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Countdown to Vienna has begun: The wait is nearly over! In just seven weeks, Vienna will host three of Europe’s most anticipated gaming conferences – the 2nd Annual iGaming DACH Summit, the first-ever Player Protection Summit, and the 2nd Annual Lottery CX Summit. Running from 3-4 December 2025, these events bring together top names from across the industry to share insights, explore innovation, and shape the future of gaming across Europe.
iGaming DACH Summit 2025
Driving Growth Across the Region
Monika Racek, Chairwoman of the Board at ADMIRAL Casinos & Entertainment AG, shared her perspective on what’s shaping the DACH iGaming market:
“I see the following opportunity themes:
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Use compliance as a strategy and turn regulation and transparency into brand differentiators.
- Combine behavioural data with player protection tools for engagement and trust.
“In principle, I am convinced that the key to success is a trustful collaboration between operators and regulators, and will drive innovation and legitimacy. Long-term loyalty will belong to brands seen as safe, transparent, and entertainment-driven.”
She also spoke about the summit’s unique role in connecting the region:
“The DACH iGaming Summit sits at the intersection of regulatory transformation, technology innovation, and cultural change. Unlike global shows that stay broad, this event brings together Germany, Austria, and Switzerland’s unique regulatory, commercial, and consumer realities – three markets evolving at very different speeds. It’s exciting because dialogue shapes direction here: policy makers, operators, and suppliers can actually align on how to make regulation workable, responsible, and competitive.”
“Remaining competitive in iGaming’s next chapter will hinge on turning compliance into competitive advantage, using data to create responsible, personalised entertainment, building trusted, purpose-driven brands and embedding innovation as a culture, not a department.”
Top 3 Topics to Explore
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Unlocking Market Potential: Comparing regulatory paths across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
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Beyond Borders: Keeping unlicensed operators out
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Player Loyalty in Focus: Retention strategies and the role of influencers
Featured Speakers Include:
Antony Jordan, Arthur Stadler, Christian Gruber, Christian Heins, Claus Retschitzegger, Dani Leitner, Daniel Berthold, Dr. Andreas Ditsche, Dr. Christian Rapani, Dr. Damir Böhm, Dr Joerg Hofmann, Emma-Elizabeth Byrne, Filip Janczak, Florian Furger, Heikki Koivula, Izabela Janczak, Ivana Flynn, Jochen Biewer, Julia Logan, Konstantina Drakatou, Lars Westhoff, Martin Arendts, Matthias S. Kaiser, Mete Tuncay, Michaela Meilinger M.A., Minna Ripatti, Monika Racek, Myke Foster, Nicholas Aquilina, Robert Lenzofer, Silvy Argenziano, Simon Priglinger-Simader, Thomas Aigner, Thomas Wendt, Tino Liebich
Player Protection Summit 2025
Building a Safer, Sustainable Future for Players
Šimon Vincze, Head of Sustainable & Safer Gambling at Casino Guru, shared his vision for improving player protection:
“I am convinced that it requires a change in perspective on safer gambling requirements, especially from the operators. Means to protect players present an opportunity to increase customers’ sense of well-being, trust, and retention. That can generate extra value for the operators, which creates much more motivation than a mere compliance exercise.”
He added that technology and cooperation are key:
“Technology provides an opportunity to derive tangible outcomes from players’ data for personalised treatment. That can help with decreasing gambling harm, but it can also be misused to manipulate and exploit customers. Regulators who have found a way to maintain dialogue with all parties involved are well-positioned to establish reliable safeguards.”
“I am a big fan of an innovative approach to responsible gambling. The term itself is not very popular among players, and many feel that problem gambling is not their concern. Framing measures to minimise harm around aspects like positive play and staying in control offer a fresh perspective, making players more motivated to participate.”
Top 3 Topics You Shouldn’t Miss
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Global Trends in Player Protection: How regulations are evolving worldwide
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Balancing Safety and Profit: Protecting players while growing revenue
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Future-Proof Compliance: Key strategies to stay ahead in 2026
Featured Speakers Include:
Antony Jordan, Arthur Stadler, Filip Janczak, Francesco Casartelli, Greg Papanastasiou, Inga Varno-Baloglu, Ivana Flynn, Izabela Janczak, Jochen Biewer, Julia Logan, Jurmy Menckeberg, Kevin Rieger, Knut Walter, Lars Westhoff, Luís Portela de Carvalho, Roman Neßhold, Šimon Vincze
Lottery CX Summit 2025
Keeping Lotteries Competitive in a Changing World
Justin Deaville, Managing Director at Receptional, will dive into one of the biggest issues lotteries face today – player engagement:
“Many lotteries lose players before they even start. The average lottery loses 90% of interested visitors between clicking an ad and completing registration. That’s a player experience problem. In the session, we’ll look at the entire acquisition funnel – from the first ad click to the first deposit. We’ll show you where lotteries lose people and why.
We’ll share the strategies the fastest-growing iLottery operators use to turn interested visitors into players: the right audience, the right message, and landing pages that work. These are proven tactics you can use immediately – whether you’re about to launch or need to fix campaigns that aren’t working.”
He also discussed how understanding player motivations can make all the difference:
“A 28-year-old playing instant games on her phone has different reasons for playing than a 55-year-old who only buys tickets when the jackpot is huge. Yet, many lotteries send them the same content with the same message. The lotteries winning right now understand their players deeply. In the session, we’ll share proven player personas and targeting approaches you can use immediately. We’ll show you how to build landing page experiences and personalised user journeys that speak directly to what each player actually wants.
It’s not complicated. Know who you’re talking to. Give them what they need. Watch your results improve.”
And finally, Justin emphasized the importance of collaboration:
“Lottery operates differently. Learning what works is harder than it should be. Our real competitors aren’t other lotteries. They’re sportsbetting apps, online casinos, gaming platforms, and companies that have mastered digital player acquisition. But we can’t easily learn from them – because lottery is state-based, heavily regulated, built on trust, and serves different player motivations.
That’s why events like this matter. We need to learn from each other. A lottery in Sweden might have solved a problem you’re facing in Michigan. A targeting approach that worked in Canada could transform results in Germany. But if we don’t share openly, every lottery wastes time and money solving the same problems independently.
The session will share what’s working across multiple markets – real tactics that work. Because the faster we all improve, the better we compete against the platforms trying to take our players.”
Top 3 Topics Worth Attending
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How to Keep Lotteries Relevant After 100 Years
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Understanding Lottery Player Psychology: From Classic to Modern
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Growing with Omni-Channel Lottery Innovation
Featured Speakers Include:
Anders K. Holst, Antony Jordan, Bo Flindt Jørgensen, Dan Thwaites, Darrell Smith, Filip Bocek, Geaspar Byrne, Johann G. Sigurdsson, Jochen Biewer, Jonathan Gindt, Justin Deaville, Klas Moberg, Krisztián Brenkus, Margarita Cruz, Michael Auer, Michael Carruthers, Noel Carcasona Ibeas, Patrick Fagan
iGaming DACH Summit: https://www.eventus-international.com/igaming-dach
Player Protection Summit: https://www.eventus-international.com/pps
Lottery CX Summit: https://www.eventus-international.com/lottery-cx
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