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Bragg Gaming Group expands footprint in the US market

GiveMeSport (GMS), a Bragg Gaming Group Inc. company, has been granted a vendor licence by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), enabling it to run affiliate traffic for New Jersey-licensed operators.

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Century Casino is looking to sell off their non-U.S assets, in England and Poland, to target U.S acquisitions in the near future

The third financial quarter has seen an increase in visit time per user on devices, whilst a steady paced post-coronavirus shutdown return of core customers has contributed to a positive end to the quarter. Earnings per share and revenue both rose when compared to 2019 and topped Wall Street forecasts.

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BetRegal, the Canadian sports betting and e-gaming giant, has inked a landmark 3-year deal becoming the official sports betting partner of the PGA Championship of Canada presented by TaylorMade Golf and adidas Golf. The news comes after last month's decision by the Canadian senate to approve Bill C-218, legalizing single-game sports betting in Canada, paving the way for new and exciting partnership opportunities between sports entities and regulated gaming platforms. It also marks BetRegal's second major agreement following the company's announcement as the official sports gaming partner of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Commenting on the partnership Teejay Alderdice, the PGA of Canada President said: "Today is a historical day for the PGA of Canada, our 3.700 Members and the Canadian golf industry as a whole. With the sports betting landscape evolving in Canada, we have been thoughtful with our strategy and are excited to add a Canadian gaming partner that will elevate the PGA Championship of Canada presented by TaylorMade Golf and adidas Golf and present new and exciting opportunities for our members and the millions of golfers they interact with on a daily basis" The partnership's debut event is already in full swing in the Vieux Village in Bromont, Quebec until the 7th of August. Next year, BetRegal will be able to assist the association as they celebrate the 100th playing of the event, working hand in hand to push the championship to new heights while continuing to celebrate its storied history. "PGA of Canada is one of the most well-respected sports organizations in the country and the BetRegal team is excited to bring the partnership to life in compelling ways for fans," said Michale Mirti, CEO of BetRegal. "This is an important partnership for us as we look to educate Canadians about online gaming and set the groundwork for our Canadian operations." About the PGA Championship of Canada The PGA Championship of Canada presented by TaylorMade Golf and adidas Golf was first played in 1912, making it one of the oldest professional golf championships in the entire world. A storied list of past champions includes Moe Norman, Al Balding, George Knudson, Dan Halldorson, Dave Barr, Bob Panasik, Stan Leonard, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Lanny Wadkins, Ray Floyd and Steve Stricker. About BetRegal Founded in 2015, BetRegal is the flagship brand of the Regal Group Ltd. BetRegal is focused on providing a world-class sports betting service, and market-leading casino games to global customers in a safe, secure online environment. With a founder and principles who are proudly Canadian, BetRegal is excited to focus its vision on the Canadian sports entertainment market and is committed to remaining compliant in advance of the individual Canadian provinces evolving iGaming regulation. Currently licensed in the UK, Malta, Ireland and Curacao, BetRegal has enjoyed steady growth since inception and is now concentrating on accelerated growth in legacy markets and increased brand awareness in emerging gambling markets. Visit www.betregal.net. For more information on BetRegal, email [email protected]. SiGMA Americas Virtual 2021: The SiGMA Americas Virtual show will run from the 13th to the 14th of September, 2021. Features include a fully interactive expo floor, networking chat rooms, and a high profile lineup of panellists. Beautifully designed booths come equipped with state-of-the-art product displays and chatbox features, while attendees can visit the virtual stage, where a series of panels and keynotes will discuss key topics during the live 2-day conference. Explore the agenda and register here.

ElevateRG is an online training program that will take responsible gaming training to the next level ElevateRG is the new training program that UNLV’s International Gaming Institute (IGI) and iGaming Academy have created in collaboration and will bring UNLV’s flagship responsible gaming curriculum online for the first time.  IGI, world-renowned as the “global intellectual capital of gaming” is launching ElevateRG an online training program that will take its responsible gaming training to the next level.   The new ElevateRG training program will bring IGI’s world-renowned responsible gaming (RG) training to gaming industry staff and learners across the US and worldwide. The first course, now available, is fully interactive, providing a uniquely engaging learning experience that can be accessed from any location.   What makes this training unique?   The development of the ElevateRG, online training program has been overseen by UNLV’s Jennifer Shatley, a highly-respected RG leader with 25 years’ career experience, notably with Caesars Entertainment.  “What sets our RG training apart is how operationally-focused it is,” explains Shatley. “Gaming staff deserve better than just a brief overview of the risks. Our training demonstrates the practical actions that gaming staff can take within their roles to proactively promote responsible gaming to minimize gambling-related harm.”   ElevateRG is designed to prepare staff and equip learners with both the broad knowledge and the practical experience required to tackle real-life situations that may arise over the course of their day-to-day working practices.  In addition to RG, UNLV and iGaming Academy plan to launch a full range of vocational and industry-specific training courses to help address the current unprecedented demand for staff resources across the US industry, covering land-based, online sportsbooks, and other gaming categories.  Convenience and accessibility   “For land-based casinos, IGI has long represented the ‘gold standard’ in RG training – and now it’s easier than ever to supply for staff,” said Jaime Debono, iGaming Academy’s Managing Director.   “As the online industry continues to expand, operators will benefit from having access to best-in-class training in an online format that’s easy to include within their onboarding and refresher programmes.”  Customers of the iGaming Academy will be able to access the new ElevateRG training, either individually or hosted within a client-branded learning portal provided by iGaming Academy.   The courses can also be imported into a wide range of third-party learning platforms or incorporated as an extension to existing training programs.   Scalable to all levels of experience  The ElevateRG training program will be available in a new online format and will include numerous courses designed to cover responsible gaming across all levels, from a comprehensive introduction for front-line staff to managers and leadership versions. Refresher training variants will also be available.   Senior staff will soon also be able to achieve IGI’s prestigious Ambassador Certification as part of a blended program that combines both online and classroom-based learning.   Why do you need this training?  Regulatory scrutiny on online operators is widely expected to increase as the market grows. It will be increasingly important for operators to demonstrate a commitment to responsible gaming, provable via strong training programs with recognized certification.   “With the specificity, convenience, and scalability of this training well ahead of anything available in the market, this truly is a ‘game-changer’ for responsible gaming training in the US,” said Debono.  About iGaming Academy iGaming Academy is part of The Conexus Group and has established itself as a worldwide leader in  training for Casinos, Sportsbooks and Lotteries. With over 50,000 learners being trained yearly, and clients including major European and US operators and providers. In Canada, the business operates in partnership with the Canadian Gaming Association, to help ensure regulatory compliance and upskill staff.  For more information, please visit igacademy.com/USA/  UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) has provided research-based solutions, cutting-edge insights, and executive education to the gaming industry for more than 25 years. It houses several Responsible Gaming initiatives, the Center for Gaming Innovation, the International Center for Gaming Regulation, and the Expanding the Leaderverse initiative. Each of these addresses a vital need in the global gaming industry. For more information, please visit igi.unlv.edu.   Join us for SiGMA Americas – Toronto: Toronto is the perfect hub for SiGMA’s growth in North America, making it a nexus of networking and business development in the region with regards to land-based, iGaming, sports betting, and more. Playing host to a massive iGaming industry, Toronto will be the home for the SiGMA Group’s initiative to link the industry pioneers of the continent together for 3 days of networking, workshops, and awards. To learn more about sponsorship and speaking opportunities or to inquire about attending the event, please contact Sophie on [email protected]. https://youtu.be/IFZCWrA7lVI

Which states rank the highest when it comes to sports betting handles? Will Nevada, home to Las Vegas, take top spot? Sports betting has taken the US by storm. Back in 2018, a few states such as Delaware, Mississippi and Nevada legalised sports betting but 2020 really saw the betting vertical take off. One of the main reasons was due to the unexpected COVID-19 virus which had a massive impact on several states' economies. To counter this economic downturn many states turned to sports and online betting as a new source of revenue. This decision proved successful with many states recording huge handles and revenues. (more…)

O dia de abertura da cúpula começou e terminou com discussões importantes e emocionante sobre os países da América Latina. Os palestrantes abordaram temas sobre a variedade cultural e as tradições e como isso afetará o processo de localização

 

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BetMGM will have access to unique content provided by Scientific Games’ Open Gaming platform

As part of the BetMGM and Scientific Games partnership extension, BetMGM will now operate Scientific Games' open gaming product suite including the Open Gaming System (OGS) that specifically incorporates in-house content and third-party games.   (more…)

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Betfred Sports is excited to announce an agreement with Long Shot’s of Frederick, Maryland to bring retail and online sports betting to Maryland pending regulatory approval. A temporary retail sportsbook will be adjacent to the Maryland Jockey Club’s OTB within Long Shot’s for the 2022 football season. A permanent, 8,800 square foot, state-of-the-art sportsbook with a video wall and comfortable theater-style seating will open just after the first of the year. A robust food and beverage menu will also be available. Online betting will be launched when formally allowed by state regulators. Retail sportsbook and mobile offering planned for upcoming launch Long Shot’s CEO, Alyse Cohen, stated that

We were at the forefront of bringing sports betting to Maryland and specifically to Frederick. We are thrilled to open a sportsbook at Long Shot’s in partnership with Betfred Sports. We are proud that Long Shot’s is one of the premier off-track betting locations in the State and we look forward to achieving similar success with sports wagering. Long Shot’s will not only boost the local economy but contribute to enhancing the education of our students.

SCCG Management represented Betfred Sports in this deal. Previously announced agreements, also represented by SCCG Management on behalf of Betfred Sports, include: Wind Creek in Bethlehem, PA; We-Ko-Pa in Arizona; Virgin Mohegan Sun in Las Vegas, NV; Saratoga in Black Hawk, Colorado; as well as other procured deals yet to be announced. Bryan Bennett, Betfred Sports Chief Operating Officer, stated

“We identified Long Shot’s very early when searching for a Maryland partner. When combining Betfred’s 50 years of bookmaking experience and Long Shot’s success with off-track betting, we believe this will be a formidable partnership to compete in the Maryland sports betting space.”

The temporary sportsbook, scheduled to open in September pending regulatory approval, will consist of in-person betting windows and self-serve betting kiosks. About Long Shot’s Long Shot’s, LLC, based in Frederick County will be, currently, the first and only 100% female owned business in the state of Maryland to house a Sportsbook. Created by Alyse L. Cohen, Long Shot’s has been located within the Frederick Event Center since 2019 when she brought in the Maryland Jockey Club’s OTB. About SCCG Management SCCG Management is a consultancy that specializes in sports betting, iGaming, sports marketing, affiliate marketing, technology, intellectual property protection, product commercialization, esports, capital formation, M&A, joint ventures, casino management, and governmental and legal affairs for the casino and iGaming industry. About Betfred Sports Betfred Sports is the wholly owned US subsidiary of Betfred Group, a Warrington, United Kingdom based bookmaker that owns and operates over 1400 betting shops in the UK as well as industry leading online and mobile products in the UK and Spain. Betfred Group, founded by brothers Fred and Peter Done in 1967, created Las Vegas based Betfred USA Sports in 2019 specifically to enter the robust and ever-expanding US sports betting market. Betfred Sports is currently a licensed operator in Iowa, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Louisiana and Arizona with Nevada, Washington and Maryland coming soon pending regulatory approval. Join us in Belgrade, Serbia from the 22-25th August:

Playtika Holdings said it will cut 15 percent of its global staff and close down three projects to position the Israel-based gaming company for the future. At the same time, CEO Robert Antokol requested a cut in his base salary next year and for 2024 to the minimum level under Israeli law. The board’s remuneration committeee accepted the proposal, the company said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Antokol gave news of the job cuts in an email to employees, filed with the SEC.  “The news I share with you today is difficult,” he wrote. “After intense deliberation, we have decided to reduce our workforce by about 15 percent, saying goodbye to wonderful and talented colleagues and friends. This decision has not come easy, yet we think it necessary to best position Playtika for the future.” Antokol said the company will wind down non-core initiatives and consolidate studios for greater efficiency. It will also centralise the evaluation of new game concepts through its creative team at Wooga. Three current titles have been removed from the pipeline, it said.  In total just over 600 staff have been affected by the cuts.  For 3Q22, the company posted revenue of $647.8 million, just slightly higher than the $635.9 million reported the prior year.  Adjusted EBITDA fell to $230.7 million, down from $247.8 million the prior year.  Last month, Playtika announced it would buy a $25 million minority stake in Turkey’s Ace Games as part of a strategy to invest in high-growth potential games in a cost-effective way. 

A regulated Massachusetts sports betting market with self-exclusion options has been launched. Users will be allowed to opt out of regulated online and land-based services using the voluntary self‐exclusion initiative. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission launched Category 1 licences for retail sports betting for online and mobile use. The new programme will run parallel with the voluntary self-exclusion programme for land-based casinos launched in 2015. There are 1329 registered individuals on this programme and they will now be excluded from online sports books as well as land-based gambling. [caption id="attachment_773782" align="alignright" width="292"] Cathy Judd Stein[/caption] "Voluntary self-exclusion programmes are a successful tool for those who need a break from gambling to manage their own play" says Cathy Judd Stein, Chair of MGC. "In light of the research we have at our disposal, the MGC and our licensees are committed to offering these types of programmes and a range of other resources to help gamblers". Several operators have been granted licences in the jurisdiction. Bruce Band who has worked in the gambling industry for over 40 years has been appointed to head MGC's new sports division. He was previously assistant director of the MGC Investigations and Enforcement Bureau and head of the gaming division. Massachusetts Sports Betting Background The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is responsible for implementing the expanded gaming law in the jurisdiction. It was established in 2011. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is committed to a participatory, transparent and fair process for the regulation of expanded gaming and horse racing in Massachusetts. MGC’s Enhanced Code of Ethics helps to ensure the highest level of public confidence in the integrity of the regulation of all gaming activities in the Commonwealth.

Erik Estavillo files a 56-page lawsuit against the video game platform  Streaming platform Twitch is being sued by a viewer for $25 million USD. The plaintiff, Erik Estavillo, is a self-proclaimed sex addict who filed the complaint to the County of Santa Clara’s Superior Court in California. (more…)

Colombia has been applying preventive measures against the possible resurgence of COVID-19 with several departments verifying the legitimacy of the sanitary measures applied The Secretary of the Interior, the District Administrative Department of Health (Dadis), the Cartagena Metropolitan Police and other District agencies have been utilising resources and time to verify the legitimacy of the sanitary measures applied in the variety of premises, of which 63 commercial establishments in three different locations of the city have already been  verified to be compliant with. (more…)

Moderator and Co-Founder of SiGMA Group Eman Pulis was joined by Susan Breen from Miscon, Andre Gelfi from Sao Posta and Christina Romero from Loyra to discuss the M&A appetite across the Latin region during SiGMA Americas Virtual Summit.

Untapped markets of LATAM drawing in investments 

Within the gaming market, we can observe a trend away from Europe and towards places like Africa, the US and LATAM. These untapped markets have huge potential for investors, particularly from an online gaming point of view given the surge in response to COVID-19.  M&A appetite in LATAM: all eyes on untapped markets (more…)

Amerister Casino was the overall top performer recording $134.4million in wagers, with the NBA being the bettors top choice According to Indiana's state revenue report, sportsbooks in Indiana has seen its handle and revenue figures climb. In particular, Hoosier bettors registered $348.2 million in bets which beats the previous record of $313.1million recorded in December. (more…)

In Guadalajara Mexico, the three remaining casinos must fix observations in order to restart operations

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Deutsche Bank upgraded MGM Resorts International's stock from Hold to Buy with the price target increased from $29 to $30 Carlo Santarelli, an analyst at Deutsche Bank, explained that the recent pullback from the MGM stock is to be considered an 'optimal entry point' for investors seeking a “multi-year long trade.” (more…)

Paraguay's Senate Chamber has recently approved a request from Conajzar to share details about unclaimed prize money from 2015 The request, coming from Senator Abel González, asks for the statistics and information regarding unclaimed prices, and where the regulator directed the unassigned money, as well as whether or not it has been sent to charities. (more…)

Walt Disney’s ESPN unit is reportedly close to signing a major partnership with DraftKings to take advantage of the expanding U.S. sports betting market. Bloomberg reported news of the tie-up, citing people familiar with the matter, but had no further details on the structure of the deal.  Disney CEO Bob Chapek said last month that the sports network was looking for a partner, but said that it would never be a sportsbook that accepts bets. Chapek told analysts on an August call that the company has been in conversations for “quite a long time” with sportsbook platforms. Since sports betting was legalized in the U.S. in 2018, media companies have raced to reach agreements with gambling firms and sports leagues. Boosting engagement A report from consultancy KPMG found that the addition of legalized betting increases viewer interest in live sports programming by expanding the audience and driving greater retention during events. Sports fans with a wager may watch for longer, even if the outcome of a game has largely been decided and casual fans tune out. KPMG put the size of the combined sports, betting and media market at $135 billion in 2021 and said that firms completed 18 deals in the first half of that year, matching the total for the whole of 2019. ESPN has lagged many of its rivals in tying up with sports betting brand, mainly due to Disney's concern over protecting its family friendly brand credentials. A tie-up between the two companies “makes strategic sense,” the news agency reported, citing Bloomberg Intelligence analysts Brian Egger and Geetha Ranganathan. “Licensing EPSN’s brand to a sports book and integrating bet odds in broadcasts could help both companies widen their audiences.” THE 300 SPARTANS: After triumphing in key locations across Asia and Europe, AGS is flying 300 top affiliates to Malta, for an all inclusive deluxe trip. The event will happen alongside SiGMA, 14-18th November, during SiGMA Europe. Read more about the 300 Spartans here. https://youtu.be/ez6zSLWCBaA  

Bingo and casino halls allowed to begin tentative steps towards reopening with strict health and safety measures in place

After many months of suffering the effects of the pandemic and introducing possible measures to combat it in order to resume operations of its public services, Colombia has finally obtained the go ahead that will enable casinos to resume their activities.

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WakeApp agency, a guide to the world of mobile, received a license to promote products in the iGaming and sports betting verticals from the Arizona Department of Gaming The mobile marketing agency WakeApp, which is a guide to the world of mobile, has received another license to promote products in the igaming and sports betting verticals from the Arizona Department of Gaming. This means that from now on, licensed clients of the company can use the services of the agency and get hundreds of thousands of new players in this state. WakeApp is actively expanding its presence in promising countries and opening up new opportunities to promote products in their territories. In the state of Arizona, the sports betting vertical was fully legalized only in September 2021. According to the Arizona Department of Gaming, in the first 2 months after the legalization of betting in this state, players made more than $777 million in bets, most of which were made using mobile devices. This is almost double the previous record in Virginia, where more than $324 million in bets were made in the first 2 months after legalization. “Right now is a great time to master this market! Structural advantages and unparalleled player enthusiasm will enable advertisers to make the most of the existing acquisition opportunity in the new region.” - CBDO Nikolay Belikov. Already, the agency has received applications from regular advertisers for promotion in the state of Arizona and is actively preparing to launch new advertising campaigns. WakeApp is an international project and has been on the market for 7 years, it is also a leader in the development and promotion of gaming and non-gaming mobile applications in the e-com, video streaming, food delivery, sport, utilities, and finance verticals. Earlier in 2021, WakeApp was ranked in 5 categories in the 13th AppsFlyer Performance Index XIII. WakeApp has positioned itself amongst major international competitors such as Search Ads, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, TikTok and others, and also became the only agency represented in the ranking.   SiGMA’s iGathering: Dubai SiGMA’s famous iGathering networking events kick off on the 28th February in Dubai. This event presents the ideal opportunity to network and strike connections in a cordial environment where attendees can relax and forge synergies. Reach out to Ali for invites or more information and let us take care of the rest!

World renowned companies such as Betsson and William Hill are among the companies that acquired a licence The government of Buenos Aires has issued seven gaming licences in order to push the expansion of online gaming within the province. Axel Kicillof, Governor of Buenos Aires and renowned Argentine economist, published the outcome on a newsletter. (more…)

Nelson Fabricio de la Fuente Serrano will take over Juan Carlos Antonio Abrego's role, who took on the role last December 2019 Fabricio de la Fuente Serrano was appointed through Supreme Resolution No. 26852, by the Minister of Economy  and Public Finance, Gonzalo Quiroga, and took on the role of being executive director of the Gaming Control Authority (AJ). (more…)

Online Sports betting & Casino operator – BET99, and ultimate iGaming directory – AffPapa, have rolled out a new partnership Bet99 is a Canada-focused online gambling website and mobile application. Utilizing Dench eGaming Solutions cutting edge technology and platform, they aim to deliver their customers the premium betting solution in the Canadian market. The products found on bet99.com include Sports Betting, In:Play Betting, Casino, as well as Live Dealer Casino. BET99’s Marketing Executive – Gary Moloney, stated about the new partnership:

“BET99 has grown at a staggering rate since launch and we are excited to build on the progress we have made so far. We have fostered great relationships with affiliates so far who have chosen to work with us in part because of our excellent reputation within the industry and because we focus on offering exceptional customer service, a great product and generous bonuses to all of our customers. We are delighted to be able to expand our network of affiliates through this partnership with AffPapa. We have been extremely impressed with their professionalism, customer support and the vast network of high quality affiliate contacts that are present on their website. We know how important affiliates are to our continued success. We are looking forward to building mutually beneficial relationships with affiliates through the AffPapa website in the months and years ahead.”

The team at BET99 recognizes the highly intimate nature of the betting experience, therefore they provide numerous safe deposit and withdrawal options, in addition to industry leading customer care. Bet99 is focused on providing the safest and surest platform allowing their players to play confidently with them. Head of Commercial at AffPapa – Yeva Avagyan, also added to the statements: “We are delighted to partner with Bet99 and are excited to see how they're going to utilize our system with its' high-quality database of affiliates. Working with Bet99 team has been amazing so far. We view Bet99 as brand with high potentials and are looking forward to hear great things about them.”   SiGMA Americas Virtual 2021: The SiGMA Americas Virtual show will run from the 13th to the 14th of September, 2021. Features include a fully interactive expo floor, networking chat rooms, and a high profile line up of panelists. Beautifully designed booths come equipped with state-of-the-art product displays and chat box features, while attendees can visit the virtual stage, where a series of panels and keynotes will discuss key topics during the live 2-day conference. Explore the agenda and register here.

Gambling has been legal in Uruguay since 1819 when the government approved a national lottery, and since then there have been notable improvements A regulatory framework for online casinos has not yet been devised. The local government has been banning offshore sites offering online gambling products to its market. In fact, the National Federation of Uruguayan Gaming has been calling for such a framework to be implemented. They point towards player safety and lost revenues to be the primary issues. (more…)

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Owner of South Point casino, states that getting back to some sort of normality for a city like Las Vegas will take a while

South Point Casino owner, Mr Michael Gaughan, remarked “I’ve been here since 1952 and this is probably the worst thing that’s ever happened to (Las Vegas),” referring the COVID-19 pandemic

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Missed out on the SiGMA Americas Virtual summit? These are some highlights from the expert keynotes and panel discussions

After a well-attended launched first virtual foray into LatAm markets with a trilingual summit last September, SiGMA Group has outdone itself with a 2-hour virtual event once more. The first day of the two-day summit featured a fully interactive expo hall, a live chat box feature where attendees could speak one on one with exhibitors, and direct message attendees, and panelists, and a high profile line up of speakers sharing the newest developments in online gaming making this an ideal networking, deal-making, and educational event.

Today's conference focussed on iGaming developments happening across the United States and in Canada. Top industry leaders discussed topics such as responsible gaming, working with gaming affiliates, brand building in the iGaming space, working with tribal operators, and the new competitive and regulated iGaming market coming to this interior.

Topics covered:

• The transition to iGaming
• Responsible Gaming for Online Gaming
• New Jersey: Operators and Affiliates
• Brand Building for iGaming Operators
• Working with tribal operators in the U.S
• Canada: A new competitive and Regulated iGaming market

[caption id="attachment_163849" align="alignleft" width="400"] SiGMA Americas Virtual Panel: The transition to iGaming.[/caption]

In the opening keynote, Ali Bartlett, Vice President of Government Relations, Bose Public Affairs Group spoke about the growth of iGaming in the United States following the rise of sports betting.

Bartlett notes the major milestone that was marked when sports betting became legalised in each of the states - as these states saw mobile and online operations become reality, responsible gaming initiatives started to constantly grow. Geolocation at work, age, and identity verification processes have also proved to be successful. This has created a level of comfort with legislators looking to expand into the iGaming world.

Industry partnerships and multi-state partnerships will also see a lot of opportunities as more states are moving online. Bartlett says that there could be different types of gaming coming to life as more and more opportunities are arising for various operators in the industry with ideas becoming legalised on a state-by-state basis.

"The more advancement we see in these spaces the more the industry will grow and innovate, but they're also going to provide new revenue opportunities for states. They’re going to allow for changes to the industry landscapes and partnerships we see."

She closes off by saying that online gaming will benefit the industry as a whole, not just the online industry, as it will also create new opportunities for brick and mortar casinos and bring a new style of player that they haven't seen before.

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SiGMA Americas Virtual Summit Panel:
Responsible Gaming for Online Gaming.[/caption]

Another hot topic tabled by leading academics, during the summit was that of Responsible gaming. Casinos, gaming control boards, operators (such as casinos), and vendors all have social responsibility initiatives in place to maintain the integrity and fairness of their operations and to raise public awareness of gambling-related problems, such as gambling addiction.

In this panel, Stewart Groumoutis, Director eGaming of BCLC; Elizabeth Lanza Office of Compulsive and Problem Gambling of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, Laura Mcallister Cox, Chief Compliance Officer at Rush Street Interactive and Seth Palansky, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility & Communications Conscious Gaming take on this topic to discuss it further.

Lanza says that since you can gamble from anywhere, so you should be able to self exclude from anywhere. Having a tool like Play Pause can empower the consumer, in their journey in this world of addiction. It will be difficult, but times are changing and we have to adapt quickly - most other regulators and operators would like to move forward on a nationwide self-exclusion program, especially in the iGaming world.

[caption id="attachment_163829" align="alignleft" width="534"] SiGMA Americas Virtual Summit Panel:
New Jersey: Operators and Affiliates.[/caption]

Cox also believes in giving patrons choices. Clear choices determining how they utilise these tools is important, and right now, with multiple exclusion lists, it’s confusing for the player. "How can we make that experience for that player who wants to do something affirmative, more clear and easier to pursue?"

"Sports betting patrons skew male and younger. We also have an iGaming platform and we’re live in a number of states - and we see the tendency there is more 50-50 with females, and of an older age demographic. So, we’re seeing a broad base of the population entertaining themselves with our platform - but when they need that reach out, whatever is comfortable for that person should be an option."

Cox states that individuals can change quickly, adapt, and find new, better ways to use technology to address a situation that wasn't anticipated.

"We need consistency on what data is being gathered, on the time frames that are being offered to players for self-exclusion, consistency on limits, on when and how the player comes off self-exclusion. The idea of a central system for online gambling throughout the US is a tempting concept."

Groumoutis says that having a single view of a customer allows you to recognise gambling behaviours, such as problem gambling.

One of the things we recognise, when people are gambling in their home is that we have no idea of their environment, their current state - and on top of that people could be going through a challenging situation and feeling very lonely, this can be an extremly problematic situation.

[caption id="attachment_163819" align="alignright" width="473"] SiGMA Americas Virtual Summit interview: Brand Building for iGaming Operators.[/caption]

"Over the past year during the pandemic, we implemented our game sense advisors, which are player health trained onto play now - which is our online platform. You have to make sure people have the support they need, it’s not just a program of check boxes and making sure you lock them out of whatever gambling they want to be locked out of - it’s what happens after that as well. How do you support the monitoring? When the VSC expires, what are you doing to help them re enter safely and in a healthy fashion?"

What followed was a panel solely addressing the focus on New Jersey's operators and affiliates. Benjamin Truman, COO of Media Troopers stated that coming from the European market for many years and then coming into America, you don’t experience the same regulation, the paperwork, or dealing with the American mentality and people.

Getting licences here can be very tedious "it’s not an external decision whether you get a licence or not, but whether or not that state has made it very, very difficult. A lot of states are requesting fingerprints, information that goes well beyond what most affiliates would probably feel comfortable with."

He goes on to say that SEO companies are finding it difficult in the US as the market is still not 100% mature - it’s going to take time. Growth is there if you’re willing to stick it out.

[caption id="attachment_163809" align="alignleft" width="456"] SiGMA Americas Virtual Summit Panel: Working with tribal operators in the U.S.[/caption]

George Alafoginis Global Gaming at Facebook stresses the fact that their role in this growing industry has since 2018, been to open up their business tools, and in this case, it’s also to make the same ads that are available for other verticals, available to operators and affiliates.

Samir Bannerjee Director of Marketing at Golden Nugget Online Gaming goes on to say that the pioneers of the affiliate marketing space in the online gaming fields have always been here, they’ve grown tremendously over the past 6 or 7 years, but that doesn't mean there's no room for new companies coming out of Europe and the US or even people changing industries. "Lately I've noticed affiliates in the US who were in the healthcare and finance space slowly moving into the iGaming space - mostly with a focus on the sports betting side of the business."

Brand building for iGaming operators was addressed in detail in the next panel. Here Nic Sulsky, COO of PointsBet Canada said that "when you’re trying to build a brand in the hyper-competitive gaming space, you really need to figure out what your key differentiator is - is it a product or is it brand?" Expanding on this the speaker stated that ideally, it’s a mixture of both.

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In the next panel, speakers debated working with Tribal Operators in the US. Rebecca George Executive Director of Washington Indian Gaming Association opens up by saying that the state and the tribes in the Americas are named as co-regulators, the tribe as the primary regulator and the state co-regulator, this a unique relationship. The other thing that IGRA laid out was that the profit from the government gaming must benefit the tribal government.

Marcus Yoder, Senior Vice President of Sales at GAN said "We’re right in line with self-determination and the ability to control that data and really maintain the players, so I think if you’re coming into the US you need to have that understanding."

Russell WITT, Director of Central Determinate Gaming at Incredible Technologies also goes on to say that when you truly get to understand and work with tribes you really start to see what it’s all about. The companies that take the time to understand will be the successful companies. "The companies that want to come in and be transactional they’ll crash and burn."

"Knowledge plus trust equals empowerment. If you get someone who really understands these markets from that standpoint, that is really going to be part of your key to success."

The last panel named Canada: A new competitive and Regulated iGaming market was regulated by Victor Bigio an Online Gaming Consultant
for the Americas. The speakers Dave Roe, Chief Operations Officer at Mazooma, Aly Lalani, Head of Marketing at BetRegal.com and Nei Erlick Chief Corporate Development Officer at Nuvei discuss all things Canada.

Neil Erlick opens up about what companies wanting to do business in Ontario or partnering with operators in Canada. He says that "Most of the names here are not startups so most of them have experience in working in the regulated markets. I think they're used to the challenges. If someone is looking at this as a challenge it's because they haven't done this before."

This is all relatively new. Canada needs to have an educational process to see how this will work and this is what operators are focusing on at the moment says Lalani.

When it comes to benefits Roe talks about where he and other payment companies stand when it comes to this. "From a payment provider perspective, more operators in the market obviously create more competition."

A huge number of operators are entering the market in Canada in anticipation of the incoming regulations. Speakers agree that the licening itself creates a trust factor.

Be sure to tune in tomorrow at the same time. Day two of our conference will put under the spotlight the latest developments happening across Latin America and will cover topics such as the impact of federalisation, and fragmentation in Latin America, the Brazil marketplace, player acquisition, and how 2020 has accelerated a new era of gaming around the same region.

SiGMA Group would like to thank all the sponsors including Neo Surf and Nuvei, our attendees, speakers, and exhibitors, and host Nicole Fields for a marked successful first day.

Join us at the same time tomorrow for day two of this SiGMA Americas virtual summit and continue exploring and meeting with exhibitors on our interactive expo hall.

SiGMA Americas Virtual 2021:

Join us for day two of the SiGMA Americas Virtual show tomorrow 14th of September, 2021. Features include a fully interactive expo floor, networking chat rooms, and a high-profile lineup of panelists. Explore the agenda or check out who’s on the floor plan.

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SOFTSWISS, an innovative software solutions provider for the iGaming industry, announces its participation in SiGMA Americas This B2B event is set to take place on 14–18 June at the Transamerica Expo Center and is expected to attract key players in the Latin America online gambling industry. SOFTSWISS is set to showcase its top-performing products at SiGMA Americas in São Paulo as a part of its strategy of expansion to the regional market. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about SOFTSWISS products including the company's flagship Casino Platform, its exclusive features, latest releases, and valuable benefits. Additionally, guests can discover the betting potential of the Sportsbook, and explore the diverse and ever-growing content portfolio of the Game Aggregator. SOFTSWISS representatives will be available at stand D80, eager to discuss the advantages and benefits of the company's products in the Latin American region, as well as explore exclusive offerings with visitors. As an experienced industry player, SOFTSWISS will also share its expertise at the speaking panel with ‘Data-Driven Strategies for iGaming Engagement and Risk Management’, which is going to become one of the most interesting topics of the conference. Alongside other participants, SOFTSWISS experts will be a part of the discussion of the data-driven approach and its influence on business metrics. Andrey Starovoitov, Co-CEO at SOFTSWISS, comments on the SOFTSWISS participation in SiGMA Americas: “Attending the biggest event in the region is a strategic move for us. This year we chose Latin America as one of the main vectors for SOFTSWISS’ growth. Here we see not only tremendous and rapid growth of the market but also a large number of potential partners who are close to us in spirit and values. We are thrilled about the upcoming SiGMA Americas event and cordially invite all our partners and potential clients to visit the SOFTSWISS stand!” SiGMA Americas SiGMA Americas is coming to Brazil this June. An unmissable summit that promises key insights, a wealth of industry leading knowledge, seminal speakers and keynote addresses along with a phenomenal plethora of premium networking opportunities. https://youtu.be/pacxEujDOYM

Several casinos are adopting the trace app and pushing information out about it through their media channels The state of Nevada launched the COVID Trace app – A contact tracing app that will allow people who have tested positive for COVID-19 to anonymously inform those they previously encountered of potential exposure; providing a significant boost to the state’s capacity to contact trace among visitors, which has been a struggle for the tourism-driven state.  (more…)

Stephen Crystal, Founder and CEO of SCCG Management will be traveling through Peru, Chile and Argentina from July 16-29, 2022. This tour is to support the firm’s recent efforts to build our practice through Latin America. Helping support this effort is Rosa Ochoa, Director – Mexico and Latin America, who was brought onto the team earlier this year. SCCG Management believes there is significant value in these, and other key global gaming markets, and continues to build capability and outreach on behalf of our client partners. If you are interested in connecting with Stephen Crystal, please contact him directly at his contact information, below:

STEPHEN A. CRYSTAL, SCCG MANAGEMENT

Mobile/WhatsApp: +1 702-427-9354 Email: [email protected] Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sccg-management May 17, 2022

Stephen Crystal, Founder and CEO of SCCG Management, announced today that the firm has entered into a advisory and consultancy agreement with San Juan, Puerto Rico based company, Marriott P. R. Management Corporation, to provide support for their initiative to bring a retail sports book to their San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino, including mobile sports wagering and iGaming casino amenities, in partnership with their brick and mortar gaming operations. SCCG empowers Marriott's push for retails sportsbook The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a world class integrated resort casino, with 527 stylish hotel rooms and suites, each with a private balcony overlooking the beach or downtown San Juan. With a wide variety of activities, at San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, the resort features fitness and wellness adventures in the paradise of Puerto Rico, including a scenic pool surrounded by swaying palm trees, a 24/7 fitness center, the Ocean Club wellness center, and the excitement of the Stellaris Casino.

About Marriott P. R. Management Corporation

Marriott P. R. Management Corporation is a subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc., offering the most powerful portfolio in the industry, our 30 brands and 8,000+ properties across 139 countries and territories give people more ways to connect, experience and expand their world. https://marriott.com

About SCCG Management

SCCG specializes in sports betting and data, developing worldwide brands, representation before governmental agencies for complex regulatory matters, intellectual property, and strategic business development within international, land-based casinos, internet gambling, gaming, esports, and entertainment markets. https://sccgmanagement.com

Join us for SiGMA Americas – Toronto:

Toronto is the perfect hub for SiGMA’s growth in North America, making it a nexus of networking and business development in the region with regards to land-based gaming, eSports, iGaming, sports betting, and more. Playing host to a massive iGaming industry, Toronto will be the home for the SiGMA Group’s initiative to link the industry pioneers of the continent together for 3 days of networking, workshops, and awards. To learn more about sponsorship and speaking opportunities or to inquire about attending the event, please contact Sophie on [email protected]. https://youtu.be/UKxvSZ4LOOk

In early trading today, Nasdaq futures led the market decline following a report in The Wall Street Journal indicating that the Biden administration is contemplating a ban on the sale of artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China. This potential ban has caused a setback in the recent market rally. According to Deutsche Bank, the rebound has been curtailed due to concerns over the AI chip ban. The report suggests that even lower-end chips, which do not require an external export license, may be included in the ban going forward. As a result, shares of Nvidia, which generates 20 percent of its revenue from China, fell by 4.8 percent while Advanced Micro Devices dropped 3.6 percent. S&P 500 recoups nearly 50 percent Investors are also closely monitoring the European Central Bank (ECB) forum in Portugal, where Jerome Powell, the Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, is set to speak alongside the heads of the UK, eurozone, and Japanese central banks. The market will pay particular attention to any comments regarding the prospects of higher borrowing costs as central banks continue to grapple with persistent inflationary pressures. Despite these concerns, market research firm Fundstrat believes that recent market trends indicate further gains. The rebound seen on Tuesday, which brought the S&P 500 back to multi-day highs, is viewed as a positive development that halted the recent decline. Fundstrat noted that the S&P 500 managed to recoup nearly 50 percent of its previous pullback since mid-June highs, suggesting a potentially bullish outlook. Europe and Nikkei indexes rise Overseas indexes mostly rose, with Europe's Stoxx 600 gaining 0.5 percent and the Nikkei 225 in Asia rising by 2 percent. However, Chinese stocks were more subdued as fears of US AI chip restrictions dampened sentiment. The Shanghai Composite Index remained flat, while the Hang Seng edged up by 0.1 percent. In pre-market trading, AeroVironment's stock rose by 5.2 percent after the company reported a better-than-expected 40 percent increase in fourth-quarter revenue and issued guidance for the current fiscal year that surpassed Wall Street expectations. On the other hand, AST SpaceMobile's shares fell by 24 percent following the announcement of a sale of 12 million class A common shares. Micron Technology stock declines by 1.5% Micron Technology, scheduled to report quarterly earnings after the closing bell today, saw a decline of 1.5 percent in its stock price. Other chip makers, including Intel and Qualcomm, also traded lower. In other news, the US Food and Drug Administration rejected an application from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for approval of a new, higher-dose version of its eye disease treatment Eylea, resulting in a 1 percent decline in the company's stock. Looking ahead, Astrotech received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from BML Investment Partners to acquire the company for $17.25 per share, leading to a 7.7 percent increase in its shares. Dollar strengthens On the economic front, JPMorgan expects the second half of 2023 to see a continuation of tightening policies by most developed market central banks. However, differentiation across jurisdictions will emerge as the end of the tightening cycle approaches. The bank believes that resilient growth and persistent inflation will prevent an imminent recession. In the currency markets, the dollar strengthened slightly, building on its gains from the previous day following a set of stronger-than-expected economic data. UBS said that the dollar is "significantly overvalued" against several other relevant currencies but expects it to weaken in the coming months.   Related content: SiGMA Group launches new FX vertical Did you know that the SiGMA Forex Summit takes place in Cyprus in September?  

Taking a closer look at the challenges in Brazil's gaming sector, SiGMA News speaks with Roger Redfearn-Tyrzyk, a specialist in digital identify verification. One of the most common problems faced by gamers in Brazil, and indeed in most new emerging markets, is the lack of access to official identification documents. The very prospect for any player to have to worry about how to overcome this challenge reduces the overall gaming experience. They want to participate in recreational activities in total comfort without having to face any hassle or hurdles before they start the game. Leisure time is valuable and the average gamer today is more sophisticated with high expectations. In such a competitive market, where players want to optimize their gaming experience, operators need to invest in cutting-edge technology that eases the identity verification process. Operators need to ensure that new players are who they say they are before allowing them to open and finance an account. Identity verification also entails ensuring that current gamers are authentic and, more importantly, of the appropriate legal age. Keeping the needs of the end-user experience in mind, it is critical that online gaming ID verification makes smart use of data to minimize a negative customer experience. Barrier to gaming inclusion Many people in Brazil do not have access to official identification documents such as ID cards, passports or a driver's licence, explains Redfearn-Tyrzyk. This creates a barrier to gaming inclusion because banks and financial institutions require official identification to open an account for a player.

Without a state-issued identification document, people will have a hard time verifying their identify be it offline or online. The same challenge applies to gaming operators - to verify a player's age and make sure that they are not in any way politically exposed persons, documentation is nearly always needed," Roger Redfearn-Tyrzyk - Vice President, Global Gaming - IDnow

Redfearn-Tyrzyk believes that it is vital for both operators and players to feel safe. The popularity of online betting in the LatAm region is on the rise. "Responsible gaming is all about prevention and it is important," Redfearn-Tyrzyk points out. "Players want to enjoy themselves, but sometimes things can go too far, or individuals may take advantage of the system. Regulations are getting tighter and easing the process of identification is a step in the right direction." Responsible gaming a priority Protecting minors from underage gambling is a priority. The same applies to vulnerable and marginalised groups. It is known that historically there is a higher rate of problem gambling and addiction from historically marginalised groups when compared to white individuals. Among adolescents, gender-diverse students are more likely to engage in problematic gambling behaviour than their cisgender counterparts. Identification verification solutions are designed to make people's lives easier and safer, even serving as a deterrent of wrongdoing with harmful consequences. When it comes to the downsides of regulation says Redfearn-Tyrzyk,  the biggest problem is that there are different ways to interpret certain rules or requirements. "Unfortunately, there are many frustrating examples of regulations, which may have four or five different interpretations of the same paragraph. This does not do anyone any good because there will always be bad players and unscrupulous operators who want to grow quickly by exploiting these grey zones. Overall, I would say regulation is absolutely necessary, but it is hard to find well-executed regulation." Potential of Brazilian gambling market Redfearn-Tyrzyk has studied the potential of the Brazilian gambling market and he has identified a range of available opportunities that are still untapped. With a population of over 210 million, the people of Brazil are known for their passion of sports, leisure activities and gaming. It is estimated that the overall gaming market is worth over US $6 billion and sports betting is the largest segment. Presently, the market is not regulated. The Brazilian government announced that its 2018 gaming  reforms and regulations will be implemented by the second half of 2023. The new regime will regulate Brazilian sports betting with new licensing requirements. With the upcoming regulation for online gambling, the market is expected to grow even more significantly. With the growth of this sector in the region brings  a need for players to be protected so that their money is secure. Gaming operators who are seeking to offer compliant products in Brazil under the new regulation will be required to verify the identity of players before accessing the platform. This process is the Know your Customer (KYC) requirement. Redfearn-Tyrzyk says that KYC not only enables an age verification of players but when a financial relationship is established, authorities will also have access to collect personal data and are able to monitor fraud or other money laundering activities. With the verification from the Brazilian Cadatro de Pessoas Físicas (CPF), a unique identification number for each user is created and all bets that are associated with the player can easily be identified. Operators must ensure players are not politically exposed persons (PEPs) or part of any other restricted list that is associated with criminal money laundering activities. Sports betting is not only growing in Brazil but it is also increasing in popularity in  Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Peru, in particular says Redfearn-Tyrzyk.  "I expect this trend to increase even further as more and more people gain access to online sportsbooks and betting apps on their phones. The regulatory landscape in the LatAm region is quite mixed. Bolivia and Nicaragua, for example, cover online gambling in their overall regulatory framework for the gambling industry. In Argentina, on the other hand, online gambling is regulated on a province-by-province basis. Chile’s Ministry of Finance introduced a bill to regulate online gambling in March of last year, while Ecuador currently prohibits all forms of gambling." Influx of new operators in a regulated market "We are certainly expecting an influx of new operators in Brazil acquiring a licence in the new jurisdiction, following the new regulation" says Redfearn-Tyrzyk. Operators who wish to be properly established in Brazil will have to comply to all licensing requirements, including the KYC mandate. "I think a regulated market in Brazil will have a very positive impact in the LatAm region. A country legalizing and regulating sports betting is good for all players because they get protected whilst that would not be the case on a black-market site. Protecting players from black-market sites is absolutely crucial. Plus, I am certain Brazil will profit from the tax income and will be able to invest this money in to contribute to a safe gambling environment for communities across the country." LatAm countries will follow Brazil's lead Other Latin American countries like Chile are already moving towards regulating online services. However, if Brazil’s regulatory scheme proves to be effective and beneficial for the country, I can see other LatAm countries follow Brazil’s lead.

Solutions are available on our KYC platform of agent-assisted to fully automated solutions including PEP screening for the iGaming sector that deliver the requirements obliged under AML laws. We have one of the broadest identity verification portfolios in Europe with fully automated and hybrid solutions. For example, the AI-based solution helps businesses prove the authenticity of their customers through their identity documents in just a few minutes, making the digital onboarding process scalable, secure and highly assured. Biometric verification techniques, including live video checks, offer a more reliable way of confirming someone's identity, reducing the risk of fraud and errors. Our solution can be integrated with government databases to verify identities, including those without official documents." Roger Redfearn-Tyrzyk - Vice President, Global Gaming - IDnow

Identification verification techniques will allow both operators and users to navigate responsibly thus ensuring that the industry thrives and has a sustainable future ahead. “As Brazil and other Latin American countries move towards regulating online services, it is crucial to ensure that solutions are inclusive and accessible to everyone, regardless of their access to technology and documentation,” Redfearn-Tyrzyk added. Roger Redfearn-Tyrzyk is Vice President of  Global Gaming at IDnow. He is a recognised industry expert in digital identity verification and European gambling regulations. In his role at IDnow, Redfearn-Tyrzyk enables businesses from various industries to offer their users an easy, intuitive and secure onboarding process via the IDnow identity platform. Prior to joining IDnow Redfearn-Tyrzyk worked in various roles in the software industry at purple WiFi, Duuzra Software, and Lord Sugar’s Amscreen. He is expertise expands to cyber security, digitization identity services in the gaming industry. Related topics: SiGMA Insight: Paving the way for ESG in the gaming sector SiGMA Insight: Gaming in Thailand STOP PRESS:  SiGMA Americas – World iGaming Festival will take place in Sao Paolo from 14 -18 June.

Juan Bautista Perez Hidalgo, President of Coljuegos, outlines his thoughts on the effects of the pandemic on the Colombian market in an exclusive interview to open SiGMA Americas Digital  Colombia's major gaming sector, localised games, is very much linked to the player culture in the country. Hildalgo mentions that “[localised gaming] has been hit hard by the pandemic because it has been practically closed for six months”. Rather than keep put and ride the pandemic out, many turned to online gaming and a new market was ergo untapped.   (more…)

Affiliate Grand Slam (AGS) is flying 100 top affiliates to the SiGMA Americas event, which, in association with the Brazilian iGaming Summit (BiS), is taking place in Sao Paulo this June 14-18, at the Transamerica Expo Centre.  The event will bring together 100 of the best affiliates from across a plethora of frontier industries, enabling them to forge solid relationships with key operators in the South American and LatAm markets.  The campaign will draw on the success of previous trips - including most recently - Malta and Dubai, offering affiliates a deluxe, all inclusive experience. Enjoying luxury accommodation and a no-expense-spared entertainment agenda - including VIP style dinners and drinks - affiliates can expect plenty of opportunities to build new relationships during their stay. This is a unique opportunity for operators and affiliates to forge connections in a relaxed, business-before-friends style atmosphere. The SiGMA Americas expo also promises top quality content, with a series of panels, keynotes and interactive workshops offering invaluable opportunities to stay ahead of upcoming trends, explore new markets and technologies, and brush up their skill set.  Brazil's gaming market stands out as the biggest in Latin America, and among the largest globally, offering entrepreneurs a prime opportunity to tap into the region's promising gaming industry. Boasting fast-growing, regulated markets, as well as emerging ones with significant growth potential, the region is an ideal destination for investors. Against this backdrop, SiGMA Americas' and BIS' upcoming event for the market comes at the right time to connect key players in the region with leading suppliers, affiliates, and operators from the West, leveraging its extensive network to drive the gaming industry forward. Interested in being one of the 100 Spartans? Register HERE.