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Eyes on LatAm
A new era begins January 1 , when Brazil ’ s sports betting and iGaming businesses kick off and local gambling regulations mark a pivotal moment for the largest economy in Latin America . Other markets in the region may be set to follow soon .
By Brendan D . Bussmann
FEATURES
18 People to Watch 2025 Our annual profiles of 25 People to Watch highlight the gaming executives likely to have the biggest influence on the industry this year .
By Roger Gros , Robin Harrison , Frank Legato , Nicole Macedo , Jess Marquez , Marjorie Preston , Patrick Roberts , Bill Sokolic , and Kathy Urban
40 Sports Betting Standout Jeremy Levine , co-founder and CEO of Underdog , describes how the site has expanded from its fantasy sports roots to a sports betting powerhouse .
By Kathy Urban
44 Sweepstakes Rising The rapidly spreading phenomenon of sweepstakes casinos has sparked debate over their legality and concern over new competition to casinos .
By Roger Gros
54 Solving Problem Gambling A collaboration between two vendors is using artificial intelligence to aid in the recognition and treatment of problem gambling .
By Cole Rush
CONTENTS
SPECIAL REPORT : ICE BARCELONA
After years of calling London home , the ICE trade show and conference makes its debut in Barcelona , Spain , at the Fira Gran Via conference center January 20-22 .
48 Q & A : Stuart Hunter
The managing director of Clarion Gaming , producer of ICE , reflects on the conference ’ s move to Barcelona and changes in the 2025 edition of the show .
50 Keynote Focus : Joe Kaminkow
ICE keynote speaker Joe Kaminkow , chief innovation officer of Aristocrat and EKG Slot Hall of Fame member , breaks down the science of game design and reflects on his career . By Jess Marquez
52 ICE Floor Map
53 Schedule At A Glance
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Vol . 24 • No . 1 january
10 AGA Forging the Path Ahead
Bill Miller
12 Fantini ’ s Finance 2025 : Questions and Answers
Frank Fantini
DEPARTMENTS
4 The Agenda 6 By the Numbers 8 5 Questions 13 AGEM 56 Frankly Speaking
58 Emerging Leaders
With Twenty-Nine Palms ’ Anthony Kosturos , Golden Hearts Games ’ Mark Barrath , and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission ’ s Jordan Maynard
60 New Game Review 62 Cutting Edge 63 Goods & Services 65 People
66 Casino Communications
With Dan Lee , President & CEO , Full House Resorts
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