The awards ceremony was held at the Clarion Gaming stand N2-245 at ICE London where the winners and guests were received with drinks and light refreshments.
The ICE London Landmark Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations active in the gambling space.
“I would like to express how proud and honored I am to know that I am the winner of such an important award. This is an international recognition of my hard work these years in the gaming sector in my country,” expressed Marques Jr. exclusively to Games Magazine Brasil minutes after the ceremony, in a message of thanks that he also sent to Clarion.
In a letter addressed to the organizers, Waldir Marques also praised and wished the event success: “I take this opportunity to thank you and ICE London for the difference and I wish from the deep of my heart that the event be successful.”
Due to work commitments related to the area, Waldir had to cancel his trip to London and asked Clarion to take his place Carlos Cardama, CEO of Games Magazine Brasil, who received the award from Stuart Hunter, Managing Director of Clarion Gaming, and Ewa Bakun, firm’s director of industry insight and engagement.
“It is an honor and a pride to bring this award to my dear friend of so many years, and to receive it on his behalf. The distinction is more than deserved for a person who throughout these 15 years has been able to study, learn and train. Waldir Marques has the virtue of seeking permanent dialogue with the local and international gaming sector that respects him for his generous attention and knowledge,” said Cardama.
Waldir Eustaquio Marques Jr. joined the then Ministry of Finance in 2007, soon perfected himself in the fight against corruption and prevention of money laundering, proposing the regulation rules in PLDFT regarding lotteries in Brazil.
He holds a Law Degree, with a specialization in Public Law, and is always concerned about learning more from the International Best Practices of the gaming sector. Waldir traveled abroad and obtained certificates at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas–UNLV (Essentials of Gaming Law & Regulation Course) and University of Nevada, Reno (Strategic Perspectives in the Gaming Industry).
The Secretariat of Evaluation, Planning, Energy and Lottery of the Ministry of Economy (SECAP) that integrates Waldir Marques Jr. is responsible for defining the regulation of the sports betting market (fixed quota), among other topics. The Prizes and Draws sub-secretariat that he leads is responsible for regulating, authorizing, standardizing and supervising the free distribution of prizes for advertising purposes and must propose, coordinate and execute, within the scope of the Federal Government, the policy and regulation of lotteries.
During his career, he assumed the following positions:
- Undersecretary of Prizes and Draws, Substitute, of the Secretariat for Evaluation of Public Policies, Planning, Energy and Lottery of the Special Secretariat, of Finance, of the Ministry of Economy – Current.
- Undersecretary of Fiscal Governance and Lottery Regulation, Substitute, of the Monitoring, Fiscal, Energy and Lottery Secretariat.
- Undersecretary of International Competition and Defense of the Popular Economy, Substitute, of the Secretariat of Economic Monitoring, of the Ministry of Finance.
-General Coordinator of Analysis of Commercial Promotions and Inspection.
- Inspection Coordinator.
-Coordinator – Secretariat for Economic Monitoring – SEAE – Ministry of Finance
-Technician at the Economic Monitoring Secretariat – SEAE – Ministry of Finance.
Source: GMB
