Regency Casino Thessaloniki, one of Europe’s most prestigious gaming destinations, has become the first casino in Greece to install FANTASY, Zitro’s premium cabinet, featuring the already fan-favourite title, “Lion Falls”.

Located within the prestigious Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki and renowned for its commitment to world-class entertainment, the casino is the ideal setting for FANTASY’s Greek debut, a major milestone for Zitro as it continues to expand its footprint in the region.

Since its launch, FANTASY has become one of Zitro’s most consistent success stories, delivering outstanding results across multiple markets. With stunning high-definition graphics, immersive animations, and a portfolio of exclusive titles, the cabinet has earned a strong reputation among both players and operators worldwide, and early results in Europe and other jurisdictions are already pointing in the same direction.

The debut comes at a key moment, as the Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki prepares to host the Casino Operations Summit 2026 from April 21–23. During the event, Zitro will showcase FANTASY, following its Greek debut, offering attendees the chance to experience the cabinet firsthand.

Sebastián Salat, President – International at Zitro, said: “Greece represents an important market in FANTASY’s international journey, and having it live at Regency Casino Thessaloniki is a moment we are genuinely proud of. This installation underscores our presence and reflects our ongoing commitment to the region. With the Casino Operators Summit just around the corner, the timing feels particularly fitting. We also want to express our sincere gratitude to the Regency Casino Group for their trust and close cooperation. This debut is truly a shared achievement.”

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The land-based casino conference runs April 21–23 in Thessaloniki and is expected to draw 300–400 professionals from Europe and Africa.

EGT will serve as a platinum sponsor of Casino Operations Summit 2026, taking place April 21 to 23 in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Organizers typically bring together 300 to 400 land-based casino professionals from across Europe and Africa for three days of sessions and networking. This year’s agenda includes the role of land-based casinos in the digital age, the relationship between retail and online gaming, and the use of AI in product development as well as player behavior prediction and experience improvement.

Alongside the sponsorship, EGT plans to show product on-site, including two new Supreme Series slot cabinet models: the S 55 S ST and S 55 V ST. The company said the S 55 S ST will feature a 55-inch S-curved UHD 4K display, while the S 55 V ST is positioned around vertical play and interactive features.

EGT also said attendees will be able to see the S 32-32 ST cabinet model, with game content including Supreme Buy Bonus Bonus Prize Selection, Supreme Red Selection, and Mega Supreme Fruits Selection.

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Greece’s National Bioethics and Technoethics Committee has issued a formal recommendation urging stronger measures to protect adolescents from exposure to gambling and betting platforms, citing growing concern over addiction among young people.

The committee examined the worrying rise in cases of teenage addiction to betting and gambling across the country and prepared a policy recommendation aimed at addressing the phenomenon.

According to the recommendation, the rapid expansion of digital betting and gambling applications has increased minors’ familiarity with such platforms, even though Greek law prohibits their use by underage users. The committee stressed that authorities must not only control illegal applications but also restrict advertising by legal betting platforms when adolescents may form part of the audience.

The committee emphasised that these measures were necessary for public health reasons, particularly to prevent addiction cases among young people.

In addition, the National Bioethics and Technoethics Committee argued that authorities should introduce stricter user identification procedures to prevent indirect access by minors to gambling applications.

The committee stated that the state must implement targeted measures to protect adolescents from broader exposure to gambling, beyond the already announced legislative initiative aimed at controlling the illegal gambling market.

The recommendation aims to halt the alarming increase in addiction cases observed in recent years, which the committee linked to the rapid growth of the gambling market.

Among the proposed measures, the committee called for legislation regulating permitted gambling advertisements on radio and television, especially during programmes with high audience figures, such as major sporting broadcasts. The General Secretariat for Communication and Information should draft the relevant provisions, while the National Council for Radio and Television should oversee their enforcement.

The committee also proposed that the Hellenic Gaming Commission cooperate with industry companies to include similar provisions in the Advertising and Communication Code as part of the sector’s self-regulation framework.

Authorities should also establish rules governing the frequency and content of gambling advertisements on the internet. As with broadcast advertising, the General Secretariat for Communication and Information should set the regulatory framework, and the National Council for Radio and Television should supervise its implementation.

The committee further recommended that the Ministry of Education launch initiatives within schools to inform adolescents about the risks of gambling addiction. Such educational programmes should combine with the planned cooperation between the Hellenic Gaming Commission and the National Organisation for the Prevention and Treatment of Addictions.

Another key proposal focuses on strengthening identity verification for gambling platform users. The committee suggested using the Gov Wallet digital identity infrastructure, where citizens’ identity data is stored securely and interoperably. Authorities are already considering this system for verifying minors’ access to social media platforms.

By linking verification to the Gov Wallet system, authorities could prevent minors from bypassing existing authentication procedures and gaining access to betting platforms using anonymous prepaid cards.

The committee noted that the proposal aligns with its recent declaration on protecting children from harmful algorithmic effects on social media.

It also recommended that the Ministry of Digital Governance lead the initiative in cooperation with the Hellenic Gaming Commission.

Finally, the committee urged the Ministry of Finance to introduce measures limiting the use of prepaid debit cards, which remain one of the most common transaction methods among younger age groups.

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