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Casino Lunch Appoints Matt Takeno as Head of Gaming

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OrientPlay Ltd. brings Matt Takeno on board to manage their online gaming brands

Valetta, Malta, February 20, 2011 – OrientPlay Ltd., an online gaming platform provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Takeno as the Head of Gaming for both of their premium in-house brands Casino Lunch, and Apple Pie Poker.

Matt Takeno is a distinguished industry professional, having been involved in numerous illustrious projects throughout his career including managing the gaming operations for a renowned French stand-alone poker network. Leading up to the launch of Apple Pie Poker and the revamped Casino Lunch website, Matt has been a key consultant in shaping the games portfolio and branding, and is now fully engaged, heading gaming operations for OrientPlay Ltd.

Matt offered the following in light of his recent appointment; “I’m very excited to be exerting my energy full time to this project. It is an honour not only to be able to provide a world class casino platform, but to be one of the only operators on the internet to offer a multi-room poker offering. We are already garnering positive feedback from both our players and operators. I am also especially delighted with the positive responses we have received from both our prospective and existing operators who remain fascinated with our evolving games portfolio, back office malleability, and our technical capacity.”

Working closely with all of OrientPlay’s internal teams and prospective operators on a daily basis, Matt has been integral in everything from forming the games portfolio, the bonus engine, VIP coordination, and even the art direction. “To be frank, managing games operations for both our own brands and the brands of our existing operators is tough, but extremely rewarding” says Matt. “With most brands, there exists a gap between operators and their respective clients with respect to what games are currently offered and what the clientele desires; malleability of the current offering and the evolution of the portfolio are often at odds with the technical feasibility and priority of most brands. However, one of the great benefits of working with and building the portfolio and branding of our current and prospective operators is that we can close this gap further than what most other established brands can cater to. We consider ourselves lucky that our partners have strong vision, foresight, and communication with their customers so that we can provide exactly the games portfolio they require meet their needs If you want to create your own slot machines with your customised graphics, we’re more than happy to oblige!”

So what does the future hold for OrientPlay Ltd. and their players? Matt offers the following: “This week, we’ll be launching the revamped and rebranded Casino Lunch website.

We’re pulling out all the stops, and we are very excited by the updated graphics and branding. We’re also launching our Apple Pie Poker site, which will be launching with the Everleaf poker room, and we’ll be going live with both the Cake and Enet poker networks soon thereafter. Our players have expressed their enthusiasm with our poker offering, and they’ll be able to benefit from all of the tournaments hosted on these networks. I invite everyone to visit both of our brands, and I’m sure that you’ll be captivated by the classy feel and the tongue-in-cheek humour of both Casino Lunch and Apple Pie Poker respectively.”

Both the casino and the pending new poker operations are fully licensed by the Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) in Malta, a recognized and respected online gaming licensing regulatory body. Casino Lunch provides online casino gaming to players from all countries except the U.S.

Media Enquiries
Nick Adams
care@casinolunch.com
+1.778.999.1150

About Casino Lunch
Casino Lunch (www.CasinoLunch.com) offers online players a delicious menu of licensed and regulated casino games, including roulette, slots, video poker and table games. In addition the site offers a selection of both poker and betting options, as well as live casino games.

Providing a no-download experience and attractive promotions, Casino Lunch focuses on creating the best VIP player experience online. Casino Lunch accepts players worldwide, except for those from the United States, and operates 24/7/365. Players are welcome for both free and real money action.

Contact:
Nick Adams
Casino Lunch
Level 2, Centre Point Building
Dun Karm Street
Birkirkara
Malta BKR 9037
+1.778.999.1150
care@casinolunch.com
http://www.casinolunch.com/

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AAA welcomes pro-alternative article by investing expert

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A recent article by City Commodities investment manager, Dan Fox, written in myfinances.co.uk, has been welcomed by AAA.

Boston, MA, USA, February 20, 2012 — A recent article by City Commodities investment manager, Dan Fox, written in myfinances.co.uk, has been welcomed by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

AAA is an alternative investment advocacy group and its analysis partner, Anthony Johnson claims that Mr Fox’s article highlights some very important benefits of alternative investments. Mr Fox claimed that most investors would enjoy the process of investing in alternative assets more than traditional stocks and shares.

Mr Fox explained that the process of investing in ethical causes is also rewarding in a way that investing in faceless corporations will never be. He talked about how the carbon credits markets will heat up at the end of the year when the Kyoto agreement expires. He said, “The expiration of this agreement will see a large rise in Voluntary Emissions Reductions (VERs) which are a type of credit that fall outside the guidelines and obligations of Kyoto, and thus open up a wider range of initiatives designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”

Mr Johnson also points out Mr Fox’s assertion that alternative assets are more tangible and exciting that equities. AAA support investment in forestry as an excellent way to bring in strong returns while helping to increase CO2 absorption the protection and increase of forested land. An example is Greenwood Management‘s plantation scheme in Brazil, which allows investors to buy up sections of plantation land with all investors receiving returns based on the sustainable felling of trees after they have grown.

Mr Fox also talked about the satisfaction involved with spotting a great alternative asset class, which may even reflect one’s own interests, such as wine, rare coins or stamps or even designer clothing. Mr Fox explained, “Many people invest in fine wines and enjoy the excitement of building up an eclectic cellar as much as they do making money on it.”

About Alternative Asset Analysis:
The remit of Alternative Asset Analysis is to analyse and provide news on the global performance of a wide range of alternative asset classes including, but not restricted to, commodities, real estate, forestry, foreign exchange, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital.

Media Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

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First Edition Design eBook Publishing Adds Android Market for eBook Submissions

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World’s largest eBook distributor continues its expansion to include Android platform.

Sarasota, FL, USA – February 20, 2012 — First Edition Design Publishing’s eBook division (http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com), has added Android Market to their extensive list of eBook distribution points. (http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com/html/distributionchannels.html)

“This is another step forward in developing our massive global distribution network for eBooks and print books,” said First Edition Design Publishing’s CEO Deborah E. Gordon. “Our mission is to make our author’s books available on every eReader platform including Android devices. First Edition Design Publishing’s releases, including fiction, non-fiction, academic and poetry eBooks, are now available along with millions of other titles on Android Market.” (https://market.android.com/books)

First Edition Design Publishing http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com based in Sarasota, Florida, USA leads the industry in eBook distribution. They convert, format and submit eBooks to Amazon, Apple, Barnes and Noble, Sony, Google, Kobo, Diesel, 3M, Ingram, Baker and Taylor, Nielsen, scores of additional on-line retailers and libraries, schools, colleges and universities. Their reach is to over 100,000 distribution points in more than 100 countries.

Media Contact:
Tom Gahan
First Edition Design Publishing
PO Box 20217, Sarasota FL 34276
631-369-0063
tgahan@firsteditiondesign.com

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Barclays Bankers May Lose £1bn Bonus To PPI Claims Says PPI Claims Company Simple Financial Solutions

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Barclays bank is considering a move that will see the bonuses planned for its staff cut to pay the fines and compensation claims for PPI mis-selling, and may even institute a claw back of bonuses already paid, says PPI Claims Company Simple Financial Solutions.

In the wake of Sir John Vickers banking reform report, Barclays Chief Executive Bob Diamond has put forward the idea that some of the large fines for PPI mis-selling could be met by withholding the bonuses of its staff as a type of penance and using the money to meet its PPI mis-selling commitments instead.

In a meeting with the MPs of the Treasury Select Committee, Mr Diamond was taken to task by Committee Chair Andrew Tyrie about PPI mis-selling. In explaining that the staff responsible for the mis-selling had now gone, Mr Diamond added in reference to the PPI fines: “We are taking into account in our businesses that impact in our remuneration.”

Some believe his comments have come following the decision of Lloyds bank to claw back some of the bonus its chief executive, Eric Daniels, received because of the heavy financial toll of £3.2bn the PPI mis-selling scandal  is predicted to have on the lender.

However, Mr Diamond appeared to be losing patience with proceedings when later asked about bankers’ level of pay and remarked that it was ‘disappointing’ to be asked about it again. ‘I was looking forward to a discussion on the Independent Commission on Banking and its report and we’re right on to the same issues as last time, which I do find disappointing,’ he said.

A spokesperson for PPI Claims Company Simple Financial Solutions, said: “It seems that the bankers wish everyone would just shut up and forget about the PPI mis-selling scandal, as if it is water under the bridge, old history, best forgotten. Nobody has forgotten Mr Diamond’s comments earlier this year when he proclaimed the time for‘remorse and apology’ was over. The trouble is, it isn’t and it won’t be. Barclays has been identified as being one of the worst offenders for dragging its heels over settlingPPI claims and until the matter is fully concluded and Barclay’s customers are properly and fairly treated, Mr Diamond will hear a great deal more on the subject.”

“Cutting staff bonuses for poor performance is just the start of the steps Barclays should be taking to get its house in order. A bonus claw back from those senior manager who time and again failed at their jobs and caused this mess would be a good idea and might see Barclays earn a little lost respect back from customers.”

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BusinessVibes hosts Webinar for IT Professionals

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BusinessVibes hosted a webinar for its members in the Information Technology industry on Wednesday, February 8th. The webinar archive is available on BusinessVibes.

London, UK, February 18, 2012 — BusinessVibes, the B2B networking platform, hosted a webinar for its members in the Information Technology industry on Wednesday, February 8th. The webinar archive is available on BusinessVibes.

The first speaker was Dr. Srisakdi Charmonman – Founding President of Thailand Internet Association, which is the largest IT professional entity of Thailand. He discussed problems and challenges of mentioned industry in his country.

The second speaker was Mr. Rudi Rusdiah – Chairman of Association of Community Internet Centre in Indonesia. Mr Rusdiah discussed problems and challenges of IT industry in Indonesia. In his presentation he presented problem of cloud computing in information technology industry.

Attendees were able to submit questions to the speakers over a live chat, and also communicate with each other about business opportunities. Mission of BusinessVibes is to make it simple for businesses to find international buyers, suppliers, joint venture partners and more. There are over 500,000 members worldwide, interacting via profiles, messaging, and participation in live and virtual events.

BusinessVibes also works with event planners, providing a platform for promotion, registration, and payment for industry conferences, trade shows, and webinars. The event management features complement the online connections possible on the service, by encouraging members to interact in person or in real time.

More webinars are planned for 2012. BusinessVibes has also hosted webinars covering the Gems & Jewellery, the Renewable Energy and Rubber&Plastics industries, and it plans to cover other ones in the upcoming months.

If you are interested in participating in our webinars or if you want to learn more, visit http://www.businessvibes.com.

Media Contact:
Marta Munia
Marketing Executive – Europe
Businessvibes Network International Inc
8 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9SP
Tel: +44 20 7291 0883
E-Mail: marta@businessvibes.com
Web: http://www.businessvibes.com
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Three New England based Franchise Leaders discuss the Future of Franchising

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The State and Future of Franchising – A panel discussion featuring three New England-based franchise leaders-March 13 in Waltham, MA.

Waltham, MA (February 18, 2012) — “The State and Future of Franchising”, a panel discussion featuring three New England-based franchise leaders, sponsored by the New England Franchise Association (NEFA) will be held at the Embassy Suites, 550 Winter Street, Waltham on Tuesday, March 13, 2012.

The industry leaders include Sharon Diminico, Founder & CEO, The Learning Express; Scott Colabuono, CEO, Fantastic Sams; and Steve Rafsky, CEO, Padgett Business Services. Murray Vetstein of Source4 and a member of the Board of Directors of NEFA will moderate the discussion.

Pre-luncheon networking begins at 11:30 a.m. and the luncheon session beginning at noon. The panel discussion runs from 1 – 2 p.m. The entire business community is urged to attend. Membership in the NEFA is NOT required. Reservations are required. Registration Fee is $60 per person and includes dinner. NEFA Members receive $10.00 off.

“Franchising is going through a great deal of transition,” noted Vetstein. He added, “From major shifts in lending practices to a vast number of new franchise concepts to shifting consumer buying patterns, the franchise community is working overtime to get a pulse of the next big trend. This panel discussion will reveal insights from leaders who are on the front lines of these changes.”

About NEFA

The New England Franchise Association (NEFA) is the trade organization for franchisors and franchisees in the region, with over 150 members. The mission of NEFA is to bring franchise executives, franchisees and vendors together to share ideas for success.

Franchising more than ever before, has an unprecedented opportunity to make a major positive impact on the future New England economy. A 2001-05 study conducted by PriceWaterhouseCoopers on behalf of the International Franchise Association (IFA) found that in New England over 875,000 jobs are a result of franchising, the total output is over 100 Billion dollars a year, and there are over 35,000 franchise establishments in the six New England States.

To reserve your seats, please visit the New England Franchise Association via the organization’s website http://www.NEFranchise.org or E-Mail info@NEFranchise.org.

Media Contact:
Gail Duncan
Publisher
Wilco Area Times
120 Nolan Dr.
Georgetown, TX 78633
512-818-7519
wilcoareatimes@gmail.com
http://www.wilcoareatimes.com

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IHOP 2012 National Pancake Day to Benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children

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Feb. 28: enjoy free pancakes and help Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Tampa, FL, February 18, 2012 — On Feb. 28, The International House of Pancakes (IHOP) will celebrate National Pancake Day by offering guests a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes*. With every short stack of pancakes served, diners will be invited to make a donation to Shriners Hospitals for Children®. The IHOP restaurants that have chosen Shriners Hospitals for Children as the beneficiary of this event are primarily located in Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming.

Texas Governor Rick Perry and first lady Anita Perry expressed their support of National Pancake Day and the efforts of Shriners International, the fraternity that founded and continues to support Shriners Hospitals for Children. “I commend everyone involved in making this event a reality. I know you will all enjoy your free IHOP pancakes, and I hope you will also all give generously to assist the Shriners in helping even more children,” wrote Gov. Perry.

The restaurant chain has set an ambitious goal of raising $2.7 million in this one-day event, which will take place from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. In addition to raising funds, the campaign will raise awareness of Shriners Hospitals for Children, a 22-hospital health care system – founded by the Shriners International fraternity – that provides children with the best available pediatric specialty care regardless of the ability to pay for services. Nearly 1 million children have benefited from the unique approach to health care offered by Shriners Hospitals for Children, and gone on to live happy, fulfilled lives.

“We appreciate the efforts of IHOP to bring people together for an enjoyable meal and time together on behalf of Shriners Hospitals for Children,” said Douglas E. Maxwell, president and CEO of Shriners Hospitals for Children. “The opportunity to spread awareness and raise funds provided by IHOP for our incredible health care system is greatly appreciated, and we are hoping for tremendous success and support from the communities involved.”

Everyone loves pancakes – and children – celebrate them both on National Pancake Day by visiting your local IHOP restaurant and donating to Shriners Hospitals for Children.

For a list of participating IHOP restaurants or to learn more about Shriners Hospitals for Children, visit http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.

About Shriners Hospitals for Children

Shriners Hospitals for Children® is changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education. The 22 hospitals in the United States, Canada and Mexico provide advanced care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law

*Limit one free short stack per guest. Valid for dine-in orders only. Not valid with any other offer, special, coupon or discount. Valid at participating restaurants only, while supplies last.

Media Contacts:
Fabiana Lowe
Shriners Hospitals for Children
813-281-7164

Gail Duncan
Publisher
Wilco Area Times
120 Nolan Dr.
Georgetown, TX 78633
512-818-7519
wilcoareatimes@gmail.com
http://www.wilcoareatimes.com

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New “The Dragon’s Fyre” Web Site Launched

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Mach 1 Web Design, a small business web design company, is proud to announce the launch of a brand new website for the Dragon’s Fyre Jet Truck.

Lake Zurich, IL, February 17, 2012 – Mach 1 Web Design, a small business web design company, is proud to announce the launch of a brand new website for the Dragon’s Fyre Jet Truck.

The Dragon’s Fyre is a Twin Lakes, Wisconsin based Jet Exhibition team whose sole purpose is to produce a mind-blowing experience for their fans with their custom jet-powered 1940 Ford pick-up truck. Even though David Modder, the Owner/Driver of “Dragon’s Fyre”, and his team, are not in the jet exhibition business for fame, Dave’s famous truck has been featured on ESPN, Fox Sports, Hot Rod Magazine and IHRA Drag Review, just to name a few TV and print media. Dave and his team are still seeking additional sponsors so if you are interested in promoting your business with the team, get in contact with them today!

If you ever wanted to see a fire-breathing one-of-a-kind Ford truck with a General Electric J-85 jet engine with an afterburner, you are in luck: Dave has just announced an exciting Summer 2012 Event Schedule! Team Dragon’s Fyre will be making a lot of noise, and a showing off a very fast moving red object. The meticulously maintained and shiny 6000-lbs-of-thrust Ford truck will be blasting down a track near you soon. The Jet Truck has scheduled appearances at the Nostalgia Nationals in Cordova, Illinois and will also be wowing crowds all over the midwest! An up to date schedule is available online at http://thedragonsfyre.com/events.html.

If you are interested in a great looking website as a small business owner, Mach 1 Web Design offers reasonably priced web design packages, as well as web hosting and webmaster services. If you are interested in improving your small business’ marketing clout visit Mach 1 Web Design at http://mach1webdesign.com/.

Contact:
Eli Hudson
Owner/Lead Designer
Mach 1 Web Design, Inc.
PO Box 933
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
847-261-4678
sales@mach1webdesign.com
http://mach1webdesign.com

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Ace Live Casino Integrate 3D Secure Payment Processing into Cashier

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If the sheer number of exciting, cutting edge games which are available at the Ace Live Casino site weren’t enough of an incentive to pay this brand new gaming website a visit, Ace Live Casino have also introduced a 3D Secure payment programme to help new gamers to make swift and safe payments into their gaming accounts.

Victoria, Seychelles, February 17, 2012 – 3D Secure payment protocol allows a gamer to make fast and secure payments into their accounts via their credit or debit cards and ensures peace of mind as well as a very quick adding or removal of funds from your Ace Live Casino account. 3D Secure has been in operation at a huge variety of websites for many years and is known commonly as either ‘Verified by VISA’ or ‘Verified by MasterCard SecureCode’.

These systems provide a user with PIN protection, a tool which limits the chance of fraudulent use. Whether you prefer to make payments by debit or credit card, as long as your card supports 3D secure, by simply inputting your pin number and verifying that you are indeed the rightful owner of said card, you too can make very swift and secure payments and withdrawals at Ace Live Casino meaning it takes less time to jump in and start playing live casino games for real money.

So, how exactly can 3D Secure payment processing actually help gamers to keep their details safe? Well, with such programmes, the risk of fraud is so low that many sites, not just casino or gaming websites, are looking to implement such a system and the feedback from websites who do use 3D secure payment schemes have received plenty of positive feedback. At Ace Live Casino, we understand that the enjoyment and the peace of mind of our gamers is the most important aspect and this is why we have taken to implementing such a scheme in a bid to ensure that our fine array of games are enjoyed in the safest possible environment.

If you happen to own a Visa card, then making payments via this beloved item might be a very wise move as the Visa card concept allows for not only very swift deposits from your gaming account, but also allows for a quick and painless withdrawal of your winnings too. With 3D Secure payment processing, a Visa card can be used in a wholly secure fashion and this means that neither the cash you put into your accounts, nor the cash you withdraw will be affected negatively.

Ace Live Casino have the security of their gamers in mind when implementing any new scheme or programme and if you are seeking a safe and reliable website, the Ace Live Casino site which works in partnership with Visionary iGaming has these all important bases covered.

Contact:
Mark Windsor
Ace Live Casino
2nd Floor Capital City
Independence Ave
Victoria, Mahe MLC-V G5-7
Seychelles
+63.9155909021
mark.windsor@acelivecasino.com
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Ace Live Casino Launches New 3D Casino Games!

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Ace Live Casino are proud to present a brand new series of exciting and cutting edge 3D games!

Victoria, Seychelles, February 17, 2012 – Ace Live Casino are proud to present a brand new series of exciting and cutting edge 3D games! In a time where the third dimension has witnessed a huge surge in popularity, it was only a matter of time before the online gaming world caught on and offered up a unique selection of exciting and consuming games which utilise 3D technology and at Ace Live Casino, such a concept is now available for you to enjoy at your leisure. A wonderful partnership between Ace Live Casino and the teams over at Visionary iGaming and Sheriff Gaming has resulted in the creation of a fine array of superbly sculpted casino games in stunning 3D, and anyone who is searching for a new take on the online casino genre will no doubt be impressed with the results.

In terms of the kind of games which you too can now enjoy over at Ace Live Casino, no casino experience has been overlooked. From a wide variety of virtual slots which include such exceptional titles as Dog Casher, Castle Mania and Beretta’s Vendetta to live card games, live poker and the ever popular live roulette, Ace Live Casino really does have plenty to offer both the new and experienced online gamer alike. The live casino games now available at Ace Live Casino span a range of genres and even allow a gamer to play different version of the same game, should they feel inclined to do so as there are not one, but three different international live roulette games on offer alone at Ace Live Casino. This will no doubt ensure that language barriers do not limit the enjoyment that a gamer can experience at the website.

Other cutting edge games which can now be enjoyed over at the Ace Live Casino website include a wide variety of live card games, including different takes on both the classic Blackjack and Poker formats. For example, a gamer who logs on to the Ace Live Casino site can take part in such varied games as Three Card Poker, Texas Hold ’em, Tropical Poker as well as Classic Blackjack, Lucky Seven Blackjack and a many more unique and exciting takes on some true classics of the card game genre.

In addition to the many 3D slots games, live casino games and classics of the gaming world, Ace Live Casino also offer a wide range of video poker events which will no doubt get an old school gamer’s juices flowing! Essentially, whatever format of online gaming you are currently seeking, there is a strong chance it is offered by Ace Live Casino and, not only are the choices available to a new gamer suitably varied, each and every one has been carefully designed and tested by our partners at Visionary iGaming, Sheriff Gaming and Espresso Games, ensuring that entertainment and cutting edge quality are both present in abundance.

Contact:
Mark Windsor
Ace Live Casino
2nd Floor Capital City
Independence Ave
Victoria, Mahe MLC-V G5-7
Seychelles
+63.9155909021
mark.windsor@acelivecasino.com
http://www.acelivecasino.com