Emerging Markets
Emerging Markets
Western Europe – Mature Markets, New Challenges
Western Europe – Mature Markets, New Challenges
From UK ad shifts to Dutch compliance — navigate Western Europe’s changing markets.
From UK ad shifts to Dutch compliance — navigate Western Europe’s changing markets.
Western Europe remains a cornerstone of the global betting and gaming industry — not just in size and legacy, but in innovation, compliance demands, and market saturation. This track focuses on helping international operators and suppliers adapt to evolving regulations, leverage local partnerships, and fine-tune operations for highly competitive markets.
Western Europe remains a cornerstone of the global betting and gaming industry — not just in size and legacy, but in innovation, compliance demands, and market saturation. This track focuses on helping international operators and suppliers adapt to evolving regulations, leverage local partnerships, and fine-tune operations for highly competitive markets.

Regional Focus: Key Markets
Regional Focus: Key Markets
Portugal
Rising player numbers test limits of current safeguards and invite regulatory scrutiny
Netherlands
Post-KOA regulation developments, new enforcement risks
Italy
Market size, sports/media integration, local partnerships
Finland
State monopolies vs. market liberalisation
Regional Focus: Key Markets
Regional Focus: Key Markets
Regulatory harmonisation and divergence across EU
Compliance-by-design and tech innovations in fraud and safer gambling
Marketing restrictions and channel strategies (e.g., affiliates, streaming, influencers)
Navigating public scrutiny and tightening of ad permissions
Licensing insights and legal frameworks by country
Networking Opportunities
Networking Opportunities
Join a focused business community of operators, legal experts, and suppliers active in Western Europe. The region’s dedicated networking space helps facilitate partnerships, advisory connections, and region-specific alliances.
Join a focused business community of operators, legal experts, and suppliers active in Western Europe. The region’s dedicated networking space helps facilitate partnerships, advisory connections, and region-specific alliances.
Compliance & Regulation Circle
Western Europe Tech & UX Exchange
Affiliate & Acquisition Strategy Roundtable
Speaker Preview
Speaker Preview
Axel Hefer
CEO
Tipico
Mattias Wedar
CEO
LeoVegas
Vlad Kaltenieks
CEO
Boylesports
Eric Olders
CEO and Chairman of the Board
JVH gaming & entertainment group
Robert Schouten
CEO
Betnation
Nils Andén
Chief Online Betting and Gaming Officer
Kindred Group
Fredrik Wastenson
CEO
Svenska Spel Sports & Casino
Dainis Niedra
Chief Operating Officer
Enlabs (Entain)
Frederik Wastenson
CEO
Svenska Spel
Rui Magalhães
CEO
Estoril Sol Digital
Américo Loureiro
Director
Solverde S.A.
Tomas Goncalves
Managing DIrector
Apostas Sociais (Santa Casa)
Jaakko Soininen
Managing Director
Finnplay
Martin Collins
Chief Business Development Officer
Soft2Bet
Frank op de Woerd
CEO & Founder
CasinoNieuws.nl
Bernardo Neves
Secretary General
APAJO
Pascal Chaffard
CFO & Strategy Officer
FDJ
Marco Bedendo
General Manager
Microgame
Marco Tiso
Managing Director
Sisal
Will Shuckburgh
Group CEO
eCogra
Stefano Tino
Managing Director Italy
Betsson
Fabio A. Bufalini
Country Director
Stake Italy
Cristiano Blanco
CEO
Hard Rock Casino NL
Tiago Pereira
Head of Portugal
LeBull.pt
Tiago Bessa
Partner
Vieira de Almeida (VdA)
Sverker Skogberg
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs
PAF
Nicola Tani
Chief Editor
Agipro News