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SBC Summit to Hold Inaugural Payment Expert Summit
The upcoming SBC Summit will intensify its focus on equipping industry experts with top-tier payment solutions and compliance strategies with the introduction of the Payment Expert Summit.
The Payment Expert Summit, named after SBC’s dedicated media brand, is scheduled for September 24-26 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa. It will serve as the ideal platform for CFOs, Payments Directors, Heads of Payments, Payments Managers, Heads of AML/Fraud, KYC Managers, and payment and service providers to discuss the latest issues and strategies impacting the payment sector.
The summit will feature a dedicated conference program, networking facilities, and a show floor, providing a comprehensive environment for professionals to gain insights and forge valuable connections.
The exhibition floor will provide 25,000 delegates with the opportunity to explore the latest industry technologies and innovative payment solutions and services from 70 leading global brands. Confirmed exhibitors include Adyen, Bilderlings, DNS Pay, Inpay, ISX Financial, Jetonbank, Noda, ODDS Group, OKTO, Paybrokers, Payfuture, Payhound, Payok, Paytently, Pagsmile, PGWay, Rapyd, SmartFastPay, Trustly, VallettaPay, VOLT, XDA, ZRO Bank, and many more.
In addition, the show floor will feature a variety of networking amenities for delegates to connect with payment service providers, fintech firms, and compliance experts. Dedicated facilities include the Networking Lounge sponsored by Pay4Fun, the Payments Bar & Lounge sponsored by Kushki and the Coffee Bar & Lounge sponsored by Neosurf.
On the evening of Wednesday, September 25th, SBC will also host a dedicated ‘Payment Expert VIP Dinner & Networking Party’. This invite-only event will be held at the award-winning Trindade bar, offering operators and payment brands a three-course dinner and complimentary drinks.
Rasmus Sojmark, CEO & Founder of SBC, said: “Reflecting on last year’s SBC Summit Barcelona, it was clear that delegates responded extremely positively to our ‘Payments & Compliance Zone.’ This enthusiasm, along with the tremendous work of our media brand ‘Payment Expert,’ made it an easy decision to establish a dedicated summit.
“By offering delegates a focused educational program, showcasing the latest services and products, and providing ample networking opportunities, we aim to spur innovation and collaboration to drive the industry forward.”
Payment professionals looking to enhance their knowledge can anticipate three days of educational content addressing crucial topics impacting the payment sector. Sessions will explore the impact of open banking on financial access for gamblers by 2025, the transformative effects of unified payments on the gambling industry, navigating global complexities in gambling AML, and the influence of global economic trends on payment departments. Additionally, discussions will delve into the relationship between evolving fraud attempts and payment systems, and whether cryptocurrency can redefine the future of betting and gaming.
Industry experts set to feature as part of the Payment Expert Summit conference include Gabriele Griesbacher (Global Director of Payments and Compliance, DAZN), Isabelle Delisle (Global Head of Group Payments, Pinnacle), Christian Reinheimer (Group Director of Payments Product, LeoVegas Group), Liron Warhaftig (VP Product, BetMGM), Agata Smilgin (Head of Fraud and Payments, The Luck Factory), Rahul Das (Director of Payments, LiveScore Group), Sandhya Singh (Chief Customer Experience Officer, Casumo), Shirelle Zammit (CFO, Hit Gaming), Andrea McGeachin (CEO, Neosurf) and more.
Delegates who register for the Payment Expert Summit will enjoy complete access to all aspects of the SBC Summit. This includes the Sports Betting, Casino & iGaming, and Player Protection Zones, as well as the Affiliate Leaders Summit, ESI Lisbon, Media Headquarters, and the Super Stage at MEO Arena. This access covers the expo floor, networking areas and parties, and conference content.
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How to survive a crisis? Slotegrator’s tips on business continuity and disaster recovery
In pursuit of online casino success, operators do their best to provide players with the most interesting products and services, promote their business, analyze the revenue, grow traffic, and implement many other business development methods. Operators create marketing and plans to follow. However there is another important plan we often ignore — business continuity plan.
The iGaming business is vulnerable: it’s usually a large-scale venture, the risks are huge, and the number of potential threats is high. Starting from legal risks if the regulation changes or the market closes, to the cyber attack risks due to lack of security measures. Almost anything can go wrong and ruin a business that was built for years and took a lot of investment.
Slotegrator released a downloadable material describing what can potentially go wrong and how to make your business ready for it. Having a plan is crucial in this matter because improvising when an emergency occurs is a bad idea. What will you do if your regulator bans all forms of gambling advertising? Who will be responsible if the platform fails and the online casino stops functioning properly? How will you analyze the huge amount of data from your platform to detect a mistake? There must be a specific and very detailed plan of actions. Every minute of not accepting payments or not registering new players is an enormous loss for a casino operator, that’s why it’s so important to have your business continuously working without interruptions.
Some problems that may look less serious can cause big difficulties for businesses as well. For instance, Slotegrator talked to William Sarto, PR & Marketing Specialist at CasinoRIX, and got a few tips to help safeguard business during Google’s regular updates. Sarto points out several key advice: “Don’t rely on just one GEO; make sure you’re running projects across multiple countries. Don’t stick to just one vertical. For example, run projects in both the casino and betting sectors. This way, if one gets hit, you’ll have others to offset the impact.
Use a variety of strategies to promote your projects. If one takes a hit, others can grow or stay steady, giving you time to bounce back. Don’t rely solely on SEO for traffic—explore other channels to diversify your sources.”
Having said that, business continuity solution includes two main strategies. The first is to try to prevent the crisis and make your business less vulnerable to external events, and the second is a plan of actions to deal with a crisis and return to normal operation after it passes.
“We all know that being aware of potential risks is already a first step in preventing them. Problems that business face are various, especially in the iGaming industry, but knowing what can happen, learning from experiences gained before, and having a recovery plan can save many starting companies,” says Svetlana Kirichenko, Head of Marketing at Slotegrator.
Learn more about business continuity and disaster recovery from a new material from Slotegrator and contact their team in case of additional questions.
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Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, is excited to announce its collaboration with AbleGamers for an impactful charity campaign at TwitchCon 2024. This partnership aims to further AbleGamers’ mission of improving accessibility in gaming for individuals with disabilities through an interactive and meaningful activation.
Attendees who visit the Xsolla booth (Booth 1515-SW) at TwitchCon will have the exclusive opportunity to claim one of two specially designed charity pins. By sharing a photo of their pin on their social channels on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter using the hashtags #LightstreamAble and #XsollaAble, participants will help raise funds for AbleGamers. For every qualifying social post, Xsolla and its partners will donate $5 to AbleGamers, up to $10,000. To amplify awareness, include hashtags: #TwitchCon #BongoCat #Lightstream #Xsolla #SoEveryoneCanGame.
“We’re thrilled to partner with AbleGamers at TwitchCon 2024 to support their mission of making gaming more accessible for everyone. By engaging with our booth and sharing their experiences online, attendees collect a unique piece of Xsolla and Lightstream memorabilia and contribute directly to the gaming community. It’s an incredible opportunity to connect the gaming community with a cause that promotes inclusivity and empowerment,” said Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla.
2,000 pins will be distributed—1,000 featuring the iconic Xsolla Cat design and 1,000 co-designed with Lightstream. These limited-edition pins will be available only at the Xsolla booth on a first-come, first-served basis.
How Your Participation Makes a Difference:
- Peer Counseling: AbleGamers offers personalized guidance to assess player needs and provide optimal solutions for inclusive gaming
- Engineering Research: The organization supports the development of assistive technologies that remove barriers for gamers with disabilities
- Community & Inclusion: AbleGamers combats social isolation by fostering opportunities for camaraderie and lifelong friendships within the gaming community
By participating in this campaign, you’ll collect a unique pin and help fund critical resources and support for gamers with disabilities.
Industry-leading social media marketing agency SGG Media is thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration with the prominent Canadian online casino PlayOJO.
Under the new agreement, SGG Media is set to become PlayOJO’s exclusive provider of live-action casino shows. Leveraging SGG Media’s extensive network of over 2,500 sports and casino influencers, these shows will stream thrilling casino experiences directly to PlayOJO players. Viewers will have the opportunity to interact with the streamers and place bets while witnessing all the exciting live casino action offered by PlayOJO.
Following the live shows, SGG Media will create and share short video highlights of the most captivating moments from the games across various social media platforms, engaging with SGG’s combined following of over 75 million fans. This is the third largest database of sports social media followers, a huge portion of whom have crossover potential and interest In the online casino industry.
The marketing agency has achieved significant success with its casino streams in 2024. They launched their groundbreaking ‘Casino Stream’ show in February. This innovative show offers nightly live-action casino games, providing viewers with an immersive experience in the fast-paced world of roulette, blackjack, slots, and other online games.
PlayOJO is one of the most popular legal online casinos in Ontario. The casino collaborates with major developers and content providers in the industry, offering a distinctive and enjoyable online casino experience to Ontarian’s, all of which will be highlighted as a result of this deal. “We’re thrilled to partner with the SGG team as we introduce our live casino shows in Canada. This unique live show experience will highlight PlayOJO’s best-in-class online casino, featuring slots, live casino, and table games, truly demonstrating why PlayOJO is the home of feel-good fun!”, says the PlayOJO Team.
SGG Media and PlayOJO are dedicated to ensuring a fun and safe online casino environment for players. Both parties will display clear responsible gambling messages throughout the streams, helping to inform players to gamble legally and responsibly.
Speaking about this commitment to responsible gambling, Troy Paul, CEO of SGG Media, said, “We want to create a fun and exciting show, but also make sure viewers know this is a legal casino and players need to wager only money they can afford to lose as entertainment.”
On the deal, Paul said: “We are extremely excited to begin working alongside PlayOJO. It is a brand that wants to drive innovation in the industry, sharing our vision for a more community-driven online casino experience.”
Through our streams, our micro-influencers and content creators will help shine a spotlight on PlayOJO’s fantastic gaming experiences while also growing a community that will want to return for more.
This extends beyond the streams, with our huge network of micro-influencers sharing video content across their platforms, ensuring engagement continues after the stream goes off the air.”
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