Category: Advisory Board 2025

Quirino Mancini is a Director and Partner at WH Partners Italy as well as a co-founder of SBC Advisory, a gaming & media business consultancy house based in London. He is one of the leading Italian media & gaming lawyers with a robust specialist practice of more than 20 years. He acts for many Italian and foreign-based companies active across various European and international regulated markets, advising on business strategy, legal and regulatory compliance and other operational matters. Quirino is the immediate past President of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) and a long-standing member of its Executive Committee.  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

Rossi McKee is an entrepreneur, investor and owner of group of companies focused on online and land-based gaming, digital technologies and etc. As a co-founder and vice president of Telematic Interactive, CT Interactive and CT Gaming she oversees the Company’s global strategy and operation. Her gaming background and experience has been instrumental in opening new markets and leading the expansion in South and North America. Market acquisition for the online gaming and betting vertical are currently in focus as she seeks opportunities and builds partnerships, increasing the number of live markets and driving sales efforts in the region. Her attention Read More

Dr. Joerg Hofmann is head of the Betting and Gaming Group of Melchers Law Firm in Germany. He is a Past President of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL).  He has been consistently ranked as a “Leading Individual” in Gaming & Gambling by Chambers Global and listed among “Germany’s Best Lawyers” in the category “Gaming Law” by Handelsblatt and BestLawyers. Dr. Joerg Hofmann frequently publishes articles in international professional journals and speaks regularly on leading gaming law conferences around the world. Who’s Who Legal granted Joerg the global award “Gaming Lawyer of the Year” in 2023”. Dr. Hofmann lectures Read More

Partner and co-founder of Altenar Ltd, offering a fully managed Sports Betting solution, growing rapidly year over year, gaining significant market share. Operational Management Executive, energetic, motivated with experience in the i-Gaming industry. Believer of Information Technology as the future of i-gaming.  Build strategic roadmap as Executive Officer, analyzing results, create processes, conduct budgets and delivering the targets. Organizing an international teams with focus on Operations and Commercial. Planning, developing and delivering top quality i-gaming product.

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