"It was with great satisfaction that I received the invitation to participate as a speaker at the Brazilian Gaming Congress 2019. Present for 11 years in Brazil and for 27 years in the international market, Intralot is positioned among the biggest gambling players in the world and will be a pleasure to share our experience," expressed exclusively to GMB Alvarenga, who will participate in the panel "Lessons from Sportsbook: The Practicalities of Building a Sports Betting Platform in Brazil" on June 24.
List of confirmed speakers (to April 12):
- Alexandre Manoel, Secretary for Public Policy, Planning, Energy and Lottery Evaluation - SECAP
- Thierry Pujol, International Consultant and Member, Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
- Cristhian David Villa Gomez, Online Manager, Corredor Empresarial S.A.
- Lorenzo Caci, Director of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, SportRadar
- Alessandro Valente, CEO, SuperAfiliados
- Rob Heller, CEO, Spectrum Gaming Capital
- Peter Hoetzinger, Co-CEO, Century Casinos
- Joseph Levy, CEO, PMU Brasil
- Sérgio Alvarenga, Chairman of the Board, Intralot Brasil
- Pierre Tournier, Head of Government Relations, Remote Gambling Association
- Rui Magalhães, CEO, Estoril Sol Digital
- André Gelfi, CEO, Suaposta
- Martin Lycka, Director of Regulatory Affairs, GVC Holdings
- Alberto Alfieri, COO, Bet Entertainment Technologies
- David Foster, Head of Regulatory Affairs, GVC Holdings
- Russell Mifsud, Gaming industry specialist - Associate Director, KPMG
Preliminary agenda (to April 12):
Pre-event - Sunday 23 June 2019
16:00 – 20:00 Registration Open & Badge Collection
19:00 – 21:00 Opening Drinks Reception - Tivoli Mofarrej Hotel (Pool Area)
Day One - Monday 24 June 2019
09:00 – 09:15 Welcome Address and Opening Keynote: Levelling the Playing Field for a Strong Gaming Market in Brazil
Why 2019 is the most important moment yet in the history of Brazilian gaming, and how the industry can bring significant improvements to Brazilian society
09:15 – 11:00 Lotteries in Focus: What Will Be the Role of Federal and State Lotteries in a Newly Regulated Market?
- Sale of LOTEX concession – possible outcomes and its effect on Brazilian gaming
- Evolving role of CAIXA and its impact on the industry
- State, National and Private Lotteries and their role in a regulated market
- Maintaining social & cultural lottery funding: How to continue Caixa’s social impact in the post-privatisation market
Speakers
Thierry Pujol, International Consultant, Member of the Hall of Fame of Lottery Industry
11:30 – 13:00 Gaming Advertising & Marketing in Brazil: Restrictions and Opportunities for Growth
- Examining existing gaming advertising and how this may change
- Affiliate marketing: the key to a fast-growing, competitive industry
- TV, print, radio & online: What will the restrictions be?
- Partnerships between sports teams and sportsbooks: stimulating growth for both sides
- Sponsorships & advertising – opportunities and restrictions
- Cross-industry dialogue to ensure sports integrity
- Educating players on how to gamble safely
Speakers
Cristhian David Villa Gomez, Online Manager, Corredor Empresarial S.A.
Lorenzo Caci, Director Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, SportRadar
Alessandro Valente, CEO, SuperAfiliados
14:30 – 15:30 Casino Congress: Examining the Opportunities and Barriers to Entry for Casinos in Brazil
- What do major casino operators think of the opportunities in Brazil?
- Practical challenges of investing in Brazil
- Examining the most appealing opportunities for international investors
- What will gaming regulation need to ensure this is a high-value opportunity?
Moderator
Rob Heller, CEO, Spectrum Gaming Capital
Speaker
Peter Hoetzinger, Co-CEO, Century Casinos
16:00 – 17:00 Responsible Gambling in Land-Based and Online Operations: Educating Your Customers on Safe Play
- Upcoming regulatory requirements for Responsible Gambling
- Following European examples – technological and operational best practice
- Differences between RG safeguards in online and land-based gaming
- Creating a healthy, sustainable market of casual & VIP players
- RG solutions for casino and sports betting
Speaker
Joseph Levy, CEO, PMU Brasil
17:00 – 18:00 Sportsbook Workshop: Practicalities of Setting up a Sports Betting Platform in Brazil
- Practical information on doing business in Brazil for international operators
- Advice for entry into the space for non-operator Brazilian businesses
- Brazilian player profile: What you need to understand
- Appealing to the local market: What do fans expect?
- What to look for in a solution provider
- Local and international partnerships for building a strong foundation
Speakers
Sérgio Alvarenga, Chairman of the Board, Intralot Brasil
Day Two – Tuesday 25 June 2019
09:00 – 09:15 Opening Keynote: Roadmap to gaming regulation in Brazil – timeline, nature and government intentions
09:15 – 10:30 Online Operators’ Panel: Creating an Attractive Proposition for International Investment
- Your opportunity to impact Brazilian gaming regulation – what do the regulators need to know?
- Tax models and their potential impact on operators
- Number and cost of gaming licences – how to attract international investment while ensuring a competitive market
- Practical concerns; where should you base your servers? Do you need a Brazilian HQ? What restrictions will be placed on international operators?
Speakers
Pierre Tournier, Head of Government Relations, Remote Gambling Association
Rui Magalhães, CEO, Estoril Sol Digital
André Gelfi, CEO, Suaposta,
Martin Lycka, Director of Regulatory Affairs, GVC Holdings
11:00 –13:00 Legislator’s Debate: Taking the next steps to a regulated market in Brazil
- Fixed-odds sports betting: timescale and framework of legislation
- Integrated Resort casinos – Brazil’s ‘New Oil’?
- Licensing & tax structures
- National and international operators – who will have priority?
- Practical concerns: Player protection, sports integrity and AML
- Sponsorships and advertising for operators
- Online operators in focus: practicalities of running a site in Brazil
Speaker
Alexandre Manoel, SECAP
14:30 – 15:30 Building Transparency: How to Construct a Regulatory Body Which Allows for Cross-Industry Dialogue
- Getting your voice heard: How should the regulator work with operators to ensure a positive relationship?
- Do operators need an independent association to effectively communicate their needs?
- Role of the regulator in ensuring sports integrity
- Combatting money laundering and tax evasion
- Case studies from other newly regulated jurisdictions
Speakers
Alberto Alfieri, COO, Bet Entertainment Technologies
David Foster, Head of Regulatory Affairs, GVC Holdings
Russell Mifsud, Gaming industry specialist - Associate Director, KPMG
16:00 – 17:00 Closing Panel: Using Gaming to Tackle Inequality in Brazil
Gaming represents a huge opportunity not just for industry stakeholders, but for the Brazilian people at large. By using tax revenue effectively, government can have an enormous positive impact on the lives of the population. Education, Health and Infrastructure – find out the key ways that gaming can have a positive impact on Brazilian society.
Speaker
Alexandre Manoel, SECAP
Source: GMB
