Save the date for the 2nd edition of Prague Gaming Summit and new destination in the EEGEvents portfolio

The team at EEGEvents has carefully examined the feedback received during 2017 and has already announced 2 dates in the 2018 calendar which include the second edition of Prague Gaming Summit and an inaugural event in Riga, Latvia.

After receiving a positive feedback in regards to the organizing of their events and calls from the industry to engage in new markets and landscapes, the team is ready to take on 2018 and add 2 news destinations in the events portfolio. Zoltan Tundik, Found and Head of Business at EEGMedia/EEGEvents, has added: “The year 2017 has seen an unprecedented growth in terms of new events being organized all around the world and surprisingly, all have attracted new connections. We should take this growth seriously and look towards organizing more quality events, which are for the benefit of the industry. When analyzing the already past calendar we have started noticing some gaps that need to be filled, thus have contact our friends in regions where there is huge potential to conduct business. These regions are often overlooked and can serve as a great opportunity to expand and network while building a global industry. Besides adding 2 new locations to our already established 3 in our event portfolio, in 2018 we will implement new sessions that will be in the benefit of the attending delegates that help increase networking and interactivity. We look forward to welcoming you at our events in 2018!” Prague Gaming Summit 2018 The 2nd edition of  “the most successful boutique-style gaming event in Prague (Gioco News is media partner) ” is going to be held on the 29th of March, 2018 at Andel’s by Vienna House Prague. The conference is designed to give the latest insights about the regulatory updates in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. Workshops and reports will be given be the top gaming experts who are active players of the online and land-based industry within the mentioned countries, thus serving operators and software providers with information about what to expect in 2018 and how they can apply for licenses where licensing is possible. As in 2017, the summit will feature a round table discussion with the Czech regulators in order to discuss burning question that arise during the period. We officially invite you to a must attend event if you are an active company in the online and land based gambling industry of the region. The event will also open up investment ideas if you would like to start being a legal supplier or operator in the demographic. Those seeking networking will find that Prague Gaming Summit offers a great variety of networking possibilities via the event and connect networking dinners and parties. (See what the delegates had to say about the 2017 event here…)   Preliminary Agenda Focus on Slovakia The panel will focus on the latest developments and insights of the Slovakian gambling market where experts will share their ideas and information about licensing and potentials of the market. Already confirmed speakers: Dr. Robert Skalina (WH Partners) More speakers to be announced soon Focus on Czech Republic Given the fact that the Czech Republic is a newly regulated market, the government are not rushing into making decisions that will affect the taxation and the competitiveness of the country. Currently, the regulators know that they don’t have a perfect solution for the industry, but are waiting to adjust this accordingly. The panel is very important for the Czech industry and all international operators as the latest amendments will be explained. Already confirmed speakers: Jan Rehola (PS Legal) More speakers to be announced soon Focus on Poland In 2017, the new amendments in the Polish gambling law have entered into force. Operators have found themselves either blacklisted or dealing with heavy paperwork and more announced amendments. The panel will shed light on the state of the Polish gambling market and will also explain what are the key aspects that you need to consider when entering the market. Already confirmed speakers: Piotr Dynowski (Bird & Bird) More speakers to be announced soon Innovation Talks The Innovation Talks series will continue in Prague as well and we are looking forward to giving our delegates the most recent information about technology that is being adopted in the industry to increase revenues and attract new clients. Speakers coming soon Recent updates about Responsible Gambling programs More and more countries are looking towards tightening the rules and implementing harsher Responsible Gambling programs in the industry that affect operators, software providers and affiliates. Many have stated that the year 2017 and 2018 are the years in which the Next Phase in Responsible Gambling is going to be implemented. Speakers coming soon Round table discussions with the Czech regulators (limited to 25 delegates) The 2017 meeting with the regulators was the top rated session of the inaugural event, thus we are honored to once again invite you to a formal discussion session with the local regulators in order to discuss the most important questions you may have that are in the field of the regulator. Prague Gaming Summit will set the stage for local and international companies involved in the online and land based gambling industry to network and exchange ideas. Announcing a new destination, Mare Balticum (Baltic Sea) Gaming Summit 2018 - Riga (Gioco News is media partner) The inaugural edition of the yearly event will take place on the 8th of May, 2018 at Astor Riga. The Baltic and Scandinavian region provides a great wealth of knowledge when it comes to online gambling. The regulations in the region have bee carefully adjusted and the current status of the markets show good investment potential. The region is known to adapt quickly to changes and it’s flexible towards involving digital innovations. This is why the Baltic and Scandinavian region is good adopter of quality measurements that insure the online and land based gambling co-exist. The inaugural event will give a good opportunity for international gaming operators and vendors to touch base with the regulators that will be present at the event. The intention and mission of the event is to bring together industry professionals and regulators for the Baltic and Scandinavian region in order to discuss the future of the industry of the region. Tickets at the Early Bird Rate (50% Off) are available until April 20, 2018! A special rate for accommodation at the official hotel is also available!