Show organizer Clarion Gaming has confirmed that, as part of the new iGB Pulse program for iGaming and Affiliates that will occur during iGB L!VE fair (July 11-14th, 2023, at RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands), the opening session will include senior policy makers and advisors representing France, The Netherlands and Malta. The trio comprises Eric Sjöden (Presidency’s Advisor, European and International Affairs, at French Regulator ANJ), Geraldine Huijssoon (Head of Analysis and Research, Kansspelautoriteit, The Netherlands), and Dr. Martina Cilia (Senior Legal Counsel, Malta Gaming Authority).
Sjöden joined French Regulator the ANJ in 2018 and is the Presidency’s Advisor in charge of European and International Affairs. He holds a PhD in European Union law on public interest with a particular focus on gambling legislation. The Malta Gaming Authority, where Cilia serves as Senior Legal Counsel, is the single regulatory body responsible for the governance of all gaming activities on the island. It has a stated vision of adapting Malta’s gaming regulatory framework to evolving market needs, as well as affecting international policy and promoting global cooperation.
Prior to this panel, René Janssen (Chairman of the KSA) will be providing analysis of the ban on untargeted advertising for online games of chance in the Netherlands. The conference ‘The Future of iGaming in The Netherlands, Post-Advertising Ban’ will happen on July 12th, at 10:30 – 10:45 AM. This advertising prohibition affects radio and TV commercials and public billboards. Sponsoring by online gaming providers will also fall under the ban after a transitional period. Advertising via the Internet, including social media, targeted advertising, direct mailings and television on demand, will remain permitted under strict conditions.
iGB L!VE will create a vital mid-year opportunity to connect with the industry’s best Affiliates, Suppliers and Operators, and, in the process, take businesses to another level of growth. The show will offer insight and access to the most advanced online betting and game development, assisting business owners to enhance player retention strategies, and converting expert-led ideas into tangible business growth strategies.
Sadie Walters, Clarion Gaming’s Head of Production and the person responsible for curating the conference program, explained: “iGB L!VE has gained a hard earned reputation for attracting the leading experts in their respective fields. I am delighted to confirm the participation of our three distinguished European regulators guests, who will be sharing their point of views and analysis with iGB L!VE delegates. The Opening Panel will explore how industry and regulators can continue to work in harmony upholding player protection commitments. Essentially, we will be exploring what the new era of iGaming in Europe will look like.”