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)
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 |