Author: Stela Hristova

With a career that began in tourism at BMT “Orbit” in Bulgaria, where Maria served as a lecturer and guide in Russian from 1984 to the late nineties, she developed a passion for cultural exchange and adventure. Transitioning into the casino industry, she has taken on leadership roles as Managing Director and General Manager across various casinos in Bulgaria, Tanzania, and Kenya. Despite her extensive experience in gaming, Maria’s heart has always remained close to tourism. This dual expertise fuels her interest in the topic “Unlocking the Future: Gaming Tourism Trends and Opportunities in Eastern Europe and the Balkans.” Maria Read More

Lavrenty Gubin is a regular author for the VIXIO Regulatory Intelligence (formerly Gambling Compliance) RegTech platform, where he provides in-depth analysis on regulatory developments in the gambling sector. He is an expert in marketing, PR, law and social responsibility within the gambling industry, with over 20 years of leadership experience in major casino projects across the CIS region. He has implemented Responsible Gambling programs in multiple emerging markets and currently leads Plasma 8, a digital marketing agency that advises gaming businesses in Eastern Europe and Central Asia on marketing, legal, and growth strategies. Lavrenty is also an active contributor to Read More

As the CEO of Odds.Online, Peter provides strategic leadership and vision to drive the company’s growth in the online sports betting and odds feed data field. He has over 10 years’ experience as Head of Trading for an iGaming platform provider responsible for sports and esports trading teams as well as developing new products in the sports/esports vertical for the company. As Head of Trading, theis esports product has won more than 15 international awards

Georgi Kanev is a Managing Associate in the Sofia office of Kinstellar, a leading independent law firm in Central and South Eastern Europe, and head of the firm-wide Interactive Entertainment & Gaming sector. He has more than ten years of experience in the technology sector and in various fields of law such as IP, IT, data protection, corporate and commercial law.He has experience with both EU and national trademarks, IP enforcement and infringement, copyrights creation, maintenance and licensing, and trade secrets. He has led on a broad spectrum of personal data protection matters such as GDPR implementation, transfer of personal Read More

Dimitar Delchev is an experienced attorney-at-law with 19 years of legal practice. He is currently partner at Andrey Delchev & Partners – Eurolex and former member of the Bulgarian Parliament(2014-2017, 2023).Dimitar is experienced in advising the business of foreign and local investors. His areas of expertise are European Union law, finance, corporate and commercial.Being a member of the Bulgarian crypto association Mr. Delchev works on the development of national legislation designed to regulate the market in crypto assets in Bulgaria.Dimitar Delchev graduated from the law faculty of Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski in 2008 and holds a post-graduate degree in Read More

Radoslav Georgiev is a SEO contractor and consultant with 7+ years of SEO experience. His specialty is the gambling industry where he worked with affiliates, operators and software providers for various markets from Chile to Japan. Amongst the companies he’s worked with are Perfomalis (affiliate company with focus on Asia and LATAM), iGaming.com (the leading casino affiliate in the DACH region), Bitcoin.com (the most successful affiliate with crypto gambling traffic worldwide), Evolution Gaming/NetEnt (global leaders as B2B suppliers of slot games and live casino solutions), Playbet.io (crypto-focused casino and sportsbook) and Slotino.bg (Bulgarian licensed casino operator).

Michael is a C-level executive and start-up advisor with over 15 years of senior-level experience in business development, sales, strategy, and investment. He is Commercial Director at BVNK, one of the first licensed and regulated digital asset companies in Europe, offering a range of alternative cross border payment solutions for the iGaming industry and high-rise merchants. As a seasoned leader, Michael leverages his deep understanding of crypto settlements, banking, and digital asset management to create secure and cutting-edge solutions for high-risk merchants in the iGaming industry. With a proven track record of success, he is passionate about driving growth, building Read More

Wojciech Trzaska is a skilled communications & PR strategist with over 16 years of expertise in the iGaming. As Chief Communications Officer at SB Software, he is the architect behind the company’s compelling brand narrative, communication strategies and impactful messaging that drive business growth. With a professional history at renowned iGaming companies like Bet-at-home.com, Cashpoint (Merkur Group) and Greentube (Novomatic Group), Wojciech combines specialized industry and operational knowledge with strategic communication expertise to elevate brand awareness and turn it into a powerful tool for the company’s success.

Tom Jang Lemke is the CEO and Founder of SavageTech, a B2B SaaS company that developed the world’s first true gamified retention engine for the iGaming industry where the users receive an avatar and fight against monsters anytime they place a bet or use the casino.