September’s eClub event was a fitting finale to an exciting, if exhausting, day for delegates at the 2016 KPMG eGaming Summit.
Hosted by The Best Western Palace Hotel and Casino, the eClub’s closing party saw guests transfer to Whispers Bar and then the Palace Casino to cement new friendships over drinks and canapes, followed by a chance to try the gaming tables for some hands-on betting activity.
More than 100 professionals from the eGaming community attended the event, which featured food from the ‘Majestic at the Casino’ Chinese restaurant and live music from local singer and guitarist, Adam Kelly.
Winner of a fun blackjack tournament was Anthony Gullan, KPMG, who won an Afternoon Tea for Two at ‘Harbour Lights at the Sefton’ and a bottle of champagne, with Steve Credie, Creative 3D Web, winning a Bed and Breakfast package to be used at one of the Sefton Group hotels, which owns the Best Western Palace Hotel and Casino.
Welcoming guests to the eClub party, Merita Taylor, Group Marketing Manager for the Sefton Group, said: “Today has been a fantastic day and I for one am very excited for the future.
“Due to our unique position as the only Casino, Bingo Hall and Slots Lounge on the Island, we work closely with our colleagues in other areas of the local eGaming sector. We believe that having such close working relationships is key to the future success of the Isle of Man, and of the eGaming sector itself.
“Not only is eGaming such a significant employer locally, it drives business across many other areas of the economy. We are delighted to help round off what has been a wonderful and important event in the Isle of Man’s business calendar so appropriately.”
Russell Kelly, Director of KPMG, commented: “We were delighted that the Best Western Palace Hotel and Casino agreed to host such an entertaining after party for this seventh Isle of Man eGaming Summit.
“The eClub events have been running just as long with the support of Continent 8 and KPMG, and we are grateful to the support of the business community in enabling these events to continue and flourish.
“We have enjoyed some very varied social evenings over the years and it is marvellous to see so many people here tonight. The comments from our attendees this evening have been extremely complimentary and we would be delighted to hold the 2017 closing ceremony once again at the Palace Casino.”
Adrian Brockhouse, Group Director of Operations and Leisure at the Sefton Group, added: “The Best Western Palace Hotel and the Palace Casino are superb venues for gatherings such as parties and social networking events.
“We were thrilled to host the eClub closing party after such a successful eGaming Summit and were pleased to offer all the attendees a fun and relaxed ending to what was a fairly intense day!”
Membership of eClub is open to anyone working within the eGaming and the wider eBusiness industry on the Isle of Man of Man. Initiated by KPMG and Continent 8 Technologies, members meet on a regular basis to make contacts, or discuss industry trends and developments.
Image: Terry Van Rhyn (Ashgrove Marketing), Russell Kelly (KPMG), Adrian Brockhouse (the Sefton Group), Richard Ebbutt (Continent 8) and Merita Taylor (the Sefton Group)
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