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Peter Hannibal, Chief Executive of the strategic body the Gambling Business Group, has described ICE, which takes place next week at ExCeL London (12^th/13^th/14^th April), as being an ‘unbeliveable source of inspiration and an unparalleled shop window for the international gambling industry.‘

Hannibal, who will be attending his 40^th edition of ICE and its predecessor ATEI, explained: “The gambling industry is one of the fastest adopters of new technology and ICE is the event at which innovators unashamedly choose to launch their newest and most progressive products and services safe in the knowledge that they will be able to engage with a truly international audience of gambling industry buyers. As a consequence I think it’s fair to say that the majority of great gambling innovations have been seen if not launched at ICE London.”

However, the importance of ICE goes beyond just the launch of innovative new gambling products and services: “From my first show back in the early 1980’s ATEI, as it was then, was the place where the industry met, networked and educated themselves as to what else was going on” stated Peter Hannibal. “Much of the discussions surrounded pending legislation changes and I’m certain that will be the case next week when there is sure to be intense speculation on the forthcoming UK Government Whitepaper on gambling reform.”

“Initiatives such as The Consumer Protection Zone, that Clarion introduced to the ICE show floor in 2018, are great examples of how the industry is working in partnership with safer gambling and treatment charities – a progressive partnership which helps explain why problem gambling rates in the UK as calculated by the Gambling Commission sit at their record low of 0.3%. This industry is at its best when it is able to meet face-to-face and discuss products, consumers, trends and the future direction of travel for gambling. I believe the bounce-back for the land-based gambling sector begins at ICE London.”

Expanse Studio, a global gaming rising star, will demonstrate its latest games and development plans at ICE London 2022 from 12 to 14 April at booth S5-332.

The planet’s biggest industry trade show returns after a two-year setback and goes hand in hand with the rise in Expanse slot portfolio and some great news – cooperation with emerging and regulated markets, a constant rise of the game offer as well as flawless design.

Wild Icy Fruits, Circus Fever Deluxe, Titan Roulette are already dominating the list. accompanied by free spin and progressive jackpot features. Visitors will also be able to learn more about H2 2022 plans for new markets.

To enrich your growing customer base with well-designed, innovative, and user-friendly games, contact Expanse at [email protected] or visit https://expanse.studio/.

See you in London!

SIS (Sports Information Services), the leading multi-channel supplier of 24/7 live betting services, has announced a raft of promotions and new appointments within its expanded commercial team to help accelerate its international growth strategy and further enhance its customer and partner relationships.

Three new Head of Sales roles have been created across key jurisdictions. Joe Andrews has been promoted to Head of Sales for Africa and Madrid-based Angel Calderon’s deep knowledge of the LatAm and Iberian markets has seen him elevated to the role of Head of Sales for LatAm and Iberia. Helen Ridley, who has a proven record of customer partnership within Europe, has been promoted to a similar position to lead the UK and European team.

Conall McSorley, Dave Richardson, Harri Hulatt and Andrew Kelly have joined the Commercial team as Commercial Managers, further bolstering the UK and European team.

The new appointments reflect the increasing value of SIS products with sportsbook operators internationally and will help ensure the appropriate level of support for SIS’s operator partners across its key sales territories.

Paul Witten, Commercial Director at SIS, said: “These new appointments will significantly strengthen our commercial capability across our key markets globally, as we aim to further drive our presence in new and existing markets.

“I am confident that the knowledge and expertise that they bring to the team will be of real benefit to SIS and to our operator partners.”

Merkur UK has underlined its strong community credentials by making a £5,000 donation to the UK’s Bacta Charitable Trust. Industry figurehead and Chairman of the Trust, Jimmy Thomas, together with Bacta Chief Executive John White were on the Blueprint Operations stand at the recent EAG show to acknowledge the donation which was made on behalf of Merkur UK by General Manager, Sascha Blodau. The donation, which is part of the Merkur Initiative programme introduced to help support smaller community-based good causes, raises Merkur’s charitable contributions in the UK to a staggering £1.25m.

Reflecting on the donation, Jimmy Thomas stated: “This sum is hugely appreciated by everyone connected with the Bacta Charitable Trust and extends Merkur UK’s tremendous support for community-focussed worthy causes. The last two-years have been extremely difficult for everyone in society not least the charity sector which saw its revenue streams run dry virtually over-night as a result of Covid-19. Contributions such as the one made by Merkur UK serve as a lifeline.”

Sascha Blodau added: “Merkur Initiative is all about providing financial assistance to those smaller charities that don’t receive the level of publicity and support enjoyed by bigger and better-known organisations. So far Merkur Initiative has helped over 40 such groups including an animal sanctuary, a foodbank in Manchester, an organisation that provides entertainment for children while they are receiving treatment in hospital, a hospice roof appeal, a homelessness organisation and the Gurkha Welfare Trust. What I hope we are demonstrating is that it’s possible to be a successful commercial organisation at the same time as being a responsible, progressive and positive corporate citizen. I am delighted that we have been able to support the UK trade association and help it to continue its fantastic work in the community.”