• SBC Summit Americas to now feature Player Protection Symposium in core agenda
• The forum reunites dozens of specialists who tackle some of the hottest topics in the sector
• SBC Events continues to raise awareness about the need to build business models around positive play & player safety

With SBC Summit Americas fast approaching and due to take place on May 13-15, the event’s hosts have been ensuring the smooth operation of the several-day industry gathering that will bring visionaries and experts from across the entire gambling sector.

This year’s edition will see the SBC Events’ signature Player Protection Symposium held not just as a standalone event, but featured in the SBC Summit Americas’ core agenda, giving it further boost.

The move is designed to ensure that all registered delegates in attendance will have the opportunity to access discussion, insights, and best practices that specifically have to do with player protection, as the summit wants to champion these values and best practices.

The Player Protection Symposium will be available on May 14 in the Palm Room (Level 2) at the Broward County Convention Center. It is intended for a broad crop of industry insiders, including business owners, regulators, compliance experts, and technology providers, all of whom can engage and network in a meaningful and impactful way.

Commenting on the Player Protection Symposium, SBC CEO and Founder Rasmus Sojmark had this to add:

"That’s why we’ve integrated thePlayerProtectionSymposiuminto the mainSBCSummitAmericasagenda, ensuring it is front and center and fully accessible to all attendees without the need for a separate ticket or early arrival.By embedding it into the core program, we’re opening up these crucial discussions to a much wider audience, creating greater opportunities for learning, collaboration, and progress."

As SBC Summit Americas is an event that reunites both North and Latin American insiders and stakeholders, the company has sought to expand on its reach and offer attendees the chance to access cutting-edge discussions about player safety, responsible play, and education.

The Player Protection Symposium will feature a number of interesting discussions, including the Financial Risk Checks: An Essential Tool for Player Safety or the Black Market’s New Best Friend?

The panel will reunite: Craig Cornforth (Senior Business Development Director, EPIC Global Solutions), Rebekah Jackson(Director of Gaming, GBG), Martin Lycka (SVP for American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling, Entain), and Declan Raines (Senior Director – US Gaming, TransUnion).

Next, there will be a discussion called From Obligation to Opportunity: Driving Success Through Responsible Gambling, which will bring together Sarah Brennan (Senior Director, Compliance, BetMGM), Paul Buck (CEO, EPIC Global Solutions), Dr. Mary Donohue (CEO & Founder, The Digital Wellness Center), Charmaine Hogan(Head of Regulatory Affairs, Playtech), Martin Lycka (Regulation & Responsible Gambling Expert) and Dr. Jennifer Shatley(Executive Director, Responsible Online Gaming Association.

Safeguarding the Next Generation: Addressing Underage Gambling Risks will bring together even more luminaries in this field, reuniting Samer Atassi (VP of Latin America, Jumio), Ezequiel Dominguez (Director de Loterias, Loteria de Buenos Aires (LOTBA), Dr. Agustin Li Gambi (Director General, IJAN), Ida Lopez (President, ALEA), Iliana Pineda(Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Wplay), and Tatiana Vazquez (Socia – Directora, V&I Consultores Legales).

The Player Protection Symposium promises to be an important part of the overall event, bringing even more focus on pressing matters of player safety and responsible play. You can find out more about the upcoming SBC Summit Americas here.

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