iGaming World: Day to Day

In this Media Lounge interview, Ansh Pandey speaks with Matej Novota of Casino Guru to unpack the most common operational weaknesses driving player disputes across online gaming platforms. From delayed payments and verification bottlenecks to unclear terms and poor user experience, the discussion highlights what separates well-structured operators from unregulated entrants. The conversation also e...

Ansh Pandey, Reporter for SiGMA News sat down with Brady Hiscox, Managing Director at Cosanta Technology Group, in the Media Lounge at SiGMA South Asia 2025 in Sri Lanka this past December to discuss the evolving iGaming landscape in South and Southeast Asia. Brady shares his perspective on which regions are currently the most promising, the lessons he’s learned from years in the sector and why Sr...

In this SiGMA South Asia 2025 interview in Sri Lanka, Ansh Pandey, Reporter at SiGMA News, sits down with Dr. Mandodha Gamage, Advisor to the Ministry of Digital Economy, Sri Lanka, to explore the country’s digital transformation journey. They discuss digital adoption among citizens and businesses, the government’s regulatory priorities and the rollout of digital IDs and public infrastructure. Dr....

At SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome, the panel titled Affiliate Makeover: Turning CPC Dirt Into Gold In Emerging GEOs, explored how affiliates and operators can transform low-cost CPC traffic into long-term value across emerging markets. Moderated by Yancy Naughton, Founder of Has Traffic, the discussion features insights from Olesea Naidion, Brand Manager at Nightrush, Thamillin Valery Klen, Fou...

AI is no longer an experiment in gaming, it is rapidly becoming a core operational advantage. In this exclusive interview from SiGMA Central Europe 2025, Mark Flores Martin, CEO of XGENIA, explains where AI truly delivers value today. He breaks down how studios are using AI to cut development costs, accelerate prototyping, and rethink hiring in AI-first teams, particularly across emerging markets....

SiGMA officially launched its first-ever South Asian summit with a landmark ribbon-cutting ceremony in Colombo, Sri Lanka, at Cinnamon Life - City of Dreams. The opening featured H.E. Rueben Gauci, High Commissioner of Malta to Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh and Ambassador to Nepal, alongside Eman Pulis, Founder of SiGMA and Hon. Sunil Handunneththi, Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship D...

At SiGMA South Asia 2025 in Sri Lanka, SiGMA News Reporter Ansh Pandey sits down with H.E. Reuben Gauci, Malta’s High Commissioner to India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Ambassador to Nepal. In this insightful interview, H.E. Gauci explores Malta’s pioneering role in iGaming regulation, the importance of strong regulatory frameworks and the vast opportunities for collaboration between European and So...

South Asia’s iGaming landscape is entering a decisive phase, with regulation emerging as the key differentiator between growth and stagnation. In this exclusive interview from SiGMA Central Europe 2025, Jaydeep Chakravartty, Gaming Consultant and former Member of the Meghalaya Gaming Commission, shares expert insight into how regulation is shaping the region. He explains why Sri Lanka’s move towar...

Join Trevor Degiorgio, host and regulatory expert, as he sits down with Michele Magro, lawyer and former MGA professional, to discuss the intersection of AI and responsible gaming. Michele shares insights from her years in public and private practice, including AI’s role in identifying player risk, challenges of regulatory fragmentation across Europe, and the growing threat of the black market. Th...

As regulatory pressure intensifies and markets mature, leadership has become the defining advantage in iGaming. In this exclusive panel from SiGMA Central Europe 2025, SiGMA unveils SiGMA Nexus, a new executive initiative designed to unite senior leaders and shape the future of the industry. Moderated by Jenny Ortiz-Bolivar, Asia Lead Senior Journalist at SiGMA Play, the discussion features Heathc...

Ad bans, tax shocks, and Google volatility are rewriting the affiliate playbook in emerging markets. In this keynote from SiGMA Central Europe 2025, Keith Geary, Director of Casino at Game Lounge, breaks down how affiliates can still thrive in Brazil and India despite rapid regulatory shifts. From Brazil’s compliance-first gold rush to India’s sudden black-market turn, this session delivers practi...

At SiGMA South Asia 2025 in Sri Lanka, this panel explores how tourism and casino development are emerging as twin engines of economic growth across the region. Moderated by Jenny Ortiz-Bolivar, Asia Lead Senior Journalist at SiGMA Group, the discussion brings together experts Brady Hiscox, Managing Director, Cosanta Technology Group, Dr Dharshana Weerakoon, Group COO, ADN Holdings and Artur Manas...

During SiGMA South Asia in Rome, Ansh Pandey, Reporter at SiGMA News, sat down with Sanali Kaushalya, Country Director & Ambassador of Women in Tech Sri Lanka, to explore the realities facing women in the South Asian tech ecosystem. Sanali shares insights into why women remain underrepresented in leadership roles despite strong STEM participation, highlighting cultural barriers, workplace chal...

Discover how Web3 payments are transforming the affiliate economy with Kate Lifshits, CEO of Aetna Payments. In this session, Kate explores how blockchain and stablecoins are solving longstanding issues in affiliate marketing, from delayed payouts to high fees and cross-border limitations. Learn how programmable trust, instant payouts, and global financial inclusion are driving efficiency and tran...

SiGMA sat down with Paula Camilleri, Senior Management at the Central Visa Unit, Identita and Hayman Ayrton, Executive Officer at the Expatriates Unit, Identita, to explore how Malta supports non-EU professionals relocating for work. The discussion covers long-term visas, single work permits and fast-track initiatives such as the Key Employee and Specialist Employee schemes. Paula and Hayman expla...

Join Leonid Pudov, CEO of Mr. Booster Agency, as he explores how to turn your affiliate program into a revenue-generating engine. With over 15 years of experience across iGaming, FinTech, and AdTech, Leon shares actionable strategies for retargeting, audience segmentation, and data-driven campaigns. Learn how activating inactive users can save acquisition costs and dramatically increase ROI, with...

In this Media Lounge interview at SiGMA Asia 2025, Yash Gupta explores how stock market–inspired mechanisms are redefining skill-based sports gaming and fantasy sports 2.0. The discussion unpacks why data depth, user influence, and transparent scoring models are becoming critical to engagement and retention. Yash also outlines how modular APIs, wallet customisation, and rapid integration are enabl...

In this SiGMA Central Europe 2025 interview in the AIBC Media Zone in Rome, Emanuele Frascadore, Reporter for SiGMA News, sits down with Francesco Crudo, Consultant and Digital Payments Expert, to explore the future of digital payments in the gaming industry. They discuss the impact of cryptocurrency, blockchain, AI and emerging technologies on business models, regulation and compliance. Francesco...

What happens when advertising stops talking at fans and starts talking with them? In this keynote, Pascal Haider, CEO of Cheeer, explores how AI-powered conversational ads are transforming the sports advertising landscape. Recorded at SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome this past November, the session breaks down real-world results from live AI chatbot deployments during major sporting events. Pasca...

At SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome, the panel titled AI in Action: Practical Use Cases in iGaming Beyond the Hype, explored how AI is transforming the iGaming industry. The discussion covered AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, responsible gaming and enhancing creativity and team efficiency. Learn how these leaders are applying AI to real-world challenges, going beyond the hype to measur...

During SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome, Leonid Pudov, CEO of mr. Booster Agency, delivered a data-driven keynote on how retargeting can bring inactive users back for as little as $0.10. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience across iGaming, fintech and adtech, Leonid breaks down why up to 95% of users become inactive, why reactivation is far cheaper than acquisition and how smart segmentati...

Winning the AIBC Startup Pitch is more than recognition, it signals real market relevance. In this exclusive interview from SiGMA Central Europe 2025, Nikolajs Malisevs, Head of Marketing at Vitalentum, reflects on securing first place at the AIBC Pitch and what it means for the company’s next growth phase. He explains how Vitalentum is democratising access to AI tools, removing high subscription...

Hosted by Eleonora Incardona, this conversation brings together Shay Segev, CEO of Dazn Group, and Donato Nigro, General Manager of Dazn Bet. The discussion outlines Dazn’s ambition to become the global destination for sports fans by merging live streaming, social engagement, ticketing, and betting in a single ecosystem. Segev highlights Italy’s strategic relevance for the business and the long-st...

Discover how sports can become a launchpad for cross-industry innovation with Federico Smanio, CEO at Wylab, in this exclusive SiGMA TV keynote from Sigma Central Europe 2025. Drawing from his experience as a former professional athlete and the leader of Italy’s first sports tech incubator, Smanio explores how startups are transforming athlete performance, fan engagement, and executive operations...

During SiGMA Central Europe in Rome the CEO Power Panel titled When in Rome, What Would Caesar Bet On? brought together moderator Oliver De Bono, CEO of Quantum Gaming, Marcel Tobler, CEO of Swiss Casinos, Richard Dennys, CEO of Game Lounge, Nikolay Lobov, CEO of Nobles Gaming and Franz Gerhart, CEO of Vyking. The discussion centered around the challenges, strategies and lessons for leaders in the...