Cyprus Gaming Show Day Two Opens with Packed Agenda of Industry Leaders

Day Two of the Cyprus Gaming Show 2025 has launched in style, drawing together a high-calibre roster of speakers, panelists, and industry professionals for a dynamic programme of discussions, debates, and expert insights.

Held on Thursday, 12 June 2025, the day began with opening remarks from Anastasios Belesis, Lotteries Consultant, setting the tone for what promises to be a forward-thinking and influential day for the iGaming sector.

Morning Highlights: Omni-Channel Strategies and Influencer Marketing

At 10:15, Andreas Constantinou, CEO of Pokerload, delivered the keynote address titled “Getting Ahead of the Game,”exploring how operators can better optimise the role of omni-channel strategies in bridging online and offline experiences.

This was followed by a compelling panel at 10:45 on “Tapping into New Generation Marketing”, moderated by Christina Iracleous (VT Markets). Panelists included:

1. Andreas Ioannou, CEO, Everneed AI

2. Arie Ben-Ari, CEO & Founder, LionSun Holdings

3. Natalia Aleksandrova, Senior Partnerships, Allforfinance

4. Nick Lewis, CEO, Expozive Marketing & Marcom

The discussion centred around how iGaming brands can find, collaborate with, and maximise the impact of influencer marketing.

AI Integrity and LatAm Fintech Boom Take Centre Stage

Post-refreshments, Tal Itzhak Ron (Tal Ron, Drihem & Co.) chaired a panel at 12:00 on “Answering the Difficult Questions”, which scrutinised the integrity and use of AI-driven results in the iGaming sphere. The expert panel featured:

1. Andreas Ioannou, Everneed AI

2. Igal Schnirmacher, iGamingTakedown

3. Leonard Frankel, Bring It On

4. Milan Novakovic, HIREQUARTERS

At 12:45, the spotlight turned to financial innovation, as Donna Stephenson (Emerald Zebra) moderated a discussion on “Fintech Innovation Driving iGaming Growth” with focus on Latin America. Speakers included:

1. Conrado Caon, PayMee

2. Megan Easey, Unicorn Ventures

Afternoon Sessions: Talent, Investment, and Game Development

Following a networking lunch, the day continued with a 14:30 fireside chat on the iGaming talent war, featuring Donna Stephenson and Odelia Alexandrovich (Life Architecture), as they tackled strategies for attracting and retaining specialist talent in an increasingly competitive hiring landscape.

This led into a solo presentation at 15:00 by Anastasios Belesis on the transformative potential of lotteries and raffles in opening new market channels.

At 15:30, Judith Beer-Gabel (Tal Ron, Drihem & Co.) hosted a key panel titled “Investment Trends in 2025 and Beyond”. Speakers included:

1. Avihay Hermon, Leia Games

2. Demvos Katsis, Katsis LLC & Deputy Mayor of Limassol

3. Megan Easey, Unicorn Ventures

4. Tal Itzhak Ron, Tal Ron, Drihem & Co.

One of the day’s most anticipated sessions followed at 16:15: “The Game Development Revolution,” moderated by Roy Dov Pereg (Tal Ron, Drihem & Co.), with insights from:

1. Avihay Hermon, Leia Games

2. Igal Schnirmacher, iGamingTakedown

3. Leonard Frankel, Bring It On

4. Mark Kotlyar, Boilermaker GRC

5. Reuben Ilyich, Gliding Deer

Closing Perspectives on Regulation

To round off the day, Nicholas Ktenas, Managing Partner at Nicholas Ktenas & Co LLC, delivered a solo session on the legal and regulatory landscape of gaming in Cyprus at 17:00, before the Chairperson closed proceedings at 17:30.

With sessions spanning everything from AI and influencer marketing to fintech, talent acquisition, and regional regulation, Day Two of the Cyprus Gaming Show has proven a hub of collaboration and future-focused strategy. As the industry evolves, CGS continues to be a key stage for innovation and global conversation.