PopOK Gaming is over the moon as it was recognised as a Rising Star in Casino Innovation at the SBC Awards 2022.

The long-awaited SBC Summit Barcelona proved its worth, going well beyond all expectations. At the amazing Palau Nacional in sunny Barcelona, the very best in the iGaming industry was rewarded and celebrated on September 20-22, 2022.

There was an indescribable emotional overload and an incredibly warm atmosphere prevailed when various qualified operators, affiliates and providers gathered and had heated discussions, riveting networking and plenty of fun. On the last day of the event, the SBC Awards ceremony took place, with the purpose to acknowledge the achievements gained so far and award prizes to the winners.

The modern iGaming content developer PopOK Gaming was recognised as a Rising Star in Casino Innovation. During the summit, the brand brought its wonderful solutions to the table, showcasing Crazy Poki, Yummy, Diamond Quest, Flaming Fruit and many other engaging games to the attendees and receiving tons of positive remarks.

PopOK Gaming Product Manager, Tsovinar Elchyan said, “We are extremely thrilled to receive the SBC Awards 2022 as an innovation and a good example for all involved. It was certainly an evening to remember. Now we are even more motivated aiming for greater accomplishments.”

Owing to his contribution to the iGaming landscape in Asia, Japneet Singh Sethi, Country Manager, Khelraja has been awarded with the prestigious Rising Star Award in the Gaming category at the 2^nd Edition of The Business Leadership Awards. The award ceremony was held on 29^th September at Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai. Actress Udita Goswami was the celebrity guest on the occasion.

Speaking on the felicitation, Japneet Singh Sethi said, “It is always an honor to be recognized for your work. I was always focused towards building a thriving iGaming ecosystem for the vast community of iGaming enthusiasts and to be recognized for my efforts in this respect is a great boost to the entire industry. I have always wanted to contribute to my country’s economy and I think iGaming is one of the ways I can give back to the nation. I would also want to congratulate all the other nominees and winners who are working towards the development of their respective sectors”.

Khelraja is Asia’s renowned real-money gaming brand that offers sports betting, casino and esports among other categories. Japneet has been instrumental in expanding the brand’s reach in Asia.

Also, speaking on the occasion Ankit Joshi, Founder & CEO, Feather Touch Business Solutions said, “The Business Leadership Award is initiated with the objective of felicitating the innovative businesses who are ensuring that the world becomes a better place with their efforts for growth of the community and society. It is always an honor to meet the entrepreneurs who are helping the country grow through their vision.”

The event witnessed over 120 attendees. Some of the popular categories in which the awards were given included Brand Marketing, CSR, Real Estate, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Startups, Innovation and Strategy, Healthcare and Information Technology.

Lithuania’s Gambling Supervisory Authority has issued operator Top Sport UAB with a fine of €15,000 for failing to properly install a digital video recording system at two of its retail betting facilities.

An investigation by the regulator found that systems placed at the two locations in Klaipėda were not recording the premises properly.

The Authority said at one of the sites the video system set up to capture images of anyone who enters the shop was not recording accurately and the images were blurred, meaning it was not possible to identify those who had visited the premises.

The regulator’s investigation also found that the recording systems at both locations failed to capture images of financial transactions and also how much money was being paid in and out at each facility.

As such, the Authority said this breached article 15 part 3 of the Gambling Law of Lithuania, which states that video recordings must clearly show people entering the betting shop, as well as the actions of gamblers and bookmakers at the location.

The Authority noted that the decision is open to appeal by Top Sport.