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HIPTHER, the organizer of renowned conferences in the Gaming and Tech industries, is excited to announce the final Agenda for the European Gaming Congress (EGC) 2024, taking place from October 14-16, 2024, in Warsaw, Poland.

This year’s congress promises an insightful exploration of the ever-evolving iGaming industry, featuring thought leaders and experts across a wide range of topics, including Gambling Compliance, Fintech, Blockchain, Esports, Online Casino, Sportsbook, Affiliate Marketing, SEO, PR and Marketing, and Talent Acquisition & Retention.

A Warm Welcome

As with every HIPTHER conference, EGC 2024 will kick off with the Welcome Meet, a cozy pre-conference gathering. In a relaxed, family-like atmosphere, reconnect with old friends and meet new ones, sharing stories and aspirations over a toast. It’s all about warmth, laughter, and the joy of coming together. Let’s raise our glasses to new beginnings and shared adventures!

Start Your Day with Wellness Networking Sessions!

Day 1 of the Congress begins with “Revitalize and Energize: Autumn Power Yoga.” This session is designed to help everyone bring their best selves to the conference, with a refreshed mind and centered body.

On Day 2, join the Morning Networking Run, where you can run 5-7 km through beautiful Warsaw with like-minded peers at an easy pace—networking while enjoying the sights!

Learn from the Experts & Connect with the Finest

The EGC 2024 Agenda features expert panels on crucial topics in the iGaming industry, including:

• Focus on the Polish iGaming Market and Legislation
• Investment and Startup Success in iGaming
• The Future of Esports
• Maximizing Affiliate Marketing in the iGaming Industry
• Compliance Focus in Europe – DACH Insights & Nordic Updates
• Slot Development Workshop
• Fintech and Blockchain Innovations
• SEO Keynote Presentations
• Balancing Technology and Regulatory Compliance
• Gamification in Sportsbook & Casino Operations
• Responsible Gaming and Machine Learning in Online Casino
• PR & Marketing
• Responsible Gaming & AML Compliance
• Talent Acquisition & Retention in iGaming and Beyond

Enjoy Networking & Celebrate Excellence!

Starting with the Welcome Meet and the Wellness Networking sessions, making connections at the European Gaming Congress becomes easier, delicious, and fun!

Each Conference Day is enriched with relaxing, social breaks, offering delectable vegan buffets and the opportunity to connect with key decision makers.

The Phantom Prelude: Pre-Halloween Extravaganza Karaoke and the EiGE Awards 2024 Ceremony

The EGC Evening Networking turns up the volume with exciting parties! On Day 1, we will honor industry excellence at the European iGaming Excellence Awards Ceremony, followed by a fun-filled Pre-Halloween Karaoke fest!

Closing Networking Party

As Day 2 concludes, unwind and say your goodbyes while scheduling follow-up calls in a fun and uplifting environment, the usual HIPTHER way. Stay tuned for more updates!

Don’t miss the opportunity to join the insightful and exciting  European Gaming Congress 2024 – Secure your spot to learn & forge meaningful relationships: https://hipther.com/events/egc/regwarsaw/

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Nolimit City is back behind bars with San Quentin 2: Death Row. It’s been nearly 4 years since the OG San Quentin xWays® escaped into the world, and the fans have been hungry for more ever since. Well, the wait is over. It’s time to do hard time… again. This isn’t Nolimit City’s first sequel of the year, following the bangers Fire in the Hole 2 and Punk Rocker 2. But San Quentin 2? It’s something else!

San Quentin 2 steps it up a level from its predecessor with some serious graphic makeovers to the returning characters, including the one and only Beefy Dick. That’s not all! Nolimit City has also turned up the stakes by adding some tantalising features that’ll have your heart pounding harder than a prison escape on execution day.

In the base game, locked Enhancer Cells sit on top and below each reel, waiting to be cracked open by Bonus Symbols. Enhancer Cells may reveal 1 of the 5 top paying symbols, Wild Symbol, Razor Split or xWays® Symbol. Nolimit City’s signature xMechanics really come in clutch to elevate the gameplay in San Quentin 2. The Razor Split Symbol will shred the reels, splitting symbols like a sharpened shiv and in the event that another Razor Split Symbols lands on the top or bottom Enhancer Cells, then the symbols in the same reel are split twice! In addition to this there are regular Split Wilds that can land on any reel and will split all the regular symbols on the same reel.

The xWays® Symbol reveals a 5-high stacked symbol, but if two xWays® land in active Enhancer Cells, they flood the reel with 10 Wilds. xBet® guarantees 1 Bonus Symbol anywhere on the reels. Double xBet® guarantees 2 Bonus Symbols on the reels. Landing 1 or 2 Bonus Symbols in the base game will turn it into a Wild Symbol and open the Enhancer Cells on it’s reels.

Hitting 3,4 or 5 Bonus Symbols gets you closer to the execution date by heading into Green Mile Spins with 1,2 or 3 Jumping Wilds respectively.  But before you head down the Green Mile, you’ve got a tough choice: draw extra Jumping Wilds or keep what you’ve got. Players will get the opportunity to draw additional Jumping Wilds to a maximum of 5 Jumping Wilds or collect the Jumping Wilds already awarded. Be careful tho, drawing extra Jumping Wilds could come at the expense of losing 5 spins. Life in the yard is all about high risks, especially when reaching 5 Jumping Wilds, where you are given the choice to risk losing 5 spins or getting the Max Win!

Jumping Wilds also unlock Enhancer Cells based on their numbers, with some Wilds getting multipliers that double if split by a Razor Split. Land Bonus Symbols on closed cells? You’ll unlock more Jumping Wilds and extra spins—3 to 6, depending on how many Symbols you land. Landing Bonus Symbols on the reel with a closed Enhancer Cell will unlock it and then will transform into a Jumping Wild. Landing 2-5 Bonus Symbols will award 3-6 extra spins respectively!

It’s a lot to digest but you’ll have plenty of time for that while doing some hard time with Beefy. When execution day finally arrives, a whopping maximum payout of 200,000x the base bet is awarded. San Quentin 2: Death Row is considered to be “Insanely Volatile” which comes at no surprise, considering that Nolimit City are known for their highly volatile but high paying catalogue of online slots.

Per Lindheimer, Head of Product at Nolimit City, said: “We’re back at San Quentin, and what a wild ride this sequel has been. Expectations were sky-high, so we pulled out all the stops to create a game worthy of the San Quentin legacy. With a 200,000x max win and the option to trade spins for extra Jumping Wilds, we hope players get a thrill from San Quentin 2 just as much as we did making it!“

‘San Quentin 2: Death Row’ will be available to all Nolimit City partners on September 24th, 2024.

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FBM®, a leading player in the gaming industry in the Philippines, is set to reinforce its commitment to this market by investing $10M in the construction of a new software house in Manila. This strategic expansion decision was announced yesterday during a visit by a Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) delegation to one of the FBM Group’s software houses in Porto, Portugal.

The Champion legacy of FBM has strong roots in the Philippines. FBM has been expanding its land-based operations in the country for over two decades and recently launched its remote gaming platform FBM E-Motion, following the steps of PAGCOR in modernizing and expanding the gaming industry in the country.

To strengthen ties between both institutions and renew its commitment to continue investing in the Philippines Gaming Industry, FBM invited a PAGCOR delegation led by Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco to join Renato Almeida (Director at FBM) and Pepe Costa (Philippines Country Manager at FBM) in visiting one of the Group’s software houses in Portugal, where FBM announced a key strategic decision for the market.

The tour allowed PAGCOR representatives to explore the technology, innovation, and methodologies used by the FBM Group in the creation of reliable, compelling, and high-performance video bingo and slots. During the visit, Renato Almeida took the opportunity to announce the building of a new software house in the Philippines and explain the brand’s $10M investment in this new facility.

“We are a reference in the Philippines gaming scene, and this investment represents our commitment to the industry and to boost FBM’s leadership position in the country! We want to continuously bring customized entertainment products and experiences that entertains the Filipino players, and this facility will be the perfect infrastructure to meet the growing demand of this market,”stated Renato Almeida.

The new software house in the Philippines will follow the successful models implemented in FBM Group’s current software houses in Portugal and Brazil, while adding proximity and expertise in local culture. FBM expects this facility to serve as a gateway for innovation in the country, allowing FBM to stay ahead of trends and develop cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.

With this significant investment in a new software house, FBM begins a new chapter in its successful journey in the Filipino gaming industry. Once again, the FBM Group demonstrates its commitment to continuous growth and technological evolution, remaining focused on delivering high-quality experiences for players and business partners worldwide.