The organisers of the Regulating the Game conference that will be held in Sydney, Australia, from March 10 to 13 have announced the first two confirmed speakers for its 2025 Masterclass Series in Sydney.

Jay Robinson, chief stakeholder relations officer at Focal Research Consultants, will present a masterclass on “Beyond Compliance – Safer Gambling Training and Building a Culture of Customer Care.”

The organisers said: “Jay brings deep global experience in developing and implementing safer gambling strategies that go beyond mere compliance and underpin cogent industry voice and leadership.

“Jay’s session will focus on creating a culture of customer care, equipping participants with practical tools and insights to enhance player protection and responsible gambling practices. Flying in from Canada, Jay’s expertise is highly regarded globally, making this a must-attend session for anyone committed to advancing safer gambling initiatives.”

Jay Robinson said: “Great training is more than a compliance tick box: it sustains an arc of culture building housed in customer care. Effective gambling staff training transcends mere compliance and meets the real needs of both staff and customers.

“This masterclass delves into how industry leaders, regulators, and frontline staff across various jurisdictions can successfully build a culture of safer gambling. It emphasises the critical role of leadership in supporting and sustaining training initiatives.”

Ian Hughes, chief commercial officer at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) and chief executive officer of GLI Australia, will lead a masterclass on “Technology Disruptors in the Gambling Sector.” This session will dive into emerging technologies within the gaming industry, exploring their potential benefits and risks.

Ian will cover critical innovations such as cashless systems, microservices, AI, and cloud-based solutions, and discuss their impact on responsible gaming, privacy, security, and AML/CTF compliance.

Both Jay Robinson and Ian Hughes are recognised experts in their fields, and their masterclasses will offer attendees unparalleled insights into the latest trends and best practices. These sessions are designed to deep dive into the topics, promote interaction and provide actionable insights to help participants navigate the rapidly evolving gambling regulatory landscape.

Paul Newson, principal at Vanguard Overwatch, said: “We’re thrilled to continue the Masterclass Series at Regulating the Game 2025, featuring world-class experts like Jay Robinson and Ian Hughes.

“These sessions will provide hands-on learning and deep insights into key areas like safer gambling, customer care, and disruptive technologies. It’s an unparalleled opportunity for participants to engage with the latest trends and walk away with actionable strategies for uplifting capability and navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.”

Superbet Group has announced key leadership appointments, approved by the Board of Directors. Sacha Dragic, the founder of Superbet, will return to the Group in an executive role. Sacha and Jimmy Maymann, current CEO, will partner to take on new roles as Co-CEOs of the Group.

Sameen Jalal, who prior to joining Superbet was previously the Director of Engineering leading applied machine learning at Wayve, and had numerous leadership roles in Facebook, has been appointed Chief Technology Officer. Andrei Dusu, who prior to joining Superbet was the co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Eversync, and had numerous leadership roles in Google, has been appointed Chief Product Officer. Albert Simsensohn who joined Superbet following leadership roles in McKinsey and Meta has been appointed Chief Operating Officer.

Hans-Holger Albrecht, Chairman of the Board of Superbet Group, said: “In Superbet we always stretch for more, and after considering all of the opportunities we have ahead of us, it was obvious for me that we should strengthen our leadership team even further. Working closely with Sacha and Jimmy, I’ve seen that they are a powerful combination, which, alongside the rest of our leadership team, will help us to deliver our global ambitions even faster and more efficiently. I’m delighted with the appointments of Sameen, Andrei and Albert who each bring exceptional global platform experience and capability to our leadership team.”

Jimmy Maymann, Co-CEO of Superbet Group, said: “This has been a year of significant growth in our journey to becoming a product-led company. Our regional strategy is accelerating at pace, as market leader in Romania, number one brand in Belgium, very strong growth rates in Poland and pursuing podium position in Serbia. However, alongside the growth we see in our Brazil operation there is a more global set of opportunities that we will capture. It’s clear that Sacha will bring a game-changing impact in returning to the business to help us to move faster to the next phase of our growth. The appointments of Sameen, Andrei and Albert further strengthen our leadership team, enabling us to scale further and quicker. I’m looking forward to partnering with Sacha and the rest of the leadership team to accelerate from a strong base.”

Sacha Dragic, Founder and Co-CEO at Superbet Group, said: “At Superbet we have always planned many horizons ahead with ambition and I’m pleased to see the progress and speed with which the team have been growing and scaling the business to meet this ambition. The opportunities ahead of us, however, are significant and so it was the right time to return to the business and also to further strengthen our leadership team with global platform and scaling experience. I’m delighted with the appointments of Sameen, Andrei and Albert who join an exceptional leadership team, and I look forward to partnering closely with Jimmy and the leadership team in delivering our strategy and growth plans.”

Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has rolled out its portfolio with leading platform provider Microgame, significantly bolstering its position in the regulated Italian market.

Microgame is a leader in the Italian online gaming market and is utilised by over 60 licenced operators in the country, who now have access to Evoplay’s renowned suite of titles.

The signing sees 25 of Evoplay’s player-favourite games now available for Microgame’s customers including the likes of Budai Reels Bonus Buy, The Greatest Catch Bonus Buy and Hot Triple Sevens.

Evoplay’s latest commercial deal provides a significant boost to its global expansion plans, with Italy becoming a key market for the provider.

Ihor Zarechnyi, CBDO at Evoplay, said: “It is an incredible achievement to be launching with the market-leading provider Microgame, and it serves as a true testament to the strong demand for Evoplay’s titles in Italy.

“We’re confident that our games will deliver the same success to these new operators as they have to others in the region.”

Marco Bedendo, General Manager at Microgame, added: “Our mission is to deliver the most compelling gaming experiences available, and with Evoplay’s dynamic portfolio, we can continue offering a wide variety of content to our customers.

“Evoplay’s foray into the Italian market has been nothing short of exceptional, and we are delighted to facilitate this continued expansion.”