Associations Advisory Board 2025

Sherene Fernando

Sherene Fernando leads RGC’s Advisory Services team, with over 14 years of specialized expertise in responsible gambling. Her diverse portfolio encompasses strategy and policy development, comprehensive program reviews, as well as the design, development, and evaluation of training programs. Sherene has contributed to problem gambling prevention campaigns, various RGC research projects, and helped operators implement recommendations to improve staff engagement, informed player decisions, and organizational RG culture. She has conducted numerous evaluations of RG programs globally, spanning across various sectors such as casino gaming, ticket lotteries, video lotteries, sports betting, horse racing, and bingo, both in physical establishments and online Read More

Advisory Board 2025

Dmitry Starostenkov

Dmitry Starostenkov is the CEO of EvenBet Gaming, a leading company in the iGaming sector, where he drives innovation and strategic growth. With over two decades of experience in the high-tech and IT industries, Dmitry has been at the forefront of the iGaming revolution since 2004, serving as the head of EvenBet Gaming, a premier provider of poker software. His deep understanding of software development, market expansion, and sales strategies has made him a respected figure in the field. As a founder and business angel of several startups, Dmitry excels in strategic management and has helped numerous ventures thrive through Read More

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B1 Hotel ***

B1 Hotel 3* ADDRESS 2 Boyan Damyanov Str. 1784 Sofia, Bulgaria Website: https://b1hotels.com/  ROOMS Standard room: Single room – 100 Euro Double room – 110 Euro Deluxe room: Single room – 120 Euro Double room – 130 Euro Included in the room rate:  A daily buffet breakfast High-speed and wireless Internet access Personal in-room safe All rooms with panoramic view of city or Vitosha Mountain Free underground parking INFO 10min walking distance to Inter Expo Center 10 min. from Sofia airport by car 10 min. walking distance to metro station 20 min. to the city center by metro – Airport Read More

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Metropolitan Hotel Sofia 4*

BOOK NOW  Metropolitan Hotel Sofia 4* ADDRESS 64, Tzarigradsko Shose Blvd 1784 Sofia, Bulgaria Website: Metropolitan Hotel Sofia 4  ROOMS Single Metropolitan Room (Single Occupancy) – 105 Euro Standard Metropolitan Room  (Single Occupancy) – 115 Euro Standard Metropolitan Room  (Double Occupancy) – 140 Euro SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR EXHIBITORS ONLY – ROUND-TRIP AIRPORT TRANSFER – the return transfer must be up to 12:00 Included in the room rate: A daily buffet breakfast; round-trip airport transfer – for exhibitors only; Free mini bar in the room supplied daily with beer, soft drinks and mineral water; Personal in-room safe; High-speed and wireless Internet access; Read More

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Hotel Expo Sofia  4*

BOOK NOW  Hotel Expo Sofia 4* ADDRESS 149, Tzarigradsko Shose Blvd 1784 Sofia, Bulgaria Website: Hotel Expo Sofia – Bulgaria  ROOMS Business room: Single room – 150 Euro Double room – 160 Euro Executive room: Single room – 175 Euro Double room – 185 Euro Included in the room rate: A daily buffet breakfast; Free hot drinks in the room/coffee and tea provisions; Personal in-room safe; High-speed and wireless Internet access; Free sauna, fitness, pillow choice menu, Free parking.  INFO 1 min. walking distance to metro station. 1 min. walking distance to Inter Expo Center. 5 min. Read More

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Hotel Marinela, Sofia 5*

BOOK NOW  Hotel Marinela 5* ADDRESS 100, James Bourchier Blvd. Sofia, Bulgaria Website: Hotel Marinela Sofia  ROOMS Standard room: Single Standard room: 113 Euro Double Standard room: 123 Euro Premium room: Single Premium room: upon request Double Premium room: upon request Economy rooms and Junior suite: on request Included in the room rate: A daily buffet breakfast served in restaurant “Ambassador” In-room safe deposit boxes (Standard rooms only) Free use of the deluxe fitness center and swimming pool area LAN, wireless and high speed Internet access Underground and overground secure parking – 40 BGN per car per day; 60 BGN  per minibus Read More

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-RECOMMENDED Grand Hotel Millennium, Sofia 5*

RECOMMENDED Grand Hotel Millennium, Sofia 5* ADDRESS 89B, Vitosha Blvd. 1463 Sofia, Bulgaria Website:  Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia  ROOMS Single room: upon request Double room: upon request Included in the room rate: Daily breakfast on request in the Restaurant San Marino; Daily coffee and tea provisions; fitness; WI-FI       INFO: 3 min. walking distance to metro station. In the city center. 25 min. to Inter Expo Center by metro. 40 min. from/to Sofia Airport by metro. 25 min. drive from/to Sofia Airport. BOOK NOW 

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Palms Travel

Licensed tour operator and tour agent, specialized in preparation and organization of tourist packages for foreign tourists who have chosen Bulgaria as, tourist destination.We offer a rich and diverse product, covering a wide range of interests. Our team will take care of the preparation of individual packages, tailored to your wishes, as well as advise you on all issues related to your trip.As a country with thousands of history and heritage, Bulgaria has many things to offer its guests. Cultural and acquaintance, Ecological, Congress and Entertainment Tourism are only part of our product offering.Address: 89B Vitosha Str., Sofia, BulgariaPhone: +359 Read More

News

EEGS Affiliate Conference Welcomes Gaming Industry Experts in Sofia for Second Consecutive Year

Representatives of affiliate businesses related to the gaming industry and operators from the industry discussed current trends in the sector during the one-of-a-kind Affiliate Conference in Sofia. The conference took place on November 21 at the Black & White Club, Palms Royale Sofia, and its main partners were the Bulgarian online operators Palms Bet and Alpha Win, as well as the international company Clever Advertising.  The affiliate conference was opened by Rossi McKee, member of the Board of Directors of the Association of the Gaming Industry in Bulgaria, chairperson of the Advisory Board of the Eastern European Gaming Summit and Read More

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More than 50 gaming professionals attended the EESG Masterclass 2023, dedicated to using social media in the sector

Over 50 gaming industry professionals attended the EESG Masterclass 2023, dedicated to the use of social media in the sector. The event was hosted by the Black&White Club, part of the Palms Royale Sofia at the Grand Hotel Millennium. Renowned coach, leading PR expert, university lecturer, podcaster and translator Prof. Dr. Desislava Boshnakova revealed the huge and untapped potential of social media to enhance the positioning of the gaming sector. The content included tips and guidelines on channel selection, format and frequency of published content, and the balance between text, visuals and video. Prof. Dr. Boshnakova provided invaluable insight and Read More