creating unique fan experiences for Gen Z and Millennial gamers. The content we provide on our websites and YouTube channels provide the bedrock where gamers interact with each other, get breaking news, follow their favourite influencers, and show support for their Esports teams. EGLX and Pocket Gamer Connects, are two of our most valuable communities and embodies our commitment to creating unique and authentic gaming experiences,” Adrian Montgomery, CEO of Enthusiast Gaming, said.

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Enlabs Increases its Stake in Global Gaming

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Enlabs has increased its stake in Global Gaming from 66.7% to 95.8% at the deadline of its acceptance period for its bid for the Ninja Casino operator.

The acceptance period for the Offer has ended on November 2 and Enlabs has decided not to extend the acceptance period. The aggregation of acceptances has now been completed and as of November 2, the Offer had been accepted by shareholders in Global Gaming corresponding to a total holding of 10,659,142 shares, corresponding to approximately 26.1% of the total number of shares and votes in Global Gaming.

Enlabs declared the Offer unconditional on October 8, 2020. All conditions for the Offer have been met and Enlabs will thus complete the Offer and acquire the shares submitted in the Offer.

At the time of the announcement of the Offer, Enlabs ownership in Global Gaming amounted to 27,266,114 shares. During the acceptance period, Enlabs has also acquired 1,216,469 shares in Global Gaming outside the Offer, corresponding to approximately 3% of the total amount of shares and votes in Global Gaming. No such acquisitions have been made at a consideration that exceeds the consideration in the Offer.

In total, Enlabs thus holds a total of 39,141,725 shares in Global Gaming, corresponding to approximately 95.8% of the total number of shares and votes in Global Gaming. Enlabs does not hold any other financial instruments that give Enlabs a financial exposure corresponding to a holding of shares in Global Gaming.

To the shareholders who have accepted the Offer during the acceptance period, payment of the cash consideration is expected to begin around November 9 and payment of the share consideration is expected to begin around December 1.

Enlabs intends to request compulsory redemption in accordance with the rules in the Swedish Companies Act in order to acquire the remaining outstanding shares in Global Gaming and promote a delisting of Global Gaming’s shares from Nasdaq First North Growth Market Stockholm.

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Natural Food Colors & Flavors Market worth $6.8 billion by 2025 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

 

According to MarketsandMarkets™, the “Natural Food Colors & Flavors Market by Color Type (caramel, carotenoids, anthocyanins, curcumin, annatto, and copper chlorophyllin), Flavor Type (natural extracts, aroma chemicals, & essential oils), Application & Region – Global Forecast to 2025”, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the market size is estimated to be valued at USD 5.0 billion in 2020. It is projected to reach USD 6.8 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 5.4%, in terms of value. There is an increase in the demand for processed food and clean label, which is driving the market.

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The food application segment is projected to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

Based on application, the natural food colors & flavors market is dominated by the food segment. The consumer trends such as easy-to-use, health & wellness, and clean label trends influence the overall market. The easy-to-use trend is due to the rapid urbanization in emerging markets. Consumers demand healthier ingredients in their food products. The growing side effects of synthetic colors and flavors  compel the consumers in emerging and developed economies to focus on an improved consumption.

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The European region dominates the natural food colors & flavors market with the largest share in 2019, whereas South America is expected to witness the highest growth rate.

In EuropeGermany dominated the natural food colors & flavors market due to the high production and demand of clean label food & beverages.  The worldwide natural food ingredients market is primarily driven by the rising demand for safe and plant-based products. The natural food colors & flavors industry functions with legislators and regulators to deliver qualitative products to its end users. In the major markets.

The increase in the developed economy and per capita income has enabled the consumers to invest in more health and health related services, in the South American region. This is one of the major drivers for natural food colors & flavors in the region. Apart from that, the millennial consumers are more health conscious and open to experiment with various ingredients, this is also thriving the market in the region.

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Key players:

This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. It consists of profiles of leading companies, such as DuPont (US), Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) (US), Givaudan (Switzerland), Kerry Group, Plc (Ireland), International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) (Israel), Mane (France), Sensient (US), T. Hasegawa (Japan), Firmenich (Switzerland), Robertet (France), Symrise (Germany), Synergy Flavors (US), Amar Bio-Organics India Pvt. Ltd. (India), Taiyo International (Japan), The Foodie Flavors Ltd (UK), Besmoke Ltd (UK), Aromata Group (Italy), Gulf Flavors and Food Ingredients FZCO (UAE), Seluz Fragrances & Flavors Company (Turkey), and Takasago (Japan).

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Yumeshima IR Plans Plunged into Uncertainty by Referendum Loss

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The prospects for the development of an urban IR at Yumeshima, Osaka, took a sudden and unexpected turn for the worse after voters rejected the administrative reorganisation proposals of the local leaders, and Osaka Mayor Ichiro Matsui announced his intention to retire from politics at the end of his term.

While Sunday’s referendum was not directly related to the Yumeshima IR plans, it does exercise an enormous impact on the political fates of both the strongly pro-IR Osaka governor and mayor, as well as the movement that they lead.

The so-called Osaka Metropolis Plan has been the central policy plank of the Osaka Ishin (Japan Innovation Party) since its establishment. It called for the administrative unification of Osaka prefecture and city to create Japan’s second “metropolis” following Tokyo. This has been portrayed by Osaka Mayor Ichiro Matsui and Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura as symbolic of the revival of Osaka’s glory and a necessary step to reduce wasteful bureaucratic practices.

Osaka Ishin’s original metropolis plan was narrowly defeated in a referendum in 2015, leading to the retirement from politics of the movement’s young founder, Toru Hashimoto. On Sunday, a revised version of the plan was again narrowly (by less than 1%) rejected by the voters. This was a particularly bitter result because until the final week or so polling had shown the proposal heading for voter approval.

In the wake of Osaka Ishin’s second failure to gain sufficient support for its signature policy, the party’s leader, Osaka Mayor Ichiro Matsui, announced that he would finish out his current term and then retire from politics in April 2023.

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Financial Gravity Companies Named as One of 50 Most Admired Companies of the Year 2020 by The Silicon Review Magazine

 

Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. (OTCQB: FGCO) Chairman & CEO, Scott Winters, announced today the recognition of Financial Gravity Companies by The Silicon Review.

The article states, “There are several financial firms with exquisite services, but one that stands out from the rest is Financial Gravity. The Company is a publicly-traded parent company that aims to bring together the best of breed financial services companies, including brokerage, wealth management, estate planning, family office services, risk management, business and personal tax planning, business consulting, and financial advisory services.”

Scott Winters, is quoted in the publication several times about the latest technologies, regulation, financial strategies and new services. Winters explained, “We provide a wide choice of financial strategies to our clients, both proprietary and non-proprietary. Our proprietary strategies have four important performance factors that we utilize: Security selection; Costs; Taxes; and Trust.”

There is also a detailed background of Winters’ business and professional accomplishments including that he built a wealth management business from zero to over two billion in assets managed across over 20,000 clients. He co-founded, built, and sold one of the fastest-growing fintech/wealth management businesses in America (according to Forbes).

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High Rollers Week Returns To GGPoker With $22M Guaranteed

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Twenty-event series runs from November 8 through November 15

GGPoker today announces the latest iteration of its High Rollers Week series, a one-week festival which takes place on the global-facing poker network from November 8 through November 15. Over $22,000,000 in guaranteed cash prizes will be won across twenty High Rollers tournaments.

Seven High Rollers Week events guarantee more than $1 million in prize money, with the Main Event boasting at least $5,000,000 in prizes:

 

  • November 8 – HRW #1: GGMasters High Rollers $1,050 – $1,500,000 guaranteed

  • November 8 – HRW #2: Super MILLION$ $10,300 (two-day event) – $3,000,000 guaranteed

  • November 8 – HRW #3: PLO High Roller $10,300 – $1,000,000 guaranteed

  • November 10 – HRW #7: NLHE High Roller $10,300 – $1,250,000 guaranteed

  • November 12 – HRW #11: NLHE Super High Roller $25,000 – $2,500,0000 guaranteed

  • November 15 – HRW #17: GGMasters High Rollers $1,050 – $1,000,000 guaranteed

  • November 15 – HRW #18: Super MILLION$ Main Event $10,300 (two-day event) – $5,000,000 guaranteed

 

High Rollers Week runs simultaneously with the Battle of Malta 2020 festival, which is hosted at GGPoker through November 22 and features over $30 million in guaranteed prizes.

“GGPoker is online poker’s true home for high-roller tournaments and massive prize pools – and we’ve got the Guinness World Record to prove it!” said Paul Burke, spokesman for GGPoker. “We’re looking forward to seeing the world’s top tournament players go for glory during High Rollers Week.”

New GGPoker players are eligible to claim the poker room’s Welcome Bonus, earn even more rewards with the Honeymoon for Newcomers promotion and automatically join GGPoker’s Fish Buffet loyalty program, with regular cash prizes on offer.

For full details on High Rollers Week, please visit: https://en.ggpoker.com/tournaments/high-rollers-week/

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Pragmatic Play Releases Roaring Hit Dragon Tiger

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Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the gaming industry, has launched its newest Asian adventure, Dragon Tiger.

The 5×4, 1,024 payline video slot brings together two celestial beasts, the Dragon and the Tiger, in a duel which will reward players with untold riches.

With reels filled with golden creatures and a fearsome Wild symbol, players will be looking for the Dragon Tiger Bonus symbol which launches the Free Spins mode. If two or more of these symbols land during the Free Spins feature, then extra spins are awarded.

During the Bonus Feature, any Wild Symbol that lands will have a multiplier attached to it of up to 5x, with more Wilds leading to a bigger multiplier. These last for one spin, with any wins on that spin multiplied by the full amount.

Dragon Tiger is the latest launch in Pragmatic Play’s impressive slot portfolio, joining Gems Bonanza in the supplier’s award-winning slot offering.

Melissa Summerfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “Our slot offering continues to diversify, and we’re thrilled to add the oriental-themed Dragon Tiger to our burgeoning portfolio.

“With Wilds offering massive multipliers during the Free Spins mode, Dragon Tiger offers our fans another immersive slot experience.”

Pragmatic Play currently delivers up to five new slot titles a month, as well as an extensive range of Live Casino and Bingo products through its multi-vertical offering. The company’s entire portfolio is available through a single API integration.