SiGMA Launches SiGMA LatAm

Trifecta of events across Europe, Asia, and the Americas solidifies SiGMA’s presence on the world’s iGaming stage – SiGMA Group is excited to announce the launch of SiGMA LatAm. The event will be held from September 22-23, 2020, with a virtual summit focusing on two themes: SiGMA LatAm Focus and SiGMA Deep Tech.  SiGMA LatAm Focus will run for 3 hours daily, 14:00 – 17:00 CET (9:00 – 12: 00 GMT-3 Brazil Time), while SiGMA Deep Tech opens from 18:00 – 20:00 CET (13:00 – 15:00 GMT-3 Brazil Time). Both virtual conferences will take place on the same dates. The…

SiGMA Deep Tech – inaugural summit for techies and CTOs in iGaming

SiGMA Deep Tech has always been at the forefront of the group’s focus, with the company one of the first to embrace deep tech through its sister show AIBC – which specialises in the emerging tech sector. Operating in such a competitive industry makes adopting a scientific and innovation-driven approach crucial, and as businesses seek to diversify and safeguard their interests in the wake of the 2020 pandemic – timely. SiGMA Deep Tech offers users the opportunity to embrace pioneering technologies, allowing them to benefit from new, creative solutions which can propel their businesses into a new way of working….

Online Gambling

Will Gambling Compliance Change in 2020?

With a year of increased regulatory scrutiny all over the world, there is a high possibility that gaming industry will face strict rules and regulations as well as responsible gaming in 2020. The good thing about this is that, the regulations will be very flexible on some forms of gambling. But for land-based casinos its going to be a different story. As it stands, the gambling industry is facing a massive negative media attention mostly in the UK. This is were issues as advertising, along wit the use of credit cards have been appearing in the press. This has resulted…

Justice Department Looking for More Power Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The Justice Department has been using every trick in the book to try to shut down online gambling in America. And now that the Coronavirus has created a national lock down, they apparently want to take full advantage. The DOJ very quietly asked Congress for the ability to ask chief judges so that they can to detain people indefinitely without trial during emergencies such as a pandemic. Just as disturbing, they are asking to lawmakers about things like the statute of limitations, asylum and the way court hearings are conducted. The website POLITICO originally reported this, and reviewed documents where…

SiGMA and MGS bring synergy to Asian gaming industry

Strategic Partnership embraces the challenge as an opportunity for further growth SiGMA Group and Macau Gaming Show (MGS) have announced a new strategic partnership. This joining of forces will foster a stronger presence int he Asian gaming industry communities in both Manila and Macau, whilst also strengthening ties to a growing network of thought leaders and experts in land-based gaming. The 2020 pandemic has undoubtedly been a catalyst which has spurred land-based gaming companies and IRs on to diversify their offering and allay risks by incorporating online gaming and emerging tech into their remit, making the launch a well timed…

888 Founder Killed in Plane Crash

888 Founder Killed… Young Son was With Him One of the co-founders of online gaming operator 888 Holdings, Shay Ben-Yitzhak, died this weekend in a small plane crash in Israel. He was 52. His 11-year-old son was with him on the plane, but thankfully he only sustained minor injuries. Local reports make no mention of anyone else on board, suggesting Ben-Yitzhak was piloting the aircraft. He was unconscious and was pronounced dead by medics at the scene. His son was conscious and airlifted to a local hospital in stable condition. Rescue teams said it was not immediately clear what caused…