Miss Gaming Colombia contest will close FADJA 2011

2011-02-14

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How will first edition of MGC be?

A gallant tournament will award with the title of Miss Gaming Colombia, who will be selected among the candidates nominated by national operators of casinos and gambling halls. The main idea is to institutionalize the event as an event flag of the industry through the beauty of Colombian women to achieve compliance with a social benefit, projecting the gaming industry as a profession committed to the country.

Why have you decided to include this event as part of FADJA?

The event will take place as a closure to the 13th version of FADJA. The idea is to bring together FADJA´s manufacturers, international exhibitors, and his entire executive staff with manufacturers, distributors, entrepreneurs, local operators and Government representatives to highlight, through this event, the benefits of an industry that provides opportunities for all to benefit the health of the citizens. The tournament will attract the attention of national operators, international brands and the press about the possibilities and attractions of the Andean market.

The contest theme is "Beauty with Social Responsibility." How this will be reflected during and after the event?

The candidate chosen as Miss Gaming Colombia 2011 will be continued with active participation during their year of reign in all activities aimed at raising funds and resource allocation for programs aimed at benefiting of the disadvantaged. The chosen one will work in partnership, in the year of its mandate, social foundations associated with the industry to meet the needs of older adults in positions of vulnerability. At this point, we are considering the nature and feasibility of various social causes that favor older to decide what and how they will be supported during this year.

Who can participate in MGC? How should do to register?

Each candidate must be nominated by a casino or gaming room, legally constituted and registered in an official letter of representation. The mechanism of choice of each casino is free; whether that management made the decision to choose their representative or that it is chosen by an internal competition.

The general requirements are: female, between 18 and 25 years, a Colombian nationality, minimum height 1.70 meters, single marital status (never had to be married), childless, with secondary studies completed or under way, with a valid passport and documents in order. Candidates must attend the events leading up to those who are required by the organization and the winner must fulfill with the agenda set by MGC. The relevant information will be displayed in www.missgamingcolombia.com.

What is the prize for the winner?

The main prize for the winner will be a car 0km 2011.

Who will choose the winner?

Very well known personalities from the gambling industry and the fashion and beauty, will appoint a jury committee, which will bear the responsibility for selecting MGC. Once appointed, the jury will announce it through the website and a press release.

Beyond the companies that support FADJA, MGC will have special sponsors?

Yes, of course. MGC has the full support of industry vendors for their implementation. Business alliances are being managed; the idea is to involve the industry as much as possible in the various events related to MGC, as the evening of election and coronation, dinner protocol and the exhibitions of the candidates for the realization of FADJA 2011. Information about the different ways of patronage is on the website. Interested on participating can also write to [email protected]

When will the election and coronation ceremony be?

We are still deciding between the nights of 13th and 14th of April. During those days there will be several presentations of the contestants.

What are your expectations?

Promote positive image of the industry to the public through the media to be present, using a prior call, directed and specialized, emphasizing the issue of Social Responsibility. Include all Colombian operators of casinos, slot machines and games around the event. Prepare a day of camaraderie and integration of the domestic industry, around the common goal of helping to improve the image of the game in public.

A contest based on beauty of participants, incorporating qualities like personality, talent, intelligence and public and social performance. Institutionalize FADJA under MGC choice in seeking to have greater presence of national and international operators are attracted by the innovative initiative