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The 7th annual Gaming in Holland Conference concluded last week in sunny Amsterdam. We had some big news and some big names. Today, we will highlight some of most notable sessions, as well as the festive Responsibility in Gaming Awards Dinner, celebrating responsibility in Dutch gaming.

Breakthrough in Dutch Remote Gaming Impasse

As the first day of the Gaming in Holland Conference was drawing to a close, Ministry of Justice and Security official Dennis van Breemen announced that Minister for Legal Protection, Sander Dekker, had sent a letter to the Dutch Lower House clarifying the additional conditions for future licensees that had been agreed in last year’s coalition agreement.
Specifically, Dekker’s letter addressed the coalition agreement’s requirement for online licensees to establish some form of physical presence in the Netherlands. Referring to a recent decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union, Dekker said that only online licensees without a presence in the EU or European Economic Area could be obligated to open an establishment in the Netherlands.

All online licensees, however, even those already established in the EU/EEA, will need to appoint a local representative in the field of addiction prevention.
The Dekker’s proposals also include measures to erect greater barriers between (social) gaming and gambling.
As the Ministry letter obviously represents the official government position, the main roadblock to further legislative progress in the Senate, where the current government coalition commands a majority, has now been removed.
While it is clear that the legislative process will resume in short order, unforeseen obstacles could still emerge. “We’re back on track, but the Remote Gaming Bill hasn’t been enacted yet,” warned Rutger-Jan Hebben of Dutch industry association Speel Verantwoord. “Maybe the remote market will now open in a year, but it could also take three.”

Responsibility in Gaming Awards Dinner and Charity Raffle

This year, for the very first time and in close cooperation with a wide range industry stakeholders, Gaming in Holland introduced the Responsibility in Gaming Awards, celebrating excellency and responsibility in the licensed Dutch gaming industry.

The 2018 winners are:

Responsible Gaming Initiative of the Year: HANDS 24×7
Best Use of Technology for Responsible Gaming: E-Assyst B.V.
Governance, Oversight and Social Care Organization of the Year: HANDS 24×7
Operator of the Year: Janshen-Hahnraths Group
Gaming Destination of the Year: Holland Casino Rotterdam
Industry Innovation of the Year: HANDS 24×7 & Mindway
Female Role Model of the Year: Yvon Jansma, Centrum voor Verantwoord Spelen
Gaming Industry Ambassador of the Year: Jan Suyver, Chairman of the Netherlands Gaming Authority

During the Responsibility in Gaming Awards Dinner, a charity raffle was held for the benefit of Fonds Gehandicaptensport, a charitable foundation for handicapped sports.

 

Netherlands Gaming Authority CEO Calls for Innovation in Land-based Sector

In her keynote speech, Marja Appelman, CEO of the Netherlands Gaming Authority, stressed the importance of innovation, in particular in the land-based sector, in order to keep players away from unlicensed offerings.

“I invite the entrepreneurs among you to innovate. Look for opportunities within existing rules and regulations to innovate and get results. The Netherlands Gaming Authority finds it important that licensees are able to offer attractive gambling possibilities, right now,” Appelman said.

According to Appelman, there is room to do so, while still keeping within the boundaries of even outdated rules and regulations.

“Look for new possibilities within the restrictions of current laws and regulations,” Appelman told her audience, promising that the Netherlands Gaming Authority “will accommodate this process.”

 

Holland Casino and Nederlandse Loterij

The CEOs of the Netherlands’ leading gaming companies, Holland Casino and Nederlandse Loterij, both spoke at the 2018 GiH Conference.

Holland Casino CEO Erwin van Lambaart discussed his company’s long-term strategy. In the coming years, the casino operator will specifically target the 25-36 age cohort, for instance with a soon-to-open “Millennial Zone” in Holland Casino Utrecht, as well as with an even greater focus on Food & Beverage. “Food & Beverage will become even more important than before, especially when remote gaming will be legalized,” Van Lambaart said.

Van Lambaart also said that the gaming sector should take the lead in responsible gaming; and called on the Netherlands Gaming Authority to apply existing rules in a fair and consistent manner.

The current prohibition on remote gaming should thus be more strictly enforced, Van Lambaart argued. Operators who do not withdraw immediately from the Dutch online market, should be excluded from obtaining remote licenses once the market opens.

Nederlandse Loterij CEO Niels Onkenhout agreed: “I believe that unlicensed operators should withdraw from the market right now, or be blocked from operating in the future regulated online market for at least five years.”

“In order to protect consumers, the Remote Gaming Bill must be enacted as quickly as possible,” Onkenhout added. “The letter sent by Minister Dekker is an important step in the right direction, but we must move far more quickly.”

Onkenhout also said that once the Remote Gaming Bill is enacted, Nederlandse Loterij expects to receive a remote license “with priority.”

Gaming Brand Awareness in the Dutch Market

Jeffrey Kruk, Research Director at media agency Wavemaker, shared the results of a study on the strength and vitality of gaming brands in the Netherlands. With the exception of Staatsloterij and Postcode Loterij, most gaming brands are relatively unknown and lack relevance to most consumers.

Surprisingly, 52% and 38% of Dutch consumers, respectively, are aware of the Unibet and PokerStars brands, despite being unlicensed in the Netherlands. Both brands, moreover, are perceived as offering something completely new and potentially relevant to consumers. These brands are thus well-positioned for strong growth:

See You Next Year?

While the last year has been rather quiet for the Dutch gaming industry, it now appears that we are moving forward again. The last details of the Remote Gaming Bill and its accompanying secondary legislation might soon be finalized, allowing the political process to continue at last.

Even now, other reforms are already on the agenda: the privatization of Holland Casino, a further restructuring of the Dutch lottery system, and, finally, a new regulatory framework for the arcade hall sector.

In the mean time, Gaming in Holland continues to build the infrastructure for the industry to meet, to network, and to stay informed. And also, of course, to celebrate its achievements.

 

Source: Willem van Oort/gaminginholland.com

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The 2024 Gaming in Spain Conference, which is set to take place May 6, 2024, in Madrid, is rapidly approaching.

The 2024 edition of our annual conference is conveniently scheduled one day prior to FIJMA24, Spain’s leading land-based gambling event. Combine two events with one visit!

If you are interested in the latest developments in Spain’s iGaming market, please also consider attending our FREE webinar “Regulatory & market update” on Wednesday, April 3 at 15:00 CET.

For more information on this webinar, please look below.

Gaming in Spain Conference agenda overview

The 2024 Gaming in Spain Conference will feature the following topics & speakers:

  • Regulatory update
    Santiago Asensi, Managing Partner, Asensi Abogados
  • IMGL Masterclass on regulation and compliance
    Santiago Asensi, Managing Partner, Asensi Abogados; Jochen Biewer, Managing Partner, Chevron Group; other speakers TBA
  • Cross-operator deposit limits and other pressing industry issues
    Jorge Hinojosa, DG, Jdigital; other speakers TBA
  • The Spanish iGaming market in numbers
    David Henwood, Director, H2 Gambling Capital
  • Responsible gaming & player protection
    Annika Lindberg, psychologist, academic researcher & author of “The Gambling Addiction Recovery Journal: The Ultimate No Nonsense Guide to Getting off the Ground in Your Recovery;” other speakers TBA.
  • Program intermission: Applying neuroscientific insights to self-improvement for C-level executives
    Kim Mouridsen, Professor, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University

Breakout sessions for Spanish-licensed operators

The 2024 Gaming in Spain Conference will also feature several in-depth technical sessions specifically aimed at Spanish-licensed operators:

  • E-Money for on- and offline gambling
  • Smart training solutions
  • Compliance training
  • Effective compliance management
  • KYC best practices

These sessions are free to attend for all registered conference visitors.

Registration now open

Registration for the 2024 Gaming in Spain Conference is now open.

Don’t wait, register now!

Gaming in Spain Webinar | Regulatory & market update

Despite increasingly strict regulations to protect players – with cross-operator deposit limits now also looming over the market – Spanish-licensed operators have managed to maintain and even increase their overall profitability, figures recently released by the DGOJ show.

Ahead of the 2024 Gaming in Spain Conference, we are organizing a Gaming in Spain webinar to assess the state of the Spanish iGaming market and how to address its current and future challenges.

The Gaming in Spain webinar will take place Wednesday, April 3 at 15:00 CET.

This webinar will feature the following topics and speakers:

  • Regulatory update – Alla Serebrianskaia, Partner, Asensi Abogados
  • The industry’s perspective – Jorge Hinojosa, DG, Jdigital
  • Compliance challenges – Jochen Biewer, Managing Director, Chevron Group

Attending the webinar is free!

 

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HIPTHER’s Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2024 Boasts All-star Sponsors and Record Registrations

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HIPTHER, leading event organizers for the iGaming and Technology industries, are thrilled to announce that the 2024 edition of their Prague Gaming & TECH Summit has reached an all-time record of registrations and renowned Speakers participations, while being supported by a star-studded lineup of Sponsors from the sectors of iGaming, Compliance, and Web3.

Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2024 will be the 8th edition of HIPTHER’s boutique conference that stands proudly in the heart of Europe as the pioneering event merging the future of iGaming and Technology. HIPTHER’s guiding principle for 2024,“Via Infinita” – the boundless journey of discovery – set the tone for the conference to reach new heights.

On March 25th, #hipthers will be welcoming more than 250 registered participants and over 90 speakers, sponsored by renowned companies from iGaming, compliance, and technology.

 

Sponsors Spotlight: The Companies Supporting Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2024

HIPTHER is proud and humbled to have received increased Sponsorship interest by the gaming and technology ecosystems, gaining the support of innovative and successful companies. The #hipthers are thankful to these amazing sponsors for their invaluable contribution to the Premier iGaming & Tech Event in CEE, the Balkans, and D-A-CH regions:

GR8 Tech – Main Stage Sponsor

GR8 Tech is an International iGaming provider of high-performance Sportsbook and Casino platforms.

Atlas-IAC – Bracelet and Badge Sponsor

Atlas-IAC is a next-generation platform for iGaming operators, built by a team of industry professionals with key development offices in Europe.

SYNOT Games – Lanyards Sponsor

SYNOT Games is an innovative iGaming company crafting visually stunning and highly playable original slots, boasting 130+ titles in several jurisdictions.

NSoft – Pen and Paper Sponsor

NSoft is a B2B software development company specializing in custom software solutions for the iGaming industry.

Endorphina – Party Sponsor of the Endorphina Club 777 Networking Party

Endorphina is a top slot game provider for online casinos, captivating diverse markets by prioritizing player engagement.

Relax Gaming – Wellness & Relaxation Sponsor

Relax Gaming Group simplifies B2B content delivery for modern iGaming companies through a vast portfolio of 1000+ casino games.

Pixpel – Delegates Bag Sponsor

Pixpel.io is a multiplatform specialized to provide all-around services for the Web3 community.

Nordic Gambling – Scandinavian Legal Expertise Sponsor

Nordic Gambling is the only legal firm in the Nordic countries which specialises in gambling related law such as licensing, compliance advice and public affairs.

Gaming in Poland | RM Legal – CEE Legal Expertise Sponsor

Gaming in Poland is the only company in Poland offering multidisciplinary support for gambling industry entities operating in the Polish market.

Institute for Gambling Regulation (IFGR) Czech Republic – Strategic Partner

IFGR is the largest national professional association in the field of gambling, representing 95% of the legal gambling market in the Czech Republic.

Find out more information about the Sponsors at the official Prague Gaming & TECH Summit website

Zoltan Tuendik, Co-founder of organizing company HIPTHER, commented about the record-breaking numbers of the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit for 2024:

“As we approach another edition, the Summit continues to embody our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the exploration of future frontiers. It’s a testament to the power of community and the endless possibilities when we come together to shape the future”.

HIPTHER is looking forward to welcoming the distinguished 250+ participants of the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit, including top-tier executives, compliance experts, government officials, and thought leaders across iGaming, eSports, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Virtual/Augmented/Mixed Reality, for an extraordinary experience of learning and networking!

There is a limited number of spaces still available – Register Now and Join us in Prague!

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