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HIPTHER FESTIVAL XXI (8-12 November), final agenda is now available
HIPTHER FESTIVAL takes place between 8-12 November and includes 5 conferences hosted by the #hipthers.
Targu Mures, Romania – The countdown has begun and there are only 7 days left until the virtual doors will open at the second edition of the HIPTHER FESTIVAL, a virtual-only event that was born in 2020 and attracts a plethora of industries from all across the world.
HIPTHER FESTIVAL XXI will span over 5 days between 8-12 November, and the sessions can be joined via ZOOM, YouTube, or in NEOS Metaverse in collaboration with ViARsys.
The #hipthers are pleased to announce the final agenda of the event which will be joined by +6000 online participants, and over 200 expert speakers.
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Here is a breakdown of the program that you can view on the virtual stage of HIPTHER FESTIVAL:
Day 1 – TECH Conference Series: America – 8 November
- 10:45 – 11:15 ET (15:45 – 16:15 CET) – KEYNOTE PRESENTATION – HOW INTERACTIVE LIVE STREAMING IS DRIVING AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT
- 11:15 – 12:00 ET (16:15 – 17:00 CET) – ETHICALLY DESIGNED TECHNOLOGY & DEMYSTIFYING DECENTRALIZED FINANCE
- 12:00 – 13:00 ET (17:00 – 18:00 CET) – ESPORTS ON THE RISE, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR TECH COMPANIES IN NORTH AMERICA
- 13:00 – 14:00 ET (18:00 – 19:00 CET) – INVESTING IN AI AND SPORTS
- 14:00 – 14:45 ET (19:00 – 20:00 CET) – AI FOR HUMANS AND THE PLANET (IS THERE ANY BUSINESS VALUE FROM AI)
Day 2 – TECH Conference Series: Europe – 9 November
- 09:30 – 10:15 CET – HOW IS GEN Z ADAPTING TO ONLINE LEARNING AND LESS IN-PERSON SOCIALIZING
- 10:15 – 11:15 CET – CYBERSECURITY: AFTERMATH OF A BREACH
- 11:15 – 12:00 CET – FIRESIDE CHAT – CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY
- 12:00 – 12:45 CET – INTERACTIVE SESSION: MINDFULNESS ESPRESSO (EPISODE 2)
- 12:45 – 13:45 CET – INSPIRING WOMEN IN TECH
- 13:45 – 14:30 CET – THE NFT REVOLUTION FOR FASHION, LUXURY & THE METAVERSE
- 14:30 – 15:15 CET – PLANNING FOR AN IMMERSIVE WORKPLACE
- 15:15 – 16:15 CET – PREPARING FOR A NEW REALITY (METAVERSE, EDTECH)
Day 3 – PICANTE MARKETING Summit – 10 November
- 09:30 – 10:30 CET – MARKETING IN AN ERA OF REMOTE WORKING
- 10:30 – 11:30 CET – WORKING WITH SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Day 4 – European Gaming Q4 Meetup – 11 November
- 09:30 – 10:30 CET – REGULATION OUTLOOK IN EUROPE
- 10:30 – 11:30 CET – PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: RESPONSIBLE GAMING AND SUSTAINABILITY
- 11:30 – 12:00 CET – FIRESIDE CHAT – EXPLORING THE WORLD: GAMING IN AFRICA
- 12:00 – 12:45 CET – LIVE CASINO ON THE EUROPEAN CONTINENT. WHERE ARE WE AT?
- 12:45 – 13:30 CET – NORDIC UPDATES BY NORDIC GAMBLING
- 13:30 – 14:30 CET – DIRECT INTEGRATION OR THROUGH AGGREGATORS? THE ETERNAL DILEMMA OF CASINO INTEGRATIONS
Day 5 – Gaming Americas Q4 Meetup – 12 November
- 10:15 – 11:00 EST (15:15 – 16:00 CET / 11:15- 12:00 Buenos Aires) – SLOTTING INTO PLACE – ASSESSING THE EARLY TRENDS FROM IGAMING IN THE USA
- 11:00 – 11:45 EST (16:00 – 16:45 CET / 12:00 – 12:45 Buenos Aires) – THE CANADIAN GAMING INDUSTRY UPDATES WITH CHANTAL CIPRIANO
- 11:45 – 12:30 EST (16:45 – 17:30 CET / 12:45 – 13:30 Buenos Aires) – US LEGISLATION ROUND-UP
- 12:30 – 13:15 EST (17:30 – 18:15 CET / 13:45 – 14:15 Buenos Aires) – ARE VCS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SPORTS IN THE USA?
- 13:15 – 14:00 EST (18:15 – 19:00 CET / 14:15 – 15:00 Buenos Aires) – FIRESIDE CHAT – FIXED-ODDS HORSE RACING
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The HIPTHER FESTIVAL focuses on some of the most talked-about industries and is powered by the agency’s media outlets.
The full-week event also enjoys the support of the following companies as sponsors:
Plaid – Registration Sponsor
Presenting the General Sponsors
Altenar – General Sponsor
nanocosmos – General Sponsor
Play’n GO – Panel Sponsor
Nordic Gambling – General Sponsor
PLANZER LAW – General Sponsor
Hipther Agency is the parent brand of European Gaming, PICANTE, WireUp Zone and Gaming Americas and the team is excited to invite interested parties to review their android news app on the Play Store.
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Hipther Agency consists of 14 news outlets that cover news from around the world and a portfolio of conferences that cover five continents (North America, Central America, South America, Caribbean and Europe).
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Under the agreement, MLB and its 30 Clubs will gain access to an unprecedented depth of player analysis and insights with event coverage expanding significantly, from 3,300 to more than 20,000 games – an over 600% increase. This includes college, international, professional partner leagues and leading amateur leagues, such as the MLB Draft League, the Appalachian League and MLB Develops events, and, for the first time, top high school events.
The Synergy Coaching and Scouting solution is uniquely positioned to address the player evaluation needs of MLB as it leverages Sportradar’s expertise ingesting and transforming millions of data points from video into detailed metrics, actionable insights and dynamic visualizations. This, combined with Sportradar’s AI-powered sports performance technology, enables Synergy to provide unparalleled, in-depth analysis of every player, play and game situation, and equips MLB and Club scouts with the information and insights they need to streamline the evaluation process, guide draft decisions and support the development of future MLB players.
“Sportradar’s cutting-edge technology, alongside our reputation as a trusted partner to leading US sports leagues, is driving the transformation of sports performance analysis,” said Eduard Blonk, Chief Commercial Officer, Sportradar. “Through Synergy we are pleased that we are expanding our relationship with MLB, equipping them with the deep data and insights they need to identify the next generation of players. We are eager to continue bringing innovative solutions to MLB.”
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Commercial Gaming Revenue Growth Continues in Q3 2024, Driving Industry’s 15th Consecutive Quarter of Growth
U.S. commercial gaming revenue reached $17.71 billion in Q3 2024, the industry’s highest-grossing Q3 on record, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. This makes Q3 2024 the industry’s 15th consecutive quarter of annual revenue growth, with September marking the 43rd straight month of rising year-over-year commercial gaming revenue.
Through the first nine months of the year, nationwide commercial gaming revenue stands at $53.24 billion, pacing 8.0 percent ahead of 2023 and putting the industry on track for a fourth straight record revenue year.
In Q3 2024, 29 of the 35 commercial gaming jurisdictions operational last year saw increased year-over-year revenue. This growth resulted in an 8.9 percent year-over-year increase in state and local taxes tied directly to gaming revenue, with commercial gaming operators contributing $3.79 billion in taxes across the quarter.
Quarterly revenue from land-based gaming – encompassing casino slots, table games and retail sports betting – totaled $12.56 billion, 0.62 percent lower than Q3 2023. Meanwhile, combined revenue from online sports betting and iGaming totaled $5.14 billion in Q3 2024 as online gaming made up 29.0 percent of commercial gaming revenue, a significantly higher share than in Q3 2023.
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- iGaming: iGaming generated $2.08 billion in revenue, marking a 30.3 percent year-over-year increase.
“Q3 2024 continued gaming’s momentum from the first half of the year, with online casino and sports betting driving strong growth. At the same time, new brick-and-mortar casino openings bolstered traditional gaming, which still accounts for the bulk of industry revenue,” said AGA Vice President of Research David Forman. “More than a quarter of commercial revenue now regularly comes from online sources, raising the importance of continued sustainable growth with consumers in those states.”
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“With a full suite of slots, live casino, and sportsbook as well as some unique features that we’ll be rolling out over the next few months, we think our guests will find a social gaming experience they can’t get anywhere else,” said Henrik Persson Ekdahl, Co-founder of Legendz.com.
Play for Free, Redeem for Real Prizes
At Legendz, anyone over 18 can join the fun and play for free while having the chance to redeem winnings for real prizes. Players receive a free daily reward just for visiting the site each day.
“Legendz is introducing a groundbreaking approach to rewarding loyal users and retaining its players with its unique daily reward slot game. The game will offer a chance to win hundreds of free Sweeps Coins every single day. We’re transforming traditional rewards into an engaging experience, staying true to our core value: delivering entertainment at its finest,” said Managing Director Charlie McMaw.
Highest Return to Player on the Market
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