Conferences
Institute for Gambling Regulation Curates Responsible Gaming & Player Safety Day at HIPTHER Prague Summit 2026
HIPTHER is proud to announce the Responsible Gaming & Player Safety Day of HIPTHER Prague Summit, curated by the Institute for Gambling Regulation (IPRH). This special section is scheduled for Day 2 (25 March) of the Main Focus Stage at HIPTHER Prague Summit 2026.
The thematic day will focus on current issues related to safer gambling, player protection, regulatory trends, compliance, and illegal gambling and its emerging forms. It will bring together legal experts, regulators, safer gambling specialists, and representatives of the gaming industry to discuss how approaches to safer gambling, consumer protection, and the sustainable development of the legal market are evolving across Europe. Attention will also be given to the way new trends in illegal gambling weaken player protection and why tackling the illegal market is an essential part of the debate on a safer gambling environment.
IPRH has long been regarded as a respected voice in the field of gambling regulation, with its representatives regularly contributing to expert discussions on legislation, public policy, and practical player protection tools in the Czech Republic and across the wider Central European region. Its cooperation with HIPTHER builds on a shared ambition to connect innovation in the sector with responsible governance, regulatory dialogue, and a strong public-interest perspective.
Three Key Topics to Watch
Alongside the broader discussion on developments across Europe, the programme will also highlight several concrete topics that are currently shaping both the market and the regulatory debate.
IRIS: one player, one view, across operators
One of the main highlights of the programme will be the presentation of IRIS, a project that introduces a new perspective on player protection. What makes it unique is that it does not look at risky behaviour solely within a single operator’s environment, but through the lens of one player across multiple operators. This approach has the potential to significantly improve early risk detection and strengthen player protection in practice. The current stage of the project will be presented by Petr Rybák, Project Manager of IRIS.
How much does illegal gambling cost the Czech Republic?
Another key session will feature a new economic study by the Centre for Economic and Market Analyses (CETA) focused on illegal gambling in the Czech Republic. The study will provide data on the scale of the illegal market, the volume of money lost outside the legal sector, and the related losses in tax revenues. Its findings will be presented by Jakub Žofčák, one of the study’s authors.
Can the IPRH model expand beyond the Czech Republic?
An important part of the programme will also be a panel discussion featuring representatives of the Czech, Slovak, and newly emerging Polish institutes. The debate will focus on cross-border cooperation in addressing shared issues in regulation and player protection. It will also explore whether the IPRH model can be transferred to other countries. IPRH is not a traditional industry association, but a unique platform bringing together business, regulators, public authorities, experts, and addiction specialists into one functional ecosystem and one shared discussion.
A Programme Connecting Law, Regulation, Research, and Practice
The Responsible Gaming & Player Safety Day will offer a series of expert discussions on regulatory developments, modern player protection tools, responsible marketing, and cross-border cooperation between regulators, experts, and operators.
The programme brings together a broad range of respected professionals from the legal, regulatory, research, and operational sides of the industry. Confirmed speakers include, among others:
- Petr Kozák, Lawyer and Secretary General at IPRH
- Petr Rybák, Institute for Gambling Regulation (IPRH)
- Jan Řehola, Director at IPRH and Partner at PS Legal
- Šimon Vincze, Head of Sustainable & Safer Gambling at Casino Guru
- Bill Pascrell III, Partner at Princeton Public Affairs Group
- Martin Lycka, Vice President Institutional Affairs at Oddin.gg
- Nika Gigashvili, CEO and Partner at SMH Global
- Václav Ulrich, Co-founder of the Institute for Gambling Regulation
- Jakub Žofčák, Centre for Economic and Market Analyses (CETA)
- Alina Tace, Partner at WH Simion & Partners
- Olesea Naidion, Brand Manager at Nightrush
- Dan Illovici, Vice President at ROMBET
- Dávid Lenčéš, Executive Director Institute for Gambling Regulation of the Slovak Republic
- Justyna Grusza-Głębicka, Attorney-at-law and Founder at Kancelaria Adwokacka dr Justyna Grusza-Głębicka
Participants can expect practical insights from different jurisdictions as well as discussion on how regulatory requirements, innovation, and the long-term sustainable development of the legal market can be effectively aligned.
A Shared Commitment to a Safer Market
The cooperation between HIPTHER and the Institute for Gambling Regulation reflects a shared commitment to promoting safer gambling and encouraging informed dialogue between regulators, experts, and market representatives.
“As the gaming environment continues to evolve, so must our approach to player protection. This dedicated day gives us an opportunity to show how technology, data, research, and responsibility can work together in the field of safer gambling. We look forward to discussing how modern regulatory frameworks and practical tools can contribute to a safer and more sustainable environment for all stakeholders,” said Petr Kozák, Lawyer and Secretary General at IPRH.
The Responsible Gaming & Player Safety Day will form a central part of the 10-year anniversary edition of HIPTHER Prague Summit, bringing together leaders from gaming, fintech, AI, blockchain, and regulatory sectors for two days of discussions shaping the future of the industry.
Secure your place at HIPTHER Prague Summit 2026
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Africa
Gaming Tech Summit Africa convenes regulators and operators in Nairobi
Gaming Tech Summit Africa (GTSA) brought regulators, policymakers and gaming industry stakeholders to Nairobi on 4 June for its third edition, hosted at the Argyle Grand Hotel.
Organisers positioned the event around the theme “Building Africa’s Sustainable & Scalable Gaming Tech Industry,” with agenda focus areas including taxation, consumer protection, enforcement against illegal operators, and the role of digital payments in fast-growing online betting and gaming markets.
The press release cited market projections that Africa’s online betting and gaming sector could grow from an estimated US$12.7 billion in 2026 to US$19.4 billion by 2030, framing the sector as increasingly relevant to public revenue, investor confidence and regulatory consistency across jurisdictions.
Kenya’s hosting role was highlighted as a key context point, with organisers pointing to its status as a major gaming and digital payments market. The summit also said it was officially endorsed by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya.
“Africa’s gaming industry has reached a stage where growth must be matched by responsibility, structure and long-term thinking,” said David Moshi,Managing Director at Velex Advisory. “The value of this summit lies in bringing the right people into one room to have honest conversations about where the industry is headed and what must be done to build a stronger foundation. Our ambition goes beyond hosting a successful summit; it is to support a more connected, transparent and sustainable gaming ecosystem across Africa.”
Companies named as participants included Afitech, 1xBet, BetConstruct, SharpVision, Aviator, BMM Testlabs and Evidentia AI, among others.
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Asia
EGT Brings High-Impact Asian-Themed Portfolio to SiGMA Asia 2026
EGT is thrilled to announce that it will take part in SiGMA Asia 2026. The company will show its slot and ETG developments, created specifically for the Asian markets, which will be at the visitors’ disposal at booth 2318 on June 2nd and 3rd.
The main focus in EGT’s product selection will be the hit Asian-themed jackpots Zhao Cai Shuang Yu, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi and Cai Fu Tian Jiang. Standing out with eye-catching outlook, numerous attractive bonus features and highly engaging gameplay, they have already proved to be a preferred choice in many gaming venues around the world and will certainly attract the attention of local operators and players. The three jackpots will be presented in one of the most popular slot cabinet models from the General series – G 50 J2 Up.
The brand-new ETG multigame series Supreme, which recently made its official debut, will also be on display. Guests at the EGT booth will be able to try out two of the mixes included in it – Supreme Green Union and Supreme Wang Union. Featuring a vast library of top slot titles, roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, and Keno, these multigames provide the perfect combination of innovation, high-end design, and great entertainment.
The ETG terminals S 32 T and the compact Standalone Automatic Roulette center G RSA will complement EGT’s display for the show, demonstrating their enormous flexibility and vast diversity of gaming options.
EGT Digital will also showcase its extensive portfolio of iGaming solutions, including wide array of in-house developed casino games and jackpots, as well as the modular platform X-Nave, which integrates Casino, CRM, Sportsbook, Payment Gateway, Bonus Hub, and an Aggregator with 20,000+ titles from 200+ providers.
“I am very glad that we will participate in this year’s SiGMA Asia,” shared Mariana Manchina, Director of EGT Philippines Corp. “For several years now, this exhibition has become one of the most important events in our calendar, with each year’s performance surpassing the results from the previous edition. I am confident that the 2026 show will continue this trend, bringing us many new contacts and expanded current partnerships, and once again solidifying our positions in the region. We also look forward to the SiGMA Asia Awards, where EGT is a finalist in the Best Land-Based Game Feature category.”
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Conference
Danish regulator to speak at Gaming in the Nordics launch event
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, Gaming in the Nordics will bring together in Copenhagen key decision makers in the regulated (or soon-to-be-regulated) Danish, Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian iGaming markets.
Gaming in the Nordics is the latest initiative from Gaming in Europe, which is well known for its annual Gaming in Holland, Gaming in Germany, and Gaming in Spain conferences.
The event will take place at the Better Collective HQ in Copenhagen, and will feature Mr. Anders Dorph, Director of the Danish Gambling Authority as its headline speaker.
Other confirmed speakers include:
- Pontus Lindwall, CEO, Betsson
- Jesper Søgaard, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Better Collective
- Morten Ronde, CEO, Danish Online Gambling Association (DOGA)
- Fredrik Stenstrøm, Secretary General, Norway Association for Online Gaming (NBO)
- Pekka Ilmivalta, Head of Office, Nordic Legal – Finland
- Birgitte Sand, CEO, Birgitte Sand & Associates
- Josh Hodgson, COO, H2 Gambling Capital
- Peter-Paul de Goeij, Managing Consultant, QuodBonum.se (day chair)
Gaming in the Nordics founder, Willem van Oort commented: “We are extremely pleased that Mr. Anders Dorph has agreed to speak at the Gaming in the Nordics launch event. In my experience, it is always good to able to facilitate a dialogue between regulatory authorities and the industry – which in this case will be very capably represented by Betsson’s Mr. Pontus Lindwall, as well as several leading trade bodies. Although the Nordic markets are in varying states of regulation and market maturity, there nonetheless exist certain commonalities, which together provide a solid basis for the fruitful exchange of lessons learned and best practices.”
Launch event
This year’s Gaming in the Nordics launch event will be a small, half-day conference with a limited capacity for accommodating event attendees.
A full-size, annual Gaming in the Nordics Conference will be held in June in Copenhagen from 2027 onward.
Stay tuned for future updates!
Signup & waiting list
If you would like to attend this year’s Gaming in the Nordics launch event, please register your interest here: https://luma.com/605sboce
As only a very limited number of attendees can be accommodated, all registrants will initially be placed on a waiting list.
We will let you know as soon as possible whether we will have a seat available for you.
For press access, please contact: [email protected].
Video sessions
Key sessions of the Gaming in the Nordics launch event will be recorded and shared with the members of the Gaming in Nordics community.
If you would like to receive updates, including the links to the recorded sessions, please sign up for our Gaming in the Nordics mailing list at www.gamingin.eu.
Sponsorship opportunities available
Sponsorship and media partnership opportunities are available. Please contact Willem van Oort at [email protected] for more information.
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