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
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
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 advanced industry and operational competence with strategic communication expertise to elevate brand visibility and turn it into a powerful tool for the company’s success.
“Unbelievably swift in responding to any requests, no matter how complex”, Ana-Maria is a regulatory and intellectual property lawyer with more than 24 years of professional experience. In the gaming and gambling field, Ana-Maria advises betting and gaming companies, solutions providers, marketing affiliates, and industry associations on the full range of regulatory and operational aspects. Viewed by clients and peers as “a go-to-person in Romanian market”, she has been named Global Market Leader in Gaming and Gambling by Chambers and Partners and Leading Individual in TMT: Gambling by EMEA Legal 500. She is also recognized as an Intellectual Property Star Read More
Ana is an iGaming professional with 13 years of experience in the industry. Throughout the years she has held different positions across a variety of departments including operations, product and marketing. Ana has extensive experience in both the b2c and the b2b sector. Currently she is the Head of Marketing of AvatarUX, a well-known slot supplier. She is very passionate about casino products, player behaviour and innovative ways of user acquisition and retention.
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 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
Simon Thomas is Executive Chairman and majority shareholder of Hippodrome Casino limited, the extensive leisure casino complex in Leicester Square. It is the West End’s premier entertainment venue. 80,000 ft2, employing over 820 people, and entertains over 32,000 customers a week. It has three casinos, ten bars, two restaurants, a theater currently hosting Magic Mike Live, a poker suite, outdoor terraces, private dining rooms, a sports bar and more. He is the chairman of the UK casino industry section of the Betting and Gaming Council and a director of the European Casino Association. Simon has served on the GamCare board 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
