CONTENTS


For the penultimate issue of the year, we’ve included our fi nal show preview for the 2023 edition of SiGMA Europe. We’ve spoken to a number of exhibitors to fi nd out what they’ll be showcasing, where they’ll be located and their thoughts leading up to the show. Myself and GIO’s newly appointed member, Ben Goodayle, will be attending the show this year and look forward to meeting delegates in the iGaming hub.


4 NEWS


The latest news from the industry. 6 LIVE DEALER


Mika Aznauryan, chief product offi cer of Imagine Live discusses his vision for 2024.


8 AFRICA


Betkwiff provides a guide for operators looking to enter Africa, Sportingtech highlights how it is bolstering its footprint in the continent and Xprizo delves into the potential of the growing market.


13 PLAYER BEHAVIOUR


SOFTSWISS looks at player profi les across Europe, Latin America and Asia.


14 SIGMA EUROPE PREVIEW GIO spoke to a number of exhibitors to fi nd out their thoughts on the return of the show.


16 INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE


Key industry experts discuss the importance of slot sequels.


18 18 COMPANY FOCUS


Aconcagua Poker’s founder and CEO, José María Rossi talks about his business strategy following the acquisition of Connective Games Malta.


20 PRODUCT SHOWCASE


The hottest slot and mobile games on the market.


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Elsewhere in this issue, we focus on the growing potential of online gaming in Africa with key insights from Sportingtech, Betkwiff and Xprizo. We then focus on well-established markets - Europe, Latin America and Asia with SOFTSWISS’ recent report on player profi les in each region.


Later in this issue, industry experts from Blueprint Gaming, Evoplay, Kalamba Games, Push Gaming Group and Greentube discuss the importance of slot sequels. This is shortly followed by an interview with Aconcagua Poker’s founder and CEO, José María Rossi about the acquisition of our company of focus for this issue, Connective Games Malta.


I hope you enjoy the issue! Anjali


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