Central Europe
Hipther Agency gears up for CEEGC Budapest
Events agency prepares for 7th edition of CEE’s most popular gaming conference
Hipther Agency, parent company to betting and gaming media platform European Gaming, is preparing to host the largest edition yet of its CEEGC (Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference) in Budapest, Hungary.
The 7th edition of the event is set to be held on 16th September at the Ritz-Carlton Budapest, marking the conference’s first return following the last two years.
The speaking track will feature the latest topics on regulation, tax and overall industry updates from jurisdictions including Romania, Hungary, Czechia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Sweden, Denmark, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Additionally, the agenda features a special update of the US gaming industry, a special panel about the technological advancements of the online gaming industry in 2022, and a session that will compare Responsible Gaming programmes and acts in Europe and the US.
Among the speakers are Mgr. Petr Kozák, Andrius Gabnys, Gustaf Hoffstedt, Vladimir Malakchi, Stephan Normann Østergaard, Bill Pascrell III, Dr. Simon Planzer, Pieter Remmers, Robert Dowling, Péter W. Szabó, and Anne-Marie Furtschegger. A full programme can be found here: https://hipther.com/events/speaker/anne-marie-furtschegger/
The event will also feature several quality networking sessions, a complimentary lunch and an evening social gathering.
Alongside the conference will be the CEEG (Central and Eastern European Gaming) Awards, which reward the top operators and industry suppliers of the CEE and Balkans region for their hard work.
A total of 20 award categories are available, all of which centre around creating an independent, fair and representative event that recognizes significant achievements within the CEE gaming industry.
Some of CEE region’s biggest brands have been shortlisted for this year’s awards, which can be found here: https://hipther.com/events/ceegc/ceegawards2022/
Commenting on the highly anticipated event, Zoltan Tuendik, Founder and Head of Business and Events at European Gaming and Hipther Agency, said:
“It is a pleasure to bring this latest edition of the CEEGC to the Ritz-Carlton Budapest. This year’s conference is set to be one of the most informative to date, covering a great number of industry talking points from a wide variety of jurisdictions.
“With the addition of the CEEG Awards, we also have the perfect opportunity to demonstrate the hard work and talent of everyone in the CEE gaming industry, and we can’t wait to showcase the value of this event to delegates.”
Those interested in registering and buying tickets can do so via the following link: https://hipther.com/events/regbudapest/
For sponsorship/speaking inquiries, please contact Andrada Marginean (B2B Sales Manager at Hipther Agency) at [email protected]
For press accreditation and media passes, please contact: Alexandru Marginean (Marketing Specialist at Hipther Agency) at [email protected]
Central Europe
EGT will be a gold sponsor of Casino Operations Summit 2025

Euro Games Technology will partner with the Casino Operations Summit for another year in a row. The Bulgarian gaming equipment manufacturer will be a gold sponsor of this year’s event, taking place from May 13 to 15 in Nova Gorica, Slovenia.
The conference is tailored to European multi-channel casino operators and will traditionally bring together keynote speakers who will elaborate on the latest topics in the industry. This year’s main themes will focus on how land-based casinos can successfully address the challenges of the modern world, remaininng relevant and attractive to players, and navigate the ever-growing importance of Casino Online Systems and Casino Management Systems.
In addition, attendees will be able to enjoy a selection of EGT’s newest high-potential products. Among the highlights will be the S 32-32 ST cabinet, which is part of the latest Supreme slot series. Following the contemporary design trends with its 2 high-resolution 32-inch UHD 4K monitors and a frameless UHD 4K display, this model will offer visitors an engaging gaming experience thanks to its numerous ergonomic features. It will also present the Supreme Red Selection and Supreme Bonus Prize Bonus Buy Selection multigames. The mixes offer a rich variety of well-known and brand-new slot titles from the company’s portfolio, allowing everyone to find their preferred type of game.
The slot display will be complemented by the jackpot top performer Bell Link with the multigame Bell Link 2, Bell Link Boost, as well as the popular cabinet G 50 J2 ST.
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Central Europe
Digitain Partners with Gamingtec to Expand Presence in Europe

Ani Mkrtchyan, Digitain’s Chief Sales Officer, commented: “We are excited to expand the partnership with Gamingtec and support Betters.pl in delivering an outstanding sports betting experience in Poland. This collaboration aligns with our commitment to expanding in regulated markets and is yet another example of how we partner with industry leaders in gaming excellence—perfectly reflecting Digitain’s new brand slogan: ‘BUILT TO LEAD.’”
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Central Europe
Altenar delivers sportsbook solution to MerkurXtip in Czech market

Leading sportsbook technology provider grows European footprint with major local operator
Altenar, a leading sports betting and iGaming software provider, has signed an agreement to provide its fully-managed sportsbook solution to Czech operator MerkurXtip.
The Merkur brand, formerly known as the Gauselmann Group, was founded in the 1970s. Its Czech online brand MerkurXtip CZ launched in 2022 and provides more than 200 slots and sports betting across a wide variety of sporting events..
Altenar’s sportsbook solution will replace the existing sportsbook product on the operator’s merkurxtip.cz website, providing a range of innovative features to elevate the betting experience for players, enhance retention rates and increase revenue.
The agreement strengthens Altenar’s position in the Czech market, where it secured its first deal in 2024. It has enjoyed successful ongoing partnerships with Kingsbet CZ and DATA.BET.
Sam Hill, Sales Director at Altenar, said: “The Merkur Group is a fantastic business with real heritage across the industry.
“To be trusted to take their brand forward in the Czech market is testament to the quality of product and service that Altenar provides today across numerous regulated markets. We can’t wait to get started and look forward to the development of our partnership with the Group.”
Stanislav Sopko, CEO of MerkurXtip CZ, said: “This collaboration marks the start of a promising journey together. Through this partnership, we aim to provide MerkurXtip’s customers with exceptional sports betting products from Altenar and deliver the best-in-class gaming experience in the market.
“We will combine our strengths and expertise to create new opportunities, improve offerings, and drive forward innovation. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting venture together. We look forward to achieving great things in the months and years ahead.”
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