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Indian Gaming Association tradeshow education sessions promise unparalleled industry insight
Wide array of trending subjects and experts set to take the stage in Anaheim
The DigitalPlay Summit (DPS) at the Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow is set to leverage a distinguished collection of renowned experts and thought leaders from the industry across its comprehensive seminar program.
Running across two days (April 10-11) at the Anaheim Convention Center, the panel and roundtable discussions will feature a diverse range of relevant and timely educational topics that address the current needs of the industry.
Opening day one is the C-Level Summit Tribal roundtable: CEOs, leaders, legends: the team at the top. Speakers Marcus Yoder, Playtech Chief Commercial Officer and Joe Asher, President of Sports Betting at IGT reflect on subjects including progress post-PASPA and look at the prospects for iGaming, while moderation is provided by Daron Dorsey, AGEM President.
Sam Basile, VP Business Development NA, GeoComply follows this session with a deep dive into the protection of digital wallets and apps, joined by Jennifer Carleton, Chief Legal Officer, Sightline Payments.
Day two highlights include Jonathan Edson, Senior Vice President, Business Development, FanDuel joining a panel discussion on sports and tribal leader partnerships, while Patrick Tarnay, Senior Business Development Manager from BetMGM considers a range of topics from gateways to iGaming to sportsbook integration.
These subjects join a host of other trending topics in a packed schedule of educational sessions that will run alongside the newly announced DPS which has been introduced to IGA’s 2024 event.
Connecting the expertise of U.S. tribal and commercial operators with stakeholders from the established European online gaming and betting markets, DPS along with the new Sustainable Gambling Zone are set to help shape the future of the North American online gambling market at IGA 2024.
Ernest Stevens Jr, Indian Gaming Association Chairman, said: “The high-profile names and the brands they represent in our program of seminar sessions reflect the commitment to the wider event that we’re excited to unveil in Anaheim this year.
“Our sector is moving forward, evolving daily and with that comes the need for insight into best practices, solutions and innovation that tribal gaming is a true hotbed for.
“The Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention is the largest gathering of tribal leaders and casino executives in the country and we’re honored to be able to host some of the most experienced figures from the global industry to share their thoughts.”
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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Supplier plans Stand A08 meetings on May 4-6 as it targets further growth across African iGaming markets.
TaDa Gaming will attend the inaugural iGaming AFRIKA Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 4-6, where it plans to meet partners and operators at Stand A08 as it targets further expansion across African markets.
The supplier said it is live in more than 16 countries and is preparing to launch in South Africa through new partnerships and collaborations. TaDa described its approach as a “glocalisation strategy” built around global core mechanics and localised content.
TaDa highlighted its Fortune Gems and Fortune Coins series—specifically Fortune Gems 500 and Fortune Coins 2—as key titles, alongside its market-tailored X Hot slots, including X7 Hot. The company also pointed to its mobile-first focus, citing “fast loading and lightweight deployment” to support local infrastructure and devices.
The company said its Africa footprint includes partnerships with betPawa, Hollywoodbets, World Sports Betting and Betway, as well as distribution via 1XBET and BetConstruct. TaDa previously won SiGMA Africa Slot Newcomer of the Year.
Ray Lee, Director of Business Development, TaDa Gaming, said: ‘We are consistently growing our brand awareness through new partnerships across multiple markets, increasing our know-how and positively impacting our ability to keep delivering the experiences players want. We welcome everyone to drop by Stand A08 to meet our dedicated team and find out more about what we can do for your African success.’
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Senior Business Development Manager Petr Vonarshenko appears on 29 April 2026 alongside Betsson’s Janick Bonnici and KALAMBA’s Steve Cutler.
ELA Games will appear at SBC Summit Malta on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, with Senior Business Development Manager Petr Vonarshenko set to take part in a panel on the future of slot content. The session runs 15:00-15:45 CEST at the InterContinental Hotel, Malta.
The panel, part of the event’s “Product Visionaries” track, is titled Casino Product Innovation & Content: The Future of Slots. According to the company, discussion will focus on how slot design is moving beyond “traditional solo experiences” toward “socialised play,” including co-op jackpots, friend challenges and audience-influenced features.
The agenda also includes the use of data-led design to build engaged “micro-audiences,” and how “cinematic storytelling, branded crossovers, and episodic content drops” are changing slot content strategy.
Vonarshenko will be joined by Janick Bonnici, Principal Gaming Content Manager at Betsson Group, and Steve Cutler, CEO and co-founder of KALAMBA. Arjan Korstjens, Principal at the Casino Marketing Academy, will moderate the session.
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