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Hot Topic: Gambling and Casino Games via Social Media and Online Technologies at Prague Gaming Summit 2020
Hot discussions about social gambling and how social media is changing the way of prospecting players at Prague Gaming Summit 2020.
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Lately, more and more gambling operators have been launching social media games on Facebook, Google+, Bebo, and even MySpace in order to reach more players. Up until the social media gaming giant Zynga launched real money poker on Facebook to their U.K. players in early 2014, all of the social gambling apps on social media were free.
According to Facebookโs guidelines, real money gambling on Facebook is only allowed in specific countries with prior authorization from Facebook. Since only a handful of countries actually meet the criteria, itโs likely that the free games and apps are here to stay and will dominate the social gambling market.
Some of the most popular social gambling games and casino apps on Facebook include free slots, free Texas Holdโem poker and free blackjack. You can play by yourself, with your friends, or with strangers.
Social gaming is a $2.7 billion industry, which is saying a lot because an overwhelming majority of the casino games available on Facebook are free casino games that do not require real cash to play. The gambling operators make their money by offering their players’ in-game benefits, currencies, and virtual goods that can be bought with real money or Facebook credits, which are acquired with cold hard cash as well.
Social casinos pull in millions and millions of Facebook users on a daily basis. About 20% of those users (or hundreds of thousands of players in other words) have paid real cash for in-game goods, benefits, and currencies. The market for social gambling is booming, and itโs only getting bigger and bigger, as more and more big names in the gambling industry are joining in on the fun.
Underage mobile gamers have the opportunity to play social casino games using apps like Double Down Casino, Slotomania, and Zynga. A social casino game is free to play and does not offer real money rewards. Still, simulated casino games get children used to rules and habits of gambling, while introducing them to the brands they might use later on.
At the 4th edition of Prague Gaming Summit you have the unique opportunity to hear more about the subject in the โGambling And Casino Games Via Social Media And Online Technologiesโ panel discussion which will be joined by Elina Safargulova (Head of Marketing at Slotegrator), Daniele Alfonso (Head of Gaming at iovation) and Jan Urbanec (CEO at Endorphina).
The discussion will be moderated by Zlatan Omerspahiฤ (Head of Legal and Compliance, Data Protection Officer at NSoft Company).
Make sure to book your ticket now in order to avoid disappointment. The seats are limited and are selling out fast!
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Soft2Bet celebrates a year of growth and innovation at SiGMA Malta Europe 2024
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Soft2Bet is set to make a major impact at SiGMA Malta Europe, focusing on MEGA, turnkey solutions and key speaking engagements from senior executives from 12-14 November.
Soft2Bet, the iGaming industryโs leading turnkey solutions provider, is gearing up to unveil a new format for its MEGA Workshop during 4 closed sessions on 12 and 13 November at SiGMA Malta Europe. After a highly successful MEGA Workshop experience at the SBC Summit Lisbon for more than 250 visitors, Soft2Bet intends to showcase how its solution drives engagement, activity and revenues for Soft2Bet and its B2B partners.
Turnkey solutions and new launches driving growth
Soft2Bet will also unveil its latest turnkey solution, newly-launched gaming engines and casino solutions that are delivering impressive results for partners as they increase player engagement, retention and drive revenue growth in the most competitive iGaming markets.ย As Soft2Bet continues to expand into new markets, it will provide exclusive insights into its recently-launched partnerships and brands.
Product focus
The Soft2Bet MEGA workshop will also demonstrate how MEGA seamlessly integrates as a standalone solution through an API, providing the best UX to its players,ย ensuring quick and efficient deployment for operators looking to elevate their platforms.
The results of these efforts speak for themselves, with the groupโs Scandinavian brand Betinia reporting strong growth in Q3 2024.
- Denmark: active player numbers increased 129%, deposits increased 213% and GGR climbed 200%.
- Sweden: active player numbers increased 85%, deposits increased 129% and GGR climbed 58%.
Soft2Bet SiGMA Speakers
Soft2Betโs founder and CEO, Uri Poliavich, will deliver an exclusive Keynote on 12 November at 11:45 where he will update the market on his latest insights.
Senior executives will be joining key industry panels:
- David Yatom Hay, General Counsel, will join a panel discussing the future of player protections in light of potential advertising bans in Northern Europe.
- Yoel Zuckerberg, Chief Product Officer, will lead a discussion on using collectables to enhance loyalty programmes and increase player retention.
Expansion and growth
Soft2Bet is rapidly expanding and holds more than 13 licences across nine different jurisdictions, while launches in Romania (Don.ro) and Ontario, Canada (Tooniebet), and upcoming expansions into Mexico, Greece and Nigeria demonstrate the companyโs continued focus on growing its commercial and regulatory footprint.
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Almost 200 Participants Grace European Gaming Congress 2024, as Organizers Already Plan Warsaw Return
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HIPTHER, organizer of the European Gaming Congress (EGC) and other renowned GameTech boutique conferences, is thrilled to announce the triumphant success of EGC 2024 and the exciting news of the conferenceโs return to Warsaw in 2025.
Building on the momentum from its 2023 edition, European Gaming Congress 2024 expanded its program into a multi-faceted, 2-day agenda packed with learning and networking opportunities. Attendance more than doubled to nearly 200 delegates, and all exhibitor spaces sold out.
EGC 2024 brought together the vibrant Polish iGaming market and the broader European GameTech industry for a series of insightful panels, unique networking opportunities, and unforgettable moments. The event educated and connected delegates in a meaningful and constructive way.
Distinguished experts from iGaming, Compliance, Technology, Blockchain, Fintech, Marketing, and Human Capital Management took the stage, offering invaluable insights and hosting workshops on the latest trends and strategies for business growth and success.
In an innovative move to validate expertise and reward continuous learning, all attendees were awarded a Certificate of Professional Distinction for their successful participation in the European Gaming Congress 2024.
One of the eventโs highlights was the prestigious European iGaming Excellence Awards 2024, celebrating the best companies and brightest professionals in the European iGaming industry, as voted by their peers. And the winners are:
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Promatic Group
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Gaming Laboratories International, LLC
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: CoinsPaid
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Miss Joker Show (by Promatic Group)
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: SOFTSWISS Managed Services
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ซ๐ค๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Evoplay (Adrenaline Rush)
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Mindway AI
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Evoplay
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Promatic Group
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Evoplay
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: ICONIC21
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: N1 Partners Group
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: DATA.BET
๐ ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: SOFTSWISS
๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Xanada Investments
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Superbet
๐ ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Ivan Montik, Founder at SOFTSWISS
๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Gal Ehrlich, CEO at BETER
๐ ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay
๐ ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Valentina Bagniya, CMO at SOFTSWISS
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Aleksandra Mouton, CEO at Amarix
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The illustrious event was Sponsored by top-tier companies, including:
- Promatic Games by Promatic Group โ Platinum & Welcome Meet Sponsor
- Xanada Investments โ Main Stage Sponsor
- BET โ Badge, Bracelet and Networking Break Sponsor
- NSoft โ Pen and Paper Sponsor
- Nordic Gambling โ Scandinavian Legal Expertise Sponsor
- RM Legal โ General Sponsor
- Gaming In Poland โ General Sponsor
- Zondacrypto โ Selfie Mirror Sponsor
- Superbet โ General Sponsor
- LV Bet โ General Sponsor
- PIGBRiB โ General Sponsor
The European Gaming Congress has been warmly embraced by both the Polish gaming market and the wider European iGaming industry, solidifying its status as a must-attend event and key meeting point for the industry.
Zoltan Tuendik, Co-Founder & Head of Business at HIPTHER, commented: โWe are thrilled with the incredible success of the European Gaming Congress 2024, and we are grateful to our esteemed sponsors, participants, and the remarkable Polish Gaming Community who made it possible. Weโre excited to announce our return to Warsaw for another year, but stay tuned โ we have a few surprises in the works for the years ahead!โ.
The #hipthers team is already planning the grand return of the European Gaming Congress to Warsaw in mid-to-late October 2025. Stay tuned for more, and weโll see you in Warsaw!
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Promatic Games named Best Emerging iGaming Company at the European iGaming Excellence Awards 2024
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Promatic Games has achieved a major milestone in the European gaming industry by securing three prestigious awards at the European iGaming Excellence Awards 2024. The awards ceremony took place during the highly anticipated European Gaming Congress (EGC), held this year in Warsaw, Poland. This recognition highlights our growing presence and innovation in the competitive world of iGaming.
At the event, Promatic Games proudly took home the following awards:
๐ Best iGaming Product โ โMiss Joker Showโ
๐ Best iGaming Supplier
๐ Best Emerging iGaming Company
โBeing recognized at such a prestigious platform is a testament to our commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and quality in iGaming. We are honored to be counted among the top performers and innovators in the industry, particularly in such a competitive landscapeโ states Maciej Makuszewski, Head of iGaming at Promatic.
โThese awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, and we couldnโt be more proud of what weโve achieved. Winning Best iGaming Supplier reflects our commitment to providing state-of-the-art solutions to operators, while the Best Emerging iGaming Company award highlights our rapid growth and potential for even greater success in the futureโ โ added Makuszewski.
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About the European Gaming Congress (EGC)
The European Gaming Congress is one of the most significant and influential events in the gaming industry calendar. It serves as a central hub for professionals, decision-makers, and innovators from across Europe to gather and discuss the future of gaming. This annual event attracts hundreds of industry experts, operators, and suppliers from around the world, offering attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas, network, and showcase their products and services.
This yearโs edition in Warsaw was a standout, featuring insightful panel discussions, expert-led workshops, and keynote presentations. Promatic Games organized a workshop titled โEngagement vs. Responsibility: Mastering the Art of Balanced Slot Developmentโ, led by Maciej Makuszewski and Luka Oblak, which captured the attention of all participants. The presentation featured not only interesting legal and regulatory cases, but the speakers also ensured an interactive element to engage the audience.
The congress provided a comprehensive look at key trends, emerging technologies, and the latest regulatory developments in the gaming sector. From esports to online casinos, and from regulatory challenges to breakthrough innovations, the EGC covers the entire spectrum of the gaming industry, making it an unmissable event for anyone involved in this dynamic field.
About Promatic Games
Promatic Games is a studio specializing in the design of games and software solutions for online casinos, with over 27 years of experience in creating slot machines for both land-based and online casinos. The companyโs long history and extensive experience allow it to create games that engage players in a unique way. Throughout its history, Promatic has designed hundreds of slot game logics that have been implemented in dozens of markets across four continents. Promatic Games continues to grow based on technologies developed in-house, including the state-of-the-art Remote Game Server (GamePRO), a platform for building game logics and mathematics named Promatic ONE, and its own random number generator, meeting the highest international standards.
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