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Business Standard
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Tata Elxsi wins prestigious iF Design Award for two of its user centric solutions
Tata Elxsi has been awarded the prestigious iF Design Award for two of its standout innovations: VelocityOne Race, designed for Nasdaq-listed Turtle Beach Corporation, a leading American gaming accessory manufacturer, and GameSense, developed for leading broadcasters and operators. VelocityOne Race was recognised in the Product - Gaming Hardware/VR/AR category, while GameSense won in the User Experience (UX) category. This dual recognition reinforces Tata Elxsi's leadership in delivering design-led, immersive solutions for the gaming and sports technology industries. Now in its 72nd year, the iF Design Award is among the world's most respected accolades for excellence in design. The 2025 edition saw more than 11,000 entries from 72 countries, evaluated by a global panel of 131 independent experts based on criteria such as Idea, Form, Function, Differentiation, and Sustainability. VelocityOne Race, developed for Turtle Beach Corporation, is a high-performance racing simulation system designed for maximum immersion. It delivers the most realistic sim racing experience in the worldpowered by cutting-edge technology and human-centered design. Tata Elxsi led the industrial design, user interface development, and engineering integration of the system. This included the Race Management Display (RMD) and the VelocityOne Tuner app, both developed to enhance real-time telemetry access and gameplay customisation.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
March Madness betting in Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD, Mass (WWLP) – The brackets for March Madness just started and there are already many upsets with the brackets come sports betting, as many viewers are placing bets predicting who is going to win each game and the whole tournament. Sports betting in the state of Massachusetts just became legalized 3 years ago but there is one big rule when it comes to college sports. Sports bettors in Massachusetts are able to place bets on college games, but not bets for in-state colleges. In the Men's bracket, there are no teams from Massachusetts and for the women's bracket, the only school is Harvard. MGM Springfield has two tips for those coming to place their sports bets. 'One, get here early. It is going to be crowded and you want to make sure you set up and can enjoy the whole property. And two, the most important piece, is we want everyone to be responsible, we want you to make sure you are not getting in over your head' said Robert Westerfield, Vice President of Casino Operations at MGM Springfield. 'We want you to come, we want you to enjoy yourself, take in the property, but we want you to be responsible and not get in over your head. We want you to be able to come back another time.' MGM Springfield partnered with the MassGaming Commission when they came to Springfield to offer GameSense to help with responsible gaming. Westerfield said March Madness is three of their busiest weekends at the Sportsbook and they even have a special guest making an appearance Saturday at 5 pm, Charlie Villanueva, a star for UConn. March Madness has just begun but will continue through the beginning of April. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
March Madness can bring fun and financial ruin as experts warn of gambling concerns
Boston College isn't playing in the NCAA basketball tournament, but that doesn't mean a lack of March Madness on campus. Some, like BC student Noah McGuire, will be cheering on other teams — and hoping for a pay-off. 'Probably going to bet on March Madness,' he said. 'I usually only throw down ten bucks a game. Once a week will do it.' McGuire, like millions of other sports fans, will turn to one of the many online sporting apps to place his March Madness bets. And it's likely those sites — such as DraftKings and FanDuel — will see a surge in business as the tournament winnows down to the national championship. Janine Ruggiero, chief communications officer with the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health, said it's likely more college students will be playing because they are the targets of heavy advertising by the betting industry — and because it's so easy now to place a bet. 'The promotional bets, promotional offers that are being served to young people, I do think they are enticing,' Ruggiero said. 'So that's led to an increase in participation and gambling. I do think that younger people, as soon as they can, are wagering on these apps,. It's become cultural. Just watching sports has taken on a different experience.' That experience — betting on sports — is still a relatively new phenomenon in Massachusetts, which only legalized it in 2023. And some restrictions still apply — including no betting allowed on college teams in the state unless they are playing in a tournament. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports that for the six months ending in January, taxable revenue from sports betting topped $387 million. The state took in $77 million in taxes from that amount. While any form of gambling can turn into a problem, Ruggiero said sports betting is more likely to result in a problem. 'Gambling is a risky endeavor,' Ruggiero said. 'Gaming is on a spectrum and sports-wagering is on the riskier part of that spectrum, meaning it is more addictive.' That addiction can lead to something called 'chasing losses.' 'When you chase losses, you continue to go and try to make your money back,' Ruggiero said. 'That does lead to a propensity, an inclination to more addictive behavior.' Worse, chasing losses is accompanied by a false sense of control over the outcome of a game, she said. 'The bettor thinks their knowledge can help them influence the outcome and help them to make money, and that's simply not the case with gambling,' said Ruggiero. Financial issues aside, other signs of a problem gambler include lying or concealing bets and losses, faltering relationships at home and work and perhaps even legal trouble. 'A person with a gambling addiction can cause a lot of destruction,' Ruggiero said. There is help, however. A program called GameSense ( run by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, provides information and guidelines on 'safer' gambling. These include placing limits on frequency of gambling and amount to be gambled. BC Student Matt Wright isn't following the frequency recommendation — he gambles every day, he said. But he does limit his wagers to modest amounts. His advice on getting through March Madness without a massive gambling debt? Be consistent. 'If you bet like me, five, ten dollars a game, keep it consistent,' he said. 'The way people lose a lot of money is when you kind of go off the rails and you go on a losing streak and you kind of up your bets. That's just a dangerous way to play.' If you or a loved one has a gambling addiction, you can call the hotline at 1-800-522-4700 to get help. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
MA Gambling Commission declares March as ‘Problem Gambling Awareness Month'
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) and MGM Springfield are recognizing March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) with initiatives aimed at promoting responsible gaming and connecting individuals to critical support resources. As part of this national campaign, the organizations will host a 'Coffee Campaign' event at MGM Springfield on Tuesday, March 11, from 9:00 a.m. to noon in observance of National Problem Gambling Screening Day. Dozens of arrests, medical transports after 'Blarney Blowout' at UMass The event will be held next to The Roasted Bean, inside the main entrance. During the event, guests will be offered complimentary coffee while conversing with trained GameSense advisors about responsible gaming and available screening options. GameSense, the MGC's statewide responsible gaming program, works to educate patrons and gaming employees on how to play safely, recognize potential risks, and access community-based support services when needed. Problem Gambling Awareness Month, established more than two decades ago by the National Council on Problem Gambling, is designed to increase public awareness about problem gambling and the resources available to those affected. The initiative encourages individuals to make informed decisions about their gaming habits and seek help if needed. MGM Springfield will use the Coffee Campaign as an opportunity to provide guests with information about responsible gaming practices and promote screening tools available for those who may be experiencing gambling-related issues. For more information on responsible gaming and resources available in Massachusetts, visit the MGM Springfield's website. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
