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Post-Event CEEGC2019 Budapest: Another one for the history books

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CEEGC gets better every year and possibilities for learning and networking are endless!

 

The 4th edition of CEEGC Budapest took place over two weeks ago at luxurious Ritz-Carlton Budapest and we would like to thank all speakers, delegates, guests and last but not least the supporters of the event!

The 2019 edition of the conference recorded 14 sponsors and most of them have already shown interest in the 2020 edition. The big thank you goes to the following supporters of CEEGC Budapest:

We are happy to say that CEEGC Budapest has now truly become the traditional yearly autumn conference and we love seeing the happy faces at the conference. We are also happy about the support we received by the sponsors and I have to tell you that 14 is a pretty high number for a boutique-style conference. This support enables us to further increase the quality of the conference and we will continue to bring this opportunity year by year in Budapest” stated Zoltán Tűndik, Head of Business at European Gaming Media and Events.

You can view the full official image gallery on the following link:

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The conference brought together compliance experts, leading gambling industry operators, marketing experts and several service providers from the Central and Eastern European region, the Baltics, the D-A-CH region, but also from several other European regions.

The agenda of the conference included several panel discussions, an exclusive IMGL MasterClass about North America, a unique and informative keynote presentation, a fireside chat and several networking opportunities.

The attending delegates had the unique opportunity to hear the recent updates and enjoy networking sessions with some of the leading names of the industry. You can find the full list of speakers below at the end of this press release!

The audio recordings of the panel discussions are available for European Gaming PREMIUM Members.

During the 4th edition of CEEGC Budapest, attending delegates also had the opportunity to decide the winners in the 20 categories of CEEG Awards 2019 (Central and Eastern European Gaming Awards).

As in earlier years, the winners were announced in the final session of the conference, after the secret vote casted by the attending delegates. You can view the full list of the winners per each category on the following link.

Special thank you goes to the presenters of the awards for their professionalism, Kamila Spalińska (WH Partners – Polish Desk) and Dan Iliovici (ROMBET)

Congratulations to all the winners and the organizers look forward to welcoming you back in 2020!

Make sure to also subscribe to the social media channels of the conference for continuous updates regarding the 2020 event: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

The next edition of CEEGC Budapest will be held in September 2020, you can Pre-Register here to get the latest notification about the official date, location, and speaking possibilities.

The team is already working hard on the next events and the look forward to seeing you soon in Milan for the second edition European Gaming Congress!

Here are a few of the testimonials that have left by the attending delegates of the 2019 edition of CEEGC Budapest:

 “We had an excellent time at the CEEGC networking and participating in the payment discussion panel. Not only was it a great chance to catch up with some of the CEE region’s major players, but also to stay on top of such a dynamic region’s evolving trends and developments.”Simon Dorsen, Director of Gaming, OKTO

“CEEGC in Budapest 2019 was my first of hopefully many European Gaming Media events. Combining a balanced and interesting range of topics presented by quality speakers and an excellent networking environment, the organizers did a great job of demonstrating that they know what they are doing to make a great conference.”Jessica Maier, LLM, Partner at MELCHERS law firm

“CEEGC 2019 was a very well organized event that included multiple great panels with some of the industry experts discussing the trends across different markets and gaming verticals. Moreover, this event offered excellent networking opportunities with a wide range of representatives from the industry, including operators, providers, suppliers, and regulatory experts. I will definitely attend next year because events like this one add a lot of value to the work I do at Trustly and allow me to stay up to date with the industry changes but also create new collaborations and partnerships.”Vasilije Lekovic, Director of Gaming Accounts at Trustly

“Thank you very much for inviting me to speak at CEEGC 2019 in Budapest. I speak at a lot of conferences over the years and this was very well done and one of the best. It was well organized, substantive, great venue and excellent networking.”Bill Pascrell, III, Partner at Princeton Public Affairs Group, Inc.

CEEGC is an event every serious gaming and betting industry expert from the region has to add to her/his calendar. With an agenda full of valuable content and many key professionals from the market gathered in one place, it is a conference you cannot miss.” – Jakub Myszkorowski (Chief Commercial Officer at STATSCORE)

For us at Inplaynet, it is important to get the latest information and take the pulse of the whole betting market from other companies. At the conference which European Gaming organizes, we always have the possibility to get a meeting at the meeting. The family atmosphere you create give us the possibility to find and create relationships, while also having the opportunity directly contact, give information and get information for and from the whole market.” – Deniz Yildirim, Co-Founder, and Shareholder at Inplaynet

“The event is a great opportunity to get deep insights about the regulations and the markets in the area.”Domenico Mazzola, Commercial Director at Altenar

“I am very glad that I had the opportunity to be a delegate at CEEGC 2019, already looking forward to 2020 :)”Natalia Černáková, Compliance Officer at SYNOT Games

The lectures and industry insight during the conference were given by:

Dan Iliovici (Vice President at Rombet), Georgi Dimitrov (Legal Counsel / Compliance at EGT Interactive), Jan Řehola (Director at IFGR and Partner at PS Legal), Jaka Repanšek (Media and Gaming Expert), Petrica Soptelea (EEME Senior Sales & Account Manager at Magellan Robotech),  Zlatan Omerspahić (Data Protection Officer at NSoft), Luka Popović (Partner at BDK Advokati), Alex Kornilov (CEO at BETEGY), Gábor Helembai (Senior Associate at Bird & Bird Budapest), Ewa Lejman (Head of Polish Desk at WH Partners), Andrei Andronic (General Counsel at Playson), Domenico Mazzola (Commercial Director at Altenar),  Dr. Alan Littler (Gaming Lawyer at Kalff Katz & Franssen), Robert Dowling (Chief Commercial Officer at Singular), Michele Magro (Chief Counsel – Policy & International Affairs for the Malta Gaming Authority), Hannah Kennish (Legal and Regulatory Affairs Manager at Playtech), Jessica Maier, LLM (Partner at MELCHERS LAW FIRM), Robert Toth (Key Account Manager at Global Bet), Cédric Schlosser (Board Member of the Swiss eSports Federation), Lyubomira Petrova (Chief Marketing Officer at UltraPlay), Oleg Profatylo (Chief Strategy Officer at Digital Choo), Bill Pascrell, III (Partner at Princeton Public Affairs Group, Inc.), Andrew Cochrane (Chief Development Officer at SBTech), Ilkim Hincer (Partner at McCarthy Tetrault), Jeremy Kleiman (Partner at the New Jersey law firm of Saiber LLC), Vasilije Lekovic (Director of Gaming Accounts at Trustly), Simon Dorsen (Director of Gaming at OKTO), and last but not least Max Krupyshev (CEO at CoinsPaid).

Special gratitude is also extended to the panel moderators for keeping the discussions flowing and educative:

Andrius Gabnys (Attorney At Law – Gabnys Law Firm), Joe Ewens (Managing Editor of GamblingCompliance), Dr. Simon Planzer (Partner at PLANZER LAW), Jaka Repanšek (Media and Gaming Expert), and last but not least Tiago Aprigio (CEO at All-in Global)

For further inquiries about the 2020 edition of CEEGC and CEEG Awards, speaking/attending/sponsoring options, make sure to send an e-mail to [email protected] or subscribe to the weekly newsletter on the following link.


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BLAST.tv Austin Major Becomes Austin’s First Arena Esports Event & Sells Out in Record Six Hours

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BLAST, Live Nation, C3 Presents and the Austin Sports Commission announced that tickets for the highly-anticipated Counter-Strike Austin Major sold out within six hours, breaking all records of previous BLAST esports events. 

The BLAST.tv Austin Major will feature 32 of the world’s top Counter-Strike teams competing for a $1.25 million prize pool, from June 3 to June 22, with June 19-22 taking place at a packed out Moody Center. 

Counter-Strike is one of the world’s most iconic esports titles, with over 20 years of competitive history and a massive global fan base. As the first Counter-Strike Major in the U.S. since 2018, this event continues to solidify Austin’s position as a premier destination for world-leading events. Catch a glimpse of what is to be expected by viewing the last CS Major, in Paris.

The BLAST.tv Austin Major is anticipated to be one of the largest esports events ever hosted in the United States, with thousands attending in person and millions more watching online across 150+ territories in more than 30 languages.

In addition to the impressive international presence guaranteed at this event, it’s an exciting time for Texas-based esports teams like Complexity Gaming, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, to represent their home state on their home turf.

At a press conference last night at the Moody Center (livestream available on youtube) featuring remarks from Mayor Kirk Watson, Leo Matlock (BLAST), Jason Lake (Complexity Gaming), Drew Hays (Austin Sports Commission/Visit Austin) and Andrew Haworth (BLAST), the spokespeople revealed that the Austin Major will drive economic impact for the local community:

  • The estimated direct economic impact of the Counter-Strike Austin Major in Austin is $30M+
  • Estimated total attendance: 40,000+
  • Estimated out-of-state attendance: 65%
  • Estimated average daily fan spend: $481
  • 15 broadcast days and 59 hours live from Austin 
  • 220+ million projected views and an estimated 30 million US-based viewers 

 

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The BLAST.tv Major adds to Austin’s growing reputation as a world-class event destination, joining a lineup of high-profile international events, including SXSW, Austin City Limits Music Festival, and Formula 1 at Circuit of The Americas.

The road to the Counter-Strike Austin Major has officially begun and will feature several exciting moments leading up to the final stage inside the Moody Center arena. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements including watch parties, tailgates, tickets and more by heading to BLAST.tv.

BLAST.tv Major dates and schedule: 

  • Phase One: June 3rd-6th (Downtown Austin)
  • Phase Two: June 7th-10th (Downtown Austin)
  • Phase Three: June 12th-15th (Downtown Austin)
  • Playoffs: June 19th-22nd (Moody Center)

The BLAST.tv Austin Major will be the first to feature the Major Regional Qualifiers (MRQs). The MRQs are a brand new qualifying system to the Major – featuring a series of online qualifiers across 3 regions: Europe, Americas and Asia. Americas is split into separate North American & South American qualifiers and Asia is split into Oceania, China & Rest of Asia regions: Mongolian & Western Asia, China and Oceania and South East Asia. You can read more details on the qualifying process at blast.tv/cs/news/blasttv-austin-major-mrqs-info.

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Aristocrat Interactive Names Nir Hakarmeli as New iGaming & Sports Managing Director

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Aristocrat Interactive appoints industry veteran to lead the of iGaming & Sports division and drive global expansion 

Aristocrat Interactive is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran Nir Hakarmeli as the new Managing Director of its iGaming & Sports division. This strategic hire underscores Aristocrat Interactive’s commitment to enhancing its digital offerings and expanding its presence in the global online gaming and sports betting markets.

In his new role at Aristocrat Interactive, Nir will lead the iGaming & Sports division, focusing on expanding the company’s portfolio with complementary products and content for both land-based and online operators in major regulated markets. His deep understanding of operator and customer needs, honed over 14 years in various B2C roles, positions him well to drive value for business customers and align offerings with their goals.

Nir expressed his enthusiasm about joining Aristocrat Interactive, stating, “What excites me most about this role is the opportunity to drive growth by delivering a diverse range of innovative offerings to operators worldwide. The chance to contribute to this growth and lead a team with the potential to become a true global leader in the coming years is incredibly motivating.”

Moti Malul, CEO of Aristocrat Interactive said “We are on an exciting journey at Aristocrat Interactive and the addition of Nir to the team showcases our commitment to our operators and partners.  With his extensive experience and knowledge, I have no doubt that that we can continue to delight our partners by taking their business not only to new levels, but to new heights.”

Nir brings over a decade of extensive experience in the gaming industry, having held key leadership positions across several prominent organizations. Most recently, he served as the International Managing Director at Evoke, where he played a pivotal role in steering the company’s international operations and growth strategies. Prior to that, Nir was the Gaming Director at William Hill, contributing significantly to the company’s gaming initiatives.

 

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Level Up: Die Bayerische extends main sponsorship contract with Berlin International Gaming (BIG) for another two years

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The insurance group die Bayerische continues its successful commitment to e-sports by extending its main sponsorship partnership with Berlin International Gaming (BIG) for an additional two years, until the end of 2026. Since 2021, die Bayerische has stood as a strong partner alongside BIG, supporting one of the most innovative and dynamic sectors of the digital entertainment world.

Martin Gräfer, a member of the board at die Bayerische, explains: “BIG is much more than a classic sponsorship partner for us. The community around BIG is young, digital, and future-oriented—a target group with which we, as an insurer, want to engage in dialogue. Our partnership shows that insurance companies are also relevant in this dynamic world. The renewed contract extension is a clear sign of the sustainable success of our commitment.”


More Than Just Sponsorship: die Bayerische as an Active Part of the Community

Over the past few years, die Bayerische has established itself as a credible player in e-sports, supporting BIG not only as the main sponsor but also through innovative community formats and activations. Whether at Gamescom or during special online events, the company creates genuine added value for the gaming community by focusing on authentic interactions.

A special highlight was the joint youth development program “die Bayerische x BIG SELECTA” in 2024, which discovered and specifically promoted emerging talents. This initiative will continue in the coming years, providing young players with opportunities to build a career in the professional e-sports scene.


Strategic Expansion: Broadening Focus in the Area of Trackmania

In addition to the successful collaboration in League of Legends, die Bayerische is intensifying its commitment in the Trackmania sector. With top players Dennis “Massa” Lotze and Nico “GranaDy” Gyarmati, alongside analyst and content creator Lars “Lars” Buchholz, BIG is further expanding its Trackmania division. In doing so, die Bayerische is deliberately entering a community with significant reach and strong identification potential. After several successful years in League of Legends and two championship titles in the Prime League, the newly formed team currently leads its group with three victories, positioning itself strongly as it enters the Play-Off phase of Germany’s top league.

Daniel Finkler, CEO of Berlin International Gaming, emphasizes: “The partnership with die Bayerische has proven to be a true success model. Extending our collaboration by two more years speaks to the mutual trust and shared successes. We look forward to developing innovative formats, setting new standards in e-sports together, and we thank you for the ongoing support.”


Insurance Reimagined in the Digital Age

The extension of this sponsorship underscores die Bayerische’s strategy to position itself as a modern, approachable, and digital insurance brand. By deliberately building trust within the gaming community, the company is pioneering new paths in customer engagement and establishing itself sustainably as an innovative insurer for tomorrow’s generation.


Note: This article is a translation from the original language, which is German.

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