Skilrock-Sponsored Webinar 'Evolve, Unify, Thrive: LatAm Gaming Evolution' Attracts Distinguished Speaker Line-up

Skilrock Technologies is thrilled to announce the distinguished speaker lineup for its upcoming sponsored webinar, "Evolve, Unify, Thrive: LatAm Gaming Evolution," scheduled for December 3rd, 2024. This highly anticipated event will delve into the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the Latin American gaming landscape.

Featured Speakers

1. RODRIGO CIGLIUTTI, Executive Director, CIBELAE (Moderator)

Rodrigo Cigliutti is the Executive Director at the Ibero-American Corporation of State Lotteries and Gambling - CIBELAE. His career spans around 30 years in the lottery business. Some of his most notable works were the coordination of the Map of Games of Argentina from 2009 to 2017; and the realization of the Technique of Games of Chance. This is the first university degree in Latin America for the sector of gaming, regulators and companies. He has participated as a panellist and moderator in different editions of industry events such as the World Lottery Summit (WLS), CIBELAE, ALEA, ICE London, GLI Regulatory Board, Juegos Miami, Ibero-American Gaming Summit, among others.

2. Alexandre Tauszig, Commercial Director, NGX

Alexandre Tauszig holds a degree in Engineering and a postgraduate degree in Industrial Administration from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo, Brazil. With a career spanning over two decades focused on IT and business-centric B2B project development, he has also mentored small startups in Brazil. For the past seven years, Alexandre has been involved in the iGaming and lottery industry, serving as LATAM Regional Manager at Skilrock and currently as Commercial Director at NGX. He is an active participant in LATAM sector events, including CIBELAE, and authored the eBook “Alea Jact Est,” which explores the lottery and gambling market in Brazil.

3. Esmeralda Britton González, President, Junta de Protección Social (JPS)

Esmeralda Britton González is the President of the Board of Directors of the Social Protection Board (JPS) in Costa Rica, which administers the Government Lottery. Her distinguished political career includes roles as Minister of Women, Executive President of the National Women's Institute (INAMU), and Secretary for the Promotion of Women's Political Participation in the Partido Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC). At JPS, she has modernized land-based games and introduced online lottery sales. Recognized by ICE LONDON 2021, she also leads the WILL (Women In Lottery Leadership) program for Latin America, appointed by the WLA.

4. Carlos Sanz. President, James Industries Mexico

Carlos Sanz, with degrees in Physics and Computer Science from Madrid, has led a distinguished career. From 1978-1982, he served as R&D Director at Recreativos Franco (Spain). Since 1983, he has been the Owner, President, and CEO of several companies under James Industries Mexico, specializing in coin-op and gaming. Carlos has held key roles in industry organizations, including Canieti and NYCE, contributing significantly to standardization and certification in electronics and IT. He served as CIO at Codere Mexico from 2006 to 2018, overseeing gaming systems. Currently, he offers consulting services in the gaming industry, focusing on land-based and iGaming activities. His expertise and leadership have made a lasting impact on the sector.

5. Teresita Benitez, Coordinator - Technology Commission, CIBELAE

Coordinator of the Technology Commission of CIBELAE since 2018, representing the Asociación de Loterías Estatales de Argentina (ALEA). Head of the IT Department at the Institute of Social Assistance of the Government of the Province of Formosa since 1996. Holds a degree in Information Systems Engineering and a specialization in Quality Engineering from the National Technological University, Argentina. She has a distinguished career in the public sector, focusing on gaming regulation and operation, and offers consultancy services in the private sector. In academia, she teaches at the National Technological University (FRR) and the National University of Formosa, specializing in information and communication technologies.

6. Carlos Alberto Contreras Pardo, Project Coordinator - LatAm, Skilrock Technologies

Carlos Contreras, Project Coordinator - Skilrock Technologies, manages the implementation of complex IT projects for lottery & gaming operators in the Latin American region. He is an Engineer with extensive knowledge in telecommunications and gambling domains. His experience comprises agile and hybrid project management methodologies, undertaking projects of high complexity, with a strong focus on agile and hybrid management methodologies. He is endowed with technical skills in IP Telephony, LAN/WAN design, CISCO and Huawei technologies.

Webinar Overview

The webinar will focus on:

• The Digital Surge: Tackling Online and Mobile Gaming Growth in LatAm
• LatAm Market Trends: Opportunities and Challenges in Retail Gaming
  • Best Practices and Strategies
  • Modernisation of the Retail Channel
  • Inventory Management and Supply Chain Optimization
• Embracing Omnichannel Evolution: Navigating the Future of Lottery
  • Seamless Player Experience
  • Integrating Online and Offline Channels in LatAm Gaming
  • Single-wallet Solutions and Unified Player Accounts
  • Channel-agnostic Player Engagement and Retention
• The Psychology of Play
  • Uncovering Player Motivations and Behaviors
  • Focusing on New-gen Player Interest, Accessibility and Comfort
• Regional Insights
  • Comparing Lottery Trends within Latin America
  • Local content, Customization and Localization

Join us for this insightful webinar as we explore the dynamic evolution of the LatAm gaming industry and discuss strategies for growth and innovation.

Event Details:

Date: December 3, 2024

Time: Brasil - Argentina 11 AM | Colombia - Perú 9 AM | Costa Rica - México 8 AM

Duration: 60 – 90 minutes

Registration: Click here to register for free

NOTE: You must register for the event to receive the access information. Please feel free to forward this to any other members of your organisation and invite them to attend.

About Skilrock Technologies

Skilrock is a technology platform & service provider to the Global Lottery & Gaming Industry with a strong presence across continents. As part of the $2.4 billion SUGAL & DAMANI GROUP, Skilrock leverages the group's extensive domain experience to offer the INFINITI gaming platform - a true Omni-Channel, Omni-Gaming Platform that can serve any lottery or gaming operator anywhere in the world. INFINITI serves Retail, iGaming & Self Service Channels with equal ease and at the same time supports a wide variety of games like Lotto, Keno, Bingo, Instant, Sports, Poker, Rummy, Casino and Slots.

Skilrock operates across regulated markets globally and offers its technology to regulators, national operators and private players from its headquarters in India and offices in Latin America and Europe. It is a member of the World Lottery Association, Gold supplier for CIBELAE, African Lottery Association (ALA), Asia Pacific Lottery Association (APLA), and holds several key certifications including GLI Certifications.

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