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MiGS attracts key figures to Malta for IGaming Seminar

Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 20:01 Last update: about 11 years ago

As the first EU member state to liberalise remote gaming in Europe, Malta has established itself as a reputable jurisdiction offering a robust legislative framework enabling remote gaming activities to take place in a regulated environment. Presently the gaming industry in Malta currently employs directly or indirectly over 8,000 people making Malta’s reputation and performance within the sector at the very top of the global league.

Next Month John Andrews,The Economist’s most experienced foreign correspondentand Consulting Editor will offically open MiGs, Malta Igaming Seminar where large crowds are expected to attend.

Having written two books on Asia, John Andrews has co-authored many books on Europe and contributed many chapters to other books, including the Encyclopedia Britannica. His book, The World in Conflict, examines war and conflict around the world and his special reports in The Economist, have covered subjects as diverse as civil aerospace, the European Union and the world of sport.

Joining MiGS will be Mr Anatoliy Knyanez (pictured) Co Founder of Exante and the brainchild behind one of the most successful hedge fund in financial History according to Bloomberg.In 2011, together with Alexey Kirienko and Gatis Eglitis, he founded EXANTE Investment Company which has been successfully operating in the international market for more than five years. Mr Knyanez isrenowned for his expertise in the cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology and a major contributor on the subject to CNBC and Forbes.

This ​year’s ​8th ​edition ​of ​iGaming ​Conference, ​MiGS ​2016 ​promises ​to ​be ​one ​of ​the ​most ​informative ​and ​interactive ​conferences ​of ​its ​kind ​to ​be ​held ​in ​Malta. ​The ​conference ​will ​be ​held ​at ​The ​Hilton ​Malta, ​Portomaso, ​St. ​Julians between ​the ​7th ​and ​the ​9th ​November and has attracted manyInternational speakers as well as Hon. Dr Chris Caradona, Minister for the Ecomony andJoseph Cuschieri, Executive Chairman of MGA

“Malta is one of the fastest growing international financial service centres in the world andan island hub for Igaming companies” stated Patrick J O Brien, Exantes Communication Director “It has long been a sought after destination for efficient international business and to have speakers like the calibre  attracted by MiGs only enhances its reputation worldwide”

 

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