Eastern Europe

Impressive technology achievements at BEGE 2018

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5 years ago

November 27, 2018

George Miller

Impressive technology achievements at BEGE 2018

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New decade and new horizons for the gaming show of Eastern Europe – BEGE

The biggest and well renowned exhibition of the gaming industry in the region welcomed its visitors, exhibitors and partners offering everything they need to strengthen and optimize their business. Edition 2018 had a record crowd of over 5,000 participants greeted on official opening ceremony by Angel Iribozov – Chairman of The Bulgarian Trade Association of Manufacturers and Operators in the Gaming Industry (BTAMOGI) joined on the podium by Merkur Gaming’s Director of Industry Relations – David Orrick and Gyursel Kyorov – General manager of Princess Ramada Sofia and Ramada Plazza Gevgeliya, Macedonia.

At the exhibition about 90 companies from 35 countries in Europe, Asia and North America presented the technological achievements in the field, products of land-based and online gaming sector, including mobile technologies and applications in 3 of the halls of Inter Expo Center, Sofia. During both two days of the event, the representatives from the global gaming industry were able to find out the latest and finest solutions, share experience and make beneficial contacts.

BEGE’s key exhibitors – the renowned casino and gaming technologies providers: Novomatic, Ainsworth, Casino Technology, EGT, Suzohapp, BetConstruct, Interblock, Merkur Gaming, APEX, Alfastreet Trade BG, IGT and many more once again surprised the visitors with exclusive show programs.

Among the new players, who were inspired to add value to BEGE’s mission were: Kajot, Princess Casino & Ramada Hotel, Star Okey, Zerobet, Betegy, Efes Club, Jeton Wallet, Zeta Gaming, Altenar, Pragmatic Solutions, Military Communication Works No 1, Lotto-RU and others.

On the first day of the exhibition the visitors had the chance to see product presentations with fresh new concepts and ideas from well-known industry leaders. Dinos Stranomitis from Altenar talked about Risk management in sports betting. His presentations was followed by Alex Kornilov from Betegy who explained the advantages of the automated content creation system for sports rich-media – IMPACT. Keith Camilleri from Pragmatic Solutions presented the Mobile-Focused iGaming Platform for Regulated Markets and white label solutions of the company. Rumen Sabev – CEO of intelliStack described for the audience, why Asset Manager is the most convenient solution for organizing data about your assets.

The day finished with epic BEGE party with spectacular dance and light show. During the party the organizators gave the annual BEGE Awards, honoring people and companies for special contribution and excellent achievements in the industry.

In the category Land Based Products of 2018 there were 5 subcategories. For Game Content Debut the award went to ZITRO S.A.R.L – Link King. The Innovative Land Based Premium Product award is for Euro Games Technology – The Super Premier 75. Slot machine of the year went to Casino Technology for Ez Modulo. APEX pro gaming a.s. won in the subcategory Jackpot Concept with CLOVER LINK Jackpot Islands. In the last subcategory Innovative Electronic Tables Multiplayer Solution the winner is NOVOMATIC AG for Diamond Roulette. Land based product provider of 2018 became ABBIATI CASINO EQUIPMENT S.N.C. SUZOHAPP were awarded as Component Providers For Gaming Equipment Of 2018. JCM Global took the award for Payment Solutions of 2018. Casino Technology Interactive won in the category Online systems and solutions of 2018. Online systems and solutions provider of 2018 became BetConstruct. Online operator of the year is Vbet. The award for eSports systems and solutions of 2018 went to UltraPlay. The startup company Bethereum Limited is the winner in category Blockchain Solutions of 2018. Digitain was praised with award in category Notable companies in Gaming of 2018. Most Innovative product concept for the Eastern European Region is for ADVANSYS D.O.O. Innovation of the year went to BtoBet. Honorary Diploma for Encouraging Product Development was awarded to Proxima-3 and all companies, participating for the first time at BEGE, received Diplomas for debut.

Day 2 of BEGE 2018 started with Sales pitch presentation from Anna Soja and Piotr Wilczek from Military Communication Works No 1 who pointed out the main functions of the company’s Central System for EGM terminals. Mario Ovcharov, CEO of UltraPlay explained to the audience how to attract the eSports audience to your betting brand. The winning technology of Novomatic AG and the company’s exclusive products shown at BEGE 2018 presented Antonio Penchevski. About Casino Technology’s brand new line series of slot machines EZ MODULO talked Nikolay Nenkov. Finally, the product presentations concluded with Alan Lee from JCM Global GmbH who introduced MRX – Modular Banknote Recycler.

A highlight on the second day of BEGE was the third edition of the contest for startup companies. Entrepreneurs of the industry introduced their concepts during the Gaming StartUp Challenge 3.0 and after hard competition, best scores from the jury received the US-based ZenSports, who are working to create the world’s largest peer to peer sports betting marketplace. Second place was for Bethereum – the company that combines blockchain and gamification to deliver the most engaging and secure social betting platform. The South Korean developer for VR game and PC-mobile cross platform online game Tripeaks won the prestigious third award. EyeMotion and intelliStack were the other contestants, representing innovative ideas and technologies that will change the future of the industry.

The 11th edition of BEGE stood firmly behind its mission to support the fast-developing technological sector in the country and the region. The positive feedback from both visitors and exhibitors proved the uprising interest and position of the event as a place where opportunities and challenges co-exist. In 2019 BEGE will be back to support the gaming industry today – a dynamically developing business that is prepared to embrace the newest, wildest and smartes technology innovations.

BEGE – the meeting point for the gaming and entertainment industry in the Eastern European region. The event is business oriented and provides opportunities for commercial contacts and presentations of products for the leisure, gaming and entertainment industry as well as technology products for optimizing operational, management and control processes. BEGE attracts companies around the world, offering products for hotels, gaming centers and casinos, applications for restaurants, advertising, multimedia, as well as marketing and digital technologies, mobile applications security and surveillance systems. For more information, please visit: balkangamingexpo.com

Compliance Updates

Romania Bans Gambling Venues in Small Towns and Villages

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5 days ago

April 15, 2024

Niji Narayan

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Romania has announced a ban on gambling venues in small towns and villages with populations of less than 15,000 residents.

What’s known as the “law of slot machines” was passed by deputies in the lower house of parliament. “It is the first law adopted in Parliament in 30 years against this mafia that has controlled the political world until now,” said Alfred Simonis, the leader of the Social Democrats.

“Right now we are fighting an industry that has a total turnover of €10-12 billion.”

Industry figures complain they were not consulted, and hope that the authorities will control the black market as they promised.

Despite the unanimous vote, there was some dissent within the chamber. Two opposition parties that want to ban the “scourge” of gambling outright accuse the government of collusion with the gaming sector for not taking a stronger position.

On another front Ionut Mosteanu, the leader of the opposition USR, questioned how lawmakers had set the threshold.

“They thought that slot machines only damage 15,000 people,” he said. “There was not even a debate to see how many townships qualify for this 15,000. Why not 16, 17, why not two million and you would ban them definitively?”

Gambling venues have become ubiquitous across Romania over the last few decades. The National Gaming Office, the state body that monitors and approves the sector, has registered 12,000 sports betting, bingo, casino, lottery rooms.

The state collects taxes from gambling venue licenses and online ticket sales as from the amount betting houses spend on advertising.

There are no recent data to indicate how many people in Romania are addicted to gambling. The last survey was conducted in 2016, and found that there could be around 100,000 addicted people across the country. The number today could be much higher.

Conferences in Europe

Altenar becomes General Sponsor of EEGS 2024

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1 week ago

April 10, 2024

George Miller

Altenar becomes General Sponsor of EEGS 2024

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The acclaimed Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) gladly welcomes Altenar, a leading sports betting software provider, as a General Sponsor for this year’s edition of the event. The conference will be held on 27th and 28th of November at the IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. For another consecutive year Altenar joins the event as a major sponsor with total commitment for fostering innovation and growth in the gaming and entertainment industry, as a whole. This enduring long standing partnership has brought significant mutual benefits and opportunities for both parties and all event participants over the years.

Altenar is delivering best-in-class solutions for licensed operators around the world. Ranging from a standalone sportsbook product to the provision of a turnkey sportsbook solution, Altenar offers proven stability coupled with a flexible and personalised service.

Launched in 2011, Altenar powers hundreds of online sports betting sites, while their self-service betting terminals and mobile app help ensure they meet all operator needs, with an exponentially growing client base in more than 30 countries.

Altenar COO Dinos Stranomitis said: “In Altenar we consider EEGS and BEGE as a key event to establish connection with East and Southeast Europe. Considering that Bulgaria is playing a key role in that region, our presence is a must. See you in Sofia.”

Altenar is an invaluable partner, thus contributing to the success and vibrancy of EEGS itself. The continued support highlights a shared commitment to excellence and progress within the industry, making this year’s event an essential platform for associated industry luminaries and entrepreneurs to explore the latest trends and opportunities in gaming, entertainment and hospitality in general.

The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS), the premier conference of the region, provides a dynamic platform for industry leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and explore the latest trends and opportunities shaping the gaming and entertainment landscape.

No doubt you wish to position your company alongside the Conference and exploit our expertise.

Compliance Updates

Booming Games secures Romanian B2B license

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2 weeks ago

April 9, 2024

George Miller

Booming Games secures Romanian B2B license

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Booming Games, a fast-growing provider of iGaming content, has proudly obtained an Oficiul National Pentru Jocuri De Noroc (ONJN) license, a significant milestone that allows the company to extend its reach across Europe.

Booming Games recently received official confirmation of its B2B gaming license from the Romanian gambling authority (ONJN). With this license in hand, the company is now empowered to supply its content to licensed gambling operators throughout Romania. As a result, Romanian players can look forward to accessing beloved titles like Burning Classics, TNT Bonanza, Cash Pig, Buffalo Hold and Win, and Gold Gold Gold.

Booming Games’ acquisition of the ONJN license represents a strategic move towards expanding its European footprint. This milestone not only solidifies the company’s position as a leading provider of iGaming content but also opens doors to new opportunities in the broader European market. With the Romanian B2B gaming license complementing its existing licenses, Booming Games is well-positioned to continue delivering exceptional gaming experiences to players across Europe.

Frederik Niehusen, Chief Commercial Officer at Booming Games, said: “We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve obtained a full Romanian B2B gaming license. This exciting development allows us to expand our presence in the rapidly growing Romanian market. With this achievement, we’re well-equipped to build on our strengths and enhance our product offerings to better serve the needs of our customers.