This week, Jānis Zuzāns, the chairman and co-owner of the influential gambling companies SIA Alfor and Admirāļu klubs, answered questions about his business and passion for art in Latvia with questions about his business and passion for art. In answer to Dombura’s questions, he counted how many millions he had brought in the gambling business and how much of this money he has spent on financial support for various cultural events.
In an interview, Zuzāns revealed the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the gambling business the originally intended form of the art center “Zuzeum”, and explained why, in response to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, it responded with notice of reduction of aidcultural people.
We offer to watch the brightest episodes of the conversation:
Zuzāns described how the attitude of fellow human beings towards him is influenced by the fact that his financial situation is 1: 4.
He also explained why he considered Alfor to be a socially responsible company and disagreed with the view that the gambling business was immoral – 3:01 and 19:11.
Zuzan also claimed that all transactions related to the reduction of the share capital of companies owned by him and the withdrawal of funds are only “cash flow adjustment” and taxes are always paid in full – two to three.
The well-known collector explained how it turns out that there are more than 20 thousand different objects in his collection – 13:01.
Zuzāns revealed who is the most expensive work of art in his collection and where it can be seen – 15:51.
The head of Alfor and Admirals’ Club explained why he continues to sue the capital’s municipality over the planned closure of gaming halls in the center of Riga. He also did not hide how many gambling halls he closed this year – 23:27 and 28:40.
Zuzāns also revealed when he was tempted to sell “Alfor” and how much was offered for it – 30:47.
Zuzāns calculated how much of his gambling business would be lost when the ban on organizing gambling in the historical center of Riga came into force – 46:06.
He also mentioned the time when, in his opinion, there were too many gaming halls in Latvia – 52:27.
“Zuzeum“The creator estimated whether zero as an open art center will be able to make a profit and explained what considerations were taken into account when setting the entrance ticket prices – 1:00:35.
He revealed to whom he could donate a part of his collection – 01:06:13.
Zuzāns also admitted that he had delivered the work of Jeff Koons in his collection for one reason – 01:08:02.
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