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ELA Games to Speak on Sustainable Growth at HIPTHER Prague 10th Anniversary Summit

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1 month ago

March 11, 2026

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The Head of Business Development at ELA Games collaborates with industry colleagues to explore the forthcoming phase of scalability.

ELA Games is happy to share that Yaroslav Soloshenko, Head of Business Development, will serve as an expert panelist at the forthcoming HIPTHER Prague Summit 2026.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Prague Summit is a focused event for leaders in gaming and technology across Central and Eastern Europe. On Day 2 (March 25, 2026) at 12:00 PM, Yaroslav will take the stage in the QUARTZ Room for a session called: “Game Innovation & Studio Growth: What Scales in 2026.”

Led by the esteemed industry personality Michael Caselli, the dialogue unites a panel of experienced experts, featuring Robert Lenzhofer (Hölle Games), Alexis Wicén (Scatters Group), Alessia Paiano, and Assaf Stieglitz. The session aims to investigate the realities of the contemporary gaming scene, aiding in differentiating between short-term experiments and the sustainable growth strategies that succeed in a competitive, regulated setting.

Yaroslav Soloshenko, Head of Business Development at ELA Games, said of the upcoming session: “Innovation in 2026 is defined by how a good idea adapts to the specific needs of the market. ELA Games is focused on the artistry of our games, making sure every animation and feature meets a standard of quality that itself is a core selling point for our partners. Scaling today requires us to push creative boundaries while finding new ways to maintain a competitive edge in a crowded and ever-changing market. It’s an honor to join such a distinguished panel at the Prague Summit, particularly as HIPTHER marks a decade of bringing together some of the most influential voices in the CEE region.”

The discussion will center on various critical aspects of studio development, such as:

Strategic Innovation Cycles: Syncing ambitious creative experimentation with the practical needs of product-market fit and scalable business success.

Efficient Distribution: Ways specialized studios can broaden their audience via strategic aggregation and partnerships with platforms.

Creative Adaptation: Preserving a studio’s artistic identity while effectively managing the changing technical and regulatory requirements of European markets.

The post ELA Games to Speak on Sustainable Growth at HIPTHER Prague 10th Anniversary Summit appeared first on Eastern European Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.

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ELA Games joins SBC Summit Malta panel on cinematic and social slots

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April 14, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Senior Business Development Manager Petr Vonarshenko appears on 29 April 2026 alongside Betsson’s Janick Bonnici and KALAMBA’s Steve Cutler.

ELA Games will appear at SBC Summit Malta on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, with Senior Business Development Manager Petr Vonarshenko set to take part in a panel on the future of slot content. The session runs 15:00-15:45 CEST at the InterContinental Hotel, Malta.

The panel, part of the event’s “Product Visionaries” track, is titled Casino Product Innovation & Content: The Future of Slots. According to the company, discussion will focus on how slot design is moving beyond “traditional solo experiences” toward “socialised play,” including co-op jackpots, friend challenges and audience-influenced features.

The agenda also includes the use of data-led design to build engaged “micro-audiences,” and how “cinematic storytelling, branded crossovers, and episodic content drops” are changing slot content strategy.

Vonarshenko will be joined by Janick Bonnici, Principal Gaming Content Manager at Betsson Group, and Steve Cutler, CEO and co-founder of KALAMBA. Arjan Korstjens, Principal at the Casino Marketing Academy, will moderate the session.

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NOVOMATIC Drives the Evolution of the Colombian Market at GAT Cartagena 2026

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6 days ago

April 9, 2026

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Following a remarkable participation at GAT Cartagena 2026, NOVOMATIC Gaming Colombia reaffirmed its leadership in the Latin American gaming industry by combining a strong technological showcase with a prominent role in the discussions shaping the future of the sector. The company, which has led gaming device imports in Colombia for more than three years, used this strategic platform to present solutions designed to maximize performance in gaming venues across the region.

The exhibition at stand A27 focused on innovation in progressive jackpot systems and high-performance configurations. The centerpiece of the showcase was the XTENSION LINK series, which included the debut of XTENSION LINK Evolution and XTENSION LINK Volume 4, the latter presented in the BLACK EDITION II 1.49J cabinet featuring its signature J-curved screen. The offering was complemented by high-impact titles such as SUPERIA GAMES WIN WAYS and RISING TREASURES, as well as XTENSION LINK Ultimate and the Impera PROLINK titles, consolidating a versatile and state-of-the-art portfolio for regional operators.

In addition to the linked systems, NOVOMATIC showcased a selection of multi-game libraries designed to provide operational flexibility for different types of gaming floors. Among them were Magic Games Premium HD, GAMINATOR X5, Impera Line HD Edition 9, and Superia Games Premium 3, installed on the modern FUNMASTER 2.27/3.27 and PANTHER 2.27 cabinets.

The brand’s institutional presence was evident from the very beginning of the event with the participation of Max Bauer, Vice President Latin America & Caribbean at NOVOMATIC, in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. This leadership continued throughout the conference agenda, where Manuel Del Sol, CEO of NOVOMATIC Gaming Colombia, and José Casapía Bardales, Institutional Relations Manager of NOVOMATIC Peru, delivered one of the most insightful contributions during the Land-Based Panel.

During the session, Del Sol and Casapía analyzed the critical role manufacturers play in the certification processes under Colombia’s machine reliability regulations. Both experts provided a detailed overview of the market, identifying the volume of machines that will need to adapt to the new standards and outlining the role manufacturers will play in supporting this transition.

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HIPTHER Baltics: Vilnius 2026 Agenda Sets the Stage for the Region’s Next Era of iGaming Regulation & Fintech Integration

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1 week ago

April 8, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The agenda for HIPTHER Baltics: Vilnius 2026 has officially been revealed, marking a defining moment for the Baltic region’s iGaming, fintech, and regulatory landscape.

Taking place on 21 April 2026 at the Hilton Garden Inn Vilnius City Centre, the conference launches HIPTHER’s new Baltics-focused series, a bold evolution designed to bring deeper, jurisdiction-specific insight and high-level dialogue to one of Europe’s fastest-transforming digital markets.

At its core, the Vilnius edition is built around a powerful theme:
“iGaming Regulation & Fintech Integration” — a convergence shaping the future of compliance, payments, and digital innovation across the region.

A Defining Moment: Lithuania’s Regulatory Reset

Lithuania is entering a new phase — one where rapid fintech growth meets tightening regulatory expectations.

The agenda reflects this shift directly, capturing a market transitioning from accessibility to accountability, structure, and long-term sustainability. From post-MiCA realities and stricter AML frameworks to evolving iGaming controls, Vilnius becomes the place where these changes are not just discussed — but decoded.

The Agenda: One Day, Two Stages, Zero Filler

The newly released agenda delivers a high-density, decision-maker-focused experience, designed for professionals who need clarity.

Across two parallel tracks — Compliance & Operations Lab and TechXperience Stage — the program cuts straight to the pressure points shaping the industry:

On the Compliance & Operations side:

Gambling Regulation in the Baltics: Enforcement, Gaps, and Political Pressure
Post-MiCA Survival: Maintaining Your License Under the 2026 Strictures
The Bank Pivot: SME Lending, EMI Stability & Financial Resilience
AML 2.0 & MiCA in Practice: Building Compliance That Actually Works
The iGaming Ad Ban: Survival Strategies in a “No Marketing” Era

On the TechXperience Stage:

Next-gen Payments: A2A, Open Banking & Cross-border Infrastructure
AI in Product & Workforce Transformation
Blockchain Beyond the Hype: Infrastructure, Tokenization & Settlement
Esports, Gaming & Digital Communities: Building Next-Gen Ecosystems
AI in Product, Risk & Compliance: From Buzzwords to Deployment + Agentic AI & Data-Driven Organizations

Going beyond theoretical insight, this Agenda is a working blueprint for navigating what’s already unfolding.

Curated Networking & Meaningful Connections

The refreshing morning break and delicious complimentary lunch, will be followed by an evening social gathering at Jazz Cellar 11 –– offering rum, jazz, conversations, and the kind of networking that somehow becomes more productive after the formal agenda ends.

Spotlight on Speakers: The People Driving the Change

The Vilnius stage brings together a carefully selected lineup of regulators, compliance and fintech leaders, legal experts, and technology innovators — the very people operating at the frontlines of transformation.

These are just some of the speakers to take the stage:

Rainer Osanik – Head of Fiscal Information and Intelligence Department in the Estonian Ministry of Finance
Ineta Mačinskienė – CEO of Walletto
Edgaras Abromavičius – President of the Lithuanian Esports Federation and Head of Esports and Gaming at the Lithuanian Football Federation
Marija Nudga – Senior Lawyer at Tonybet and Legal Expert in iGaming & Fintech Compliance
Kristina Vabinskaitė – Financial Markets Policy Department of the Ministry of Finance of Lithuania
Saulius Racevicius – CEO of Pace App and Board Member of the Fintech Hub LT

From professionals securing MiCA licenses and building risk frameworks, to experts advising on international licensing, AML systems, and cross-border fintech operations, the speaker lineup reflects real, hands-on expertise.

These are the leaders and experts shaping how regulation and innovation coexist in real time.

Zoltan Tündik, Co-Founder and Head of Business at HIPTHER, stated about the Vilnius 2026 Agenda:

“Our dedicated Baltics series this year kickstarts in Vilnius and marks a strategic pivot in how we approach regional excellence. Having spent nearly two decades in the media and news sphere, we’ve learned that general insights are no longer enough; the market now demands jurisdiction-specific precision. Lithuania stands at a fascinating crossroads where fintech maturity meets a rigorous regulatory reset. Our 2026 agenda is designed to decode this convergence, helping leaders navigate the post-MiCA landscape and tighten iGaming frameworks. As we celebrate 10 years of HIPTHER impact, Vilnius represents our commitment to staying ahead of the curve, providing the high-level, boutique environment necessary for the industry’s most critical conversations.”