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Industry Leaders Voice Strong Backing for SBC Summit Americas in Fort Lauderdale
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The announcement of the SBC Summit Americas has garnered widespread support from industry leaders. The reimagined event aims to increase connectivity across North, Central, and South America, forming a single, cohesive platform for the gaming industry throughout the region.
Set to take place in Fort Lauderdale on May 13-15, 2025, the summit is poised to offer broader networking opportunities and drive forward collaboration within the industry.
Peruvian operator Apuesta Total shared their excitement about the location. “I always enjoy a change of scenery, and Fort Lauderdale is a fantastic choice. Many people like to turn conferences into extended weekends, so Iâm certain attendees will appreciate the cityâs beautiful beaches and vibrant atmosphere,â said company CEO Gonzalo Perez.
Relationship marketing hub Optimove’s VP of Revenue, Motti Colman, shared his thoughts on the potential of the new-look event. “With 8,000 attendees expected, this event is off to an excellent start. I am also keen on exploring new market insights through market-by-market conference sessions, so I am confident this is a great platform for expanded opportunities.”
Better Collective, a leading affiliate powerhouse and a frequent presence at SBC events, not only attending but also contributing as exhibitors, sponsors, and speakers, expressed their confidence in SBC’s potential with this revamped event.
“At Better Collective, we look very much forward to the SBC Summit America 2025 in Fort Lauderdale. With years of proven expertise in event organization, SBC enables unparalleled networking opportunities under one roof, reinforcing our connections and partnerships within the industry,” said Marc Frank Pedersen, company CEO for North America.
He added: “Having worked with SBC for many years, we trust in SBC’s commitment to deliver events that not only meet but exceed our expectations.”
Joseph Martin, CEO of Kinectify, a company specializing in anti-money laundering and compliance software, who has previously exhibited at SBC Summit North America, backed the decision, expressing confidence in SBC’s industry-centric ethos.
“SBC always puts on great events. They have deep connections within our industry and prioritize the right elements to optimize our experience. I’m excited about this new show covering both North and South America. Gaming companies operating in multiple markets across the two continents now have a single event focused on the entire Americas region. I look forward to another outstanding SBC event experience in Fort Lauderdale.”
FanDuel CEO, Amy Howe, commented on the growth that SBC Summit North America had previously achieved under SBCâs leadership. “The SBC North American Summit has become a mark the calendar industry event each spring. The conference seems to grow each year and brings together an impressive array regulators, legislators, operators and technologists that help power the industryâs growth.”
The CEO also confirmed that the “company is delighted to participate in the conference each year and looks forward to 2025 in Florida.”
Marina Bogard, Managing Director for North America at Betsson, also emphasized that the event caters to companies with diverse geographic interests. “SBCâs decision to launch SBC Summit Americas and host the event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, provides a convenient opportunity for businesses with diverse market strategies to connect with both North American and Latin American leads under one roof.”
Bogard underscored the significance of this unified approach, which allows Betsson to efficiently engage with partners across diverse regions. “As you know, Betsson is a global company, and both regions remain highly significant for our expansion strategies. It is great to be able to align our efforts and meet all our partners across the Americas without having to attend multiple conferences,” she said.
Colman remarked: âSBC clearly has foresight in creating SBC Summit Americas for 2025.â Just like Bogard, he also recognized the eventâs appeal to companies serving multiple geos. “At Optimove, we have experienced incredible growth in North and South America that parallels the incredible growth of SBC in each region. This new, reimagined show underscores that iGaming has come of age in the Americas. Plus, it will greatly benefit iGaming operators and service providers with diverse market interests.”
Perez echoed this sentiment. “We can all agree that the industry juggles numerous commitments, especially concerning conference participation. While attending expos around the world is rewarding, it also presents logistical and financial hurdles for companies. Therefore, I really embrace the idea of combining the strengths of the SBC Summit North America and LatinoamĂ©rica events to create a larger, more networking-rich experience,” he said.
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Xpoint appoints Ron Braunfeld as Chief Revenue Officer
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Braunfeld joins C-Level team as Xpoint continues rapid growth in 2024
Xpoint, a leading geolocation and compliance technology company, has appointed Ron Braunfeld as its Chief Revenue Officer, as the company continues to enhance its market presence and drive innovative solutions within the geolocation space.
Braunfeld joins Xpoint with a wealth of experience in business development, sales, and strategic partnerships within the technology and venture capital sectors. Most recently he was Vice President of Business Development at Mobi Systems, and prior to that, General Manager for Philadelphia at Capsule.
Braunfeld has 12+ years of experience within the location technology sector. Early in his career, he led business development efforts at MapQuest. After MapQuest, he went on to be on the founding team at WHERE, leading business development efforts. WHERE was the industryâs first location-based advertising network that was ultimately sold to PayPal. While at PayPal, Braunfeld led Business Development efforts for the newly formed PayPal Media Network. Other roles within the location technology sector include President of SnipSnap and Vice President of Business Development at Pingup.
As CRO, Braunfeld will be responsible for driving Xpoint’s revenue generation efforts, enhancing client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities to ensure the company’s continued growth and success.
Manu Gambhir, CEO of Xpoint, said: âWe are delighted to welcome Ron to our executive team as Chief Revenue Officer. His extensive experience and impressive achievements in business development and sales within the technology and venture capital industries will be invaluable as we expand our offering and strengthen our market position.â
Ron Braunfeld said: “The iGaming and geolocation industries are developing rapidly, so to join an innovative technology-focused company like Xpoint at this time is incredibly exciting. I am looking forward to helping the company continue its strong growth trajectory through the delivery of the most accurate, reliable and cost-effective geolocation services available in the market.â
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NetBet Casino Joins Forces with Octoplay
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NetBet Mexico and popular online gaming provider Octoplay have announced an agreement that will make Octoplayâs games available for NetBet Mexico customers to enjoy.
Despite only being founded in 2022, Octoplay has rapidly established itself as an influential member of the iGaming industry, developing multiple entertaining and popular slots such as Lollicat, Eternal Clash, and Shaolin Panda Chaos Reels – which are among the flagship new Octoplay titles being made available to NetBet Mexico customers.
NetBet Mexicoâs PR manager, Claudia Georgevici, said: âSelective partnering is a key tool at NetBet as it helps us to filter out the best companies to join forces with. Despite their young age, Octoplay have shown their commitment to creating enjoyable titles, and we look forward to our players experiencing their creativity for themselves.â
The full range of new Octoplay titles can be found online at the NetBet Mexico website.
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CT Lottery Launches iLottery Platform
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The CT Lottery has launched its iLottery platform. Players can participate in the fun of online lottery and their favorite draw games by visiting ctilottery.org or by downloading the CT Lottery mobile app on the iOS platform (Android app to follow next month). The app comes with exciting new features that allow players to personalize their lottery experience, such as saving favorite numbers and wagers, grouping preferred games for easy purchasing, and setting limits for wagering and time spent on the app. Along with these features, the CT Lottery mobile app will still include the ability to view winning numbers, scan lottery tickets purchased at retail to check if they have won, and much more.
With the new launch, Connecticut becomes the 11th state to offer online Lottery sales.
âiLottery gives Connecticut residents a convenient and secure way to play lottery games, whether choosing the every-four-minutes speed of KENO, the huge, life changing jackpots available through Powerball and Mega Millions, or the twice-a-day Play3 & Play4. In addition to our 2800 retailer locations, iLottery allows you to pretty much play anytime and anywhere you are. Lottery scratch tickets are only available in retail so be sure to shop retail too,â Greg Smith, President and CEO of the CT Lottery, said.
The games that will be available through iLottery are KENO, Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, Lotto, Cash5, and Play3 and Play4.
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