LeoVegas Group donates €10,000 to L-Istrina Boxing Day telethon
The Boxing Day contribution will support individuals requiring specialised medical treatments, continuing the company's previous support for the annual fundraiser.
Key points:
– LeoVegas Group donated €10,000 to the L-Istrina Boxing Day telethon to support medical treatments for those in need
– The telethon, organised by MCCFF, raised over €5.28m last year
LeoVegas Group has continued its community support efforts with a €10,000 ($10,400) donation to L-Istrina, the annual Boxing Day telethon organised by the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation (MCCFF).
This contribution will help provide funding for individuals, including children, to access rare or costly medical treatments.
The L-Istrina fundraiser, a Maltese tradition since 1995, aims to unite the nation in support of those in need.
The €10,000 donation was presented during the telethon.
Commenting on the decision to support the initiative, Stefan Nelson, Group CFO and Managing Director at LeoVegas Group Malta, stated: “L-Istrina is a cherished Maltese tradition that brings the whole island together in support of individuals and families facing difficult circumstances.
“We are honoured to contribute to an initiative that improves the lives of so many. This donation is part of the Group’s broader commitment to support the communities we are proud to be a part of.”
Good to know: Last year’s edition raised €5.28m – to which LeoVegas Group also contributed
This charitable initiative coincides with LeoVegas’s recent EGBA membership, announced on 16 December 2024. The partnership aims to enhance industry standards across Europe, particularly in safer gambling practices and regulatory compliance – with a focus on Nordic markets.
Commenting on this development, Carl Brincat, LeoVegas Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs, said: “As a company committed to safer gambling and technological innovation, we look forward to contributing our expertise to EGBA’s important work. This partnership aligns perfectly with our vision of leading the way towards a sustainable and well-regulated gambling industry in Europe.”
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