€50,000 donation to Responsible Gaming Foundation by MALTCO Lotteries

Jul 21 2021

Reaffirming its company’s commitment towards Responsible Gaming, Maltco lotteries announced a further €50,000 contribution to the Responsible Gaming Foundation in Malta as the ‘Balance is the Name of the Game – Play Responsibly’ campaign is launched. Speaking at the presentation, Minister for Economy and Industry Silvio Schembri pointed out how the pandemic left a negative impact as it exacerbated addiction issues due to stress and emotional uncertainty.

The Minister stated how thankfully, the Responsible Gaming Foundation sought, and still seeks, to provide help for all those who fall victim to the devastating affliction. The foundation has carried out through research and is now better equipped with detailed information. Together with stakeholders, a holistic plan will be sought after which will improve care and social services in the field of gaming problems and addictions.

During the press conference, which was held at Maltco’s head office in Iklin, the National Lottery operator announced its contribution to the Responsible Gaming Foundation which was conferred earlier this month. Maltco lotteries has remained committed to contribute towards actively promoting, designing and engaging in responsible gaming practices and principles.

Minister Schembri thanked Maltco for never missing a deadline and always being a worthy contributor to the sterling work executed by the Foundation. General Manager of the Responsible Gaming Foundation Mr. Kevin O’ Neill expressed the foundation’s will to keep strengthening its connection to Maltco. The partnership will seek to promote responsible gaming, with Mr. O’Neill stating that enjoying this activity is a possibility with the commitment and goodwill of all stakeholders.

Malta Lotteris CEO Vasileios Kasiotakis stated that the company’s mission is to ensure that all players are entertained in a responsible fashion. The agents are constantly undergoing training to devote any required effort, daily, in a continuous endeavour to protect the players from any Problem Gambling issue. They will also be directed towards a secure and entertaining gaming experience.

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All Maltese over-60s vaccinated with at least one jab

Jul 21 2021

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported that everyone in Malta aged over 60 has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Malta is also the only European country to have administered at least one jab to people aged 60 and above. 99.1% of the 60 to 69 age group, all those between ages 70 and 79 and 96.1% of over 80s were fully vaccinated. The group with the lowest rate of vaccinations has been the 25 to 45 cohort. 70.1% were fully vaccinated and 68.1% received at least one dose.

The 50 to 59 age group was 86.4% fully vaccinated, whereas 71.5% of those aged 18 to 25 have been fully jabbed. In terms of those aged 12 and above, 60% have received at least one dose but the data is still fully unavailable. Most new cases of the virus are being reported to non-residents and unvaccinated people as Malta experiences a new surge in infections.

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Free meal offer for Malta’s vaccinated receives backlash

Jul 21 2021

Planet Hollywood, a popular St. Julian’s restaurant, announced yesterday that any vaccinated people will be getting a meal for free. This offer however, which sees every fourth main course that is ordered by vaccinated people given for free, raised social media uproar. Many called the offer, which is valid from Monday to Thursday, discriminatory whilst others questioned how the establishment treats its unvaccinated staff.

Such initiatives are not new as many campaigns, both locally and internationally, were launched in order to incentivise people to receive their jab. Hermanos offered free sides to vaccinated people last May, with other international companies going as far as tying the prize to lotteries. The restaurant did clarify that it still serves and caters to all, with the offer simply being an incentive to help curb the spread of COVID-19.

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Average of 43 vehicles licensed per day in Malta

Jul 21 2021

Latest statistics by the National Statistics Office show that the number of licensed motor vehicles in Malta is increasing by an average of 43 per day. Concerning the second quarter of 2021, June’s end had a stock of 408,205 licensed motor vehicles. 76.2% of these were passenger cars whilst 13.8% were commercial motor vehicles. 8.9% were motorcycles and All-Terrain vehicles, with buses and minibuses amounting to less than 1%.

Newly licensed motor vehicles taken to Maltese roads during the second quarter racked up to 5,887. 56.8% of the total new licensed motor vehicles were passenger cars. During the second quarter of 2021, 7,824 vehicles were taken off the road due to restrictions. At the end of June, 59.2% of the total motor vehicles had petrol powered engines, with diesel-powered vehicles reaching 38.3%. Electric and hybrid motor vehicles accounted for just 2% of the entire stock.

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