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Introducing SBC Summit 2024: A Major iGaming Gathering in Lisbon
The SBC Summit 2024 is set to unfold from September 24-26, 2024, at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL) and MEO Arena, marking a significant shift from its previous home in Barcelona. This year’s event promises to be an expansive and dynamic gathering, reflecting the growing global impact and reach of the summit. As the premier event in the gaming industry, it offers an unparalleled opportunity for professionals to engage with the latest trends, technologies, and insights shaping the future of gaming.
With an impressive footprint of over 110,000 square meters, SBC Summit 2024 will feature a diverse range of activities and sessions designed to cater to a wide audience. The summit will host more than 450 speakers, including prominent figures such as Tony Hawk, the legendary skateboarder and entrepreneur, and Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web. Their participation underscores the event’s commitment to delivering high-caliber content and thought leadership across various sectors within the gaming industry.
The summit’s expanded venue will accommodate 600 exhibitors, showcasing a broad spectrum of innovations and solutions. This year’s event introduces several themed zones, including the Casino & iGaming Zone, Sports Betting Zone and Player Protection Zone, as well as three focused summits: the Payment Expert Summit, the Affiliate Leaders Summit and ESI Lisbon, uniting the realms of esports, video games, gambling, and the creator economy. Each of these areas is designed to provide attendees with targeted insights and opportunities for engagement.
Attendees can expect a robust conference program spread across eight stages. The agenda will cover a wide range of topics relevant to the gaming industry, from sports betting and casino gaming to payments, compliance, and affiliate marketing. This comprehensive approach ensures that participants will gain valuable knowledge on the latest industry developments and best practices.
Networking will be a central feature of SBC Summit 2024, with various opportunities to connect with peers, industry leaders, and potential partners. The event is expected to draw 25,000 attendees, including operators, affiliates, regulators, and technology providers. The summit’s design incorporates numerous networking lounges, coffee bars, and food areas, providing comfortable spaces for attendees to meet and discuss business.
In addition to its extensive exhibition and conference offerings, SBC Summit 2024 will introduce StartupSphere. This new initiative is aimed at supporting startup companies by connecting founders with investors and potential clients. The StartupSphere will feature the popular First Pitch Competition, where emerging startups will compete for a prize fund currently valued at €118,800. The pavilion will also showcase 16 innovative startups across various sectors, including sports betting, iGaming, fintech, and AI.
The city of Lisbon, with its rich historical backdrop and vibrant cultural scene, provides an excellent setting for this landmark event. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and efficient transportation network, Lisbon offers easy access for international attendees. Humberto Delgado Airport, just 4 km from the venue, ensures convenient travel with direct flights to numerous global destinations, including major hubs in the US and South America.
In addition to its professional attractions, Lisbon’s culinary scene and lively social environment make it an ideal host city. Attendees will find a variety of dining and entertainment options within walking distance of the event venue, enhancing their overall experience.
SBC Summit 2024 promises to be a landmark event for the gaming industry, offering valuable insights, opportunities for collaboration, and a chance to experience the dynamic city of Lisbon.
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DreamPlay consolidates its status as a global player in the iGaming industry and opens an office and campus in Cyprus
DreamPlay’s ambitions go far beyond simple game development. With a new office in Limassol, the international iGaming solutions provider is expanding its presence in Europe and laying the foundations for a new philosophy of the iGaming business.
The location in Limassol was not chosen by chance – Cyprus has long become the European center of iGaming. It is here that key market players, large operators and financial structures supporting the industry are concentrated. And the high concentration of technology and talented developers allows DreamPlay to form its own ecosystem of talent.
If in the 2010s Cyprus became a hub for classic iGaming operators, today it is a point of attraction for technology companies that are betting on metaverses and the integration of games into a wider digital ecosystem. DreamPlay is one of those shaping this trend.
Google-style campus for game development talents
The DreamPlay office and campus in Limassol are part of the company’s international network of corporate campuses. Similar hubs already operate in Thailand, Bali, Peru, the UAE and Poland. They offer employees comfortable working conditions and the ability to move between locations, accommodation, meals, legal support for stays in different countries. And all this is at the expense of the company. -And the flexible work format and 4-day work week in the company helps DreamPlay talents maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s all about well-established business processes and taking care of the team.
It’s nice to know that you can come to the country, and there is a Dream Campus where friends, like-minded people and someone who can simply take care of you are waiting for you. They will meet you at the airport, give you a tour, accompany you on medical or legal issues. It’s all part of the team.
“iGaming is an industry of emotions. Therefore, the people who create it should work where they feel best. Therefore, in our campuses we create an environment where the team can feel maximum freedom for creativity, focus on creating new breakthrough products. And not be distracted by everyday issues. And we are sure that this gives us a strategic advantage, because we are sure that our employees have received better conditions than their colleagues in other companies. Comfort, flexibility and freedom are part of our global philosophy of DreamPlay,” shares DreamPlay CEO Alex Tkach.
What does this mean for the market?
Opening a DreamPlay office in Cyprus is a wise decision, as the company is preparing to enter new markets and partner with the largest iGaming players. It is also a signal to the entire market that the company is moving into the league of global players who dictate trends, rather than following them.
If today Cyprus is another platform for international expansion, then tomorrow DreamPlay may turn into one of the first technology companies in iGaming, operating on the principle of large IT holdings.
And this is where the main intrigue lies: will DreamPlay become the one who fundamentally rethinks the very nature of the industry?
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IGT Wheel of Fortune Video Poker Makes Global Debut at Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas
International Game Technology PLC announced that it recently introduced its much-anticipated Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game in the world’s most prolific video poker market: Las Vegas, Nev. Guests of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino (Downtown Grand) in Downtown Las Vegas became the first players in the world to enjoy legendary IGT multi-hand video poker paired with the puzzle-solving, wheel-spinning fun of Wheel of Fortune via IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game.
“Becoming the first casino in the world to offer IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Video Poker was an exciting moment for Downtown Grand and one that generated palpable buzz and significant play on our gaming floor. For decades, our players have enjoyed IGT video poker and Wheel of Fortune slots, so combining the DNA of those two products to create something new is an exciting proposition for our players,” said Rick Coltor, Slots Manager at the Downtown Grand Las Vegas.
“Launching IGT Wheel of Fortune Video Poker in Las Vegas, the world’s largest video poker market, marked another important milestone in the rollout of our expanded Wheel of Fortune games portfolio. Our Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game delivers an ideal blend of proven multi-hand poker, jackpot excitement and the signature elements of Wheel of Fortune games that have propelled the theme’s success for more than 25 years,” said Nick Khin, IGT President, Global Gaming.
IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Video Poker is currently available on the CrystalCurve cabinet. Wheel of Fortune Video Poker incorporates the franchise’s famous puzzle-solving features and the iconic “Wheel Bonus” that has had players chanting “WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE!” for decades. The multi-hand poker game is available in triple-play, five-play and ten-play configurations and can award players 30,000, 50,000 or 100,000 credits, respectively, for a dealt royal flush.
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MLB Players Inc., a commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association, and OneTeam Partners announced they’ve reached a licensing agreement with PENN Entertainment.
The agreement designates PENN’s sports betting platforms – ESPN BET in the U.S. and theScore BET in Canada – as Officially Licensed Sportsbooks of MLBPI.
PENN now has the rights to use MLB player names, images and likenesses on its sports betting platforms, marketing assets and promotional campaigns.
The deal also includes PENN’s retail sportsbook operations (32 retail sportsbooks at its casino properties, including 19 under the ESPN BET brand).
Last fall, FanDuel and MLBPI reached a similar licensing agreement after the MLB players’ union sued FanDuel and Underdog Fantasy in New York Supreme Court, accusing them of using the names and likeness of ballplayers on their players without permission.
”As baseball season gets underway, we’re excited to offer fans an enhanced betting experience that includes player likenesses, expanded wagering options and a more dynamic product. Partnering with MLB Players Inc. strengthens our connection to the league and its star players and creates additional opportunities to engage fans throughout the season,” said Jason Birney, Vice President of Operations at PENN Interactive.
OneTeam Partners specializes in commercializing group licensing rights for professional athlates, and is a joint venture between the NFL Players Association, MLB Players Association, Women’s National Basketball Players Association, MLS Players Association, and U.S. Women’s National Team Players Association.
“By integrating MLB player rights into PENN Entertainment’s platforms, this partnership brings fans closer to the game while unlocking new business opportunities in sports betting. It highlights the growing influence of players in shaping premium, fan-focused betting experiences while enhancing player NIL rights and widening distribution,” said Frank Arthofer, President of OneTeam Partners.
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