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4 important reasons why you need to attend the virtual edition of Sports Betting & Casino Summit North America
With less than 5 days left until the Sports Betting & Casino Summit North America (Virtual Conference) will open its virtual doors between 23-24 June, we created an extensive list in order to highlight the 4 top reasons why you should attend!
1. +50 Top industry experts are sharing their insights about the North American gaming industry and talking about the post-COVID-19 era.
Sports Betting & Casino Summit North America (Virtual Conference) gathers more than 50 industry experts who are joining the discussions and sharing vital information with the participants. Here is the list of all confirmed speakers:
– State Representative Brandt Iden (61st District in the Michigan House of Representatives)
– Kip Levin (President of FanDuel Group)
– David Highhill (Vice President, Strategy and Analytics at National Football League (NFL))
– Jeremy Kleiman (Gaming Attorney and Member at Saiber LLC)
– Dr. Joerg Hofmann (Partner at MELCHERS LAW)
– Bill Pascrell, III (Partner at Princeton Public Affairs Group, Inc.)
– Joe Asher (CEO at William Hill US)
– Adam Greenblatt (CEO of Roar Digital, LLC)
– Benjie Cherniak (Managing Director of SG Digital’s Don Best Sports group)
– Nick Papadoglou (Chief Commercial Officer at Intralot Inc/US – Head of Sports Betting in the US)
– Evan Davis (Sports Wagering Consultant at Pivot Sports Group)
– Jon Kaplowitz (Head of Penn Interactive)
– Wayne Kimmel (Managing Partner of SeventySix Capital)
– Jay Kornegay (Vice President Race & Sports Operations – Westgate LV Resort & Casino)
– Seth Schorr (CEO of Fifth Street Gaming and Chairman of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino)
– Matthew Holt (President at U.S. Integrity)
– J Moses (Investor & Board Advisor of Bet.Works)
– Grant Johnson (CEO at Esports Entertainment Group)
– David McDowell (Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at FSB​)
– Mark Robson (Co-Founder at Champion Sports​)
– Marek Suchar (Head of Partnerships at Oddin.gg).
– John Gordon (CEO & Co-Founder of Incentive Games)
– Araksi Sargsyan (Head Of Business Development at DS Virtual Gaming)
– Lazar MiuÄin (VP of Strategic Partnerships at NSoft)
– Martin Wachter (CEO at Golden Race)
– Jaka RepanÅ¡ek (Media and TECH Law Expert).
– Dr. Laila Mintas (Advisor and C-Level Executive at Dr. Mintas Consulting)
– Sara Slane (Founder at Slane Advisory)
– Daniel J. Kustelski (CEO & Co-founder at Chalkline Sports)
– Dmitry Starostenkov (CEO at Evenbet Gaming – the leading poker platform provider)
– Ismail Vali (Chief Product & Marketing Officer at A GAME ABOVE ApS)
– Karen Marcela Sierra-Hughes (Director, Latin America and Caribbean Government Relations and Business Development at Gaming Laboratories International)
– Charles Harper (Head of North America at iGaming Academy)
– Pieter Remmers (Chairman of G4 (Global Gambling Guidance Group))
– Eric Weiss (Deputy Executive Director, Technical Services at N.J. Division of Gaming Enforcement)
– Kevin Quigley (Indian Affairs & Gaming Business Counsel at Foley & Quigley PLC)
– Tom Foley (Foley & Quigley Law PLC)
– Jonodev Chaudhuri (Chair, Indian Law & Policy Practice at Quarles & Brady LLP).
– Ilkim Hincer (Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer at Hard Rock International)
– Benjie Levy (President/COO at Score Media and Gaming Inc)
– Chantal Cipriano (Gaming & Regulatory Lawyer at Dickinson Wright)
– Fernando Saffores (Founder & Director at Focus Gaming News).
– Keith S. Whyte (Executive Director at the National Council on Problem Gambling)
– Martin Lycka (Dir. of Regulatory Affairs at GVC)
– John Millington (Head of US Operations for EPIC Risk Management)
– Jack Symons (Co-Founder & Director at Gamban)
– Mohit Kansal (Partner at the Clairvest Group)
– Julian Fialkow (Senior Investment Associate at DRIVE by DraftKings)
– Ahmad Nassar (Chief Executive Officer of OneTeam Partners LLC)
– Chad Stender (Managing Director at SeventySix Capital)
– David VanEgmond (Head of Strategy & Corporate Development at Barstool Sport)
– Lloyd Danzig (Founder & CEO at Sharp Alpha Advisors)
2. Quality discussions on important topics
The conference will feature 13-panel discussions that span over the two days (23-24 June). You can view the program on this link to check the timetable!
The panel discussions which are in the program are the following:
- THE STRATEGY OF RESTARTING THE ONLINE SPORTS BETTING INDUSTRY
- NAVIGATING THE SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES IN US SPORTS BETTING & ONLINE GAMING IN AN EVER CHANGING WORLD POST COVID-19
- THE FUTURE OF LEGALIZED SPORTS BETTING IN CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA AND TEXAS
- OUTLOOK FOR US GAMING – WHEN CAN WE EXPECT THE US GAMING MARKET TO NORMALISE
- LAS VEGAS – RE-LAUNCH OF THE STRIP
- ESPORTS BETTING VS CLASSIC SPORTS BETTING IN NORTH AMERICA
- VIRTUAL GAMING, IS IT GAINING TRACTION IN AMERICA AND CANADA?
- INNOVATION DURING AND POST COVID-19 – HOW IS THE INDUSTRY ADAPTING?
- COMPLIANCE AND CERTIFICATION DURING COVID-19
- TRIBAL GAMING INDUSTRY – A NEW ERA
- THE FUTURE OF ONLINE GAMING IN CANADA
- RESPONSIBLE GAMING: LESSONS LEARNED FROM EUROPE AND VICE VERSA
- THE CURRENT & FUTURE STATE OF THE SPORTS BETTING INVESTMENT LANDSCAPE
3. The right time to talk about online gaming in North America
The global online gambling market size was valued at USD 53.7 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5% from 2020 to 2027.
The spread of COVID19 has accelerated the demand for online gambling. Moreover, increasing digitalization coupled with secure digital payment options are also some factors contributing to online gambling market growth. The market is further expected to gain momentum over the forecast period attributed to the rising use of digital currency and websites provided by companies for betting and gambling.
4. 8 hours of online networking, easy to use platform
We have enabled +8 hours of networking during which you can have one on one meetings with attending participants.
The free networking sessions are held between 8:00 – 12:00 AM (EDT – New York Timezone) on both day and give you the opportunity to create new contacts and possibly tie new deals and not miss out on the education, which starts at 12:00 AM (EDT – New York Timezone).
The virtual seats are limited, so hurry and register now to secure your seat(s)!
Do not miss this unique opportunity to attend a virtual conference that gathers all North American gaming industry experts for 2 days of discussions and networking. Register your seat now!
Canada
ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario
ComeOn Group announced a significant milestone in its sportsbook expansion journey with the addition of sportsbook to their offering in Ontario following the successful acquisition of the required permits. This addition represents a strategic advancement in the Groups sportsbook growth trajectory where they are set to double its sportsbook business in the coming years.
ComeOn Group is one of 51 active operators in Ontario. The Ontario market has experienced robust growth since its launch, reaching C$6.7 billion in revenue in 2023.* By 2029, the market is forecasted to grow by a total of 29%, with 2024 expected to close with a 20% increase.
ComeOn keeps investing in its sportsbook business acceleration that is powered by its proprietary sportsbook platform and in-house risk management and trading team. As a multi product vertical operator, ComeOn is striving to give its customer base a safe and exciting entertainment destination and this approach is now expanded to their Ontario audience.
Juergen Reutter, Chief Executive Officer at ComeOn Group, said: “We are very excited about the opportunities this new milestone opens up for us. As a casino-led operator it represents a key part of our sportsbook strategy to double our business in the coming years. Like in any of our other markets, we are striving for a differentiated sportsbook entertainment experience that is powered by our in-house technology. Our goal is to deliver top-tier entertainment to our players while fostering safe and innovative gaming experiences.â€
*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)
Canada
INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform
INTRALOT S.A. has announced the undertaking of a new project between the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the sole lottery operator for the Government of British Columbia in Canada, and INTRALOT Inc., its US subsidiary, for the provision of an online lottery platform. The project also includes the digitalization of the existing land-based network.
The solution will be based on the Player X platform, part of the Lotos X ecosystem, and adds to the company’s overall partnership with BCLC, which has been extended until 2028.
INTRALOT is a leading player in a changing world of gaming. With significant experience in looking forward and anticipating emerging trends, the company provides future-proof solutions to regulated lottery and gaming operators around the world.
Canada
IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference
Hot on the heels of its most attended conference in history, the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is excited to announce that its 2025 conference will take place in Toronto, Canada, from October 20 to 23, 2025.
The event will be held in partnership with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) at the Westin Harbour Castle, offering stunning waterfront views and a premier, downtown Toronto location.
‘Fresh off the success of our Rome conference, we’re thrilled to continue the momentum with next year’s event in Toronto,’ said Ben Haden, IAGR President.
‘The IAGR 2025 conference promises to be another unparalleled opportunity for our global community to come together, collaborate and shape the future of gaming regulation. We’re looking forward to working with AGCO to bring it all together.’
AGCO CEO and Registrar Dr. Karin Schnarr, added, ‘We’re excited to welcome IAGR and its members to Toronto. This partnership provides a great opportunity to share Ontario’s innovative regulatory practices and foster meaningful discussions that drive positive change in the industry.’
Stay tuned for registration details early next year.
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