The panel featured distinguished leaders from the industry, including:
- Albert Climent, CEO, Oneblock Tech
- Dmitry Starostenkov, CEO, EvenBet Gaming
- Robert Toth, Head of Business Development Africa, MEDIASTREAM AG, and
- Tunji Idowu, CEO, Carmel Digital Solution
The seminar delved into key subjects shaping the future of digital technologies and iGaming in Africa. Tunji Idowu highlighted the mainstream adoption of digital technologies across the continent. He discussed concocting iGaming platforms customized for the African continent and the regulatory collaborations necessary for their success.
Robert Toth shared insights on the growth of iGaming in Africa, shedding light on how digital marketing initiatives can be tweaked to cater to localized demands. Dmitry Starostenkov brought a unique perspective on expanding poker beyond traditional iGaming, discussing best practices and the potential for a robust poker network in Africa. He also emphasized the latent demand for localized content.
Albert Climent articulated the transformative impact of cryptocurrencies on the iGaming landscape, while Tunji Idowu restated the significance of large land-based betting setups that cannot be overlooked. The session also touched upon the regulatory landscape, with both Tunji and Albert advocating to foster the adoption of technology and innovation in the iGaming sector.
Sujit Lahiry, Executive Director & CEO of Skilrock Technologies, expertly moderated the discussion, ensuring a rich exchange of ideas and strategies among the panelists. He emphasized the importance of empowering regulators with the right tools and technologies to navigate the evolving African gaming landscape. Lahiry reiterated that Africa is booming in terms of technology, innovation, and the adoption of digital and iGaming solutions. He highlighted that this growth is a two-way street: it's not just about introducing technologies and best practices from other regions but also about learning from Africa's unique innovations and experiences.
The session not only provided valuable insights into the role of innovation and technology in African Gaming but also reinforced Skilrock Technologies' commitment to driving innovation in emerging markets. Those who missed meeting Skilrock at the event can reach out directly at [email protected].
About Skilrock Technologies
Skilrock is a technology platform & service provider to the Global Lottery & Gaming Industry with a strong presence across continents. As part of the $2.4 billion SUGAL & DAMANI GROUP, Skilrock leverages the group's extensive domain experience to offer the INFINITI gaming platform - a true Omni-Channel, Omni-Gaming Platform that can serve any lottery or gaming operator anywhere in the world. INFINITI serves Retail, iGaming & Self-Service Channels with equal ease and at the same time supports a wide variety of games like Lotto, Keno, Bingo, Instant, Sports, Poker, Rummy, Casino, and Slots.
Skilrock operates across regulated markets globally and offers its technology to regulators, national operators, and private players from its headquarters in India and offices in Latin America and Europe. It is a member of the World Lottery Association, Gold supplier for CIBELAE, African Lottery Association (ALA), Asia Pacific Lottery Association (APLA), and holds several key certifications including GLI Certifications.
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