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Petar Iliev is a digital marketing expert with over nine years of professional experience. He began his career in 2015 as a Freelance SEO Specialist. In 2017, Petar joined Netpeak Bulgaria — one of the leading performance marketing agencies in Eastern Europe — as a New Business Manager. In this role, he focused on building partnerships with new clients and supporting businesses in their digital transformation journey. His work included developing customized marketing strategies to help companies adapt to new trends and enhance their online presence through SEO, PPC, CRM marketing, and mobile app promotion. Today, Petar holds the position Read More

Seasoned professional in strategic and operational risk management, with over a decade of experience in regulatory compliance across both B2C and B2B sectors within the online gambling industry. Fluent in Bulgarian, English, and Spanish, with extensive experience navigating diverse regulatory frameworks across Europe, Africa, and Latin America.

Joseph Borg heads both the Fintech and the Gaming and Gambling practices of WH Partners. Joe is ranked in the prestigious Chambers FinTech 2022 guide in the FinTech Legal practice area in Malta. He is also ranked as a “Leading Individual” in the FinTech practice area in Malta by Legal 500 EMEA 2022 guide, where WH Partners is listed as a Tier 1 law firm in Malta. Joe also practices in the areas of Esports, Corporate, IT, Telecoms and Intellectual Property Law. He is a Co-Founder and currently the Vice-President of Bitmalta, which is a non-profit organization with a mission Read More

James Illingworth serves as the Vice President of Sales EMEA at Gaming Laboratories International, heading up the European Business Development team across both land-based and online markets. With over 18 years of experience in the gaming industry, Illingworth brings a deep understanding of the market and a strong network across the continent. Throughout his career, he has held key roles at well-respected companies including Atronic, Magic Dreams SRL, Spielo International, and John Huxley. His journey in gaming began in publishing, providing him with a unique perspective on the industry’s evolution. For the past 12+ years, James has been a driving Read More

Gloria Borisova is Senior Analyst at Ficom Leisure, an M&A advisory and consultancy company specializing in the offline and online betting & gaming industry since 1996. Ficom Leisure has more than 80 years of combined experience and expertise in all segments of the B2B and B2C international gambling industry: Betting, Casino, Lottery, Live Casino, Bingo, Poker and Skill Games for land-based and online, mobile, social gaming and e-sports. Gloria is a betting, gaming and M&A analyst with over 10 years’ experience in the industry. Gloria works closely with Ficom Leisure partners on all prospective activities in identifying merger and acquisition Read More

Gjorgje Ristikj is the CEO and Founder of LinkDataMedia and iGamingWise.com, as well as the Co-founder and CEO of RankRadar.io. A visionary entrepreneur and strategic leader, Gjorgje has been an active force in the iGaming industry since 2009, working with top-tier professionals and consistently driving innovation. His journey began with the co-founding of PokerMacedonia.net – the first Macedonian poker affiliate website—where he delivered poker news, strategies, and in-depth reviews. His work played a pivotal role in developing the local poker scene, and his launch of the first Online Poker Leagues in Macedonia helped spread the game’s popularity across the Balkan Read More

Georgi advises well-known and creative businesses, both international and local, on complex legal and regulatory matters in the digital space and fast-moving sectors such as technology, iGaming, video games, and media. He has experience with cross-border mandates, market entries, and product launches, and his expertise covers intellectual property, AI, data privacy, digital regulations, consumer protection, online safety, e-commerce, advertising, unfair competition, and commercial law. Over the years, Georgi has been part of teams closing cross-border and domestic M&A deals exceeding EUR 4 billion in a range of sectors such as technology, iGaming, banking, telecommunications, video games, e-commerce, and retail, while Read More

Georgi Kandev has over 10 years of experience in digital marketing, specializing in performance strategies such as PPC, SEO, and Email Automation. He is a lecturer at SoftUni Digital, teaching Google Analytics, Conversion Rate Optimization, and Project Management. As a partner and brand ambassador of Ringostat Bulgaria, Georgi leads the sales and marketing departments at Netpeak Bulgaria, overseeing key clients and business operations. Throughout his career, he has managed hundreds of successful projects and contributed to the growth of leading brands in Bulgaria. Georgi is a frequent speaker and webinar host, mentor to junior managers, and a certified expert in Read More

George is an expert in legislation, taxation, and management with over 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. Since 2021, he has headed the Administration of the Georgian Gambling Association and has been an Executive Board Member since 2018. Previously, he served as CFO of one of Georgia’s leading gambling companies. He is the founder of the Gambling Consulting Authority (GCA), providing strategic guidance and solutions for industry growth. George holds a Gold Certificate in Tax Legislation and Audit Procedures (Ministry of Finance, 2017) and a Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards under a World Bank & EU program Read More

Francesco, CEO of Casumo since February 2023, boasts over 16 years of experience in i-gaming and retail. Prior to Casumo, he held pivotal roles such as Managing Director of International Markets at Betclic, CEO of Napoleon Sports and Casino, and CEO of PSK. His dynamic leadership and strategic initiatives have solidified his reputation as a prominent figure in the i-gaming industry.