Industry leading experts discuss the topics that matter

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Day One, 4 February

9:30 - Introduction to the Summit

Pierre Tournier, Account Manager, Brussels, Policy Action
Keir Hutton Ferris, Lead Conference Organiser, Bullet Business

9:45 - The German Market: A Look Ahead

The online gambling regulatory landscape in Germany is changing. Hear about the latest developments and the future opportunities from a market-entry expert.

• Understand how the change in government in Schleswig-Holstein has influenced regulatory developments
• Dissect the evolution of the Bundeslander Treaty and how future developments might affect market-entry strategies
• Learn about the next steps in the Interstate Treaty licensing process for the 20 sports betting licences being awarded
• Obtain unique insight in to what gaming advertisement regulation may look like in Germany in the future and what challenges this will pose to operators and the industry

Wulf Hambach, Partner, Hambach & Hambach

10:15 - Spain: The First Six Months

Gain deeper insights into how the recently regulated Spanish market has developed and what can be learnt for the future.

• Learn about how the latest major regulated online gambling market in Europe has evolved over the past year
• Discuss the major lessons learned from new regulation and what the future holds for Spain
• Understand developments relating to gaming advertising and the changes that have occurred within this newly regulated market

Alla Serebrianskaia, Partner, Asensi Abogados

10:40 - State Lotteries and Online Gambling: Ensuring Healthy Cooperation

Explore the relationship between state lotteries and online gambling and learn how greater cooperation could bring benefits to both.

• Analyse the relationship between state lotteries and online gambling and how these may develop in the future
• Increase your understanding of how tax revenues vary across products in different jurisdictions
• Explore how lotteries and gambling operators can mutually benefit from strong cooperation

Ian Ince, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Sportingbet

11:05 - Economic and Social Effects of Regulatory Integration

Understand what armonizedon would mean for operators in Europe and how it could contribute to greater competition and less black market and problem gambling.

• Investigate how a armonized online gaming market would affect both the online gambling industry and the European economy overall
• Understand the potential for increased competition under a clear, unified framework
• Explore the possibilities for combating the black market and problem gambling through closer regulatory cooperation

Dr Martin Lycka, Legal Counsel, Betfair

11:30 - 11:50 Coffee Break

11:50 - Italy: Lessons from a Fully-Regulated Market

Learn about what has happened in this fully regulated market over the last year and what opportunities exist in Italy:

• Gain a detailed insight into the current gaming situation in this key European jurisdiction and what is on the horizon
• Hear about the latest regulatory developments, including online slots, and discover if there are any opportunities for operators to enter the Italian market
• Analyse the debate over new tax models, and how a re-configuration of existing models could affect your business

Quirino Mancini, Partner, SCM Partners
Francesco Rodano, Head of Remote Gaming, AAMS

12:20 - Asia-Pacific - Winning Big at a Crowded Table

• Receive an insightful legal update on Asia’s major online gambling markets
• Explore the legality of lotteries and gambling products in China and the Philippines
• Hear expert advice on the opportunities for European operators to move in to this potentially huge group of markets

George Mangion, Founder + Partner, GMM Business Solutions

12:45 - Online Gambling and Anti-money laundering

Prof. Schneider: Money laundering and Online-Poker - How relevant?

• The financial perspective
• Facts: Global and national figures
• Conclusion

Prof. Peren: Anti-money laundering at EU level and internal AML measures

• Regulatory situation: EU and Germany - status quo and necessary next steps
• Internal AML measures of poker providers
• Conclusion

Prof. Dr. Dr. Franz W. Peren, International Research Institute for Gambling and Gaming, Bonn
Prof. Dr. Dr.h.c.mult. Friedrich georg schneider, Department of Economics, Institute of Economic Policy, Johannes Kepler University of Linz

13:25 - 14:30 Networking Lunch

14:30 - Evaluation of Pan-European Gaming Law in 2013

• Gain a detailed insight into the gaming situation in key European jurisdictions and what this means for operators
• Consider the implications of major legislative changes and the effect such changes will have on the industry
• Benefit from having your pressing questions answered by leading lawyers from major European jurisdictions

Wulf Hambach, Partner, Hambach & Hambach
Quirino Mancini, Partner, SCM Partners
Santiago Asensi, Partner, Asensi Abogados
Justin Franssen, Head of the Gaming, Sports & Entertainment Practice Group

15:15 - Latin America - an Untapped Market

• Benefit from detailed insights into the legal landscape, legislation and regulatory bodies in Latin America to understand the opportunities available
• Learn about the current status of online gaming, and the demographic and economic highlights of the region
• Explore potential market-entry strategies and unlock the potential of the ‘last frontier’ of online gaming

Alfredo Lazcano, founding partner, Lazcano Sámano, S.C

15:40 - 16:00 Networking Coffee Break

16:00 - Harmonising Europe: Policy Panel

Politicians and European regulators discuss what efforts are being made to harmonise European markets, how this is likely to develop in the future and what the different players in the industry can contribute.

• Discover what the European Parliament can contribute towards legislative integration, and what we are likely to see in the future
• Hear from the regulators about ventures towards multi-lateral treaties - the key challenges, and future developments
• Discuss how operators could contribute towards a more efficient process
• Hear from key regulators on how common ground between regulators and the gaming industry can be increased to ensure the success of legal gaming

Chair: Wes Himes, Managing Partner, Brussels, London & Washington, Policy Action

Jürgen Creutzmann, MEP, European Parliament
Harrie Temmink, Deputy Head of Unit, DG Internal Market and Services, European Commission
Andre Wilsenach, CEO, Alderney Gambling Control Commission
Birgitte Sand, Director, Danish Gambling Authority
Francesco Rodano, Head of Remote Gaming, AAMS
Peter Naessens, Head of unit Regulatory Advice, Research & Development, Belgian Gaming Commission

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17:15 The US: Steps Towards Re-Regulation

Get the latest insights into the legislative developments in Nevada, and which other states we can expect to regulate in the near-term future

• Discover effective strategies for market entry to best prepare your business
• Joint ventures: Understand what US land based operators look for in international partners
• Ensure you understand how European operators can leverage their technical expertise to ease the licensing process and make the most of future regulation
• Learn how you can prepare for US style licensing and regulation so that you are ready to succeed in the US Market

John Hagan, Partner, Harris Hagan
Rachel Hirsch, Associate, Ifrah PLLC

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17:40 - 19:00 Networking Drinks

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Day Two - 5 February

09:00 - Introduction to the Summit

Pierre Tournier, Account Manager, Brussels, Policy Action

09:10 - Insights on a future gambling framework in Europe

Hear from one of Europe’s leading gambling lawyers on the fragmented market place and what operators and others within the legal ecosystem can do to encourage common regulatory standards.

• The current legal scenario in Europe: fragmentation, black market and legal challenges
• Common standards cooperation: how many times can you reinvent the wheel? Can operators force State

Members in to a unique model of enhanced cooperation instead of waiting for harmonisation to come from the EU authorities.

Valérie Peano, Attorney-at-law, Studio di Consulenza Societaria e Tributari

09:35 - The Technical Challenge of Operating Cross-Jurisdiction

Hear from leading operators on the difficulties of operating across jurisdiction and gain tips on making the process faster, smoother and simpler.

• Discover how the experts have developed a fast, streamlined process for license acquisition in multiple jurisdictions
• Discuss the likelihood of cross-jurisdictional directives at EU level and the impact they would have on your business
• Gain insight in to which legislative models best allow operators to adapt to a multi-licencing reality like Europe
• Understand the challenges faced by operators licenced under multiple jurisdictions and why this could lead to lower absorption of licensed revenues.
• Debate whether there will ever be a directive at a European Level, the timeframe for delivering it and why minimum levels of harmonisation might be a short term alternative

Chair: Clive Hawkswood, Chief Executive, Remote Gambling Association

Trevor De Giorgio, International Compliance Manager, Greentube
Ian Ince, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Sportingbet
Magnus Silverberg, Group CEO and President, Betsson

Emma Richardson, Head of Legal, Kambi Sports Solution

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10:20 - Taxation, Regulation & Compliance

Hear from one of Europe's leading minds in taxation: The interdependence of regulation and tax, the facilitation of compliance and the issues of the taxable base.

• Ensure that you have a solid understanding of the interdependence of tax and regulation, and that you are up to date on the latest taxation research
• Learn about the facilitation of tax compliance and how this can be enhanced and simplified
• Review the tax base debate: Gross gaming revenues v's stakes

Professor Dr. Joachim Englisch Managing Director of the Institute for Tax Law, Muenster University

10:45 - How Governments can Create a Fair and Balanced Tax System

Gain an insight in to current tax models within Europe. Learn how such models could be modified to ensure fair taxation that encourages competition and boosts revenues.

• Hear about past efforts at creating effective tax models, discover what lessons were learned and how these lessons may influence the future
• Hear expert insights into how governments can create tax models which encourage competition whilst generating significant revenue across the industry

Chair:Sophie Cameron, Associate Editor, World Online Gambling Law Report

Clive Hawkswood, Chief Executive, Remote Gambling Association
Professor Dr. Joachim Englisch Managing Director of the Institute for Tax Law, Muenster University

11:30 - 12:00 Networking Coffee Break

12:00 - Eastern Europe & the Balkans – the Next Big European Frontier

• Learn how governments in Bulgaria and Latvia have led the charge in liberalising online gambling law
• Assess tax models and current regulation across Eastern Europe and the Balkans
• Learn about potential regulatory changes that can be expected so that you are fully prepared

Rossi McKee, Founder and Honorary Member, Member of the Management Board, Bulgarian Gaming Association

12:25 - Social Gaming: Challenges, Opportunities and the Likelihood of Regulation

Social gaming is the hot topic and understanding the challenges and opportunities is vital to business success. Hear from people within the industry on the likelihood of regulation and where social gaming is headed.

• Assess the likelihood of social gaming regulation - and what form, if any, it's likely to take
• Discover which regulators are actively discussing social gaming, and how they plan to act
• Explore the opportunities social gaming offers operators in the European markets
• Understand who the major players are and where the industry is heading to ensure you understand this growing industry

Richard Roberts, CEO, Slingo Inc.
Peter Wilson, Partner, Peter Wilson Legal LLP
Stephen Ketteley, Partner, DLA Piper UK LLP

Robin Le Provost, Director of eCommerce, States of Alderney

13:15 - 14:15 Networking Lunch

END OF SUMMIT

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