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ITL report successful show at VendExpo in Russia

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5 years ago

April 2, 2021

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Notwithstanding the global situation, VendExpo in Moscow took place last week spanning over three days in the Russian capital. The 14th international exhibition of vending technologies and self-service systems was held at the Expo centre and was one of the first major global exhibitions to take place since the pandemic began last year.

Commenting on ITL’s presence at the show, Georgiy Frolov, Business Development Manager said, “VendExpo was a welcome opportunity to meet up with partners, colleagues and customers given the past year we have all had. Despite the expected reduction in customer traffic compared to previous years, the show was quite successful for us and we had a good number of quality leads, so we predict that overall, the show will produce more potential customers. The team also noticed that both exhibitor and visitor profiles where more varied compared to 2019 suggesting the show is attracting other market sectors beyond vending such as banking and kiosk. Customers from all industries who visited the booth could see the potential for facial recognition and updating their units to improve their recycling capabilities.”

Georgiy continued, “A big success for the region is the adoption of our compact recyclers NV11 Spectral and NV22 Spectral. These are the first choice for Vending applications due to their flexibility and size. Visitors were impressed with their proven ability to maximises cash efficiency and reduce operational costs significantly. It was also great to see some of our more traditional products on other stands such as the BV50, which is used widely across Russia within vending applications.”

“For higher volume, retail applications, customers showed a keen interest in our recycling offerings for both bills and coins using the Spectral Payout and Smart Coin System combination. The Spectral Payout is an 80 note ‘true’ mixed denomination recycler which uses the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) certified NV200 Spectral validator. It gives complete note image capture for exceptional protection against fraudulent and stained notes as well as eliminating change starvation & reducing the note float level required to keep machines operational. This unit combined with the SMART Coin System – a multi-denomination coin recycler, which is now able to work with 1-10 RUB coins – proved to be popular with the visitors.”

Concluding Georgiy said, “This year we also participated in one of the conference programme discussions on self-service innovations. We reviewed ICU, our facial recognition and age verification device, as a part of self-service systems of the future. This was well received and resulted in several discussions and potential partnerships. On the booth ICU was also creating interest with more perspectives of its practical use such as loyalty programs and night clubs. The ICU age verification feature demonstrated on the booth attracted high interest from visitors who sell age-restricted goods and services both in retail and vending sectors as an effective way to automate age checks to ensure compliance. This new era of self-service is fast moving and presents interesting prospects for the future. We look forward to working with customers and partners in the region to explore how our new products and technologies can benefit their businesses.”

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BiS Brasília brings together experts and authorities to discuss the future of Brazil’s betting market

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13 minutes ago

May 22, 2026

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The event takes place on June 2–3 at the Royal Tulip Brasília Alvorada, featuring discussions on regulation, international cooperation, and the profile of Brazilian bettors.

The second edition of BiS Brasília has officially been confirmed and is expected to bring together major names from the sports betting, iGaming, and regulatory sectors in Brazil.

The event will be held on June 2 and 3 at the Royal Tulip Brasília Alvorada, with a program focused on strategic debates, networking, and discussions about the future of Brazil’s regulated market.

With an emphasis on innovation, responsibility, and the sustainable development of the industry, the event will bring together national and international experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sector at a decisive moment for the Brazilian betting market.

Among the confirmed panels is “International Cooperation and Strategic Bridges for a Regulated, Solid, and Responsible Sector in Brazil,” featuring John Aquilina.

The discussion will focus on the importance of international collaboration and the development of strategic relationships to strengthen a safe, transparent, and responsible regulatory environment in the country.

Another highlight of the program will be the panel “The Profile of the Brazilian Bettor,” presented by Thiago Iusim. The session will analyze consumer behavior, trends in the domestic market, and challenges related to user protection and responsible gaming.

The organizers aim to consolidate Brasília as one of the country’s main hubs for discussions surrounding regulation, technology, and business opportunities connected to sports betting and digital entertainment in Brazil.

“BiS Brasília was created to strengthen dialogue among companies, specialists, authorities, and international representatives, promoting essential discussions for the development of a more mature, transparent, and sustainable industry,” said Cardama, co-founder of BiS Brasília.

Those interested in attending the event can purchase tickets through the official portal.

Now in its second edition, BiS Brasília is an event dedicated to the iGaming and betting ecosystem, promoting dialogue between the private sector, public authorities, and society regarding the development of Brazil’s regulated gaming, casino, and lottery market.

The event brings together business leaders, authorities, and specialists to discuss strategic topics such as Brazilian regulation, taxation, integrity, innovation, responsible gaming, compliance, AML/anti-money laundering measures, licensing, sports integrity, government relations, and advertising and CONAR guidelines.

SiGMA World’s BiS SiGMA South America is part of the event portfolio of the SiGMA Group, one of the leading global B2B event and business platforms focused on the gaming and betting industry.

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BETBY and Vibra Gaming join forces to accelerate expansion in Latam

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13 minutes ago

May 22, 2026

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BETBY has signed a partnership with Vibra Gaming that will see the B2B sportsbook supplier deliver its full solution to the Latin American platform developer, including its AI-powered tools and proprietary esports feed.

Through the agreement, Vibra Gaming will integrate BETBY’s sportsbook via a single API, giving its operator partners access to more than 500,000 monthly events without significant development overhead.

The integration is designed to reduce time-to-market for operators looking to add sports betting to an existing multi-vertical offering.

A key component of the deal is the inclusion of Betby.Games, BETBY’s esports feed, which includes hyper-localised titles such as eVaquejada and eFootVolley — products built specifically for Latin American audiences.

“This partnership is a natural fit for both sides,” said Stefanos Karakidis, Business Development Director at BETBY.

“What makes this collaboration particularly strong is how seamlessly our solution integrates into Vibra’s ecosystem, enabling their casino operator partners to expand into sports betting in a fast, efficient and scalable way.”

Werter Luna, CEO at Vibra Gaming, said the integration expands the platform with a sports betting offering that matches the company’s standards for performance and adaptability.

“We are particularly excited about the potential of combining their technology and esports content with our localised approach to further enhance the player experience across Latin America.”

BETBY holds operational licences in Brazil and Peru and has been actively expanding its footprint across the region. The Vibra Gaming partnership is part of that broader push into Latin America.

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PG Soft signs on as sponsor for SiGMA Asia 2026 in Manila

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1 hour ago

May 22, 2026

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PG Soft has been named as a sponsor of SiGMA Asia 2026, set to take place at the SMX Convention Center in Manila.

According to the company, the sponsorship package includes branding in the venue lobby and a 60-second branded video broadcast inside the exhibition hall across 14 hanging HD screens during the two-day expo.

PG Soft said the commercial partnership is part of its focus on engaging with Asian markets and supporting SiGMA’s networking aims for the global iGaming community.

A PG Soft spokesperson said: “SiGMA Asia is a must-attend event on the iGaming calendar, and Manila is one of the most exciting markets in the region. We’re very pleased to be supporting this summit and look forward to presenting our brand to the influential audience that SiGMA Asia continues to attract.”

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