SiGMA Roadshow Event | Networking opportunities and knowledge-sharing

The SiGMA Roadshow is stepping up its game; now virtual, the webinar will take on a new jurisdiction every month, targeting a global agenda of gritty conference topics and a small, yet buzzing expo floor.

Hosted on an interactive platform, the 2 hour mini conference will delve into 5 key areas of debate, bringing key themes specific to the region - such as regulation, tax and compliance, and emerging tech, to a table of thought leaders and academics at the top of their game.

The expo floor offers a carefully curated display of the products and solutions leading the market. Whether you’re targeting the industry on a global scale or zoning in on a niche area of the sector, this high energy exposition offers a direct line to some of the top brands in the business - making it an ideal place for networking and brand exposure.

The SiGMA Virtual Roadshow will reflect SiGMA’s global events opening in 5 major regions over the next few years, specifically Europe, the CIS region, Asia, the Americas, and Africa.

13:00 - 13:05 CET

Introduction

Denis Dzyubenko

CIS Director

SiGMA Group

Eman Pulis

Founder

SiGMA

13:05 - 13:15 CET

Opening Keynote

Yvan Rudiy, CEO of the Ukrainian Gambling Commission, starts us off by laying out the groundbreaking changes the Ukraine will be going through following the newly implemented regulations. As CEO of the UGC, Yvan spearheaded the effort to get the job done, and the excitement for the future is a testament to the stellar work done.

Yvan Rudiy

CEO

Ukraine Gambling & Lotteries Commission

13:15 - 13:25 CET

The road to regulation

Boris and Heathcliff discuss the various aspects of regulating the gambling sector.

Boris Baum

First Deputy Chairman

Advisory & Expert Council

Heathcliff Farrugia

Former CEO

Malta Gaming Authority

13:25 - 13:50 CET

Regulation Round Table: Focus on the online gambling licence

With the groundbreaking passage of the gambling law in Ukraine, we will take a deeper look into the ins and outs of how this will impact the online gaming industry.

Artem Kuzmenko

Partner

Eterna Law

Alina Plyushch

Partner, Head of Gambling Desk

Sayenko Kharenko

Oleksiy Demyanenko

Partner

Asters

Boris Baum

First Deputy Chairman

Advisory & Expert Council

Oleksandr Ilkov

Partner

Hilman

13:50 - 14:15 CET

Land-based & entertainment tourism

Land-based gambling and entertainment venues will also be moving forward with their big plans, as the new gambling act definitely shook things up.

Denis Dzyubenko

CIS Director

SiGMA Group

Aleksei Evchenko

Managing Partner

ArtBuild Hotel Group

Iryna Belova

Former Head of Gambling

Ex-Premier Palace Casino

Fazil Askerov

Chairman

Board of Odesa Region Tourism Association

14:15 - 14:30 CET

Lotteries in Ukraine

Denis Dzyubenko

CIS Director

SiGMA Group

Pavel Vaisero

Former CMO

MSL lotteries Ukraine

14:30 - 14:35 CET

POKER ! ´UKR POKER ASSOCIATION

Oleh Udovenko, Vice President of the Ukrainian Sport Poker Federation, gives us the rundown on the current state of poker in the region. It has been a difficult year for land-based table games, but the newly implemented framework will give poker a new breath of life.

Oleh Udovenko

Vice President

Ukrainian Sport Poker Federation

14:35 - 15:00 CET

The way forward for sportsbetting

The sportsbetting sector is also looking to hit the ground running, and eager to makes its mark on the Ukrainian gambling and entertainment industry.

Denis Dzyubenko

CIS Director

SiGMA Group

Andrey Astapov

Partner

Eterna Law

Anton Kuchukhidze

Head

Public Gambling Association of Ukraine

Mikhail Koval

Vice President

Ukrainian Sportsbetting Assosiation

19:00 - 19:05 CET

Introduction

19:05 - 19:15 CET

The State of Play

Mark Clayton

Chair

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

19:15 - 19:45 CET

What’s next for Nevada: The online gaming transformation

19:45 - 20:15 CET

A Different World: iGaming and the US Regulatory System

For any iGaming or sports betting company successfully operating in Europe, the introduction to the US market can be a shock to the system. Regulators in North America generally require much more detail, data and transparency than their European compatriots. Compliance with US regulations is the first hurdle that companies must clear, but it’s not the last time regulators will play a role because regulatory requirements often differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. At this session, learn the ins and outs of US regulatory oversight and how to stay on their good side. Panelists will discuss social casinos and real money wagering, as well as the implications of the Wire Act decision.

Richard Schuetz

CEO

Schuetz LLC

Roger Gros

CEO

iGamingPlayer.com

Marcus Yoder

Senior Vice President of Sales

GAN

20:15 - 20:45 CET

Changing the Channels of Distribution: Introduction to Online Gaming - Tribal Spotlight

The pandemic will continue to force Indian casino operators to devise new strategies to meet the needs of their customers. Creating new channels of distribution is essential if the industry is to serve players who are no longer comfortable visiting casinos. A thorough understanding of online gaming, the legal hurdles that must be overcome, and the opportunities and threats that it presents, are essential before deciding on appropriate course of action. This panel will discuss the lessons learned in the roll out of the Michigan online gaming market, the different legal frameworks and various vendors solutions.