Zoltan “Hawkie” Tundik speaks to Gaffg and CasinoBonusesNow about the plans of EEGEvents

Mr. Zoltan “Hawkie” Tundik, Founder and Head of Business at EEGMedia/EEGEvents talked to Gaffg and CasinoBonusesNow about the Prague Gaming Summit 2017 and future plans.

“1. Tell us about the Prague Gaming Summit 2017 (PSG17) and what it has to offer.

Prague Gaming Summit has been especially designed to bring the newly regulated gambling market of the Czech Republic into the spotlight. While the current framework (which came into force on the 1st of January 2017) was created, the regulators have clearly made a point about the overwhelming taxes. The point was to bring an income to the state budget, but clearly these high taxing brackets and of course the lack of communication with the operators and b2b service providers created some sort of negative outcome of the well put together regulation. The aim of the Summit is to give a unique opportunity for the Czech regulators to discuss with other regulators and industry professionals (lawyers, operators and b2b service providers) about the current gambling law and see if there is room for amendments to create a better eco-system for the online gambling industry in the Czech Republic.

Attending delegates will get the opportunity to discuss with the already licensed operator and get the insights into how they can apply for a license to operate legally in the Czech Republic. The event will also focus on the regulatory updates of the Scandinavian and Baltic region, a special panel is planned to discuss the benefits for operators in regulated European markets and a special focus will be given on the online gambling affiliate industry as well. We planned a special panel which will discuss some of the aspects affiliates are facing when working in regulated markets.

Besides the obvious education sessions, the delegates will enjoy some great networking opportunities such as an official networking party held in one of the famous pubs in Prague, plus the second day is reserved for a special networking lunch which will take place during a boat trip on the world famous river of Prague. All and all, Prague Gaming Summit is a must attend event in Europe and will give way for series of similar events in Central and Eastern Europe. “

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“2. Czech Republic is a newly regulated gaming market, do you see this as a good thing for players?

In my opinion, regulated markets are always safer for the players. They have the government to create a safe environment by regulating the market with compliance checks to enable the licensed operators to accept players within the country’s borders. With the licensing process comes the payment channel checks and the regulating of the wager amounts. Then comes the Responsible Gambling acts and amendments which protect the players to losing money because of their pathological gambling issues.

The regulated markets are also blacklisting the operators that are not complying with state laws and will not apply for licensing, which means that players are protected by ISPs and can’t access unlicensed gaming portals.

Everything listed above are in the protection of the players, thus to answer your question with one word about whether I see the newly regulate Czech market to be a good thing for players is YES!”

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The first edition of Prague Gaming Summit (PGS) is going to take place between 8-9 June, 2017 in Prague at the Andel’s by Vienna House Prague .

This seminary type conference is set to become the stage where the most renowned experts across the world will create workshops and share their ideas about how the Czech government can amend the right methods to attract operators and service providers in the newly regulate market.

The first edition of Prague Gaming Summit will give opportunity for the delegates to network with regulators, gaming experts, operators, software providers and investors.

You can register for the Summit on the following link, limited seats available, register now!