With over 11 years of experience in the betting industry, including 7 years as a marketing specialist, Vasko Ilijevski is the founder and, since 2017, the President of the Macedonian Sports Betting Association (MSBA). As President, his primary focus is on advancing the betting industry by elevating the standards and professionalism within betting shops. This includes promoting globally recognized best practices in gaming, educating players on responsible gaming, and organizing initiatives to underscore the importance of adherence to laws and regulations. He is dedicated to enhancing both legal and regulatory frameworks in the industry to ensure a safer, more transparent Read More
Quirino Mancini is Director and Partner at WH Partners Italy. He is one of the leading Italian gaming and gambling lawyers with a specialist practice of more than 15 years. He acts for many Italian and foreign-based online and land-based companies operating in the Italian gaming market advising them on all business strategy, legal regulatory and operational connected to their activities. Quirino is the President of the International Masters of Gaming Law and a member of its Executive Committee of the International Masters of Gaming Law, a worldwide organisation gathering regulators, lawyers and advisors, in-house counsels and educators engaged in Read More
James Illingworth is a Vice President of Sales EMEA at GLI Europe – one of the leading the European Business Development team for both land based and online markets. Illingworth has extensive gaming experience across the continent, having worked in the industry for more than 18 years for companies such as Atronic, Magic Dreams SRL, Spielo International, John Huxley, and having commenced his career in gaming with publishing.
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, аnalyzing 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, the CEO and Founder of LinkDataMedia and iGamingWise is well known for his exceptional entrepreneurial skills and strong leadership abilities. With over a decade of experience in the iGaming industry, he has made significant contributions, including co-founding the first Macedonian Poker Affiliate website in 2009, which successfully hosted the first Online Poker League in Macedonia and garnered significant popularity, eventually expanding to the entire Balkan Region. His successful project, GamblersConnect.com, has received numerous awards and recognitions from prestigious organizations such as SiGMA, iGB, SBC, IGA, and Affpapa. In addition to his work in iGaming, Gjorgje has excelled in Read More
Currently is Chairman of the Board of Management of the Association of the Gaming Industry in Bulgaria and Chief Executive Officer of Balkan gaming Expo. Also serves as C-level Officer of various operating companies in the Gaming Sector. He served as Chief Executive Officer of many local and international companies in the Insurance and Pension Funds Sector. He’s also served as Member of the Board of Management of the Bulgarian Actuarial Society. He has MSc Degree in Engineering, MSc in Applied Math, MSc in Actuarial Science from City University in London and Diploma of International Economic Relations.