Baltics
Save the date for the 2nd edition of Prague Gaming Summit and new destination in the EEGEvents portfolio
The team at EEGEvents has carefully examined the feedback received during 2017 and has already announced 2 dates in the 2018 calendar which include the second edition of Prague Gaming Summit and an inaugural event in Riga, Latvia.
After receiving a positive feedback in regards to the organizing of their events and calls from the industry to engage in new markets and landscapes, the team is ready to take on 2018 and add 2 news destinations in the events portfolio.
Zoltan Tundik, Found and Head of Business at EEGMedia/EEGEvents, has added: “The year 2017 has seen an unprecedented growth in terms of new events being organized all around the world and surprisingly, all have attracted new connections. We should take this growth seriously and look towards organizing more quality events, which are for the benefit of the industry. When analyzing the already past calendar we have started noticing some gaps that need to be filled, thus have contact our friends in regions where there is huge potential to conduct business. These regions are often overlooked and can serve as a great opportunity to expand and network while building a global industry. Besides adding 2 new locations to our already established 3 in our event portfolio, in 2018 we will implement new sessions that will be in the benefit of the attending delegates that help increase networking and interactivity. We look forward to welcoming you at our events in 2018!”
Prague Gaming Summit 2018
The 2nd edition of “the most successful boutique-style gaming event in Prague” is going to be held on the 29th of March, 2018 at Andel’s by Vienna House Prague.
The conference is designed to give the latest insights about the regulatory updates in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. Workshops and reports will be given be the top gaming experts who are active players of the online and land-based industry within the mentioned countries, thus serving operators and software providers with information about what to expect in 2018 and how they can apply for licenses where licensing is possible.
As in 2017, the summit will feature a round table discussion with the Czech regulators in order to discuss burning question that arise during the period.
We officially invite you to a must attend event if you are an active company in the online and land based gambling industry of the region. The event will also open up investment ideas if you would like to start being a legal supplier or operator in the demographic.
Those seeking networking will find that Prague Gaming Summit offers a great variety of networking possibilities via the event and connect networking dinners and parties. See what the delegates had to say about the 2017 event here…
Delegate pass price breakdown:
- Early Bird Rate (60% Off): 199 EUR – Sales end on December 31, 2017
- Combo – Early Bird Rate + 2 nights accommodation (60% Off): 379 EUR – Sales end on December 31, 2017
- Advance Rate (40% Off): 299 EUR – Sales end on March 22, 2018
- Combo – Early Bird Rate + 2 nights accommodation (40% Off): 479 EUR – Sales end on March 22, 2018
- Regular Rate (no discount): 499 EUR – Sales end on March 29, 2018
*New ticketing gateway is now available
Preliminary Agenda
Focus on Slovakia
The panel will focus on the latest developments and insights of the Slovakian gambling market where experts will share their ideas and information about licensing and potentials of the market.
Already confirmed speakers:
Dr. Robert Skalina (WH Partners)
More speakers to be announced soon
Focus on Czech Republic
Given the fact that the Czech Republic is a newly regulated market, the government are not rushing into making decisions that will affect the taxation and the competitiveness of the country. Currently, the regulators know that they don’t have a perfect solution for the industry, but are waiting to adjust this accordingly. The panel is very important for the Czech industry and all international operators as the latest amendments will be explained.
Already confirmed speakers:
Jan Rehola (PS Legal)
More speakers to be announced soon
Focus on Poland
In 2017, the new amendments in the Polish gambling law have entered into force. Operators have found themselves either blacklisted or dealing with heavy paperwork and more announced amendments. The panel will shed light on the state of the Polish gambling market and will also explain what are the key aspects that you need to consider when entering the market.
Already confirmed speakers:
Piotr Dynowski (Bird & Bird)
More speakers to be announced soon
Innovation Talks
The Innovation Talks series will continue in Prague as well and we are looking forward to giving our delegates the most recent information about technology that is being adopted in the industry to increase revenues and attract new clients.
Speakers coming soon
Recent updates about Responsible Gambling programs
More and more countries are looking towards tightening the rules and implementing harsher Responsible Gambling programs in the industry that affect operators, software providers and affiliates. Many have stated that the year 2017 and 2018 are the years in which the Next Phase in Responsible Gambling is going to be implemented.
Speakers coming soon
Round table discussions with the Czech regulators (limited to 25 delegates)
The 2017 meeting with the regulators was the top rated session of the inaugural event, thus we are honored to once again invite you to a formal discussion session with the local regulators in order to discuss the most important questions you may have that are in the field of the regulator.
Prague Gaming Summit will set the stage for local and international companies involved in the online and land based gambling industry to network and exchange ideas.
More details of about Prague Gaming Summit 2018 can be found the official website of the event: www.praguegamingsummit.com
Announcing a new destination, Mare Balticum (Baltic Sea) Gaming Summit 2018 – Riga
The inaugural edition of the yearly event will take place on the 8th of May, 2018 at Astor Riga.
The Baltic and Scandinavian region provides a great wealth of knowledge when it comes to online gambling. The regulations in the region have bee carefully adjusted and the current status of the markets show good investment potential. The region is known to adapt quickly to changes and it’s flexible towards involving digital innovations. This is why the Baltic and Scandinavian region is good adopter of quality measurements that insure the online and land based gambling co-exist.
The inaugural event will give a good opportunity for international gaming operators and vendors to touch base with the regulators that will be present at the event. The intention and mission of the event is to bring together industry professionals and regulators for the Baltic and Scandinavian region in order to discuss the future of the industry of the region.
Tickets at the Early Bird Rate (50% Off) are available until April 20, 2018!
A special rate for accommodation at the official hotel is also available!
Delegate pass price breakdown:
- Early Bird Rate (50% Off): 199 EUR – Sales end on April 20, 2018
- Combo – Early Bird Rate + 2 nights accommodation (60% Off): 449 EUR – Sales end on April 20, 2018
- Advance Rate (40% Off): 238.80 EUR – Sales end on May 4, 2018
- Combo – Early Bird Rate + 2 nights accommodation (40% Off): 499 EUR – Sales end on May 4, 2018
- Regular Rate (no discount): 398 EUR – Sales end on May 8, 2018
*New ticketing gateway is now available
Preliminary Agenda
The state of the industry in Latvia
The panel will focus on the latest developments and insights of the Latvian gambling market where experts will share their ideas and information about licensing and potentials of the market.
Speakers coming soon
The state of the industry in Lithuania
The panel will focus on the latest developments and insights of the Lithuanian gambling market where experts will share their ideas and information about licensing and potentials of the market.
Already confirmed speakers:
Andrius Gabnys (Attorney At Law – Gabnys Law Firm)
The state of the industry in Estonia
The panel will focus on the latest developments and insights of the Estonian gambling market where experts will share their ideas and information about licensing and potentials of the market.
Speakers coming soon
The state of the industry in Denmark and Sweden
The panel will focus on the latest developments and insights of the Danish and Swedish gambling markets. As the industry already gotten used to the fact the the Danish legal framework which revolves around the gambling industry has been taken as an example of a good regulation and the Swedish market is an upcoming jurisdiction, the panel promises to bring a wealth of information about the two Scandinavian countries.
Already confirmed speakers
Morten Ronde (Chief Executive of the Danish Online Gambling Association)
Innovation Talks
The Innovation Talks series will also continue in Riga and we are looking forward to giving our delegates the most recent information about technology that is being adopted in the industry to increase revenues and attract new clients.
Speakers coming soon
Round table discussions with the Baltic regulators (limited to 15 delegates per regulator)
We are honored to once again invite you to a formal discussion session with the local regulators in order to discuss the most important questions you may have that are in the field of the regulator.
More details coming soon
Baltic Sea Gaming Summit – Gathering the gambling industry of the Baltic Sea region
More details about the event can be found on the official website: www.marebalticumgaming.com
For quick information requests, please do not hesitate to contact the team at EEGMedia/EEGEvents
Programme & speakers/Sponsorship
Zoltan Tundik – Founder and Head of Business
EEGMedia/EEGEvents
Tel: +40 (0) 735 559 234 / +40 (0) 726 388 370
Email: [email protected]
Media accreditation and Registration enquiries
Betty Tundik – Event Coordinator and PR Manager
Tel: +40 (0) 799 777 959
Email: [email protected]
George Miller – Media/Sales Manager
Tel: +40 (0) 799 772 801
Email: [email protected]
About EEGEvents
EEGEvents is the leading boutique gaming event organizer of the Central and Eastern European region.
EEGEvents is a sub-division of EEGMedia and is in charge of organizing boutique gaming events in Eastern and Central Europe. The team serves under the most experienced and well know company in the region which operates and A to Z service for online gambling companies.
EEGMedia(Eastern European Gaming Media) has been launched with the mission of bringing together the online gambling (igaming) industry of Central and Eastern Europe and building an communication bridge between the region and the already booming industry of Western Europe.
EEGMedia is the founder and owner of the largest igaming focused online news portal of the CEE region and since its launch in 2015 the company has managed to create a large database of clients and subscribers to become the leader of the industry.
The Events divison was founded in May 2016 and was the result of the many queries and feedback the company has received from B2B clients, operators and partners. This was the year when the inaugural Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference was held in Budapest and since then, the team has managed to organize two other inaugural events (VIGE – Vienna International Gaming Expo and Prague Gaming Summit).
Baltics
New Survey Reveals 80% of Lithuanians Would Welcome a Ban on Gambling Ads
Eight out of 10 Lithuanians would approve of a ban on gambling ads in the country, a new survey revealed.
The survey commissioned by public broadcaster LRT was carried out by the public opinion and market research company Baltijos tyrimai. It showed that 80% of respondents aged 18 years and over are in favour of a complete ban on gambling ads in Lithuania and just 15% would oppose the move.
It has transpired that approval of the gambling ad ban was greater among women than men – 86% against 72% respectively. The move has also wide support among residents aged over 50 (84%) and by people with greater than secondary education and with monthly household income of up to EUR 1100 (85%). Opponents of the ban often include men (21%), young people under 30 years of age (23%), rural residents (18%) and people with unfinished secondary education (30%). 1115 adult residents of Lithuania were polled on 15-25 March.
In mid-March, parliament began to consider amendments to the law on gambling, which, if adopted, would prohibit gambling advertisements as of 1 January 2025.
Baltics
Lithuania’s Nese enters iGaming with a record sponsorship deal
Nese, Lithuania’s oldest land-based casino operator, has launched Twinsbet – a new iGaming and sportsbook brand with a focus on sports sponsorships. The company entered into a 3-year long, €7.5 million sponsorship deal with the Wolves basketball club and secured the Avia Solutions Group Arena naming rights.
Twinsbet enters the highly competitive Lithuanian market with naming rights to the largest Vilnius indoor arena, title sponsorship of the Wolves basketball club competing locally and in the Eurocup, and celebrity former basketball players, the Lavrinovic twins, as main ambassadors. This sponsorship deal is worth at least €7.5 million for the next three years and may increase to €10 million if certain conditions are met.
Such a sports and iGaming sponsorship deal is among the largest in Lithuanian history. Nese will seek further collaborations with various sports organizations, focusing on both professional and leisure sports activities.
According to Alvidas Paulikas, Nese’s CEO, the company aims for the leading position locally and seeks to become the first Lithuanian operator to expand internationally.
“Twinsbet is centered around the idea that we believe in sports. For this reason, we are heavily investing in and supporting sports, including the Wolves basketball club and the Twinsbet Arena, as well as other collaborations we are currently investigating and are always open to. We plan to support local teams and non-professional sporting activities in new markets that we will enter soon,” says Paulikas.
Andrius Ziauberis, the CEO of both the Wolves basketball club and the Twinsbet Arena, says that the deal with Twinsbet will strengthen both the organization and the entire Lithuanian sports community.
“We are the only top-tier Lithuanian basketball club operating without any support from municipalities, and so this sponsorship deal will pave the way for sustainable growth. Strong teams can inspire generations both on and beyond the court, and this deal builds a solid foundation for an engaging fan experience,” Ziauberis says.
According to the regulator, the total Lithuanian gaming market amounted to €222 million in 2023, a 13 percent increase from 2022. More than 65 percent of the market is online. The total amount wagered exceeded €2 billion for the first time in 2022.
Baltics
Hacksaw Gaming and TOPsport are on TOP of their game with new partnership announcement in Lithuania
Kicking off the month, it’s time to commemorate a brand new partnership with Lithuania’s leading operator – TOPsport! As of the 8th of April, Hacksaw fans will have the opportunity to enjoy the initial selection of our released games, with plans for further expansion in line with market regulations.
TOPsport was founded with humble beginnings back in 2002, they were in fact the first ever betting company to be established in Lithuania. Boasting an impressive collection of 62 betting locations and, of course, their online platform which is home to sports betting and live casino games from various different providers globally. They now welcome Hacksaw classics such as Wanted Dead or a Wild, Chaos Crew and Hand of Anubis to their growing collection.
CEO of TOPsport, Gintaras Staniulis, expressed “TOPsport is excited about the partnership with Hacksaw gaming, which marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing unparalleled experiences for our customers. We are confident that this collaboration will further enhance our offerings and solidify our position as a leader in the industry.”
TOPsport players can expect exciting narratives, captivating artistic design and an overall gaming experience that will leave them searching for more Hacksaw content. Confident that this will be the case, Hacksaw Gaming CEO Marcus Cordes wanted to say a few words on the new partnership – “A top operator in the Lithuanian market teaming up with a leading provider of innovative games—what a match! We’re thrilled about this collaboration and are optimistic that TOPsport players will soon become familiar with the Hacksaw name.”
Only time will tell, but we’re pretty sure that TOPsport Casino users will find Hacksaw games at the ‘top’ of their new favourite lists.
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