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新世紀論壇 | |
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| Convenor | Ma Fung-kwok |
| Founded | 23 June 1999 |
| Headquarters | 22/F, Connaught Commercial Building, 185 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai |
| Ideology | Conservatism (HK) |
| Political position | Centre-right |
| Regional affiliation | Pro-Beijing camp |
| Legislative Council | 1 / 70 |
| District Councils | 0 / 458 |
| NPC (HK deputies) | 1 / 36 |
| CPPCC (HK members) | 1 / 124 |
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| www.ncforum.org.hk | |
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| Traditional Chinese | 新世紀論壇 | ||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 新世纪论坛 | ||||||||||||
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New Century Forum is a pro-Beijingmiddle-class oriented political group in the Hong KongSpecial Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. The group comprises professionals, businessmen and academics, and aims to represent the voice of the middle-class. It is currently led by convenor Ma Fung-kwok.
Platform[edit]
The basic platform of the group is to consolidate the power of the middle-class and to protect the long-term interest of Hong Kong. It aims to focus on studying various public policy issues and suggest proposals in a rational and professional manner, on the basis of the 'One country-two systems' principle. On political development, it advocates development of a democratic political system in a step by step process. The party is relatively small and its platforms undeveloped.
History[edit]
The New Century Forum was formed by Ng Ching-fai, then member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong and dean of the Hong Kong Baptist University. Ng resigned from the President of the Baptist University in 2001 and quit the New Century Forum. Ma Fung-kwok, the incumbent convenor, was elected into LegCo by the election committee in 2001, replacing the Ng Ching-fai. With the cancellation of the election committee seats in the 2004 elections, the group had no seat in the LegCo until convenor Ma Fung-kwok won a seat in the Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication in 2012 LegCo election.
The group participated in the direct elections in the 2000 LegCo elections and the 2004 LegCo elections but did not win any seat. Members of the group also contested in the District Council elections but usually ran as independent candidates.
Election performances[edit]
Legislative Council elections[edit]
| Election | Number of popular votes | % of popular votes | GC seats | FC seats | EC seats | Total seats | +/− | Position |
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| 2000 | 21,103 | 1.60 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 / 60 | 1 | 7th |
| 2004 | 4,511 | 0.25 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 60 | 1 | N/A | |
| 2012 | – | – | 0 | 1 | 1 / 70 | 1 | 10th | |
| 2016 | – | – | 0 | 1 | 1 / 70 | 0 | 10th |
District Councils elections[edit]
| Election | Number of popular votes | % of popular votes | Total elected seats | +/− |
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| 2003 | 833 | 0.08 | 0 / 400 | 0 |
| 2007 | 543 | 0.05 | 0 / 405 | 0 |
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External links[edit]
- (in Chinese)Web site of the New Century Forum
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The National Casino Forum hosted the annual UK Dealer Championships at the Playboy Club London in a quest to crown the best croupier in the business.
The event featured a series of tasks to find a new 2017 Champion with talented dealers submitted from some of the biggest Casino operators in the UK including the Hippodrome, Aspers Group, Grosvenor Casinos, The Ritz and Clermont Club. The championships concluded with the announcement of the winners in Playboy Club’s famous Tale Bar with sponsors Clarion Events awarding the much coveted trophy and Rob Saucier, CEO from cash prize sponsors Galaxy Gaming, presenting the £2,000 top prize.
17 Championship judges, including last year’s winner Clayton Bourne from The Clermonth Club, oversaw three main categories set to test contestants technical skill, game control and hospitality. The challenging knock out competition has been hosted by the National Casino Forum for the last three years and aims to recognise the best individuals in the dealing business, with the winner and 1st runner up automatically gaining spots in the prestigious European Dealer Championships which will take place at the Hippodrome Casino, Leicester Square on the 9th & 10th May. Happening in London for the first time in the competition’s history, all 32 participants from 20 countries will gather in the city on the 8th May for a welcome drink where the lottery draw for the first round groups will kick off proceedings. The prize giving ceremony and celebration party on the 10th May will also be hosted at the famous London casino.
2017 UK Dealer Championships winning contestants:
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- UKDC 2017 Winner: Jamie Cummins – The Ritz
- 1st Runner up: Stuart McCallum – Les Ambassadeurs
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(Both will now prepare to compete in the European Dealer Championships 2017 in London).
- 2nd Runner up: Francesco Paolo Di Marco – Crown Aspinalls
- Maths Master: Daniel Weaver – Hippodrome Casino
- Chipping Champion: William Gosnold – Hippodrome Casino
Commenting on accolade, winning contestant Jamie Cummins said: “Coming into the competition today, winning was not something I thought could happen. The skills required to be a dealer in the industry nowadays are tough to master and you need to be on top of your game 100% of the time. To know I am now officially the UK’s best dealer is just an unbelievable feeling and the news will definitely take a bit of time to get used to. I’m looking forward to flying the flag for The Ritz Casino at the European Dealer Championships here in London later this year and would love to build on my success in a respected European wide forum.”
Tracy Damestani, CEO of the National Casino Forum said: “The UK Dealer Championships showcase the transferrable skills required to be a successful dealer in the casino industry, presenting the mental agility needed to control all aspects of a game. This year, we were delighted to be able to host the event at the Playboy Club in Mayfair with the NCF casinos recognising the very best talent in the industry. We are very excited that the European Dealer Championships will be taking place in London this year, and feel confident that our winners today have every chance of victory in the next stage of the contest.”
Sarah Sculpher, Chief Marketing Officer EMEA at Caesars Entertainment, added: “We are honoured to have hosted the UK Dealer Championships at The Playboy Club London this year. Being a great dealer is a combination of technical skill, a commitment to giving great customer service, an engaging personality and an element of tenacity – when you see those elements combined it’s a joy to see. We are delighted to be able to support the industry in celebrating these skills and the role that dealers play in delivering an exceptional casino product. At Caesars Entertainment we value these skills highly and are delighted that we had two of our own competing for the coveted prize.”