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SBC Summit to Hold Inaugural Payment Expert Summit

The upcoming SBC Summit will intensify its focus on equipping industry experts with top-tier payment solutions and compliance strategies with the introduction of the Payment Expert Summit.
The Payment Expert Summit, named after SBC’s dedicated media brand, is scheduled for September 24-26 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa. It will serve as the ideal platform for CFOs, Payments Directors, Heads of Payments, Payments Managers, Heads of AML/Fraud, KYC Managers, and payment and service providers to discuss the latest issues and strategies impacting the payment sector.
The summit will feature a dedicated conference program, networking facilities, and a show floor, providing a comprehensive environment for professionals to gain insights and forge valuable connections.
The exhibition floor will provide 25,000 delegates with the opportunity to explore the latest industry technologies and innovative payment solutions and services from 70 leading global brands. Confirmed exhibitors include Adyen, Bilderlings, DNS Pay, Inpay, ISX Financial, Jetonbank, Noda, ODDS Group, OKTO, Paybrokers, Payfuture, Payhound, Payok, Paytently, Pagsmile, PGWay, Rapyd, SmartFastPay, Trustly, VallettaPay, VOLT, XDA, ZRO Bank, and many more.
In addition, the show floor will feature a variety of networking amenities for delegates to connect with payment service providers, fintech firms, and compliance experts. Dedicated facilities include the Networking Lounge sponsored by Pay4Fun, the Payments Bar & Lounge sponsored by Kushki and the Coffee Bar & Lounge sponsored by Neosurf.
On the evening of Wednesday, September 25th, SBC will also host a dedicated ‘Payment Expert VIP Dinner & Networking Party’. This invite-only event will be held at the award-winning Trindade bar, offering operators and payment brands a three-course dinner and complimentary drinks.
Rasmus Sojmark, CEO & Founder of SBC, said: “Reflecting on last year’s SBC Summit Barcelona, it was clear that delegates responded extremely positively to our ‘Payments & Compliance Zone.’ This enthusiasm, along with the tremendous work of our media brand ‘Payment Expert,’ made it an easy decision to establish a dedicated summit.
“By offering delegates a focused educational program, showcasing the latest services and products, and providing ample networking opportunities, we aim to spur innovation and collaboration to drive the industry forward.”
Payment professionals looking to enhance their knowledge can anticipate three days of educational content addressing crucial topics impacting the payment sector. Sessions will explore the impact of open banking on financial access for gamblers by 2025, the transformative effects of unified payments on the gambling industry, navigating global complexities in gambling AML, and the influence of global economic trends on payment departments. Additionally, discussions will delve into the relationship between evolving fraud attempts and payment systems, and whether cryptocurrency can redefine the future of betting and gaming.
Industry experts set to feature as part of the Payment Expert Summit conference include Gabriele Griesbacher (Global Director of Payments and Compliance, DAZN), Isabelle Delisle (Global Head of Group Payments, Pinnacle), Christian Reinheimer (Group Director of Payments Product, LeoVegas Group), Liron Warhaftig (VP Product, BetMGM), Agata Smilgin (Head of Fraud and Payments, The Luck Factory), Rahul Das (Director of Payments, LiveScore Group), Sandhya Singh (Chief Customer Experience Officer, Casumo), Shirelle Zammit (CFO, Hit Gaming), Andrea McGeachin (CEO, Neosurf) and more.
Delegates who register for the Payment Expert Summit will enjoy complete access to all aspects of the SBC Summit. This includes the Sports Betting, Casino & iGaming, and Player Protection Zones, as well as the Affiliate Leaders Summit, ESI Lisbon, Media Headquarters, and the Super Stage at MEO Arena. This access covers the expo floor, networking areas and parties, and conference content.
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Gaming
Global release of Trophy Hunter – test your skills in the next evolution of hunting games

On July 3, 2025, Trophy Hunter – the latest game developed by the Ten Square Games team – launched globally across major markets. With this title, the company expands its presence in the fast-growing hunting game segment, where it already has solid experience. Trophy Hunter is the third Ten Square Games project in this genre – this time designed as a skill-based game, offering an accessible yet competitive experience for a broad player base.
“- Ten Square Games was one of the pioneers in the mobile hunting games segment. Since the release of Hunting Clash, the market has grown significantly, and players’ expectations have evolved. Trophy Hunter is our response to those changes – a skill based game that emphasizes fast-paced gameplay, reflexes, and strategic decision-making. We’re building on a world we know well, but offering a new style of play that opens up fresh growth opportunities,” says Jakub Noganowicz, Product Owner of Hunting Clash and Trophy Hunter.
About Trophy Hunter
Trophy Hunter is a hunting game designed for players who enjoy quick, dynamic gameplay and competitive PvP action. Its core mode features three-round duels where precision, reaction time, and decision-making under pressure matter most – rather than exploration or resource management. Players can upgrade their personal base (Hunter’s Lodge), customize weapons, and compete in a structured league system.
“- The launch of Trophy Hunter is a test for both an alternative gameplay model and a more hybrid approach to monetization. We see this moment as the conclusion of the game’s first development phase. Now begins the most important stage – one driven by player feedback. The success of the project will depend not only on how the game is received but also on our ability to scale the title and consistently grow its player base,” says Andrzej Ilczuk, CEO of Ten Square Games.
Trophy Hunter follows a free-to-play model with microtransactions that let players upgrade weapons and ammo. It also features rewarded video ads**, allowing revenue generation from non-paying users. Thanks to hybrid monetization and a lower entry threshold, Trophy Hunter is aimed at a broader audience. Its lower cost per acquisition offsets the lower ARPU* compared to other Ten Square Games titles. The hybrid business model allows room for scalable growth and expanding the game’s reach.
From prototype to global release
Development on Trophy Hunter began in Q1 2024. In the final production phase, the core development team included 10 directly involved contributors.
In late June 2025, as part of pre-launch preparations, Ten Square Games removed the test version of the app from Google Play and the App Store, replacing it with the final version and opening preregistration. Over 500,000 players only on Google platform used the opportunity to ensure the fastest possible access to the game on global launch day. Those who preregistered received an exclusive in-game reward – a replica of the Beretta BRX1 rifle and 10 rounds of special ammunition. This was made possible thanks to Ten Square Games’ collaboration with the globally recognized Beretta brand, originally established for Hunting Clash.
What’s next
At launch, the game includes 9 playable arenas. The release marks the beginning of a new development chapter for Trophy Hunter. The roadmap includes progressive content expansion and ongoing testing of the game’s global scalability. If this proves successful, future updates will bring more arenas, new gameplay modes, a LiveOps system, Battle Pass, and additional features to boost player engagement and expand challenge variety.
* ARPU – average revenue per user
** Rewarded video – an ad format where players voluntarily watch a video ad in exchange for an in-game reward.
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Conferences in Europe
SOFTSWISS Developer Conference Highlights Engineering Strength in High-Load iGaming

SOFTSWISS, a global igaming software provider, has hosted one of its largest internal developer conferences. The closed-door event in Warsaw brought together over 100 product and engineering specialists to share their experience on building robust iGaming infrastructure, scalability, and technology resilience.
Designed to accelerate cross-functional collaboration and drive technical excellence, the conference agenda featured ten selected talks focused on mission-critical topics such as platform architecture, high-load performance, risk management, and structured thinking – all vital to the stability and success of modern iGaming operations.
“Behind every seamless gaming experience is a robust, well-architected platform that can perform under pressure,” said Sergey Kastukevich, Deputy Chief Technology Officer at SOFTSWISS. “This conference reflects our belief that high-performance technology is the foundation of long-term operator success. It’s where ideas are tested, knowledge is shared, and better systems are built.”
The speaker line-up was curated from a highly competitive pool, with three applications submitted for every available slot. The final agenda reflected both the technical depth and practical expertise required to operate at scale in the iGaming industry, offering value beyond core engineering topics.
“Most of the topics revolved around strategic challenges aimed at improving efficiency, stability, speed, cost, and process optimisation. That defines who we are as a company: we are a global tech company with 16 years of experience, our products are mature, and what matters now is how we process large volumes of data reliably and build scalable knowledge bases. These are applied, enterprise-level issues,” highlighted Stanislau Biarkovich, Principal Architecture Manager and one of the internal organisers of the conference.
Among the standout sessions were:
“An Economist’s Guide to Architecting and Building Web-Scale Platforms” – a talk connecting infrastructure decisions with economic principles, delivered by Brian Azzopardi, Head of Engineering.
“How Risk Management Techniques Could Make Business – and Your Life – More Effective” – a session by Sergei Laiter, Risk and Process Manager, highlighting the strategic thinking behind resilient tech systems.
Attendees included engineers and product leaders from SOFTSWISS offices across Europe.
As part of its broader commitment to innovation and community engagement, SOFTSWISS also participated in Code Europe 2025, one of the continent’s top tech festivals. Representing the company on the public stage, Artem Bychkov, Deputy Chief Security Officer, delivered a keynote titled “Groundhog Day: Lessons from 20 Years in Security”, shedding light on recurring cybersecurity blind spots and their impact on digital business resilience – including in iGaming.
With demand for stable, scalable, and secure platforms at an all-time high, SOFTSWISS continues to invest in its global engineering culture to ensure that its partners – including operators, aggregators, and affiliate programs – can grow with confidence.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS complies with a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 30,000 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
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Compliance Updates
HIPTHER Launches Responsible Gambling Assessment Tool Across Its Global Gaming Media Network

HIPTHER, a leading media and events brand in the Gaming and Tech industries, has launched a new Responsible Gambling Assessment Tool, now live across all of its gaming media platforms. This quick, anonymous self-test is designed to help players better understand their relationship with gambling, encouraging safer play through awareness and early self-checks.
The “Play Responsibly” tool is backed by clinical research and built with user privacy at its core, based on the globally recognized Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) – a 9-question framework used to assess gambling risk levels, from low to moderate or high.
No sign-up needed. No Cost. No data collected. No Judgement. Just honest insight.
Whether you’re simply curious or looking to take a proactive step toward support, this free tool delivers instant results and practical next steps – all in under two minutes.
Key Features:
- Completely anonymous – no registration or personal data required
- Instant results with tailored guidance
- Available in 5 languages
- Mobile-first and accessible across all devices
- Fully GDPR compliant
Designed to meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, the tool ensures a smooth and inclusive user experience for everyone. With multilingual support and local resource integration, it helps diverse populations connect with trusted support networks in their region.
“While our media platforms primarily serve the B2B side of the industry, we know they’re also visited by players looking for insights and updates. That’s why it’s important for us to go beyond headlines and contribute real tools that support safer play. This assessment is one small, meaningful step toward that.” – Zoltán Tűndik, Co-Founder and Head of Business at HIPTHER.
Take the assessment today and share it with your community.
Because gambling should always be safe, informed, and fun.
Try it now on any of HIPTHER’s gaming media platforms:
By launching this tool, HIPTHER reaffirms its ongoing commitment to promoting transparency, responsibility, and player well-being in the global gaming industry. Together with our partners and audiences, we continue working toward a safer, more informed future for players everywhere.
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