SBC Summit Americas Begins with Leader's Forum Sessions
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Get ready, gaming aficionados! SBC Summit Americas is making a splash in sunny Florida, set to kick off on May 14 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale.
Kick things off with an enthusiastic "Welcome to Florida" from Julie Brown, Florida Gaming Control Commission Vice Chairman and Inaugural Chairman, who's played a crucial role in the commission's establishment and boasts a deep understanding of Florida's regulatory landscape.
Bill Miller, American Gaming Association President and CEO, will join the festivities next, offering a captivating exploration of how the ever-changing political landscape is shaping the future of legal gaming in the United States. As policymakers and regulators adapt to emerging technologies, evolving consumer behaviors, and increased scrutiny around responsible gaming, Miller promises a riveting discussion.
DraftKings' Lori Kalani, the company's first Chief Responsible Gaming Officer, will take center stage during the insightful "It's More Fun When It's for Fun: In Conversation with DraftKings' First Chief Responsible Gaming Officer." Kalani will enlighten us on how DraftKings is ingraining responsible gaming practices across their platforms and player communities.
Prepare to be captivated as Jessica Welman, SBC Managing Editor, interviews Ari Borod, Fanatics Betting and Gaming Chief Business Officer, for an in-depth look at Borod's company's entrance into the U.S. sports betting market. Borod's contribution to shaping Fanatics' unique market presence as it navigates regulatory hurdles and strives to merge commerce with gaming will certainly be a hot topic.
Day one will also be bursting with enlightening panel discussions, including:
- "LatAm Leaders - Beyond Brazil: Balancing Growth Across LatAm's Other Markets" will discuss leveraging Brazil's explosive growth without neglected other regions. Expert panelists include executives from Wplay, EstrelaBet, LOTBA, Alea, and Apuesta Total, moderated by GLI Vice President of LatAm, Caribbean & Spain Karen Marcela Sierra-Hughes.
- In the "Sports Betting Leaders: Tech vs Sports Books - What Are the Odds?" panel, attendees will explore the pros and cons of embracing emerging technologies such as AI, featuring industry leaders from FairPlay Sports Media Group, Sportradar, and Coolbet.
- The "iGaming Leaders: Omnichannel Strategy for Enhanced Customer Experience" panel will delve into strategies to create seamless, unified experiences across digital and physical touchpoints. Industry experts from Betfred US, BetMGM, Delaware North, Optimove, and Sportradar will discuss whether the gaming industry is fully utilizing its potential to cater to modern consumer expectations.
Additional sessions will delve into the evolution, crossover, and regulation of fantasy sports in the United States, including the state of fantasy sports in America, the intersection between fantasy sports and sports betting, the differences between paid fantasy sports and sports betting from a legislative and operational standpoint, and a historical reflection on the gaming industry's transformation through innovation.
Day One promises to conclude with a unique opportunity for operators and suppliers to engage directly with the key figures shaping U.S. gaming legislation during "Ask the Regulators," featuring representatives from the Sports Betting Regulators, the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States, and industry thought leaders.
Stay tuned for more updates on the SBC Summit Americas 2023. The event is poised to cover the most exciting topics in the gaming industry, providing a platform for key players to share their insights and for newcomers to learn from the experts. Cheerio! 🎲💼🌞️
- Participants at SBC Summit Americas can expect a warm "Welcome to Florida" from Julie Brown, Vice Chairman of the Florida Gaming Control Commission, who has been instrumental in the commission's establishment and understands the regional regulatory landscape.
- Bill Miller, the President and CEO of the American Gaming Association, will discuss how the political landscape is impacting the future of legal gaming in the US.
- Lori Kalani, the first Chief Responsible Gaming Officer at DraftKings, will share insights into how the company incorporates responsible gaming practices into their platforms and communities.
- During the conference, journalists like Jessica Welman, SBC Managing Editor, will interview casino personalities such as Ari Borod, Fanatics Betting and Gaming Chief Business Officer, for in-depth looks at their ventures into the casino-and-gambling and sports-betting markets.
- SBC Summit Americas 2023 will host numerous panel discussions, including the "iGaming Leaders: Omnichannel Strategy for Enhanced Customer Experience" panel, focusing on creating seamless gaming experiences across digital and physical touchpoints.
- The event will close with an opportunity to engage with regulators in "Ask the Regulators," where operators, suppliers, and attendees can discuss the evolving landscape of casino culture, sports, sports-betting, and gambling regulation in the United States with key figures shaping US gaming legislation.
