Speakers
BetMarkets is Europe’s leading sports betting conference. Download the brochure here for the full programme or go to our online programme here.Interested in sharing your expertise at the event? Contact Chris Clarke, Conference Producer, to discuss speaking opportunities. Chris can be contacted on +44(0)20 7370 8594 or by emailing chris.clarke@clariongaming.com.
Shahar Attias
Founder and CEO, Hybrid Interaction, Israel11:50 09/06/11 - Retain a loyal customer base and develop innovative strategies to keep your key audience
[show/hide bio]Shahar Attias, the Founder and CEO of Hybrid Interaction Ltd., is a globally recognized Retention & Loyalty expert, and a frequent speaker at iGaming Conferences (iGaming360, iCE, IGamingAsia, Super-Show, etc.). Since 2007, Hybrid Interaction has grown into the industry’s leading iGaming CRM Consultancy, with a portfolio including: bwin.party, Playtech, Win2Day, Casino Club, Viaden, Play65, eToro, Grand Duke and more.
Ana-Maria Baciu
Managing Associate, Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen10:00 09/06/11 - Expanding into new markets: Eastern Europe Workshop led by Betfair
[show/hide bio]Ana-Maria Baciu is a Managing Associate with the law firm of Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen and specializes in IP matters, with an emphasis on trademarks. She also co-heads, together with Alexandru Harsany, the pharmaceutical and health care practice and coordinates the firm’s consumer protection and gaming practice groups.
She is experienced in all aspects of national, international and communitarian registration of trademarks, design and models, legal analyses with respect to trademarks, design and models, intellectual property rights and arbitration proceedings with respect to domain names. Her expertise also covers consumer protection, gaming, pharmaceutical and health care fields.
A graduate of the University of Bucharest Law School, Ana-Maria Baciu is a licensed European trademark and design attorney, a member of the Bucharest Bar and of the National Chamber of Industrial Property Counselors. She a regular writer and lecturer on IP matters in various fields, with focus on pharmaceutical and health care, gaming and consumer protection.
She is experienced in all aspects of national, international and communitarian registration of trademarks, design and models, legal analyses with respect to trademarks, design and models, intellectual property rights and arbitration proceedings with respect to domain names. Her expertise also covers consumer protection, gaming, pharmaceutical and health care fields.
A graduate of the University of Bucharest Law School, Ana-Maria Baciu is a licensed European trademark and design attorney, a member of the Bucharest Bar and of the National Chamber of Industrial Property Counselors. She a regular writer and lecturer on IP matters in various fields, with focus on pharmaceutical and health care, gaming and consumer protection.
Bruce Bale
Director, Business Development, Lionside16:00 08/06/11 - Hear new ideas to complement your sports betting portfolio and vote on the most likely to deliver profitability to your business
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Daniel Cappelletti
Partner, PriceWaterhouseCoopers Ceska republika, s.r.o.10:30 09/06/11 - Tax panel
[show/hide bio]Daniel Cappelletti leads strategy consulting in CEE for PwC, and focuses on commercial due diligence, operational analysis and market entry.
Daniel has deep experience of CEE gaming markets, having worked for 3 of the market leading gaming businesses in CEE, and prior to this Daniel was involved in projects for Western European players in UK France and Germany. Issue addressed where market analysis and expansion opportunities, the impact of regulation and taxes, as well as competition and retail issues. Daniel has been based in Prague since 2007.
Daniel has deep experience of CEE gaming markets, having worked for 3 of the market leading gaming businesses in CEE, and prior to this Daniel was involved in projects for Western European players in UK France and Germany. Issue addressed where market analysis and expansion opportunities, the impact of regulation and taxes, as well as competition and retail issues. Daniel has been based in Prague since 2007.
Benjie Cherniak
President, Don Best Sports11:00 09/06/11 - US Sports: A Viable Growth Market”: The Significance of US Sports to the white listed European Sportsbetting marketplace
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Steve Cook
Parlay Group, United Kingdom16:00 08/06/11 - Hear new ideas to complement your sports betting portfolio and vote on the most likely to deliver profitability to your business
[show/hide bio]Steve Cook is the Managing Director for Parlay Entertainment's European bingo business and currently building their Pan-European infrastructure from the UK. Previously, Steve was Managing Director for Tribeca Tables until the end of last year, where for 4 years he established the company as one of the top poker solution providers in the world. He has an impressive gaming career and was previously General Manager at Sega Europe for 8 years during the boom of the video game industry in the early 90s, before entering the I-gaming space in 2001.
Victoria Daniels
Indirect Tax Manager, Betfair10:30 09/06/11 - Tax panel
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Kirandeep Dhaliwaal
Compliance Team, Betfair10:00 09/06/11 - Expanding into new markets: Eastern Europe Workshop led by Betfair
[show/hide bio]Mrs Kirandeep Dhaliwal has been Betfair’s Regulatory Licensing Manager for the last year and is based within the firms’ Compliance Group. Kirandeep’s role involves managing the acquisition, retention and relinquishing of gambling licences on behalf of Betfair and its various subsidiaries. Prior to joining Betfair, Kirandeep worked as a Licensing Officer for the UK Gambling Commission. Kirandeep graduated in 2006 from the University of Birmingham with a BA Hons in History and English Literature.
Matt Ford
Senior Business Development Manager, Fantasy League16:00 08/06/11 - Hear new ideas to complement your sports betting portfolio and vote on the most likely to deliver profitability to your business
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Matthew Gipon
Head Market Analyst, GamblingData/Gambling Compliance10:10 08/06/11 - Spain - The current online market and possibilities post regulation
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John Hagan
Partner, Harris Hagan, UK10:00 08/06/11 - Analyse the key regulatory changes of the critical sports betting markets
[show/hide bio]Specialising in all aspects of online and land based gambling law. John is recognised by the independent Guides as a leading gambling lawyer and is described as “popular with clients because of the lengths to which he goes to understand their specific needs”.
Qualified in 1993, practicing as a commercial litigator before specialising in gambling law in 1998. He has advised many of the world’s largest gambling operators as well as trade associations. He is frequently instructed by other leading law firms, private equity firms and banks to provide specialist licensing and regulatory expertise in respect of corporate investments and transactions.
An experienced Advocate, a frequent and respected conference speaker and a regular contributor of articles to national and international gaming publications. John is a member of the International Association of Gaming Advisors, International Masters of Gaming Law and is the Deputy Chairman of GamCare, the leading problem gambling charity in the UK.
John read law at University College Dublin and his personal interests include golf, rugby, football and chess.
Qualified in 1993, practicing as a commercial litigator before specialising in gambling law in 1998. He has advised many of the world’s largest gambling operators as well as trade associations. He is frequently instructed by other leading law firms, private equity firms and banks to provide specialist licensing and regulatory expertise in respect of corporate investments and transactions.
An experienced Advocate, a frequent and respected conference speaker and a regular contributor of articles to national and international gaming publications. John is a member of the International Association of Gaming Advisors, International Masters of Gaming Law and is the Deputy Chairman of GamCare, the leading problem gambling charity in the UK.
John read law at University College Dublin and his personal interests include golf, rugby, football and chess.
Tom Hall
Business Development Director, Sunplus09:05 08/06/11 - A strategic view from the top
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Patrick Handl
Marketing Consultant, Mybet.com11:50 09/06/11 - Retain a loyal customer base and develop innovative strategies to keep your key audience
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Stelios Koroneos
CEO, Audiobet12:40 09/06/11 - Develop a social media strategy across your sports betting portfolio that works for you and your customers
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Martin Lycka
Legal Counsel, Betfair10:00 09/06/11 - Expanding into new markets: Eastern Europe Workshop led by Betfair
[show/hide bio]Dr. Martin Lycka, LL.M. works in the Legal Department of Betfair from September 2009 focusing on EU and competition law as well as regulatory issues. Before joining Betfair Mr. Lycka worked with Clariant SA, Aliachem, a.s., The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and Salans Europe LLP. He graduated from the Charles University in Prague in 2008 and obtained a LL.M. degree at the College of Europe in 2009. He has authored more than 45 academic articles on EU and international law (including EU gaming law) and is a co-author of two books.
Sebastian Marion
Co-Founder, Comufy15:30 08/06/11 - Discover what the sportsbook of 2020 will feature
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Keith McDonnell
Managing Director, bodog Europe12:00 08/06/11 - Panel debate: Launch the next big win in in-game betting and set the bar for consumer experience
[show/hide bio]Keith became Managing Director of Bodog Europe in early 2008, and is responsible for all aspects of the exclusive European Bodog brand licensee as it launches this dynamic, irreverent brand into Europe and beyond.
Keith brings a decade of experience and a wealth of knowledge of the European betting and gaming sector to the table. Educated in Law and Business Studies at University College, Dublin, Keith cut his teeth in the financial services sector before rising rapidly through the ranks of Sportinglife.com, Totalbet.com, William Hill, and finally UK Tote. At Tote, Keith assumed the role of Head of Interactive Betting and was responsible for Tote’s entire online sportsbook and gaming offering while simultaneously leading Tote Direct, Tote’s wholesale division.
Keith brings a decade of experience and a wealth of knowledge of the European betting and gaming sector to the table. Educated in Law and Business Studies at University College, Dublin, Keith cut his teeth in the financial services sector before rising rapidly through the ranks of Sportinglife.com, Totalbet.com, William Hill, and finally UK Tote. At Tote, Keith assumed the role of Head of Interactive Betting and was responsible for Tote’s entire online sportsbook and gaming offering while simultaneously leading Tote Direct, Tote’s wholesale division.
Roman Nesshold
President, Institut Glücksspiel & Abhängigkeit11:00 08/06/11 - Discover the future of in-game live betting
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Jesper Ramskov Jensen
COO, EveryMatrix09:05 08/06/11 - A strategic view from the top
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Alex Rutherford
Sportsbook Product Owner, William Hill Online12:00 08/06/11 - Panel debate: Launch the next big win in in-game betting and set the bar for consumer experience
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David Sargeant
Commercial Director, Zukido12:00 08/06/11 - Panel debate: Launch the next big win in in-game betting and set the bar for consumer experience
09:05 08/06/11 - A strategic view from the top
16:00 08/06/11 - Hear new ideas to complement your sports betting portfolio and vote on the most likely to deliver profitability to your business
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Josef Seibl
Vice-President, Institut Glücksspiel & Abhängigkeit11:00 08/06/11 - Discover the future of in-game live betting
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Jurhjen Sohne
Founder, BrightStar Publishing14:10 08/06/11 - Acquire new customers and a new generation whilst retaining your loyal customer base
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Lennart Speyer
Marketing Manager, Spiral Solutions Ltd.12:40 09/06/11 - Develop a social media strategy across your sports betting portfolio that works for you and your customers
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Matthias Spitz
Attorney and Senior Associate, Melchers Law10:20 08/06/11 - Gain the latest updates on the draft gambling bill process being sent to Brussels
[show/hide bio]Matthias Spitz is a Senior Associate with the German law firm MELCHERS LAW and is co-heading the firm’s gaming law boutique, together with his colleague Dr. Jörg Hofmann. As a Rechtsanwalt (attorney), he specializes in gaming law, with a focus on European law and administrative matters.
He advises clients on the legal developments in online gambling and sports betting in Germany and, specifically, on the implementation of new gambling products on the German market and the development of advertising strategies for operators of online gaming. He is also experienced in all aspects of European law, including ECJ jurisdiction on gambling law, and the taxation of gambling.
His areas of practice further cover administrative proceedings against regulatory measures and counseling of casino operators.
Prior to joining the law firm’s head office in Heidelberg, he graduated at the University of Mannheim in 2006 and studied at the German University for Administrative Sciences in Speyer. He is now a frequent writer for leading magazines of the gambling industry.
He advises clients on the legal developments in online gambling and sports betting in Germany and, specifically, on the implementation of new gambling products on the German market and the development of advertising strategies for operators of online gaming. He is also experienced in all aspects of European law, including ECJ jurisdiction on gambling law, and the taxation of gambling.
His areas of practice further cover administrative proceedings against regulatory measures and counseling of casino operators.
Prior to joining the law firm’s head office in Heidelberg, he graduated at the University of Mannheim in 2006 and studied at the German University for Administrative Sciences in Speyer. He is now a frequent writer for leading magazines of the gambling industry.
Marc Thomas
Head of Sportsbook, Sportingbet, UK09:05 08/06/11 - A strategic view from the top
12:00 08/06/11 - Panel debate: Launch the next big win in in-game betting and set the bar for consumer experience
[show/hide bio]Marc Thomas is the Head of Sportsbook at Sportingbet plc and has been at the FTSE listed operator since 2008. Marc has spent his entire career working within the betting and gaming sector and with over 10 years experience within Sportsbooks and eGaming could be considered an industry veteran.
Prior to joining Sportingbet he spent over 10 years with William Hill in a number of roles and divisions including Business Development, Operations and Telephone Betting. He was also one of original team who launched the William Hill online service in 2000.
After leaving William Hill in 2005, Marc has held senior positions for Betfair, 888 and has also worked on a number of start ups within the eGaming, betting and related sectors.
Marc believes passionately in sport, betting and eGaming and tries to place a bet at least once a day.
Prior to joining Sportingbet he spent over 10 years with William Hill in a number of roles and divisions including Business Development, Operations and Telephone Betting. He was also one of original team who launched the William Hill online service in 2000.
After leaving William Hill in 2005, Marc has held senior positions for Betfair, 888 and has also worked on a number of start ups within the eGaming, betting and related sectors.
Marc believes passionately in sport, betting and eGaming and tries to place a bet at least once a day.
Robert Waterman
Business Development Director, Atlas14:10 08/06/11 - Acquire new customers and a new generation whilst retaining your loyal customer base
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