About the Conference

Our Goal:

To explore the future of the gambling business in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and more generally in Central Asia, to discuss current issues and promote the responsible gambling and to highlight the advantages and benefits of opening new specialized regions for the industry and the state, and to contribute to the development of effective government policies and market structures.

Relevant ministries and regulators of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have been invited to discuss legislation, regulations and measures to ensure responsible gambling. Gambling operators will share their experiences and best practices.

Speakers

Ilya Machavariani

CEO and Senior Partner of 4H Agency

Legislation and regulation

Giga Vashakidze

Business Development Lead at Leadership Scanner – Introducing innovative

Organizational development, technologies and innovations. SEO and e-commerce

Ibragim Aidos

Director of Fund for development prevention and treatment of addiction "Mangilik"

Behaiviour Code and Responsible Play

Ivan Kurochkin

Partner and Head of Eastern Europe Department of 4H Agency

Responsible gambling

Makhanalin Bolat

President of the “Support of National Sports” Foundation

Sport and technology

John (Adeolu) Bamidele

ICE Ambassador for Africa

X-raying Africa Gambling industry, its potentials, challenges and similarities with the Asian gambling market

Ninia Chkheidze

Chief Operations Manager

Utilizing consumer insights and innovative technologies for targeted marketing and enhanced customer engagement

George Mamulaishvili

Head of the Georgian Gambling Association

Legislation and regulation. Responsible gambling

Lasha Shikhashvili

Conference moderator. Business consultant. Gambling Business Expert

Responsible gambling as a basis of values for modern casino operator. IT tools for RG

Davit Kikvidze

Head of Fintech Association of Georgia, World Bank expert

Cryptocurrencies and digital assets

Rauan Kenzhalin

President of the Self-Regulatory Organization of Bookmakers of Kazakhstan

Legislation and regulation

Mikheil Demetrashvili

CEO, Leader Pay

Cryptocurrencies and digital assets

Norbert Rubicsek

Director of the Sport Integrity Group

Sports and technology. Sports development through betting companies.

Zhan Akzhanov

Kazakh public figure, writer and publicist

Code Of Conduct For Players Or How To Fight Gambling Addiction

Yaroslav Kozliuk

Project Manager Casino Eclipse

Development of gambling zones

Siddharth Gupta

CEO of SilverAce Media, Estonia

Technology innovation: SEO and e-commerce. Affiliates. Sports development through betting companies. Gambling Advertising

Azamat Kassymov

Director of the Legal Department of 1XBET

Legislation and regulation

Discussion of the principles of responsible gambling and the role of regulators and operators in enforcing it. Presentation of tools and techniques to protect players from problematic behaviour.

Players’ values influence their decisions in gambling, such as entertainment, social interaction and the pursuit of winning. Gambling operators must take these values into account to create a personalized and enjoyable experience. Responsible gaming and values are interconnected, and maintaining a balance between entertainment and common sense allows players to enjoy gambling without risk.

Analysis of the potential for gambling development in Kazakhstan’s special economic zones. Benefits for investors and operators in entering new markets. Opportunities for tourism development and attracting foreign players.

Participants will have the opportunity to discuss in depth the specific issues raised in the panels and ask questions to experts.

Gambling can be a powerful tool for developing gaming tourism by attracting foreign players. Taxes and licenses will increase the country’s budget and stimulate the development of hotels, restaurants and entertainment complexes.

Based on the best international practices, discussion on the existing legislation, its negative aspects and proposals for its improvement, which will contribute to improving the working conditions for operators and attracting additional investment for the development of the industry.

Anti-money laundering is an important component of gambling transparency. As it becomes more attractive, it enhances the image and protects consumers.

Today, betting plays an important role in the development of sports in the country. The sponsorship of sporting events and athletes, gives them the opportunity to compete on the international stage and represent their country. The panel will discuss the pros and cons of gambling involvement in sport, the fair play of teams and methods to improve accountability in sport.


Central Asia Gambling and Betting Summit | October 17-18, 2024

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