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Celebrated game designer Joe Kaminkow confirmed as keynote at ICE World Gaming Forum
Clarion Gaming has added to the A-List of luminaries participating in the ICE World Gaming Forum with confirmation that Joe Kaminkow, the powerhouse behind the success of Aristocrat and IGT will be one of the headline speakers at the Casino & Leaders Conference (CLC) taking place on 20 January.
Joe who holds over 150 patents throughout the fields of game design, operations, and networks, creating or contributing game design intellectual property to more than 1,500 games across multiple formats and markets joins a line-up of headliners which includes Vicente Fox, 62nd President of Mexico, and Akhil Sarin, CMO of online brands Stake and Kick, as well as over 100 other speakers so far announced including Simon Thomas, Chairman of the Hippodrome Casino, Marcel Tobler, CEO, Swiss Casinos, Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, Chair, French Gambling Authority, Rhea Loney, Chief Compliance Officer, BetMGM, Sana Ali Aamir, European GM of Fever, and Warren Cho, Worldwide Gaming Leader, Microsoft.
Aristocrat’s Chief Innovation Officer will be leading a headline talk on attracting a diverse global audience through branded IP, drawing on his lessons from secured licensing rights from Batman, Star Trek, and Wheel of Fortune to Sex in the City and Game of Thrones. He will then join a panel of brand experts, including HASBRO, who will explore how to attract Millennial and Gen Z players in both the land-based and online space.
Announcing the news, Clarion Gaming’s Senior Conference Producer Damien Ashton-Wellman said: “The World Gaming Forum is about delivering thought provoking, authoritative insight delivered by Tier 1 thought leaders. Joe Kaminkow meets all of those criteria.
“He has been inducted into the Pinball Hall of Fame, the American Gaming Association’s Hall of Fame, the Licensing International Hall of Fame, the Coin-Op Hall of Fame, the Amusement Expo International’s Hall of Fame and the EKG Hall of Fame, as well as being named a ‘Top Ten Most Influential Person in Gaming’ by Strictly Slots Magazine.
“At Williams Electronics he secured licensing rights from NASA that led to the 1984 smash hit game Space Shuttle. Following that success he was recruited by International Game Technology (IGT) to revolutionize slot machines through the extensive use of licensed titles like the iconic Wheel of Fortune deal. Joe went on to found Spooky Cool Labs in Chicago, where he developed an online Wizard of Oz city builder, before the company was acquired by Farmville creator Zynga.
“Having had a chance to see him in his element in his Las Vegas workshop, there is no one better qualified to talk about the convergence of gaming and entertainment than Joe. He’s the gaming industry’s very own Doc Brown, and not just because he owns the DeLorean!
The participation of Joe Kaminknow will add to the profile of the program which in 2024 succeeded in bringing together over 1,210 senior decision makers from 79 countries, including 621 operator C-Level, 87 global CEOs, 72 national and regional regulatory bodies, and 7 government ministers.
Situated in the heart of Fira Gran Via Barcelona and featuring an exclusive club-style VIP lounge for delegates and speakers, dedicated networking garden, and a range of concierge services, the ICE World Gaming Forum will run Monday 20th – Wednesday 22nd January alongside the ICE and iGB Affiliate exhibitions.
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BetBlocker the internationally recognised safer gambling organisation has confirmed that it will be using its presence at ICE Barcelona to unveil a Catalan version of the app which provides a free, anonymous, accessible, and robust gambling-blocking tool that helps consumers to control their gambling behaviour.
Providing some background to the launch Pedro Romero Chief of SG Partnerships at BetBlocker explained: “The Catalan version has been designed to be culturally sensitive and is distinct from the Spanish version.
“We were fortunate to work closely with Dr. Laura Maldonado, a Catalan gambling and gaming expert, who helped ensure that the translation and adaptation went beyond language. Her insights were crucial in tailoring the tool to reflect local values, idiomatic expressions, and cultural nuances.
“The Catalan version isn’t just a translation—it’s been created with the specific needs of Catalonia’s population in mind, ensuring it feels intuitive and relatable for users.”
Romero believes that aligning the launch with ICE Barcelona was a natural fit underscoring BetBlocker’s commitment to Catalonia. He stated: “Given that ICE is hosted in Barcelona from this year, we felt it was a meaningful way to acknowledge the cultural richness of Catalonia and support the local community with a fully accessible version of BetBlocker in their native language.
“In 2024 we were fortunate enough to receive funding from the sponsors of the ICE Consumer Protection Zone which has subsequently been rebranded the Sustainable Gambling Zone.
“We utilised that donation to help fund the Catalan version of the app, so there’s a perfect symmetry to the highly positive relationship that we enjoy with the team at Clarion Gaming and specifically with ICE Barcelona.”
Looking ahead to ICE Barcelona BetBlocker is focussed on building strong collaborations with local organisations, including charities, support services, and gambling operators.
Pedro Romero confirmed: “Our aim is to ensure that the tool becomes widely available to anyone in Catalonia who might need it, whether directly or through partner organisations.
“By establishing these partnerships, we hope to create a sustainable impact and demonstrate the value of accessible, localised solutions in promoting safer gambling practices. This launch is just the beginning—we’re eager to see how we can work together to support local communities further.”
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DATA.BET, a global esports betting solution provider, announces a new partnership with Turbo Stars, a prominent B2B platform operating across the world.
Known for its comprehensive and adaptable products, DATA.BET will equip Turbo Stars with a complete sportsbook package to help their partners excel in competitive markets. Through this collaboration, Turbo Stars will integrate DATA.BET’s robust betting solution, including:
- Odds Feed, covering 60+ sports disciplines, providing extensive market coverage.
- MTS (Managed Trading Services) to combine AI-powered risk management with expert oversight to maximize profits while minimizing risks.
- Widgets and Esports Bet Builder for dynamic tools designed to increase user engagement and operator revenue.
- Streaming Videos to deliver high-quality live content for an engaging betting experience.
DATA.BET’s accurate and versatile offerings, optimized for seamless integration and growth, will enable Turbo Stars to deliver tailored solutions that meet the needs of diverse audiences.
“Turbo Stars is a platform that values reliability and flexibility, making them an ideal partner,” said Otto Bonning, Head of Sales at DATA.BET. “With our comprehensive sportsbook solution, we are confident this collaboration will help the platform and its partners achieve outstanding results.”
Turbo Stars also expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing DATA.BET’s capabilities and support. “With their advanced sportsbook tools and tailored guidance, we’re excited to deliver exceptional experiences to our clients and end users,” said Alex Kozachenko, CPO at Turbo Stars.
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Caesars Entertainment announced the closing of the previously announced sale of the LINQ Promenade to a joint venture formed between TPG Real Estate (TPG) and the Investment Management Platform of Acadia Realty Trust (Acadia) for $275 million. Concurrent with the closing of the transaction, Caesars made a $275 million voluntary prepayment of the Term Loan B due 2030 with the proceeds from the transaction.
Latham & Watkins LLP and Brownstein Hyatt Farber and Schreck LLP represented Caesars on the transaction. Kirkland & Ellis LLP provided transaction counsel to TPG & Acadia.
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