iGaming World: Day to Day

Crypto payments are reshaping how players fund their online casino experience. In this SiGMA Central Europe 2025 AIBC Media Lounge interview, Emanuel Fascador sits down with Anna Schulz, CEO of Finch Pay, to explore how crypto is transforming deposits, improving transaction speed and enhancing user experience in iGaming. From accepting over 200 cryptocurrencies to navigating global compliance chal...

The SEO landscape in iGaming is evolving at lightning speed, and AI is rewriting the rules. Join industry leaders Mark Flores Martin (XGENIA), Sean Bianco (GainChanger), Kurt Rapinett (Deloitte), and Staffan Engstrom (Fieldstream AI) as they dissect how operators, affiliates, and content creators can thrive amid AI-driven search engines, LLMs, and generative systems. Learn actionable strategies to...

In this panel at SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome, “Inside Cybercrime: Collaborative Strategies to Tackle AI Fraud, Deepfakes & Cross-Border Threats,” they explore how AI is transforming cybercrime. They discuss law enforcement challenges, public-private partnerships, data-driven fraud prevention, and practical strategies for organisations to detect, respond to, and prevent AI-driven fraud, d...

Can authenticity, innovation, and purpose transform your iGaming growth? Discover how in this exclusive SiGMA Central Europe 2025 interview with Valentina Diaco, Founder of Profit Matches. Valentina explains how brands can build trust, scale sustainably, and leverage cutting-edge technologies like AI, AR, and Web3 to strengthen customer relationships. Learn actionable strategies to turn player eng...

AI is no longer a future promise in sport. It is already transforming sponsorship strategy, player scouting, betting intelligence, fan engagement and integrity monitoring. In this panel, industry leaders unpack real-world AI use cases shaping the sports and sports-tech ecosystem today. From AI-powered sponsorship agents and influencer avatars to advanced performance analytics, scouting simulations...

Recorded in the AIBC Lounge at SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome, SiGMA News reporter Emanuele Frascadore sits down with Rosi Bremec, C-level executive specialising in Operations and Strategy, to discuss the forces shaping gaming’s next phase. The conversation explores how the industry can attract and retain diverse talent, why data readiness is essential before adopting AI, and how C-suite leader...

Join us for an insightful discussion at SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome in the panel titled Sport as a Startup: How Clubs are Becoming Innovation Labs. They explore how sports clubs are transforming into innovation hubs, collaborating with startups, leveraging technology, and creating new revenue streams. Discover lessons from Europe, the US, and the Middle East on scaling innovation in sports w...

In this insightful session from Rome, Tatiana Bogolyubskaya, a seasoned gaming professional, explores how strategised learning and talent development are essential to keeping the gaming industry ahead. She outlines three pillars of effective learning: cohesive capability building, leadership-driven development, and talent segmentation, while highlighting the importance of cross-skilling, peer-to-p...

Discover how sports is transforming into a launchpad for innovation in this exclusive SiGMA Central Europe 2025 interview with Samir Ceric, Managing Partner at SportingThinking. Samir explains how visionary individuals, technology, and data-driven strategies are reshaping the sports ecosystem, from fan engagement to investment opportunities. Learn how private equity, AI, and blockchain are creatin...

During SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome, the panel titled New Rules in Online Gaming in Italy: Innovation in Payments, explores how Italy’s new online gaming regulations are reshaping payment innovation and compliance frameworks. The panel examines new online gaming concessions, stricter AML and consumer protection measures, the shift away from cash, and the future role of fintech, digital wallet...

The SiGMA Central Europe Startup Pitch Competition 2025, powered by RedCore, held at Fiera Roma on 04 November showcased startups on SiGMA’s global stage. Emerging startups in iGaming and tech pitched innovative solutions to a panel of investors and industry leaders, including Viktors Troicins, Meir Shachar, Harmen Brenninkmeijer, Karolina Pelc and Adam Rosenberg. From AI integrations to gamified...

Vlad Bondarenko, Head of Product at ReferOn, sits down with SiGMA to unpack why legacy systems fail to catch costly inefficiencies until it’s too late. From slow data processing to outdated APIs, he explores the turning points when businesses realise they need a new solution. Vlad also shares how ReferOn redefines onboarding, reporting and user experience to prevent losses before they happen, and...

Explore how media for equity is reshaping the sports startup landscape. Hosted by Pascal Haider, this panel features Manuel Atzler, CEO of Sport One, and Roger Grossenbacher of Crowd Sports. Discover how startups leverage media partnerships for brand credibility, fan engagement, and growth, while established media companies access innovation through collaboration. From early-stage investments to m...

In this conversation, Zakharov explains how PayDo is transforming iGaming payments through a unified ecosystem, C2B open banking collections, and innovative merchant services. Discover how consolidation in payments drives efficiency, reduces operational burden, and fosters innovation for operators and end-users alike. Learn about faster payments, seamless reconciliation, and borderless solutions t...

In this SiGMA Central Europe interview from Rome, reporter Ginevra Infascelli speaks with Jessica Maier, Co-Founder and Director at EGARA, about the future of compliance in the gaming industry. Together, they unpack the challenges of navigating diverse regulations, aligning compliance with commercial strategy and the rising influence of AI, real-time monitoring and data quality. Maier also shares...

In this exclusive SiGMA Central Europe 2025 interview, Emanuele Frascadore, Reporter at SiGMA, sits down with Laia Mena, Co-Founder & Director at Caliu, to explore how high-risk industries like online gaming and digital payments can navigate operational challenges while staying compliant. Laia shares insights on transforming regulatory hurdles into strategic opportunities, adopting innovative...

Discover how operators can successfully launch and scale iGaming campaigns on TikTok in this exclusive SiGMA TV panel. Industry experts from TikTok break down the roadmap for responsible, measurable campaigns, sharing actionable insights on product, policy, and content strategies that shorten time-to-launch. Learn how to navigate regulatory barriers, optimize campaigns using AI-powered tools, and...

Join us in the SiGMA Media Lounge as Jenny Ortiz Bolivar sits down with celebrated former professional footballer Luis Garcia for an engaging conversation on global fan engagement, responsible betting, and the evolving relationship between football and eSports. With experience across Europe, Asia, and Australia, Garcia reflects on tactical decision-making at the highest level and shares his perspe...

Fear of failure stops more entrepreneurs than market conditions ever will. In this powerful SiGMA Central Europe keynote, Karolina Pelc, founder of BeyondPlay, industry pioneer, and one of iGaming’s most influential product leaders, breaks down the mindset shifts that helped her build and exit a startup in under three years. Through personal stories, practical strategies, and neuroscience-backed i...

During SiGMA Central Europe in Rome this past November the panel titled The OGs of Online Gaming moderated by Jillian Dingwall brought together three true pioneers of the online gaming world: Ian Sherrington, CEO, Crownstar, Flaviano Fogli, Director, Fogli Consulting and Stephen Crystal, Founder and CEO of SCCG Management. In this candid and nostalgic panel, the OGs revisit the earliest days of iG...

Brando Benifei, Member of the European Parliament and former rapporteur of the AI Act, delivers a virtual address at SiGMA Europe in Rome. He highlights the European Union’s commitment to fostering innovation, strengthening AI leadership, and engaging in a robust dialogue with stakeholders. Benifei emphasises the importance of clear rules, streamlined implementation, and collaborative strategies t...

Join us at the SiGMA Central Europe Media Lounge as host Emanuele Frascadore engages in a forward-looking discussion with Federico Smanio, CEO of Wylab, Italy’s leading sport tech incubator. The conversation explores what sets successful sport tech start-ups apart, how emerging technologies are reshaping performance, fan engagement, and club operations, and the realities of bridging innovation wit...

Join Mark Anthony Borg from SiGMA as he sits down with Volodymyr Todurov, CEO of Frogo, the award-winning anti-fraud solution of the year. Discover how Frogo is transforming fraud prevention with dynamic risk scoring, real-time alerting systems, and innovative AI-powered tools. Vladimir shares insights into unexpected fraud schemes, the role of human expertise in automated systems, and the evolvin...

Emerging tech is reshaping how we build, regulate, and scale digital products – but which innovations will really matter next? In this SiGMA TV interview from Central Europe 2025, Stefan Rust, Founder of Index.fun, shares his perspective on how blockchain, AI, and new interface technologies are transforming business models, creating new kinds of jobs, and challenging regulators to keep pace. Rust...

AI is redefining how global brands communicate but in highly regulated sectors like finance and fintech, clarity, trust, and compliance matter more than ever. In this exclusive SiGMA TV interview from Central Europe 2025, Tatiana Botskina, CEO of Deriskly, reveals how AI-driven communication tools are transforming customer interactions, reducing compliance risks, and strengthening long-term brand...