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Gaming in Spain: Post-conference mailer & webinar announcement
Two weeks after the conclusion of the 2023 Gaming in Spain Conference, we can look back at another highly successful event.
If you were there, we were very happy to have you. If you could not make it this year, see you next time? We will be back in May 2024 – a specific date will be announced soon!
Furthermore, following up on this year’s Gaming in Spain Conference, we would also like to announce our upcoming Gaming in Spain webinar Products & services for the regulated Spanish iGaming market on Wednesday, June 21 (more on this below).
Looking back at the 2023 Gaming in Spain Conference
We were exceedingly happy to welcome key decision makers in Spain’s regulated iGaming industry in Madrid for a full day of knowledge & networking.
A highlight of the day was the keynote speech by Mr. Mikel Arana, Director General of Spain’s national gambling regulator, DGOJ, who not only stressed the need for clear communication between industry and regulator, but also explained the regulator’s new approach to responsible gaming:
“It is very important for the DGOJ to maintain contact with Spanish operators and – even if we do not always agree – to explain first-hand why we make the regulatory decisions we make and what goals we want to achieve with them. […]
Above all, we have established a new approach to player protection. First, by not treating all players the same. Second, by not letting player protection depend on the criteria of individual operators’ social responsibility policies, but by establishing a common minimum standard.”
Mr. Arana’s full presentation was recorded and is available here: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Arana
Full recordings of the other sessions are available below.
Regulatory reform in the Spanish iGaming market
- Jorge Hinojosa, Director General, JDigital: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Hinojosa
- Peter Marcus, Group Operations Director, Entain: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Marcus
- Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, EGBA: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Haijer
Market regulation: Past & future
- Mikel Arana, DG, DGOJ & Birgitte Sand, CEO Birgitte Sand & Associates: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Arana_Sand
- Juan Espinosa, Founder Silverback Advocacy; Santiago Asensi, Managing Partner, Asensi Abogados; Birgitte Sand, CEO Birgitte Sand & Associates: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Asensi_Espinosa_Sand
The Spanish market: Facts & figures
- David Henwood, Director, H2 Gambling Capital: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Henwood
- Mauro de Fabritiis, Founder, MDF Partners: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_DeFabritiis
- Chris Gyere, Head of Tech Recruitment at Pentasia & Headcount: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Gyere
Enforcing individual betting limits & preventing ID fraud
- Marc Sabadi, iGaming Spain Manager, Mitek: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Sabadi
Operations (panel)
Featuring:
- José Antonio Giacomelli, GM, MGA Games
- Felipe Masa Sánchez-Ocaña, Director E&Y Abogados Sevilla
- Mikel López de Torre, Digital Director, Sportium
- Jordi Sendra, COO, Alea
- Alba Castro Torruella, Associate Director, Kreab España (moderator)
Video: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Operations
Responsible gaming
- Alla Serebrianskaia, Partner, Asensi Abogados & Aurora Merino Salas, CEO, Asensi Technologies: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_RG_Asensi
- Rasmus Kjaergaard, CEO, Mindway AI: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Kjaergaard
- Paul Foster, CEO, Crucial Compliance: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Foster
Future market developments (panel)
Featuring:
- Xavi Muñoz, Partner, ECIJA Law Firm
- Mauro de Fabritiis, Founder, MDF Partners
- Scott Longley, Contributing Writer, Earnings + More (moderator)
Video: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Future
We thank our sponsors Asensi Abogados, Asensi Technologies, Betconstruct, Jdigital, Crucial Compliance, iGamingCeuta, MDF Partners, Mindway AI, Mitek and Sportradar for making this event possible!
GiS Webinar | Products & services for the regulated Spanish iGaming market
Join us on Wednesday, June 21 at 11:00 CET for our FREE Gaming in Spain webinar Products & services for the regulated Spanish iGaming market.
This webinar will highlight several relevant products & services that are specifically tailored to the Spanish market.
In addition, the webinar will feature a brief regulatory and legal update provided by Spain’s leading gambling lawyer, Santiago Asensi.
Other topics and speakers include:
- Staff training – Jochen Biewer, Managing Director, Chevron Group
- Promotions & bonus monitoring – Mauro de Fabritiis, Founder, MDF Partners
- Player monitoring and RG services – Rasmus Kjaergaard, CEO, Mindway AI
- ID verifications solutions – Marc Sabadi, iGaming Spain Manager, Mitek
Don’t miss it! Register today: https://bit.ly/GiS_Webinar
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NEW YORK ISLANDERS REPRESENTATIVE ERIK ‘EKI’ TAMMENPAA EARNS HIS SIXTH EUROPEAN TITLE AT THE EA SPORTS NHL 24 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
In a rematch of last year’s European Championship, Erik ‘Eki’ Tammenpää, representing the New York Islanders, again prevailed over Teemu ‘Temppanen’ Karvonen representing the Anaheim Ducks to win the EA SPORTS NHL 24 European Championship title. The win marks Eki’s fourth-straight and sixth-overall European Championship title (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) and another $15,000 USD in earnings. Temppanen placed second in the competition that took place at the Copenhagen Media Facility in Copenhagen, Denmark on Sunday evening. For a second year straight, both players will represent Europe in the EA SPORTS NHL 24 World Championship taking place in April in New York.
Eki is a full-time YouTube and Twitch content creator and EA SPORTS™ NHL® 24 expert and 24-year-old native of Helsinki, Finland. He remains the most decorated esports player on the NHL competitive circuit and will try once again to capture the World title after capturing runner up at last year’s EA SPORTS NHL 23 World Final.
During the competition in Copenhagen today, Temppanen and Eki qualified for a spot in the World Final by competing in a semifinal best-of-three round. Both players split their first two games, with Temppanen ultimately overtaking NikkeDanglesin a tight competition and Eki defeating Eken45Jr with eight goals in a Game Three shutout.
The Championship series saw a rematch of last year’s EA SPORTS NHL 23 European Final with Temppanen and EKI facing off once again. While Temppanen took the lead with an early goal in Game One, Eki scored three quick goals in a three-minute span during the second period and a game-winning goal in the third period by Vincent Trocheck (New York Rangers). Eki continued his goal streak and dominated Game Two, ultimately scoring six unanswered goals, including tallies from Jaccob Slavin (Carolina Hurricanes), Bo Horvat(New York Islanders), and Cam Atkinson (Philadelphia Flyers). Eki’s
6-0 victory solidified his sixth European title and status as “the one to beat.”
EA SPORTS NHL 24 EUROPEAN FINAL STANDINGS
1st: Eki, New York Islanders
2nd: Temppanen, Anaheim Ducks
3rd: Eken45jr, Pittsburgh Penguins
4th: NikkeDangles, Washington Capitals
5th-8th: Alphaborje, Detroit Red Wings
5th-8th: Kibeeex, Toronto Maple Leafs
5th-8th: Launonexx, Tampa Bay Lightning
5th-8th: Teemuyy, Colorado Avalanche
The EA SPORTS NHL 24 North American Championship will be contested on March 24 at the NHL Flagship Store in New York beginning at 1 p.m. ET on the NHL’s Twitch channel. For more news, fans can visit www.nhl.com/NHL24 and follow the conversation on social using #NHL24WC.
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TWO PAGCOR MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITIES INAUGURATED IN TARLAC
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco on Monday, March 18, led the inauguration of two newly completed multi-purpose centers in the towns of San Manuel and Victoria in the province of Tarlac.
Mr. Tengco said the state gaming agency provided a total of Php100 million for both of the two-story projects.
“Naglaan ang PAGCOR ng limampung milyong piso para sa bawat multi-purpose center sa bayan ng San Manuel at Victoria; mayroon itong iba’t ibang pasilidad gaya ng kusina, storage areas para sa relief goods, toilet at shower rooms, lactating rooms at maluwag na activity area para sa iba’t ibang gawain,” he said.
The PAGCOR chief said that because the Philippines is very vulnerable to climate change, “typhoons, floods and earthquakes are common occurrences that we must always be prepared for.”
However, he stressed that while the buildings are primarily designed as temporary shelters during emergencies, the structures can be used for various socio-civic activities, too.
“During the height of the pandemic, when the project was rolled out, there was a high demand for quarantine and evacuation facilities. But now, there is more sense to call these as multi-purpose centers rather than just evacuation facilities,” Chairman Tengco said.
“You may use this facility as your social hall, events area, and livelihood training center. You may also use this building to generate revenues for the local government,” he said.
During the event, Chairman Tengco also introduced PAGCOR’s upcoming flagship programs which include school buildings for public schools, e-learning centers, community wellness centers, and socio civic centers nationwide.
“These upcoming flagship projects are designed to create lasting impact on the lives of ordinary Filipinos,” he said. “These are just some of our nation-building efforts because as you are all aware, PAGCOR is the third largest revenue contributor to the national coffers.”
San Manuel Mayor Doña Cresencia Tesoro thanked the PAGCOR chief for the agency’s support.
“We are grateful that PAGCOR saw our need. This multi-purpose center is so far the biggest project that we have seen in San Manuel, and this is proof of PAGCOR’s commitment to serve the Filipinos,” she said.
“We thank everyone who made this dream come to life. Rest assured that we will use this to enrich the lives of our people and the generations to come,” Tesoro added.
Board Member Harmes Sembrano of the 2nd District of Tarlac also expressed gratitude to PAGCOR for funding the two-story multi-purpose facility in Victoria.
“With our limited resources, we cannot afford to fund all programs that will be beneficial to the people of Tarlac. But because of PAGCOR’s help, we have this new multi-purpose facility which will serve not only the locals of Victoria but also those from neighboring towns,” Sembrano said.
PAGCOR has thus far completed and inaugurated 38 multi-purpose buildings in different parts of the country while 34 others are still under construction.
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BETSSON.SPORT DEBUTS IN ITALY WITH FRANCESCO TOTTI AS AMBASSADOR
Betsson.sport proudly announces the launch of its new sports infotainment platform in Italy. At the heart of this initiative as its ambassador, stands Francesco Totti, the revered Italian football legend celebrated for his exceptional talent and illustrious career.
With a focus on delivering exclusive content, interviews, news and highlights across various sporting disciplines, Betsson.sport aims to become a go-to destination for sports enthusiasts nationwide.
Additionally, Betsson.sport introduces the initiative ‘Betsson Sport Club,’ inviting teams to join and gain visibility and support alongside other participating teams. This club is open to clubs from both prominent and lesser-known leagues, offering them exposure opportunities and a platform for more visibility.
“I am thrilled to be part of this project, which aligns perfectly with my daily commitment to sharing my passion for sports,” said Francesco Totti. “Betsson.sport presents a wonderful opportunity to unite various sports clubs and helping them to realise their full potential.”
Ronni Hartvig, Chief Commercial Officer of Betsson Group, stated, “Italy holds significant importance for Betsson, and we are delighted to partner with Francesco Totti, a figure synonymous with excellence in Italian football. We think his story and experiences will help us make the Betsson Sports Club even better, promoting our values of fair play, inclusion, and passion.”
As Betsson.sport embarks on its journey in Italy, the brand is committed to innovation and collaboration. The recent partnership announcement with Roma exemplifies this commitment, marking the beginning of a series of dynamic initiatives aimed at strengthening the bond between sports and Betsson.sport.
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