Georgi began his professional path in digital marketing 9 years ago, dedicating himself entirely to developing performance digital marketing strategies and specialising in PPC, SEO, e-commerce, and Email marketing automation. His first occupation in Netpeak was as a Team Leader of the Project managers and the Sales department in the agency. Now he is responsible for all active and new client projects at Netpeak Bulgaria as well as for internal and external business processes. Since the beginning of his career at Netpeak, Georgi has managed dozens of client projects from Bulgaria and abroad, gaining solid expertise alongside the agency and Read More
Debora Dineva is an Associate in the Sofia office of Kinstellar, a leading independent law firm in Central and South Eastern Europe. Debora advises international and local clients on complex regulatory and compliance issues, including multinational companies and other investors in the gambling space (including manufactures of hardware and other gambling technology) on the rapidly changing gambling regulatory framework in Bulgaria, including in relation to gambling advertising. She provides full scope of legal services to clients in the TMT sector, including advice on personal data protection and IP rights. In addition, Debora has a background in dispute resolution, including commercial Read More
The Affiliate Conference, held for the second year as part of the prestigious Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS), once again brought together leading professionals from the affiliate and iGaming sectors. The event served as a vital platform for sharing innovative strategies, discussing emerging trends, and fostering collaboration within the industry. Gjorgje Ristikj, CEO & Founder of LinkDataMedia.com and iGamingWise.com, opened the session with a compelling presentation on building a successful affiliate brand in a competitive landscape. Drawing from his journey, Ristikj highlighted the importance of execution, team potential, and continuous learning. He emphasized the role of affiliate managers in building Read More
On November 25, 2024, a masterclass focused on gambling addiction prevention among employees in the gaming industry took place at the Black & White Club. The event brought together managers, HR specialists, and senior management representatives who discussed strategies for addressing addictions in the workplace. The speakers at the event were Aneliya Miteva, Executive Director and Senior Consultant, Neuro-Agility Trainer, and Pavel Pavlov, psychologist and therapist. Aneliya shared that when addressing the problem, we must focus on the cause rather than just the symptoms of addiction. She explained that addiction is not a voluntary choice, but a way to escape Read More
The Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Expo (BEGE) and the Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) are proud to announce a strategic collaboration with SBC to advance initiatives focused on safer gambling at this year’s 15th edition of BEGE. Thus, both parties underscore a shared commitment to fostering responsible gaming practices and ensuring player safety across the gaming industry. The joint initiatives will serve as a platform for engaging discussions, educational opportunities, and the promotion of innovative tools and strategies aimed at minimising gambling-related harm. By uniting key stakeholders from the gaming ecosystem—including operators, regulators, technology providers, and industry experts—BEGE 2024 will Read More
Maarja is head of compliance of the Omni Matrix Group, a fintech operating in payments, which also includes Kyros AML – the proprietary compliance tool for customer and transaction monitoring. Maarja is a lawyer that has mainly worked in EU regulatory, financial services (including crypto), ESG and competition and state aid law. She is a member of the Estonian Bar Association and the Bar of England and Wales. Most recently she worked at the Estonian office of the law firm Eversheds Sutherland. Before joining private practice she worked at the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications for the Estonian Read More
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