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14 October, 2008
Gaming business profitability is just a little bit lower than chemical business but significantly higher than metallurgy and oil businesses profitability, according to financial results of companies that are part of Ritzio Entertainment Group; these results were for the first time made public in a Renaissance Capital report.
Anfisa Voronina, Vedomosti, 14/10/2008
11 September, 2008
BEIJING, 22 September. Ukraine’s national Paralympic team’s successful performance at Bejing Games (4
th place in unofficial classification) is due to several factors, including sponsors’ support. On the eve of 13
th Games, the association “Gaming business association of Ukraine” became our team’s general sponsor, and the International foundation for Paralympic movement support – International Parasport Foundation – the official sponsor. The UKRINFORM correspondent met with the president of both organizations, Ritzio Entertainment Group’s chairman Oleg Boyko.
National information agency of Ukraine, 11/09/2008
13 August, 2008
Il Gruppo Ritzio annuncia il lancio di una Fondazione di Parasport Internazionale, un'organizzazione privata per offrire risorse e proporre opportunità per atleti con disabilità fisico, mentale e sensoriale.
www.jamma.it, 9/08/2008
24 July, 2008
Als einer der ersten Betriebe unserer Branche in Norddeutschland beteilige sich Ritzio North Germany am Ausbildungsprogramm der Hamburger Industrie- und Handelskammer, berichtet das Unternehmen. Ab August werde man zwei junge Menschen in den neuen automatenspezifischen Berufen ausbilden.
"AutomatenMarkt", 24/07/2008
22 May, 2008
As Ritzio looks for new opportunities in new locations, Phil Martin spoke to CEO Vitaly Veselko about the company’s fast tracked ambition of becoming Eastern Europe’s most multi-national operator managing to deliver its predicted GGR for 2007.
Phil Martin , Casino Review, 05/2008
12 May, 2008
Oleg Boyko, the Russian billionaire who controls eastern Europe's largest gaming company, said his businesses plan to raise $1.5 billion this year to fund expansion in gambling, retail and real estate.
Maria Ermakova, Bloomberg, 06/05/2008
7 April, 2008
Negli oltre 15 anni di storia, solo in Russia registra 900 sale con 54.000 macchine, 25.000 impiegati il tutto ripartito in 13 paesi differenti, registrando nel 2006 buoni risultati economici. Le entrate ammontarono a 1.171,8 milioni di dollari, un incremento del 68 percento rispetto a 2005.
www.jamma.it, 7/04/2008
4 April, 2008
(Germany).- Ritzio International reveals the latest figures of its German operations. The company entered the national gaming market in 2007, opening its first gaming club in Bremen, in August. Today Ritzio International manages 137 gaming locations in 11 states and 33 cities. The installation base of gaming machines in operation has reached 2200 AWPs.
www.swiss-press.com, 04/04/2008
15 February, 2008
Entrevista exclusiva a Vitaly Veselko, CEO Ritzio
www.yogonet.com, 15/02/2008
12 January, 2008
Interview mit Rainer Ebeling, Leiter der Entwicklungsabteilung von Ritzio North Germany.
Olaf Weinstein
, "AutomatenMarkt", 12/2007
9 October, 2007
Espandendo la sua presenza internazionale nel gioco d'azzardo e nell’industria del divertimento, Ritzio Entertainment Group, il più grande operatore per il gaming dell’ Est europeo annuncia l’inizio delle sue attività in Italia.
www.jamma.it, 9/10/2007
3 October, 2007
Con Enada Roma 2007 arriva sul mercato italiano anche la compagnia internazionale Ritzio con le sale gioco “Vulcano della Fortuna.
www.jamma.it, 3/10/2007
1 October, 2007
Continua con successo l’espansione del gruppo Ritzio, appena arrivato anche sul mercato italiano, che ha aperto di recente un nuovo punto di raccolta del gioco a Tartu, la seconda città per numero di abitanti e per importanza dell’Estonia.
www.jamma.it, 1/10/2007
20 September, 2007
Italian slot machines manufacturer and operator Magic Dreams has signed an agreement with leading operator Ritzio Entertainment Group.
www.coin-opnews.eu, 20/09/2007
17 September, 2007
A month before the 35th edition of ENADA Rome, SAPAR’s International Amusement & Gaming Machine Show organised by RIMINI FIERA, there is some outstanding news on the expo front.
www.coin-opnews.eu, 17/09/2007
1 September, 2007
Ritzio International has raised $280 million through its debut placement of Limited Recourse Notes (LRNs), more commonly called Credit Linked Notes (CLNs).
"Casinointernational", 1/09/2007
27 August, 2007
Ritzio International gaming holding co-owner Oleg Boyko starts manufacturing robot wheelchairs and scooters for disabled people. Sales will start in the U.S. and Europe – these products are currently too expensive for Russia, with its over 0.5 million people who need such mobility products. But Boyko promises to subsequently bring the price down.
Maria Plis, "Vedomosti", 27/08/2007
3 August, 2007
The largest Russian gambling holding Ritzio Entertainment Group yesterday announced that it had raised $280 million through its debut placement of credit-linked notes (CLNs). The company intends to use the funds to develop gaming business on new markets in Germany and Italy where it is already in talks with one of the largest gaming companies Magic Dreams.
Anastasia Vasilyeva, "RBC daily", 2/08/2007
3 August, 2007
Ritzio Entertainment owner Oleg Boyko is not planning to leave gambling business: having encountered problems in Russia, he discovered prospects in Europe. Yesterday Ritzio International raised $280 million through credit-linked notes (CLNs) placement. The company plans to use the funds to purchase and build gaming halls in Italy and Germany.
Tatiana Romanova, "Vedomosti", 2/08/2007
1 August, 2007
The international arm of Russian gaming and casino company Ritzio Entertainment Group has raised $280 mln in Credit Linked Notes (CLNs) and will draw on the proceeds to expand into Germany and Italy, it said on Wednesday.
"Reuters News", 1/08/2007
20 July, 2007
The location and concept behind City Casino gaming clubs has enabled Ritzio to successfully launch this brand on the Latvian market in the new format of an entertainment center.
"G 3", 07/2007
16 July, 2007
Ritzio Entertainment Holding co-owner Oleg Boyko believes that authorities will re-consider their attitude to gambling business
Dmitry Simakov, Maria Plis, "Vedomosti", 16/07/2007
12 June, 2007
Ritzio Entertainment Group has announced the results of its operations in Romania and its entrance into new markets of the Czech Republic and Belarus. Building on its competitive advantages to achieve a fast market share growth, within eighteen mouths Ritzio Entertainment Group has succeeded to become the third largest gaming operator in Romania.
www.euroslot-online.com, 12/06/2007
1 June, 2007
Ritzio Entertainment Group has had a busy 18 months, as in that time it has become the third largest gaming operator in Romania, according to the company.
www.casinointernational-online.com, 1/06/2007
14 May, 2007
Oleg Boyko managed to become one of the country’s most prominent bankers, lose everything, get a serious injury, set up a gigantic gaming company and make one and a half billion. Now the government is going to destroy his business but Boyko knows how to get out of the situation.
Irina Telitsina, "Forbes", 5/2007
20 April, 2007
The largest Russian gaming holding Ritzio Entertainment Group continues expanding to foreign countries. Early this year the company opened over 30 clubs under Gran Prix brand in the Czech Republic and 17 Vulcan slot halls in Belarus. Market players attribute Ritzio’s active expansion to Eastern Europe to the new legislation, noting that the holding should think about developing business in Russia.
Anastassia Vassilyeva, "RBC Daily", 16/04/2007
12 March, 2007
Despite a spate of closures throughout its domestic slot sector, Ritzio, one of Russia leading operators has seen revenue increase by 43 per cent in 2006, giving it plenty of scope to repay 125m of Credit Linked Notes.
"Casino review" 02/2007
25 February, 2007
IK Megatron, a part of Ritzio Entertainment Group holding, on the eve of Christmas decided to bring to life the dear dream of many children – orphans from the regions. Children from orphanages in Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Vladimir, Leningrad and Ufa regions were invited to the New Year Party at the Christ the Saviour cathedral. This action began with a drawings competition “My Christmas Dream”. 8 to 10 year old children from orphanages located in various Russian regions took part in the competition. The competition participants – 500 young artists – were invited to Moscow. The children’s trip was organized by a public movement “Leader Group”.
Dina Dvurechnaya, "Mir Igr" 20/02/2007
17 January, 2007
According to forecasts, in 2006 Ritzio Entertainment Group holding will increase its revenue by 43% to reach $1 billion.
"RBC News", 17/01/2007
14 December, 2006
Entrepreneur Oleg Boiko, who at different times engaged in politics, steel production and banking, owned Olbi-Diplomat stores in the 1990-ies. Years after the businessman decided to repeat the experience.
Yulia Yarosh, "Vedomosti", 01/12/2006
15 July, 2006
Ritzio Entertainment Group, which is said to control up to 10 ten per cent of Russia's slot industry, has now confirmed it has postponed an initial public offering (IPO) of 15 pet cent of its shares until a law regulating the gambling business in Russia has been adopted.
"Casino review" 06/2006
2 February, 2006
November saw the Ritzio Entertainment Group expand its network of gaming clubs into two now territories, namely Bucharest and Piarnu.
"Casino review" 01/2006
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