Central Europe
HIPTHER celebrates largest ever Prague Gaming & Tech Summit
- Prague Gaming & Tech Summit sold out sponsorship packages and attendee seats
- Almost 60 leading experts from globally recognised companies attended
- Event took place on 29-30th March at Prague’s Vienna House
The Prague Gaming and Tech Summit, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE’s) largest betting and gaming industry conference, is celebrating its biggest year yet after a sell-out event on the 29-30th March 2023.
The highly anticipated seventh edition of the show, organised by the CEE region’s leading media and events platform, Hipther Agency, attracted 11 market-leading sponsors, including Cloudflare, GR8 TECH, Nordic Gambling, NSoft, nanocosmos, Tom Horn Gaming, TriStratus, Endorphina, No Fluff Jobs, Bragg Group and Vit2Go.
With 165 participants and 59 thought-leading speakers, the industry-renowned conference showcased new features to the program, including the likes of Bayes Esports, LeoVegas, VIXIO, Inspired Entertainment, GiG, Kaizen Gaming and the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling.
In addition to engaging presentations and panel discussions, a number of delegates were invited to join five region-orientated roundtables.
As the summit now looks to its eighth year, Hipther is now scoping out an even bigger venue for 2024 and promise even more opportunities for networking as the event continues to grow.
Reflecting on the event, Zoltan Tuendik, Co-Founder and Head of Business at Hipther, said: “This year’s Prague Gaming and Tech Summit was the biggest yet – with an impressive line-up of experts and a record 13 key sponsors.
“After all delegate passes sold out a week before the event itself, we are already seeking a bigger venue and more exciting opportunities ahead of March 2024. We want to express our sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for making the event a huge success. Your presence, insightful discussions, and valuable contributions made the event memorable and worthwhile.
“As a token of appreciation, we extend a heartfelt invitation to attend the upcoming MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit on 16-17 May in Riga, Latvia. This event promises to be an exceptional gathering of industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators, where you will have the opportunity to gain new insights, connect with peers, and explore the latest trends and technologies in the gaming and tech industries in the Baltic and Nordic regions.”
Dedicated to providing a platform of discussion between the two regions’ regulatory authorities, operators and suppliers, the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit will take place on 16-17 May in Riga, Latvia.
More details about the event can be found on the official website: https://hipther.com/events/riga
With the conference agenda set to be announced in the coming weeks, the event’s extensive roster of expert speakers will feature a full day’s panel discussions and presentations from leading figures in the iGaming and tech industries.
The Summit will also see the return of the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards (BSG Awards), launched in 2019, which has seen accolades awarded to regional industry leaders including BetGames, Relax Gaming, Sportradar, Betsson and Bet365.
***Quotes from Prague Gaming Summit delegates:
Viktoria Soltesz, from PSP Angels, said: “Hipther events were recommended to me, and I am very happy I joined. The organisation is flawless, the content is extremely useful and the networking events are also amazing. The invited people are specially selected to represent every area of the industry so you can reach out of your comfort zone and talk to a lot of decision makers who you might not meet elsewhere. Definitely recommended!”
Jose Uribe, from All-in Global, said: “I found an ideal mix of expertise and networking opportunities in a very welcoming and well-organized event.”
Alexis Wicen, from Unibo, said: “The Prague Gaming and Tech Summit was an incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and enthusiasts from around the world. The event provided a perfect platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and exploring the latest trends in gaming and technology.”
Daniel Buttigieg, from Apcopay, said: “Prague Gaming and Tech was abundant with good quality content delivered by competent speakers. The organisers did a fantastic job of bringing together a select niche group from varied backgrounds to spend some quality time with each other, understand how they can add value both sides of the coin, in the most welcoming manner. Looking forward to our next Hipther events!”
Roy Pedersen, from All-in Global said: “Forward thinking and relevant content. Easy but efficient networking. At All-in Global we love to visit Hipther conferences much thanks to the friendliness of Zoltan and the crew.”
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Tom Horn Gaming strengthens its presence in Czech market through partnership with Kingsbet.cz
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Leading iGaming software supplier Tom Horn Gaming has announced a new partnership with Kingsbet.cz, marking another significant step in the company’s strategic expansion within the Czech market.
The collaboration sees Tom Horn Gaming’s engaging suite of top-performing games, including player favourites like 81 Frutas Grandes, Book of Aladdin, Flaming Fruit Deluxe, and 243 Crystal Fruits Deluxe, go live with Kingsbet.cz, providing Czech players with access to a rich selection of locally tailored gaming content.
With a portfolio built on distinctive mechanics that combine classic slot features popular among Czech players with innovative twists, the supplier is steadily enhancing its market presence and remains committed to delivering gaming titles tailored to local player tastes.
“The Czech Republic is one of our key regulated markets with strong potential, and the partnership with Kingsbet.cz, a trusted and fast-growing operator in the region, is another step in our expansion plans,” said Ondrej Lapides, CEO at Tom Horn Gaming. “We’re firmly focused on deepening our footprint in the region and delivering premium localised entertainment that Czech players love while supporting our operator partners’ growth in this dynamic market.”
David Vanek, CEO at Kingsbet.cz added: “Partnering with Tom Horn Gaming brings tremendous value to our offering. Their portfolio combines quality, innovation, and an understanding of what Czech players enjoy most. We’re confident this collaboration will help us deliver even more engaging gaming experiences and strengthen our position in the market”.
This latest partnership underlines Tom Horn Gaming’s continued focus on regulated market growth, reinforcing its mission to bring distinctive and entertaining gaming experiences to players worldwide while building strong, mutually beneficial relationships with operators in key regions.
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game’s 2026 industry barometer – the mood in the German games industry is beginning to brighten
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Oddin.gg Wins the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe for the Second Year in a Row
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For the second consecutive year, Czech-based esports technology company Oddin.gg has taken the top spot in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe, underscoring the company’s sustained momentum and highlighting the global demand for an innovative and high-performing esports betting infrastructure.
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe program recognizes the region’s fastest-growing technology companies across sectors including fintech, software, communications, environmental tech, hardware, healthcare, media and entertainment. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth.
Commenting on the win, CEO and Co-Founder Vlastimil Venclík shared: “Being recognized by the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 for the second year in a row is an honor. It reflects not only our growth, but the trust our partners place in us and the hard work of our team. Esports is evolving quickly, and we’re committed to delivering reliable, high-performing infrastructure that helps operators succeed, now and in the years ahead.”
Founded in 2018, Oddin.gg is dedicated to elevating the excitement of digital esports competitions and equipping sportsbook operators with reliable solutions that maximize engagement, betting activity and profitability.
Vlastimil Venclik credits the company’s growth to its industry expertise, its focus on the betting vertical, and its forward-thinking, customer-first product strategy.
“Our team blends former professional players with data scientists and engineers. That mix gives us the deep esports knowledge and technical capability needed to solve real challenges for operators and deliver measurable results, while also reducing their exposure to risk.”
Oddin.gg stands apart by offering a unified, end-to-end ecosystem for esports betting, allowing operators to work with a single vendor for odds feeds, risk management, widgets, BetBuilder, iFrame and 24/7 eSimulators while also producing and managing everything in-house. This integrated approach is a core pillar of Realms Group, where Oddin.gg leads the effort to shape how audiences experience live digital entertainment.
“We’re expanding in two major directions. First, by building faster, smarter, more interactive products that deepen engagement for fans and bettors. Second, by growing geographically, supported by recent certifications in Brazil as well as earlier approvals in the United States and Canada. This makes us one of the most secure and trusted providers in the market,” Venclik said.
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