Clarion Gaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter has joined the tributes being paid to David Orrick whose passing aged 75-years was confirmed this week.

Reflecting on David’s contributions to the business he stated:

“David worked in the industry first as a journalist editing trade title EuroSlot and then heading-up PR and media relations for a raft of internationally recognised gambling brands including Recreativos Franco, Unidesa, Novomatic and most recently with MERKUR. From the moment he joined the industry in 1995 he participated in our events first as a journalist and then as an exhibitor representing many of the land-based sectors’ best known manufacturers.

“David was a formidable personality steeped in the industry, highly knowledgeable and internationally respected. When David shared his opinion you listened and took note of his insights. He was a font of knowledge and was extremely kind and generous to Clarion and to me personally when I joined this industry. He was a true ‘critical friend’ and made important contributions to the success of our brands not least ICE which he supported with a passion. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.”