Condé Nast Traveler Names Janet Lanterman a Top Travel Specialist for 12 Years in a Row

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) January 18, 2012

It’s tougher than getting into Harvard (statistically speaking), but somehow Cruise Specialists Founder Janet Lanterman has managed to remain on Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s coveted annual list of Top Travel Specialists for 12 consecutive years. Lanterman earned the prestigious Top Travel Specialist designation for her expertise in planning multi-generational cruises.

“When you need the clout and wisdom of a longtime industry insider and the warmth of an understanding friend, look no further than Lanterman, whose creativity and reach translate into special treatment for your family—private shipboard celebrations, priority check-in and disembarkation, and access to club lounges, top tables, and superb guides—and who will ensure that your onboard experiences and private shore excursions are, in a word, priceless,” said Condé Nast Traveler’s Consumer News Editor Wendy Perrin.

According to Perrin, the 133 specialists she recommends on her list represent the best blend of destination knowledge, insider connections, user-friendliness, and value for your dollar than she’s found in more than two decades of scrutinizing the travel industry for the magazine. In her article, Perrin admits that of the more than 10,000 travel agents and tour operators who have tried to break onto her list since its inception 12 years ago, only a tiny fraction have made the grade.

“We are extremely proud of Janet for receiving this impressive acknowledgement for the twelfth year,” said Tom Baumann, president of Cruise Specialists. “As our founder, Janet has instilled in our team the importance of providing great customer service and treating our clients like ‘family’ which we take very seriously. She has laid the foundation for continuing to make Cruise Specialists the best luxury cruise agency in the industry.”

According to Greg Nacco, vice president of Cruise Specialists, their cruise consultants pride themselves on staying current on the latest ships, amenities and destinations. “One of the latest and greatest trends in the industry is the enhancing of what can be offered and done for family reunions. ‘Multi-generational’ travel is at an all-time high and more and more of our clients are coming to us with requests to bring three to four generations of family on a cruise,” explained Nacco.

Nacco added, “Cruises lend themselves beautifully to a varied audience. With so many different levels of activity and programming, cruises can please every member of the family, whether it is childcare, teen adventures, bingo, wine and culinary interests or even playing blackjack!”

Lanterman hand-picks one special cruise each year to escort for Cruise Specialists and this year she will host the company’s highly anticipated 25th anniversary cruise. The anniversary cruise is near and dear to her heart as she looks forward to reuniting with many Cruise Specialists’ beloved clients from the past 25 years as well as welcoming new clients into the Cruise Specialists family.

For more information on multi-generational cruises or any other type of cruise vacation offered from Cruise Specialists, visit http://www.cruisespecialists.com or call 800-544-2469.

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Veteran Casino Executive Appointed Director of Marketing and Promotions of Seminole Casino Hollywood

Michael J. Broderick

Hollywood, FL (PRWEB) January 11, 2012

Seasoned casino and resort management professional, Michael J. Broderick has been selected as the new director of marketing and promotions, Seminole Casino Hollywood. He brings more than 20 years of casino marketing experience to the position, having recently relocated from Lac du Flambeau, Wisc., where he had served as director of marketing of Lake of the Torches Resort Casino since 2007.

The fully bilingual-in-Spanish executive will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all the casino’s advertising, marketing, public relations, entertainment, social media, and promotional programs. He reports to Adrian Fox, Seminole Casino Hollywood general manager. “With the breadth and depth of Michael’s casino marketing, promotional, and innovative entertainment experience, we expect great things from him for Seminole Casino Hollywood in the future,” remarked Fox. “We are excited to have Michael join our team.”

“I’m thrilled to relocate to South Florida and work for the historic Seminole Casino Hollywood, where the Native American Indian casino movement was born more than 30 years ago,” said Broderick. “It is a huge opportunity for me, both personally and professionally, to be part of such a nationally-renowned organization. I look forward to helping the company and the Tribe continue with its phenomenal growth and prestigious recognition.”

Prior to Lake of the Torches Resort Casino, Broderick served as the director of marketing for Twin River casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island, and Ute Mountain Casino – Hotel and Resort in Towaoc, Colo. He also was player development manager of The Mill Casino – Hotel in North Bend, Ore., and marketing operations manager of Trump 29 Casino (now Spotlight 29 Casino) in Coachella, Calif.

Harvard University Graduate School certified, Broderick received his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in business management from California Coast University, and his associate in science degree in business administration from the Corporacion National de Education Professional, Chile.

About Seminole Casino Hollywood

Seminole Casino Hollywood pioneered Indian gaming when it opened as the country’s first large stakes bingo hall in 1979, eventually expanding with gaming machines and poker. It is now home to 1,150 state-of-the-art slot machines such as Diamond Lotto, the Seminole exclusive Super 6 Lotto, and hot titles like Sex & the City, Wizard of Oz, Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Fortune, and Monopoly; Florida’s only smoking-friendly poker room with 10 tables featuring free drinks and no limit high stakes games 24/7; table games including Three Card Poker, Spanish 21, Mini-Baccarat, War, Ultimate Texas Hold ’em and Pai Gow Poker; and a high stakes bingo room. Seminole Casino Hollywood also features a full service bar, two delis, and an all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The Seminole Casino Hollywood is located one block south of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood at 4150 North State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441) in Hollywood, Florida. For more information call 954-961-3220 or 1-866-2-CASINO or visit http://www.seminolehollywoodcasino.com

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Veratad Technologies and Global Verifications Partner GB Group Prepare to Assist State Lotteries and Online Gaming Operators with Age and Identity Verification Solution

Teaneck, New Jersey (PRWEB) January 06, 2012

Veratad Technologies, LLC, a world class provider of Identity Verification and Compliance Solutions, in tandem with its Global Identity Verification partner, UK based GB Group, PLC have welcomed the United States Department of Justice’s opinion letter which offers new clarification of the Wire Act and have announced that it will make available to US State Lotteries and Online Gaming Operators, a robust offering of online age and identity verification solutions.

Based on the December 23, 2011 release of a United States Department of Justice (DOJ) opinion letter revealing a significant change in DOJ’s position on Internet gambling, stating that the federal Wire Act of 1961 only applies to sports betting, Veratad and GB Group expect significant interest from State Lotteries and Online Gaming Operators looking to do business in any newly legalized US market. The two companies will offer consultancy and online solutions designed to protect against underage access and fraud including money laundering.

“Our Veratad solutions, AgeMatch, IDMatch and IDMatch+PLUS are used in the US by many leading business including those in financial services, social networking, wine, tobacco, digital goods and rated entertainment. Our clients use our service for compliance and to protect their sites from unauthorized underage access and fraud,” said John E. Ahrens, Veratad’s Managing Director. “Our alliance with GB Group affords a US based lottery or gaming operator the benefit of working with a leading global verifications provider experienced in the gaming sector and further allow us to check the age and identity of more than a billion citizens globally.”

As one of the first companies to automate electronic identity checking, and with over 10 years experience providing Identity Verification to the gaming, retail, telecommunications and financial service sectors, GB Group is well placed to help the US gaming sector with its US partner Veratad. Working closely with regulators and online gaming operators in Gibraltar, Malta, Alderney, Isle of Man, US and UK – clients are offered comprehensive player protection, compliance and data protection at sub-second speed.

Emma Lindley, Global Channel & Commercial Director at GB Group adds, “The news that the US has reversed its long-standing opposition to some forms of online gambling is tremendously exciting – for both the US and international business and consumers.

“While the announcement refers specifically to lottery tickets, it moves the chances of online gaming across other sectors – such as Poker and Bingo – a significant step closer. Indeed, the nature of the opinion together with recent positive comments from the Obama administration, suggests that some forms of online gaming will be regulated in the very near future. More news this week reports that New Jersey may be on course to have online gaming legislation in place during the first quarter of 2012, despite a delay in reintroducing New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak’s Internet gaming bill.

“However, opening up the industry in this manner will mean many consumers, businesses and industry bodies are entering unchartered and unfamiliar waters, so they need to proceed with caution. Regulators will naturally focus on player protection, ensuring regulation and compliance obligations are met and that data is secure, but operators also need to be vigilant in protecting their sites from access by underage or unidentified users.

“Implementing proven identity verification systems that assess the user’s behaviour, device and identity details will reassure organisations that they have the best of breed solutions so they can proceed with confidence and build a successful, profitable business.”

GB Group and Veratad announced their strategic alliance back in November of 2011. Under the terms of the alliance, GB Group and Veratad work closely together; each as the primary source for the other in providing verifications. Together, Veratad and GB Group serve a wide variety of organisations requiring identity verification services.

About Veratad

Veratad Technologies, LLC (http://www.veratad.com) is a provider of both online/real-time and batch Identity Verification and Knowledge Based Authentication Solutions for those who conduct business on the Internet or any business that needs to verify an individual’s age or identity. Its verification solutions are designed to verify an individual’s identity and/or age while protecting sensitive personal data and promoting a high level of consumer privacy. Veratad is trusted by companies large and small to provide verifications of age and identity. Its customers include some of the world’s most well known corporations who use Veratad solutions to reduce the risk of fraud, comply with financial regulatory requirements, provide a safer online experience and act with a greater sense of social responsibility.

For further information, please contact:

John E. Ahrens, Managing Director

Veratad Technologies, LLC

Email: jahrens@veratad.com

Phone Number: 201-510-6000 ext. 114

Company Website: http://www.veratad.com

About GB Group

GB Group is a leading global Identity Management business. It helps organizations recognize and verify all elements of an individual’s identity at every interaction. Through the application of our proprietary technology, we enable organizations to connect, communicate and transact with people safely, responsibly and profitably. In doing so, we help businesses like Virgin Games, PartyGaming, Betfair, 32Red, SBOBet, O2, Laura Ashley, HMRC, Baines & Ernst, GE Money and HBoS understand their customers better to create more meaningful customer interactions – and reduce costs across the business.

GB Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange (GBG.LSE). For more information, please visit GB Group’s website: http://www.gb.co.uk. GB Group – because identity matters™

For any further information, please contact:

Maxine Morgan, GB Group

Email: marketing@gb.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0)1244 657333

Louise Waller, Bite Communications

Email: louise.waller@bitecommunications.com

Tel: +44 (0)20 8834 3445

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