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Ukrainian Gaming Summit highlights new speakers and interview with the organizer

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The organizers of the event are honored to announce some new speakers to the event which will take place on the 8th of December at Hyatt Regency Kiev.

 

The conference is an important event in the gaming calendar and it offers the unique opportunity for international and local operators to share their thoughts on a clear regulation with the local government officials who will be present at the event.

In an Exclusive interview given to Eastern European Gaming Media, Ms. Iryna Sergienko – CEO of the Ukrainian Gaming Industry Association and the organizer of the event – stated the following:

“Ukraine today has come to the crucial point in legalization of the gambling industry. There is more and more understanding that this business should be transparent and profitable for the investors, the State and society.

The Summit is designed as a platform where the experts, officials and businessmen from across the world can share their ideas and experience on how the gaming industry become legal, safe and properly regulated, so it can attract investors, generate revenues for the State budget and be consumer friendly and responsible.

Therefore, we organize this event in order to convert the public discussion into particular legislation framework.”

The interview can be read in full here.

The latest announced speakers and their short presentation:

Francesco Baranca (Chairman of Committee on Ethics and Fair Play of Football Federation of Ukraine)

Secretary General, FederBet (Austria & Belgium)Francesco Baranca is an expert in detecting fixed matches, who has revealed hundreds of matches featuring unfair players and teams over the years of his work.

Francesco is an Italian national who is the Secretary General of FederBet, an anti match-fixing organization based in Brussels.

He was head of the legal department of Stanleybet Malta Ltd. from 2001 to 2006, GoldBet Sportwetten GmbH from 2006 to 2009, and SKS365 GmbH from 2009 to 2013.

He has a Masters Degree in Law from UniversitĂ  Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, in Milan.

He speaks Italian, English, French, Spanish and German.

Francesco has been newly elected as Chairman of the Committee for Ethics and Fair Play of the Football Federation of Ukraine.

Nadya Hambach (Lawyer at Velchev&Co)

Nadya Hambach is a specialized gaming lawyer advising for almost 15 years gambling companies doing business in Bulgaria and Eastern Europe.

She works in cooperation with Velchev&Co Law Offices in Sofia – a boutique law firm specialized in new technology law (telecommunications, banking, media, IT, Entertainment Law) and leads its Gaming and Entertainment Law practice Group.

Nadya is a recognised speaker at the most prominent international gaming forums and publishes regularly in key industry editions worldwide.

Zagrebelska Agiya (State commissioner of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine)

Previously Agia was a Deputy Head of the Department of the Judiciary and Legal Policy of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine and in 2014-2015 she was a First Deputy Head of the the State Executive Service of Ukraine.

Graduated the Donetsk Institute of Law in 2006 and National Academy of Internal Affairs in 2011 as a lawyer.

Zagrebelska holds a Ph.D. in Law.

Among the keynote speakers you will also find : Nina Yuzhanina (Member of the Verhovna Rada (Parliament), Head of the Committee on Tax and Customs Policy), Artur Palatnyi (member of the Verhovna Rada – Parliament, Chairman of the Committee on Family Matters, Youth Policy, Sports and Tourism), Serhiy Marchenko (Deputy Minister of Finances), Algidras Shemeta (Busines Ombudsman), Martin Britton (Managing Director GLI Europe), Vadim Misura (General Director of All-Ukrainian Union on Bookmaking Development), Zoran Puhac (Secretary-General of the European Organization for Gaming Law), Elena Botvinnikova (Casino expert) and many more.

Delegate pass price breakdown:

Advance Rate (25% Off): 312 EUR – Sales end on December 1

Regular Rate (no discount): 498 EUR – Sales end on December 8

You can register on the following link: https://ugs2017.com.ua/register-now/

Further details about the event can be asked by email [email protected] or by contacting Anton Avdeev (+38-050-144-0351)

About Ukranian Gaming Industry Association (organizer of the event)

The Ukrainian Gaming Industry Association (UGIA) was founded in August 2016.

The purpose of UGIA: Promoting of gaming industry in Ukraine according to the best international practices, drafting of forward legislative initiatives in gaming sphere, attracting investments into state’s economy, and developing gaming market on healthy competition basis.

MISSION AND VALUES: High quality standards of gaming services for the Ukrainian market, protection of rights of consumers and operators.

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Soft2Bet celebrates a year of growth and innovation at SiGMA Malta Europe 2024

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Soft2Bet is set to make a major impact at SiGMA Malta Europe, focusing on MEGA, turnkey solutions and key speaking engagements from senior executives from 12-14 November.

Soft2Bet, the iGaming industry’s leading turnkey solutions provider, is gearing up to unveil a new format for its MEGA Workshop during 4 closed sessions on 12 and 13 November at SiGMA Malta Europe. After a highly successful MEGA Workshop experience at the SBC Summit Lisbon for more than 250 visitors, Soft2Bet intends to showcase how its solution drives engagement, activity and revenues for Soft2Bet and its B2B partners.

Turnkey solutions and new launches driving growth

Soft2Bet will also unveil its latest turnkey solution, newly-launched gaming engines and casino solutions that are delivering impressive results for partners as they increase player engagement, retention and drive revenue growth in the most competitive iGaming markets.  As Soft2Bet continues to expand into new markets, it will provide exclusive insights into its recently-launched partnerships and brands.

Product focus

The Soft2Bet MEGA workshop will also demonstrate how MEGA seamlessly integrates as a standalone solution through an API, providing the best UX to its players,  ensuring quick and efficient deployment for operators looking to elevate their platforms.

The results of these efforts speak for themselves, with the group’s Scandinavian brand Betinia reporting strong growth in Q3 2024.

  • Denmark: active player numbers increased 129%, deposits increased 213% and GGR climbed 200%.
  • Sweden: active player numbers increased 85%, deposits increased 129% and GGR climbed 58%.

Soft2Bet SiGMA Speakers

Soft2Bet’s founder and CEO, Uri Poliavich, will deliver an exclusive Keynote on 12 November at 11:45 where he will update the market on his latest insights.

Senior executives will be joining key industry panels:

  • David Yatom Hay, General Counsel, will join a panel discussing the future of player protections in light of potential advertising bans in Northern Europe.
  • Yoel Zuckerberg, Chief Product Officer, will lead a discussion on using collectables to enhance loyalty programmes and increase player retention.

Expansion and growth

Soft2Bet is rapidly expanding and holds more than 13 licences across nine different jurisdictions, while launches in Romania (Don.ro) and Ontario, Canada (Tooniebet), and upcoming expansions into Mexico, Greece and Nigeria demonstrate the company’s continued focus on growing its commercial and regulatory footprint.

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Endorphina is a B2B online slots provider based in Prague, Czech Republic. Up and running since 2012, we operate under the Malta License MGA and release at least 12 thrilling slots every year. In total, we have developed 90 games, including the popular over the world Golden Ox slot machines, Chance Machine 20, 2020 Hit slot, The Rise of AI, 100 Zombies, Buffalo 50, and many more. When it comes to fairness, Endorphina is known to be rigorously tested in 2019 by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) to ensure consistent and proven behavior and mathematics.

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In 2020, Endorphina has released 18 catchy games that have successfully caught the attention of users worldwide. As we usually release 12 games each year, 2020 was definitely a highlight as we released 6 more! More than 1,000 online casinos currently house Endorphina games and we have over 50 new affiliates around the world and counting.

As we put forth new games every month, we also love expanding and entering new markets. This past year in 2020, we entered the markets of Romania, Croatia, and Belarus. In the first quarter of 2021, we have successfully partnered with over 75 online casinos worldwide.

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When it comes to growth overall in 2020, we’ve noticed an increase in Total Bets made by our players in euros (including Q1 of 2021).

There was also a handful of spin gains (total number of spins) as a percentage for the last year (including Q1 2021).

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Almost 200 Participants Grace European Gaming Congress 2024, as Organizers Already Plan Warsaw Return

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HIPTHER, organizer of the European Gaming Congress (EGC) and other renowned GameTech boutique conferences, is thrilled to announce the triumphant success of EGC 2024 and the exciting news of the conference’s return to Warsaw in 2025.

Building on the momentum from its 2023 edition, European Gaming Congress 2024 expanded its program into a multi-faceted, 2-day agenda packed with learning and networking opportunities. Attendance more than doubled to nearly 200 delegates, and all exhibitor spaces sold out.

EGC 2024 brought together the vibrant Polish iGaming market and the broader European GameTech industry for a series of insightful panels, unique networking opportunities, and unforgettable moments. The event educated and connected delegates in a meaningful and constructive way.

Distinguished experts from iGaming, Compliance, Technology, Blockchain, Fintech, Marketing, and Human Capital Management took the stage, offering invaluable insights and hosting workshops on the latest trends and strategies for business growth and success.

In an innovative move to validate expertise and reward continuous learning, all attendees were awarded a Certificate of Professional Distinction for their successful participation in the European Gaming Congress 2024.

One of the event’s highlights was the prestigious European iGaming Excellence Awards 2024, celebrating the best companies and brightest professionals in the European iGaming industry, as voted by their peers. And the winners are:

🏆 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐱𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐱𝐧𝐠 đ’đźđ©đ©đ„đąđžđ« 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: Promatic Group

🏆 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐱𝐧𝐠 đ‹đšđ›đšđ«đšđ­đšđ«đČ 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: Gaming Laboratories International, LLC

🏆 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚đČ𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭 đđ«đšđŻđąđđžđ« 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: CoinsPaid

🏆 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐱𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐱𝐧𝐠 đđ«đšđđźđœđ­ 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: Miss Joker Show (by Promatic Group)

🏆 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 đ‚đźđŹđ­đšđŠđžđ« đ’đžđ«đŻđąđœđž 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: SOFTSWISS Managed Services

🏆 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 đŒđšđ«đ€đžđ­đąđ§đ  đ‚đšđŠđ©đšđąđ đ§ 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: Evoplay (Adrenaline Rush)

🏆 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 đ‘đžđŹđ©đšđ§đŹđąđ›đ„đž 𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐱𝐧𝐠 đđ«đšđ đ«đšđŠ 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: Mindway AI

🏆 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐞 đƒđžđŻđžđ„đšđ©đžđ« 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: Evoplay

🏆 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 đ„đŠđžđ«đ đąđ§đ  𝐱𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐱𝐧𝐠 đ‚đšđŠđ©đšđ§đČ 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: Promatic Group

🏆 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 đŒđšđ›đąđ„đž 𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐱𝐧𝐠 đđ«đšđŻđąđđžđ« 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: Evoplay

🏆 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐱𝐯𝐞 đƒđžđšđ„đžđ« đđ«đšđŻđąđđžđ« 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: ICONIC21

🏆 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐱𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐱𝐧𝐠 đ€đŸđŸđąđ„đąđšđ­đž đđ«đšđ đ«đšđŠ 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: N1 Partners Group

🏆 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 đžđ’đ©đšđ«đ­đŹ 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐱𝐧𝐠 đđ«đšđŻđąđđžđ« 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: DATA.BET

🏆 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐹𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐱𝐹𝐧 𝐱𝐧 𝐱𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐱𝐧𝐠 đ“đžđœđĄđ§đšđ„đšđ đČ 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: SOFTSWISS

🏆 đ‚đšđŠđ©đšđ§đČ 𝐋𝐚𝐼𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐹𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 đ˜đžđšđ« 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: Xanada Investments

🏆 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐱𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐱𝐧𝐠 đŽđ©đžđ«đšđ­đšđ« 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: Superbet

🏆 𝐱𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐱𝐧𝐠 đ‹đžđšđđžđ« 𝐹𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 đ˜đžđšđ« 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: Ivan Montik, Founder at SOFTSWISS

🏆 𝐑𝐱𝐬𝐱𝐧𝐠 đ’đ­đšđ« 𝐱𝐧 𝐱𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐱𝐧𝐠 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: Gal Ehrlich, CEO at BETER

🏆 đˆđ§đ§đšđŻđšđ­đšđ« 𝐹𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 đ˜đžđšđ« 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay

🏆 𝐱𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐱𝐧𝐠 đˆđ§đŸđ„đźđžđ§đœđžđ« 𝐹𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 đ˜đžđšđ« 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: Valentina Bagniya, CMO at SOFTSWISS

🏆 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐱𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐱𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐱𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: Aleksandra Mouton, CEO at Amarix

 

The illustrious event was Sponsored by top-tier companies, including:

  • Promatic Games by Promatic Group – Platinum & Welcome Meet Sponsor
  • Xanada Investments – Main Stage Sponsor
  • BET – Badge, Bracelet and Networking Break Sponsor
  • NSoft – Pen and Paper Sponsor
  • Nordic Gambling – Scandinavian Legal Expertise Sponsor
  • RM Legal – General Sponsor
  • Gaming In Poland – General Sponsor
  • Zondacrypto – Selfie Mirror Sponsor
  • Superbet – General Sponsor
  • LV Bet – General Sponsor
  • PIGBRiB – General Sponsor

The European Gaming Congress has been warmly embraced by both the Polish gaming market and the wider European iGaming industry, solidifying its status as a must-attend event and key meeting point for the industry.

Zoltan Tuendik, Co-Founder & Head of Business at HIPTHER, commented: “We are thrilled with the incredible success of the European Gaming Congress 2024, and we are grateful to our esteemed sponsors, participants, and the remarkable Polish Gaming Community who made it possible. We’re excited to announce our return to Warsaw for another year, but stay tuned – we have a few surprises in the works for the years ahead!”.

The #hipthers team is already planning the grand return of the European Gaming Congress to Warsaw in mid-to-late October 2025. Stay tuned for more, and we’ll see you in Warsaw!

 

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