On Wednesday, January 15, 2020, the 3rd International Scientific Conference on the Challenges and Prospects of Sports Betting for the Greek Economy and Society was held today at the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The conference was co-organized by the School of Human Movement and Quality of Life of the University of Peloponnese and the Greek Forum for the Digital Future. 35 speakers were present, including 6 foreign guests, 2 Ministers and 2 Secretaries-General.
Key topics of the work were: a) the online betting industry in Greece with emphasis on financial opportunities and opportunities under the new regulatory framework, b) the regulatory framework in Greece regarding technological developments and innovation, c) the relationship betting with society and in particular sponsorship policy, advertising and communication; and d) gaming and the rapidly expanding e-sports industry.
The conference was welcomed by the Rector of the University of the Peloponnese, Mr. A. Katsis, the Chairman of the Scientific Committee and Dean of the School of Human Movement and Quality of Life of the University of the Peloponnese, Mr. Panagiotis D. and Mr. Takis. C. Tsekeris.
Government representatives such as the Minister of Finance, Mr. Staikouras and the Deputy Minister of Sport, Mr. Lefteris Avgenakis, as well as Members of the Hellenic Parliament such as Mr. Bogdanos, also attended the event. Mr. G. Vlachos, Mr. G. Pappas, Mr. M. Katsis and Mr. D. Constantopoulos. The Chairman of the Committee on Game Control and Control, Mr. E. Karagrigoriou briefly briefed on the new regulatory framework incorporated in the recent development law. People from the business and journalistic environment as well as sports and science were also involved with their interventions and placements.
The main conclusion that emerged, as a common component, is the immediate need to establish a Scientific Institute of Occupation with relevant subjects, in line with European and international standards with the aim of (a) research and development of the industry with scientific criteria and methodologies, (b) specialized c) the formulation of strategies based on European and international practices and c) mainly the utilization of the long-term experience our country has in this field. only.
The establishment of a relevant Science Institute offers Greece the opportunity to progressively become a major force in matters of technological innovation, organization and management of sports betting at European level and contribute to stopping the brain drain.
All the participants and participants have repeatedly emphasized the very important initiative of the University of the Peloponnese, which with organizational and scientific consistency, has been monitoring in recent years the relevant developments in the field of sports betting by contributing to the interactive interactive state, business, media, sports and science).
A key issue at the start of the discussion was the new regulatory framework and the licensing of online gambling providers in Greece, the challenges and problems encountered in implementing a particularly fast-growing business with economic, social and cultural implications.
The response to the Government's initiative to regulate the Greek betting market has been positive but has highlighted the need for concrete improvements in order to support healthy competition and boost benefits to society.
In subsequent sessions, the focus was on funding sports through sponsorship programs, issues related to advertising and communication strategy as well as the existing legal framework. At the same time, the relationship between terrestrial and online betting in the direction of creating a universal framework for equal functioning and development was discussed and discussed.
The e-sports field has focused on the day-to-day business mainly as a rapidly expanding business and sports environment, influenced by technological innovation. The main conclusion is that e-sports brings new prospects and shapes competitive economies and creative markets. Reference was made to the social, psychological and legal implications and problems of dealing with betting and gaming in general at a time of technological transformation and administrative restructuring.
Convinced that the conference's work really helped to highlight the challenges and prospects of sports betting as an area of genuine economic activity, the promise of continuing the effort with a new conference on topical issues was soon promulgated.
The conference was co-organized by the School of Human Movement and Quality of Life of the University of Peloponnese and the Greek Forum for the Digital Future. 35 speakers were present, including 6 foreign guests, 2 Ministers and 2 Secretaries-General.
Key topics of the work were: a) the online betting industry in Greece with emphasis on financial opportunities and opportunities under the new regulatory framework, b) the regulatory framework in Greece regarding technological developments and innovation, c) the relationship betting with society and in particular sponsorship policy, advertising and communication; and d) gaming and the rapidly expanding e-sports industry.
The conference was welcomed by the Rector of the University of the Peloponnese, Mr. A. Katsis, the Chairman of the Scientific Committee and Dean of the School of Human Movement and Quality of Life of the University of the Peloponnese, Mr. Panagiotis D. and Mr. Takis. C. Tsekeris.
Government representatives such as the Minister of Finance, Mr. Staikouras and the Deputy Minister of Sport, Mr. Lefteris Avgenakis, as well as Members of the Hellenic Parliament such as Mr. Bogdanos, also attended the event. Mr. G. Vlachos, Mr. G. Pappas, Mr. M. Katsis and Mr. D. Constantopoulos. The Chairman of the Committee on Game Control and Control, Mr. E. Karagrigoriou briefly briefed on the new regulatory framework incorporated in the recent development law. People from the business and journalistic environment as well as sports and science were also involved with their interventions and placements.
The main conclusion that emerged, as a common component, is the immediate need to establish a Scientific Institute of Occupation with relevant subjects, in line with European and international standards with the aim of (a) research and development of the industry with scientific criteria and methodologies, (b) specialized c) the formulation of strategies based on European and international practices and c) mainly the utilization of the long-term experience our country has in this field. only.
The establishment of a relevant Science Institute offers Greece the opportunity to progressively become a major force in matters of technological innovation, organization and management of sports betting at European level and contribute to stopping the brain drain.
All the participants and participants have repeatedly emphasized the very important initiative of the University of the Peloponnese, which with organizational and scientific consistency, has been monitoring in recent years the relevant developments in the field of sports betting by contributing to the interactive interactive state, business, media, sports and science).
A key issue at the start of the discussion was the new regulatory framework and the licensing of online gambling providers in Greece, the challenges and problems encountered in implementing a particularly fast-growing business with economic, social and cultural implications.
The response to the Government's initiative to regulate the Greek betting market has been positive but has highlighted the need for concrete improvements in order to support healthy competition and boost benefits to society.
In subsequent sessions, the focus was on funding sports through sponsorship programs, issues related to advertising and communication strategy as well as the existing legal framework. At the same time, the relationship between terrestrial and online betting in the direction of creating a universal framework for equal functioning and development was discussed and discussed.
The e-sports field has focused on the day-to-day business mainly as a rapidly expanding business and sports environment, influenced by technological innovation. The main conclusion is that e-sports brings new prospects and shapes competitive economies and creative markets. Reference was made to the social, psychological and legal implications and problems of dealing with betting and gaming in general at a time of technological transformation and administrative restructuring.
Convinced that the conference's work really helped to highlight the challenges and prospects of sports betting as an area of genuine economic activity, the promise of continuing the effort with a new conference on topical issues was soon promulgated.
