Recently, payments in the gaming space has rapidly transformed. Affected by a fast changing regulatory environment, numerous technological innovations and the shift in the payments industry to a more open methodology. This timely and informative session, panelled by venerated gaming experts, will deep dive into the changes and challenges that iGaming operators are facing and share their unique perspectives and insights on how to adapt and triumph. Topics will include: In-depth analysis of the changing payments landscape in the iGaming industry and its impact on operators A new era in payments: The end of the monolithic payments architecture? Examining the disparity between "open" and "closed" approaches to payment processing Addressing regulatory pain points Leveraging innovations in payments technology to achieve frictionless deposits: The holy grail of high conversions

Following the live post-election discussion held in November, we’re getting our experts back together right after the US inauguration to reflect on what the new administration and the results in the states mean for the world of gaming, igaming, and sports betting in 2021 and beyond. A few months after the US Elections and on the day after the new President being inaugurated, have their predictions changed since November and, most importantly, how will the new political landscape impact on the regulatory progress in the USA, both on the federal and the state level? What should we expect for states that had gaming pass on the ballot (South Dakota, Louisiana, Maryland, and Nebraska)? How will emerging jurisdictions like Virginia move forward? How much will sports betting and igaming be influenced in those states that have not legalized yet Under a Biden administration, what changes will we see with the Wire Act and will we have a federal sports betting framework? What other advances will be pushed for the expansion of gaming or technology in 2021 and beyond?

Every year, iGB asks a range of industry professionals what they feel lies in store in the year ahead. For the first time, this will be presented as a live discussion, with a host of contributors from across the industry sharing their thoughts on the key developments expected for 2021. Among the topics covered, we’ll ask: Is the industry beginning 2021 in a stronger or weaker position than 2020? Will there be a wave of new M&A activity in 2021 in the latest round of consolidation? Will technology improvement and enhancement be a key focus in 2021, or will we see industry investment in new products and solutions slowing?

The annual Futures Survey gives the industry the opportunity to highlight the technology they believe can transform the sector. Informed by its results, in this webinar, a panel of industry investors and technologists will suggest practical uses for these innovations, while discussing what may be overhyped. Questions covered by the panel will include: What technology can disrupt the industry in the short term? How quickly is the industry adopting new software and solutions? Is technology innovation a key factor in securing investment? What will the industry of tomorrow look like?