Central Europe
Responsible Gambling in the Czech Republic
The unceasing European trend in emphasizing the policy of reducing the harms of gambling and the principles of responsible gambling was also an inspiration for the Czech Republic, and it has been following this trend since last week.
The Institute for Gambling Regulation (IFGR), which represents 95% of the legal gambling market in the Czech Republic, with 35 members including both online and land-based operators, test laboratories as well as manufacturers, introduced last week a unique comprehensive project called “Responsible Gambling”.
As part of this project, the Institute prepared “Code of Responsible Conduct of Operators”. The gambling operators have undertaken to abide by its partial rules, which go beyond the already strict Czech regulation, which will contribute to a safer gambling environment, that is through responsible behaviour and conduct towards players. “Code of Responsible Advertising and Marketing” is also included.
The Code of Responsible Conduct of Operators contains very specific 26 obligations, which are divided into 4 areas:
- Raising Awareness of Responsible Gambling
- For example, there is the obligation to inform customers about responsible gambling immediately after registration on the website, by e-mail or by an annual notification of the possibility of setting limits
- Prevention Of High-Risk Behaviour
- Early detection of high-risk gambling using a mathematical algorithm for finding high-risk players and early targeted intervention and assistance to these players
- Training of Employees in The Field of Responsible Gambling
- Basic (so that everyone is aware of responsible gambling)
- Special (employees in selected positions, e.g., RG specialists, VIP marketing, employees in the premises)
- Responsible Marketing and Advertising
- Suspension of marketing to high-risk players, persons registered in the Register of Excluded Persons and persons under 18 years of age
As part of the Responsible Gambling project, the Institute, in cooperation with operators and the National Institute of Mental Health, is creating a predictive mathematical model that will evaluate real-time changes in the behaviour of a gambling game participant. The created software will be able to recognize the moment when a player starts betting risky and immediately alert the player to this fact. In cooperation with leading Czech scientific experts, the subsequent intervention and immediate assistance which shall help the player regain the lost control over their gambling is then provided.
The uniqueness of this project lies in the fact that it will not only be the implementation of the created software at the level of individual operators, but there is an agreement that in the future, a single “bar” will be set for all involved operators. Therefore, once the software indicates a player’s risky gambling with one of the operators, the others will perceive the player’s gambling the same.
In order to provide high-risk players with adequate help, we are building a training centre for employees and the professional assistance network consisting of addictologists, financial and legal advisers in cooperation with experts.
On Thursday, 16 September 2021, a ceremonial presentation of the Responsible Gambling project took place; participants included the director of the IFGR, Mgr. Jan Řehola, Ph.D., Simo Dragicevic (researcher dealing with player behaviour and predicting its riskiness, founder of Bet Buddy), PhDr. Ladislav Csémy (National Institute for Health Choking), doc. MUDr. Viktor Mravčík, Ph.D. (National Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Addictions (NMS) at the Secretariat of the Government Council for the Coordination of Drug Policy at the Office of the Government of the Czech Republic) and representatives of state administration and addictology organizations.
As part of the ceremonial presentation of the Responsible Gambling project, representatives of the four largest online operators in the Czech Republic, namely FORTUNA, CHANCE, TIPSPORT and SAZKA, signed the Code of Responsible Conduct of Operators.
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2025 Gaming in Germany Conference
Evaluation of State Gambling Treaty key topic at 2025 Gaming in Germany Conference
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In two weeks, operators, industry analysts, and legal experts will once again gather in Berlin to attend the 2025 Gaming in Germany Conference. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, November 11.
Key topic: Evaluation of 2021 State Gambling Treaty
The 2021 State Gambling Treaty (GlüStV 2021) is currently being evaluated by the German federal states, with a final report expected next year.
The outcome of this evaluation will determine to what extent Germany’s iGaming regulatory framework will be adjusted to reflect market realities. Already, it appears that certain things the industry has been clamoring for – e.g., easier game certification – will become a reality.
While the industry will certainly not get everything it wants, the direction of regulatory development could be toward improvement.
Willem van Oort, Founder of Gaming in Germany commented: “This year’s Gaming in Germany Conference is where important discussions will take place on which regulatory goals to pursue. Major stakeholders, including operators, trade associations, and the regulator, are all coming. I think this underscores the importance of our event. Moreover, it is the only conference aimed at the German market where both domestic and international stakeholders show up to connect and share insights and information. If you want to help shape the conversation and meet key stakeholders, Berlin is the place to be.”
Breakout program
In addition to high-level regulatory and policy-related information, the 2025 Gaming in Germany Conference also offers highly practical information on topics such as data compliance, game certification, RG, live casino, eSports, and much more. Breakout sessions will be hosted by trained experts and are highly interactive.
Agenda & registration
The 2025 Gaming in Germany Conference takes place at the DoubleTree Hilton Ku’damm in Berlin – just 100 meters from the magnificent Kurfürstendamm.
The event’s agenda – including breakout program – is available here.
Registration for the 2025 Gaming in Germany Conference is now open.
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SiGMA Europe is one of the most significant events in the iGaming industry. This year, the event is taking place in Rome and will bring together over 30,000 attendees, 1200 sponsors and feature four stages with 550+ top speakers.
On November 05, in partnership with MelBet Partners & Affiliates, former MMA legend and World Champion Kamaru Usman will join the event as a special guest. At booth 5067G attendees of SiGMA Central Europe have the chance to take photos, hear insights and what it takes to rise to the top on a global stage.
During the conference, there will be two activities available for guests at MelBet’s booth:
Punch Challenge. Anyone can come to the booth on November 4 and test their punching power. The person with the strongest punch will have the honour of competing against Kamaru Usman himself.
Want to get exclusive merchandise and take a photo with the MelBet Partners & Affiliates championship belt? Visit the booth. Follow MelBet’s official Instagram account and take a picture with the belt. Those who post a story with the championship belt and tag MelBet will automatically be entered into a drawing for exclusive UFC-themed merchandise.
There will also be a private party, Triumph of the Gladiators, exclusively for the partners and representatives of MelBet Partners & Affiliates, which Kamaru himself will attend. This evening will be an epic event, where history and modernity merge into one.
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Central Europe
Award-Nominated EGT Digital Brings Sweet Spins, Smart Tech, and New Thrills to SiGMA Central Europe 2025
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EGT Digital will showcase the upgraded Sugartime 1000, available for visitors to try in demo mode, and offer a sneak peek at the upcoming Hermes Fortunes 2000 at SiGMA Central Europe, Rome (4 – 6 November, booth 2050). Both titles build on fan-favorite originals, offering players thrilling upgrades, bold visuals, and massive win potential.
The company also kicks off SiGMA Rome 2025 celebrating five B2B Award nominations for innovation and growth:
- B2B Industry Leader Italy 2025
- AI Pioneer in Platform Innovation 2025
- Fastest Growing Aggregator 2025
- Best Game Provider Italy 2025
- Best Bonus Engine 2025
Sugartime 1000 – double the flavor, ten times the fun
Visitors will be able to experience Sugartime 1000 firsthand in demo mode. The sweet hit returns with multipliers up to x1000, the Toppling Reels feature, and the Clover Chance Jackpot for nonstop excitement.
Players can trigger Free Spins with 4 – 6 scatters or activate Super Free Spins with guaranteed high multipliers and wins reaching 25,000x the bet value. The result is a faster, more colorful, and even more rewarding experience that keeps the charm of the original.
Hermes Fortunes 2000 – mythic wins take flight
Visitors will get a sneak peek at this mythology-inspired sequel before its official release. The messenger of the gods brings bigger rewards with multipliers up to x2000, Free Spins where symbols can transform into multipliers, and a Super Free Spins mode guaranteeing x20+ multipliers. Linked to the Clover Chance Jackpot, this upgraded sequel offers a divine mix of myth and adrenaline.
“Both Sugartime 1000 and Hermes Fortunes 2000 reflect our respect for the players who made the originals so loved,” said Tsvetomira Drumeva, Head of Sales at EGT Digital. “We wanted to give fans the same excitement they cherish while upgrading every element of gameplay for an even more dynamic and immersive experience.”
Expanding the game universe
At SiGMA Central Europe, EGT Digital will also present its broader content lineup, featuring over 150 in-house developed slots and popular jackpots like Bell Link, Clover Chance, and Gods & Kings Link.
EGT Digital’s Aggregator solution will also be in focus, offering access to over 13,000 games from 200+ global providers through a seamless, high-performance integration.
Boosting engagement through innovation
EGT Digital will also highlight its X-Nave platform - an all-in-one, modular solution featuring Casino, Sportsbook, CRM, Payment Gateway, and the powerful Campaign Manager module.
Now enhanced with proprietary AI, X-Nave personalizes player experiences, optimizes performance, and ensures responsible gaming. Its Campaign Manager helps operators drive engagement, loyalty, and results through automated tournaments, Gift Spins, and Buy Bonus competitions, turning gameplay into measurable marketing success across all devices.
Visit EGT Digital at booth 2050 during SiGMA Europe, Rome, from 4 – 6 November.
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