IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024

15 Sep - 20 Sep 2024

PALACIO DE CANAL 2, LEVEL E1

Session information

Is gambling digital tokens/cryptos the future of gambling?

Thursday 19 September (0930 - 1045)

PALACIO DE CANAL 2, LEVEL E1

Committee(s)

Leisure Industries Section (Lead)

Description

The gambling industry is constantly on the cutting edge of technology. Many analysts had considered that this industry would be the driving industry responsible for the mass adoption of blockchain technology. From fan tokens to general cryptocurrencies, is there a market for this type of currency? How will the web influence the gambling industry?
In the world of online gaming, crypto casino tokens have emerged as a revolutionary means of transaction. These digital tokens offer a multitude of benefits, including transparency, security and ease of use. Some jurisdictions are designing specific regulatory frameworks for gaming and gambling offers based on digital tokens. What are the risks and advantages of these evolutions?

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Diane Mullenex Pinsent Masons, London, England; Chair, Leisure Industries Section
James Scicluna WH Partners, Ta' Xbiex, Malta; Co-Chair, Electronic Entertainment and Online Gaming Subcommittee

Speakers

Tanisha Khanna Nishith Desai Associates, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Alfredo Germán Lazcano Sámano Lazcano Samano SC, Mexico City, Mexico