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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Carpenters, Laborers unions endorse Manhattan DA Bragg for re-election
The New York City District Council of Carpenters, Laborers' International Union of North America and Mason Tenders are officially endorsing Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for re-election. These unions were major supporters of ex-Assistant District Attorney Diana Florence in her 2021 run against Bragg, where she ultimately finished fifth. Now, Florence is running again in a long-shot bid for Bragg's seat, this time as an independent. Bragg, who's running for a second term, has previously scooped the support of heavyweight unions 1199SEIU, United Federal of Teachers, DC37 and the Hotel Trades Union, and Manhattan congressional Reps. Nadler, Espaillat and Goldman. 'I am proud to stand alongside New York's working people to ensure they are not exploited or abused, and can earn a fair wage in safe conditions for doing the important work that each of us relies on every day,' Bragg said in a statement. Bragg tackled many high-profile cases in his second term, including Trump's hush-money conviction and the indictment of Luigi Mangione for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. 'For the past four years, Alvin Bragg has used his position to fight for working people time and again,' District Council of Carpenters President Paul Capurso said, referencing the DA's efforts targeting wage theft in the construction industry. Florence formerly worked under Former Manhattan DA Cy Vance Jr. but resigned in controversy amid allegations she withheld evidence about a cooperating witness in a case. 'At a time when the justice system seems to cater too often to rich, politically connected insiders and elites, Alvin brings a refreshing fairness and a commitment to doing the right thing to one of the most important law enforcement agencies in the country,' Mason Tenders Business Manager Dave Bolger said, citing Bragg's creation of a Worker Protection Unit. Maud Maron, a former Legal Aid attorney, is running against Bragg as a Republican.
The Market Online
6 days ago
- Business
- The Market Online
Bragg Gaming unveils 'Big Ticket Bonanza' – A new era of gamified player engagement
Bragg Gaming Group (TSX:BRAG) announced the launch of its latest innovation within the Fuze marketing and promotional toolset: Big Ticket Bonanza This new gamification-led feature is designed to elevate player engagement through dynamic, customizable campaigns that seamlessly integrate with gameplay This new feature joins a growing suite of gamification tools within the Fuze platform, which includes real-time tournaments, quests, flash jackpots, AI-powered game recommendations, and more Bragg Gaming Group stock (TSX:BRAG) last traded at C$5.95 iGaming technology and content provider Bragg Gaming Group (TSX:BRAG) announced the launch of its latest innovation within the Fuze marketing and promotional toolset: Big Ticket Bonanza. About Big Ticket Bonanza This new gamification-led feature is designed to elevate player engagement through dynamic, customizable campaigns that seamlessly integrate with gameplay. Big Ticket Bonanza introduces a fresh approach to player rewards by offering guaranteed-win scratchcards that are randomly triggered during regular gameplay, such as while playing slot games. These scratchcards grant players instant cash prizes or raffle tickets, which are then entered into weekly or monthly prize draws. The more players engage with participating games, the more tickets they earn—boosting session times and wagering volume without disrupting the core gaming experience. Real-time ticket counters and in-play displays keep players informed and motivated, while operators benefit from increased retention and brand interaction. The tool supports both short-term and long-term campaigns, with fully customizable branding options including logos, color schemes, and thematic elements. All draws are backed by secure RNG-based systems, ensuring fairness and compliance, with exportable logs available for auditing. The launch of Big Ticket Bonanza aligns with Bragg's focus on delivering exceptional iGaming experiences and technological innovation. It has already gone live with Bragg's valued partner, Senator Group in Croatia, which operates on the Bragg player account management platform. Bragg plans an aggressive rollout of Big Ticket Bonanza across its operational markets in Europe, the U.S., and Latin America, opening new avenues for global growth. This new feature joins a growing suite of gamification tools within the Fuze platform, which includes real-time tournaments, quests, flash jackpots, AI-powered game recommendations, and more—each designed to adapt dynamically to player behavior and maximize engagement. With Big Ticket Bonanza, Bragg continues to set the standard for innovation in the iGaming industry, empowering operators with tools that not only entertain but also deliver measurable business impact. Leadership insights 'Innovation and excellence form the cornerstone of the Bragg approach to iGaming, and to ensure that our operator partners have the latest tools available in creating dynamic and fantastic experiences for their players,' Matevž Mazij, Bragg Gaming's CEO Group commented in a news release. 'Big Ticket Bonanza is the latest evidence of that focus, our commitment to investing in our products and presents a significant competitive advantage for Bragg as an iGaming supplier, an advantage that we're looking to drive home globally.' Croatian online operator Senator Group, a long-standing turnkey solutions partner of Bragg is among the first of Bragg's operator partners to utilize Big Ticket Bonanza in their marketing strategy. 'Bragg has been a terrific partner to us in our transition from land-based to offering iGaming to our players, and their suite of products and technology have proven invaluable in this process,' Vedran Maric, Senator Group's head of iGaming added. 'We're working collaboratively with Bragg to introduce Big Ticket Bonanza into our marketing, but I'm sure it will be well received by our players in the Croatian market.' About Bragg Gaming Group Bragg Gaming is an iGaming content and platform technology solutions provider serving online and land-based gaming operators. The company is licensed, certified, or approved and operational in over 30 regulated iCasino markets globally. Bragg Gaming Group stock (TSX:BRAG) last traded at C$5.95 and though it is up 15.09 per cent since the year began, it has lost 28.74 per cent since this time last year. Join the discussion: Find out what everybody's saying about this gaming technology stock on the Bragg Gaming Group Inc. Bullboard and check out the rest of Stockhouse's stock forums and message boards. The material provided in this article is for information only and should not be treated as investment advice. For full disclaimer information, please click here.
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Bragg Delivers On Player Engagement Focus With Innovative Big Ticket Bonanza Gamification Tool
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ: BRAG, TSX: BRAG) (' Bragg ' or the ' Company ') is proud to announce the launch of the latest gamification-led innovation to its award-winning Fuze ™ marketing and promotional toolset, Big Ticket Bonanza, a new way to engage with players through multiple targeted and bespoke campaigns. Big Ticket Bonanza rewards players with guaranteed-win scratchcards, triggered randomly during normal gameplay (for example while playing a slot game). The scratchcards award instant cash prizes or raffle tickets, which are collected and entered into weekly or monthly prize draws. Players collect tickets by wagering on participating casino games. The more they engage with the game, the more tickets they earn—boosting engagement without disrupting the core gaming experience. The tool supports both weekly and monthly draws, giving operators flexibility in structuring prize pools and maintaining consistent momentum. Ticket counters update dynamically within the game interface or external campaign widgets, reinforcing progress and encouraging continued participation. Offering a totally branded experience, campaigns are fully customizable to reflect the operator's branding, including logos, color schemes, and thematic design elements. At all points Big Ticket Bonanza offers fair and transparent draws, backed by secure RNG-based draw mechanisms that ensure compliance and fairness, with exportable logs for auditing. Players can access their ticket counts, prize history, via an in-play dedicated display. The launch comes as part of Bragg's strategic investment in creating amazing iGaming experiences for players, illustrating how the work of suppliers can create positive experiences for players and ostensibly, deliver meaningful results for its operator partners. Bragg champions a culture of iGaming excellence and constant innovation, not only to its gamechanging iGaming content portfolio, but also in its full service suite of technology solutions, excellence and innovation which creates a competitive advantage in the iGaming industry. The Big Ticket Bonanza gamified player engagement campaign aims to boost player engagement and session time, while increasing wagering volume. It also provides a scalable promotion for both short bursts and longer-term brand events. Bragg is targeting an aggressive roll-out strategy for Big Ticket Bonanza across its operational markets in Europe, the U.S. and the LatAm region, opening up new opportunities for growth globally. Launched with valued partner Senator Group in Croatia, which operates on the Bragg player account management ("PAM") platform, Big Ticket Bonanza is now available to all of Bragg's casino content, aggregation and PAM partners and presents a huge opportunity to engage with players. Big Ticket Bonanza joins an ever expanding and constantly updated list of player engagement tools accessible through the Fuze™ player engagement toolset. Unlike static promotions, Fuze™ engagement mechanics adapted dynamically to player behaviour, ensuring continuous participation. Other tools available within Fuze™ include tournaments with real-time leaderboards, quests, flash jackpots, sophisticated bonusing, free rounds and a games recommendation system powered by cutting-edge AI technology. Matevž Mazij, Chief Executive Officer at Bragg Gaming Group commented: 'Innovation and excellence form the cornerstone of the Bragg approach to iGaming, and to ensure that our operator partners have the latest tools available in creating dynamic and fantastic experiences for their players. 'Big Ticket Bonanza is the latest evidence of that focus, our commitment to investing in our products and presents a significant competitive advantage for Bragg as an iGaming supplier, an advantage that we're looking to drive home globally.' Croatian online operator Senator Group, a long-standing turnkey solutions partner of Bragg is among the first of Bragg's operator partners to utilize Big Ticket Bonanza in their marketing strategy. Vedran Maric, Head of iGaming, Senator Group commented: 'Bragg has been a terrific partner to us in our transition from land-based to offering iGaming to our players, and their suite of products and technology have proven invaluable in this process. 'We're working collaboratively with Bragg to introduce Big Ticket Bonanza into our marketing, but I'm sure it will be well received by our players in the Croatian market.' About Bragg Gaming Group Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ: BRAG, TSX: BRAG) is an iGaming content and platform technology solutions provider serving online and land-based gaming operators with its proprietary and exclusive content, and cutting-edge player account management ('PAM') technology. Bragg Studios offer high-performing and passionately crafted casino game titles using the latest in data-driven insights from in-house brands including Wild Streak Gaming, Atomic Slot Lab and Indigo Magic. Its proprietary content portfolio is complemented by a selection of exclusive titles from carefully selected studio partners under the Powered By Bragg program. Games built on Bragg's remote games server ('RGS') technology are distributed via the Bragg HUB content delivery platform and are available exclusively to Bragg customers. Bragg's powerful, modular PAM technology powers multiple leading iCasino and sportsbook brands and is supported by expert in-house managed, operational, and marketing services. Content delivered via the Bragg HUB either exclusively or from the Bragg aggregated games portfolio is managed from a single back-office which is supported by a cutting-edge data platform, and Bragg's award-winning Fuze™ player engagement toolset. Bragg is licensed, certified, or otherwise approved and operational in over 30 regulated iCasino markets globally, including in the U.S., Canada, LatAm and Europe.
West Australian
25-05-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Liberal senator claims PM to get super tax carve out
The man vying for treasurer in Sussan Ley's shadow cabinet has accused Jim Chalmers of plotting a super tax carve out for Anthony Albanese without offering any evidence. It was revealed last week a handful of judges and former state-level officials would be exempt from Labor's proposal to roll back concessions on ultra-high super balances. But the exemptions would be restricted to 'those earnings in superannuation funds that the constitution prevents being taxed by the government will be excluded', according to a government summary document. Even though the Prime Minister did not fall into the category, Liberal senator Andrew Bragg on Sunday claimed the Treasurer was planning 'a tax on everyone except for Mr Albanese, where he will set special arrangements for the Prime Minister'. 'He has given himself a regulation making power where he will set the Prime Minister's tax and pension arrangements after the bill has passed the Senate,' Senator Bragg told Sky News. 'Now, if he's serious about applying it to the Prime Minister, he will put the parliamentary scheme into the Bill.' He could not provide evidence when pressed, only repeating that Mr Chalmers had 'given himself a regulation making power, so the regulations will be made after the Bill is passed'. 'This is a massive integrity issue,' Senator Bragg said. Only half a per cent Australians — some 80,000 — have super balances north of $3m. Under the changes, they would pay an addition 15 per cent on yields. It would pump about $2.7bn into Commonwealth coffers, according to Treasury estimates. The plan, which Labor took to the federal election, has drawn ire, with some critics decrying it a tax on unrealised gains and others warning it could penalise younger generations down the track. Teal independent Monique Ryan has called on the Albanese government to index the tax to make sure it rose with inflation. She warned it 'could affect all Gen Z Australians by the time they turn 60' if changes were not made.
Sky News AU
25-05-2025
- Business
- Sky News AU
‘Special regulation making power': Liberal senator Andrew Bragg expresses concern over Treasurer Jim Chalmers' power to set PM's pension tax rules
Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg has sounded the alarm on Treasurer Jim Chalmers' 'special regulation making power' to determine tax and pension arrangements for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The criticism comes amid scrutiny of the Albanese government's superannuation tax which will tax unrealised capital gains on balances above $3 million. Mr Bragg told Sky News Sunday Agenda the legislation has left the door open for post-legislative changes that could shield Mr Albanese from the tax. 'If (Mr Chalmers is) serious, he should put the Prime Minister's pension and tax arrangements into the bill before the Senate,' Mr Bragg said. 'Otherwise it's a massive conflict of interest where effectively he would be setting the Prime Minister's pension arrangements subsequent to the bill passing the senate.' Sky News Sunday Agenda recently revealed that state politicians on the old pension scheme will be exempt from the tax due to constitutional limitations. The bill has drawn criticism for its inclusion of unrealised capital gains, lack of indexation, and absence of explicit provisions regarding defined benefit schemes. While Mr Chalmers has insisted publicly that federal politicians will be captured by the tax, Mr Bragg said these assurances are insufficient without statutory backing. 'He has given himself a regulation making power where he will set the Prime Minister's tax and pension arrangements after the bill has passed the Senate,' he said. 'Now if he's serious about applying it to the Prime Minister, he will put the parliamentary scheme into the bill.' Pressed about the basis for his claims—given Mr Chalmers has assured the Prime Minister will be included—Mr Bragg argued the issue stems from legislative omission. 'He (Mr Chalmers) should be able to say how much the PM will be paying in the first year of his pension,' he said. 'I mean, it's not good enough for him to say, 'We have no idea how much the PM's pension will be'. 'He has actuaries working for the Treasury who could do these calculations for him. This is a massive integrity issue.' The superannuation tax, which the government claims will affect fewer than 0.5 per cent of superannuants initially, has been projected to raise $40 billion over a decade. However, critics warn that the unindexed $3 million threshold will subject increasing numbers of Australians to the tax over time. Despite Labor's insistence that the policy is targeted and fair, critics have slammed the inclusion of unrealised gains and the lack of indexation. Shadow finance minister Jane Hume told Sky News that the tax had been 'bad from day one'—when it was introduced two years ago. 'While the government says it only affects a small number of people, it's actually going to affect more and more and every year,' she said. The $3 million threshold has not been indexed, meaning it will gradually drag more taxpayers into the tax net over time. Treasury modelling estimates that one in ten taxpayers will breach the threshold within 30 years if no changes are made. But AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina has warned that a typical 22-year-old entering the workforce today could be hit by the tax by the time they retire. CPA Australia's Superannuation Lead, Richard Webb, called on policymakers to ensure the policy will be indexed to inflation. 'Bracket creep is already having a silent eroding effect on personal finances,' Mr Webb said in a statement. 'Allowing this further erosion of superannuation savings is contrary to the fundamental principles of our tax system.'
