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Malta Gaming Authority to Support iGaming Idol
iGaming Idol announces that they are to double the support from sponsorships in 2018
February 2, 2018 (Press Release): The Malta Gaming Authority has announced that it will be a major supporter for the 2018 edition of iGaming Idol, the competition that recognises top talent in the iGaming industry across the Maltese islands.
The MGA, which has supported the event since its launch in 2016, is the single independent, regulatory body responsible for the governance of all gaming activities in Malta, both online and land-based.
Confirming the sponsorship, MGA Executive Chairman Joseph Cuschieri said: âiGaming Idol is an innovative event that recognises talent and promotes the welfare of employees in the iGaming sector. After doubling the attendance of last yearâs event, we look forward to supporting iGaming Idol in its third edition in September 2018.â
Echoing that sentiment, iGaming Idol CEO Michael Pedersen said: âThe MGA has chosen to support iGaming Idol for the third edition. This is an honour as well as a testimonial in itself that the Malta Gaming Authority has yet again agreed to support iGaming Idol.â
Speaking about the upcoming edition, Mr Pedersen explained that the categories will be refined once again, and that a number of surprises are planned. iGaming Idol will also be investing in education and promotion throughout the year, thus expanding the competitionâs reach among the wider public.
Beyond that, iGaming Idol will also promote its Employer of the Year survey, which seeks to find Maltaâs best employer within the iGaming Sector. The survey, which will feature for the second time, is carried out by Business Leaders and covers a wide berth of topics and assesses everything that affects iGaming employees welfare, from their companyâs environment, facilities, conditions of work to the training that is provided.
Mr Pedersen noted that amongst others, the âEmployer of the Yearâ Award was a major success last year and, already, a number of top companies are looking forward to coming on board. He also announced that the organisers have already matched last yearâs sponsorship quota and are looking to double it in 2018.
âIn 2018 we plan on consolidating the event and improving it across all aspects. The support off the back of last yearâs success has been phenomenal with several sponsors already signing up again and new requests coming in on a daily basis,â Mr. Pedersen concluded.
The event is already set to be held at the Grand Masters Suite, Hilton Malta, in St. Julianâs on the 28th September 2018.
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ECA and AGEM applaud creation of Association Assembly at ICE Barcelona
The news that Januaryâs ICE Barcelona will include a major new feature dedicated to global gamingâs most influential trade associations has been welcomed by organisations in Europe and abroad.
Making full use of the additional space at the Gran Via Fira de Barcelona, the first ICE Association Assembly has been created to enable trade bodies to promote their values and create new opportunities for the gaming community across every sector and geography, including both the Brussels-based European Casino Association (ECA) and the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM), the global trade association for gaming equipment suppliers with its primary headquarters in Las Vegas.
Erwin Van Lambaart, Chair of the ECA confirmed: âOur members are already planning their week in Barcelona and they will be at this historic edition of ICE in great numbers. ICE is a pivotal event for the global gaming community and having a show floor feature which will enable us to engage directly with all sectors is a unique opportunity.
“Traditionally, our association’s involvement at ICE and its Conference program has primarily centred around networking and product development orientationâconnecting with our members, regulators, suppliers, and fellow trade bodies. However, ICE 2025 marks a significant milestone. For the first time, the ECA will have the chance to fully interface with the global industry supply chain in its entirety. We are looking forward to this unique opportunity to articulate our vision for the future to a diverse and comprehensive audience, where innovation, responsibility and significant partnerships for guest and customer centricity will have centre stage.”
Daron Dorsey, CEO of AGEM added: âWe represent the interests of our gaming suppliers whose well-known brands are global in reach, so to be given the opportunity to explain our agenda and engage with what is a truly international audience of association colleagues on the ICE show floor is invaluable.â
Januaryâs editions of ICE and iGB Affiliate will occupy 120,000sqm of space compared to the 100,00sqm at ICE 2024. In a major endorsement of the opportunities offered by the relocation to Barcelona 72% of the 25 biggest exhibitors will have an increased stand presence at ICE 2025.
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Blask Wins Prestigious “Startup of the Year” at 2024 Starlet Awards
Blask, the pioneering AI-powered analytics ecosystem for iGaming, has been named “Startup of the Year” at the prestigious 2024 Starlet Awards. The company earned this recognition for developing a groundbreaking market intelligence platform that has redefined how gaming operators leverage data and market insights.
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The award confirms Blask’s revolutionary approach to market analytics and its significant impact on how iGaming companies access and utilise market intelligence. Powered by AI models including Computer Vision and Natural Language Processing, Blask analyses billions of data points across 2000+ active brands to provide unprecedented market insights.
The Starlet Awards recognition follows Blask’s recent SiGMA Asia Startup Pitch 2024 Award victory. “Winning these awards affirms our belief that innovation and bold ideas can reshape the iGaming landscape. The recognition underscores the impact of our cutting-edge AI technology and our relentless pursuit to transform data into actionable insights”, reflects Max Tesla, CEO and Co-founder of Blask
Blask provides operators with a strategic edge across multiple critical areas. Its real-time market analysis capabilities deliver instant access to crucial market metrics, while the high-granularity data available at one-hour intervals enables swift, informed decision-making. The sophisticated AI modelling system estimates GGR and FTD by analysing a comprehensive range of inputs, including historical data, third-party OSINT data, market performance, competitor metrics, historical brand performance, market reports, and public company disclosures.
Beyond analytics, Blask offers robust brand monitoring and competitor analysis tools, alongside strategic and tactical planning capabilities particularly valuable for market entry decisions and maximising performance during major events. The recently introduced customer profile feature harnesses AI to generate detailed, country-specific user profiles, adding another layer of strategic insight for operators.
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