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HIPTHER FESTIVAL XXI (virtual) starts today, join Day 1 – TECH Conference Series: America

HIPTHER FESTIVAL takes place between 8-12 November and includes 5 conferences hosted by the #hipthers.
We are really thankful for the interest which has been shown towards our meetups / virtual conferences and especially the HIPTHER FESTIVAL XXI. We would like to send you this reminder note that today we are going to open the virtual doors and welcome you and +6000 other participants on the virtual stage of TECH Conference Series: America.
To kick things off we would like to thank our sponsors for their support: Plaid, Altenar, nanocosmos, Play’n GO, Nordic Gambling, PLANZER LAW, and All-In Global.
The mega speaker lineup is the result of a great collaboration with our strategic partners, GameOn and Square In The Air.
Here is the breakdown of today’s program:
Day 1 – TECH Conference Series: America – 8 November
- 10:40 – 10:45 ET (15:40 – 15:45 CET) – WELCOME MESSAGE BY THE #HIPTHERS
- 10:45 – 11:15 ET (15:45 – 16:15 CET) – KEYNOTE PRESENTATION – HOW INTERACTIVE LIVE STREAMING IS DRIVING AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT
- Presenter: Oliver Lietz – CEO at nanocosmos
- 11:15 – 12:00 ET (16:15 – 17:00 CET) – ETHICALLY DESIGNED TECHNOLOGY & DEMYSTIFYING DECENTRALIZED FINANCE
- Panelists:
- Dr. Mihaela Ulieru – President at IMPACT Institute for the Digital Economy
- Dean Rakic – Chief Scientist at TAAL Distributed Technologies
- Dr. Robin Kiera – Founder and CEO at Digitalscouting
- Moderator: Stefania Barbaglio – Founder and Director at Cassiopeia Services
- Panelists:
- 12:00 – 13:00 ET (17:00 – 18:00 CET) – ESPORTS ON THE RISE, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR TECH COMPANIES IN NORTH AMERICA
- Panelists:
- Marius Adomnica – Lawyer at Segev LLP
- Alex Iaroshenko – CEO at Betbazar
- Flavien Guillocheau – CEO at PandaScore
- Bart Barden – COO and Managing Director at Esports Technologies
- Moderator: Stephen A. Crystal – Managing Director and owner of SCCG Management
- Panelists:
- 13:00 – 14:00 ET (18:00 – 19:00 CET) – INVESTING IN AI AND SPORTS
- Panelists:
- Daniel Bernard – Investor and General Partner at Mindspring Capital
- Lloyd Danzig – Founder & Managing Partner at Sharp Alpha Advisors
- Matt Davey – President & CEO at Tekkorp Capital LLC
- Moderator: Wayne Kimmel – Managing Partner at SeventySix Capital
- Panelists:
- 14:00 – 14:45 ET (19:00 – 19:45 CET) – AI FOR HUMANS AND THE PLANET (IS THERE ANY BUSINESS VALUE FROM AI)
- Panelists:
- PĂ©ter W. SzabĂł – CEO of AceTech
- Ana-Maria Stancu – Robot Fleet Admiral at Bucharest Robots
- Felix NegoiČ›Ä – Software Engineer
- Moderator: Alex MÄrginean – Marketing Specialist at Hipther Agency
- Panelists:
- 14:45 – 15:15 ET (19:45 – 20:15 CET) – CRYPTO CATCHUP WITH SEGEV LLP
- Panelists:
- Matt Bailey – CEO & Director at GameOn
- Santiago Jaramillo – Chief Product Officer at GameOn
- Moderator: Ron Segev – Founding Partner of Segev LLP
- Panelists:
The full agenda of the conference (times and speakers) can be found here: https://hiptherfestival.com/#schedule
All the session can be joined via ZOOM, YouTube, or in NEOS Metaverse in collaboration with ViARsys.
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Here a few things you should remember:
Conference Stream
To access the live stream and engage with the speakers, you have multiple options:
Option 1 (by app):
Join directly with your Zoom app (you can download here) and use the below details to join the meetings between 8-12 November:
Direct ZOOM link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5286247083?pwd=V3M3ejBoRHZndWJkTUFkZlM2MGdzdz09
Meeting ID: 528 624 7083
Passcode: #hipthers
Option 2 (via WireUp):
Log into your WireUp account and hover your mouse to “Events” and click on the “Live Streams” option. Enter your name, email and click Join
Option 3 (just watch via browser):
To only watch the raw live stream, you can visit https://hipther.com/tv/ or subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified once we go live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMx3Bqx90E4Pax1Xzg3EtA
The HIPTHER FESTIVAL focuses on some of the most talked-about industries and is powered by the agency’s media outlets.
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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For sponsorship/speaking inquiries, make sure to reach out to Andrada Marginean (B2B Sales Executive at Hipther Agency) on [email protected]
For media-related inquiries, please contact Alexandru Marginean (Marketing Specialist at Hipther Agency) on [email protected]
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Inspired Partners with Jogo de Ouro in Brazil

Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading provider of B2B gaming content, systems, and solutions, is excited to announce a new partnership with Jogo de Ouro, a Brazilian-based sportsbook and casino operator, to bring Inspired’s acclaimed slot titles to its players.
This partnership signals a major step forward in Inspired’s growth strategy, as the market expands during its new era of regulation. With this launch, Jogo de Ouro’s players in Brazil will now have access to Inspired’s rapidly expanding catalogue of online slot content, including hit titles such as Golden Winner™ (CampeĂŁo de Ouro), Big Piggy Bank™ (Super Confrinho da Sorte), Big Fishing Fortune™ (Super Pescaria da Fortuna), alongside global fan favourites like Gold Cash Free Spins™ (Grana de Ouro Giros Gratis), Cops â€n’ Robbers Big Money™ (Policia e Ladrao Muita Grana), and more.
Jogo de Ouro will feature regular content releases from Inspired, giving its players access to a variety of new experiences, including proven, high-performing global hits. The portfolio blends iconic classics, innovative features, and seasonal favourites, all designed with high-impact mechanics that drive both engagement and retention. The partnership with Jogo de Ouro broadens Inspired’s global footprint and brings proven content to one of the most promising iGaming markets, in the world.
Claire Osborne, Vice President of Interactive at Inspired Entertainment, said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Jogo de Ouro to bring our diverse games portfolio to Brazilian audiences. From player-favourite classics to fun seasonal titles, our games are crafted for engagement and have proven performance. This collaboration will deliver exceptional entertainment experiences to Jogo de Ouro’s players.”
Flavio Sukar, CEO at Jogo de Ouro, added: “This partnership positions Jogo de Ouro at the forefront of Brazilian iGaming, delivering top-tier casino content to our players. We’re proud to partner with Inspired, and we look forward to bringing their high-quality games and regular new releases to audiences across the country.”
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Brightstar Lottery Modernizes Retail and Digital Solutions for Missouri Lottery with OMNIA Deployment

Brightstar Lottery PLC announced that it will deploy its fully-integrated lottery solution, OMNIA, to modernize retail and digital solutions for the Missouri Lottery via an eight-year contract. OMNIA seamlessly connects retail and digital lottery channels and was designed to simplify operations and elevate player experiences. Brightstar will also enhance the Missouri Lottery’s digital program to include Connected Play, second-chance promotions and loyalty program.
“For more than 30 years, the Missouri Lottery has relied on Brightstar’s world-class technology and insight to help contribute more than $8.5 billion to public education throughout our state. We are excited to build upon this long-term partnership over the course of the next eight years and deliver new, premier experiences for our players,” said Lester Elder, Missouri Lottery Executive Director.
“Brightstar is honored to support the Missouri Lottery as it embraces the evolving lottery landscape and implements innovative solutions that will increase flexibility to manage its operations and engage players in new ways. We look forward to delivering these high-performing solutions, while helping the Lottery achieve its goals of maximizing funds to education,” said Scott Gunn, Brightstar Chief Operating Officer North America Lottery.
Brightstar will also deliver new retailer equipment including 5250 Retailer Pro S2s, 2220 GameTouch 28s, 75 GameTouch 20s, 250 GameTouch Draws, 1250 Digital Menu Boards, and an enhanced communications network. These solutions drive player engagement and offer versatility, reliability, and convenience, backed by the high performance and integrity of Brightstar’s market-leading central system.
Brightstar serves nearly 90 lottery customers and their players on six continents. It is the primary technology provider to 26 of the 46 lottery jurisdictions in the US and seven of the world’s 10 largest lotteries.
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Scientific Games Launches SG Content Hub in Columbia

Scientific Games has launched the SG Content Hub in the District of Columbia, offering a curated selection of exciting games to DC Lottery players who play online. The lottery industry’s premier content aggregator brings digital games from Scientific Games and game studios worldwide to players, including the company’s own portfolio of more than 250 eInstant games from SG Studios and a suite of licensed brands. DC players are enjoying the new Mayhem Madness game from SG Studios, with Candy Coated Cash and Witchy Wins coming this fall.
The SG Content Hub launch expands Scientific Games’ longtime relationship with the DC Lottery for DC Scratchers games that began with the Lottery’s start-up in 1982.
The world’s largest lottery games company developed the SG Content Hub to serve the rapidly expanding digital lottery channel with a broad variety of engaging, unique iLottery game experiences. The SG Content Hub operates seamlessly with lottery gaming systems technology and iLottery platforms.
Randy Burnside, DC Lottery Executive Director, said: “The DC Lottery is thrilled to offer our players a wide selection of new and exciting games through the SG Content Hub. We are building on our success with DC Scratchers from Scientific Games and the company’s deep understanding of lottery players and the entertainment experience.”
Since its inception in 1982, the DC Lottery has awarded more than $4.8 billion in prizes, transferred more than $2.4 billion to the District’s General Fund, which supports essential services in the District, generated more than $501.4 million in commissions for its retail business partners, and helped local nonprofits raise more than $139.5 million in support of social causes.
Matt Lynch, President, Digital for Scientific Games, said: “We are excited to bring our global expertise, content and technology to the DC Lottery with an evolutionary content aggregator developed to offer players an exciting portfolio of iLottery games, with the agility to adapt to play preferences and market trends. The engaging variety of digital lottery games offered through the SG Content Hub ensures long-term sustainable growth for the DC Lottery and its beneficiary programs in the District of Columbia.”
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