Katy Micallef

Malta

Head of Content at SiGMA

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YoPhone will host SiGMA Group's official channel

5 days ago | sigma.world | Katy Micallef

We’re excited to announce a brand-new way to stay connected with everything SiGMA – introducing our official channel on YoPhone, a new platform designed for real-time community updates. This channel will serve as a direct line for all things SiGMA. Whether you’re looking for the latest news, in-depth articles, insider access to networking side events such as iGatherings, retreats, and tournaments, or updates on our global summits, the SiGMA channel on YoPhone is your go-to source.
Minister Schembri to attend Med-Connect: SiGMA’s Spring iGathering

1 week ago | sigma.world | Katy Micallef

Malta’s vibrant gaming sector will take the spotlight on Tuesday, 6th May, as Med-Connect: Spring Edition – SiGMA iGathering unfolds at Ic-Civil (formerly Gracy’s Arts and Supper Club), an architectural gem in central Valletta. Confirmed to attend is Hon. Silvio Schembri, Minister for the Economy, Enterprise, and Strategic Projects, underscoring the government’s continued commitment to innovation and investment.
BETBY launches industry-first esports betting tips, enhancing widest sports coverage in the market

4 weeks ago | sigma.world | Katy Micallef |Rami Gabriel |Jillian Dingwall

BETBY, a leading provider of innovative sportsbook solutions, has announced a major update to its Betting Tips feature, introducing insights for esports. This industry-first addition positions BETBY as the supplier with the widest betting tips coverage in the iGaming market, enhancing the player experience by delivering data-driven tips that help bettors make more informed and confident decisions.
Aristocrat Chief Technology Officer resigns, joins rival

2 months ago | sigma.world | Rajashree Seal |Katy Micallef |Anchal VERMA |Neha Soni

Australia-listed slot machine maker and online gaming content provider Aristocrat Leisure said that Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Andy Hendrickson has resigned, “and accepted a role at a competitor”. “Aristocrat has put in place interim leadership arrangements to ensure continuity while a rigorous internal and external search for a successor is completed,” stated the gaming supplier in a statement. Hendrickson took over as CTO in July 2021 and served in the role for almost four years.
Belal Jassoma on the UAE’s digital renaissance

2 months ago | sigma.world | Katy Micallef

Looking back over 2024, Belal Jassoma, Director of Ecosystems at the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) offers a glimpse into the UAE’s Web3 ecosystem. In his keynote address at AIBC, Jassoma provided a compelling overview of the rapid advancements in the UAE’s digital ecosystem, emphasising the substantial investments, regulatory progress, and strategic government initiatives that are fueling this transformation. Belal Jassoma is also featured in this issue of the SiGMA Magazine.
SOFTSWISS casino platform marks 12 years of innovation and growth

2 months ago | sigma.world | Katy Micallef

SOFTSWISS, a leading global provider of innovative iGaming software, celebrates the 12th anniversary of its flagship product – the SOFTSWISS Casino Platform. With a staggering 576% increase in registrations in Q4 2024 compared to Q3, the platform’s Referral System highlighted its growing appeal and effectiveness in driving player engagement. Announced in 2013 during the ICE Totally Gaming in London, the platform pioneered crypto casino technology.
Watch: There’s no textbook that prepares you for the real-life challenges of entrepreneurship like experience does, says Eman Pulis

Feb 7, 2025 | sigma.world | Katy Micallef

One of five siblings, Eman Pulis grew up in humble circumstances in Malta, an industrious yet tiny archipelago of islands at the crossroads between Europe and Africa. From a young age, he dreamed of becoming an elite athlete and representing his nation at the Olympic Games. However, his ambitions were marred by financial constraints – in hindsight, a silver lining setback that planted the seeds for what would later become SiGMA.
SiGMA iGathering heads to Rimini ahead of Rome summit

Feb 7, 2025 | sigma.world | Katy Micallef

As part of its 2025 event calendar, SiGMA is set to host an exclusive iGathering networking event in Rimini on February 17. The historic Embassy Rimini, one of the finest examples of Art Nouveau architecture, will serve as the elegant venue for the much-anticipated Ciao Italia! Italian Night. Powered by NuxGame, the evening kicks off at 19:30, bringing together key players from Italy’s gaming and iGaming industries for a night of high-level networking and industry insights.
AIBC Eurasia celebrates its fifth anniversary in Dubai

Feb 6, 2025 | sigma.world | Katy Micallef

Taking place in Dubai on the 23rd to 25th of February at the Festival Arena by InterContinental Hotel Dubai Festival City, the three-day summit is set to celebrate its fifth anniversary. First held in 2021, SIGMA Eurasia’s Dubai summit marked a historic milestone as the Group’s first official event outside Malta, standing out amongst the community as one of the few events still able to take place during the pandemic.
PAGCOR partners with SiGMA Asia for Land-Based Retreat

Feb 3, 2025 | sigma.world | Katy Micallef

This June 1 – 4, SiGMA Asia will host an exclusive retreat for 120 leading land-based operators during the 2025 conference and expo in Manila. Following the overwhelming success of last year’s retreat, held at the Inspire Resort in Incheon, South Korea, SiGMA Asia is partnering with PAGCOR to host the second edition in Manila. The retreat will coincide with the 2025 SiGMA Asia conference and expo, and seeks to strengthen its ties with the land-based industry in Asia.