{"id":4000,"date":"2024-12-11T13:01:18","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T13:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gioconews.it\/eng\/hippodrome-casino-executive-chairman-simon-thomas-identifies-ice-barcelona-key-trends\/"},"modified":"2024-12-11T13:01:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T13:01:18","slug":"hippodrome-casino-executive-chairman-simon-thomas-identifies-ice-barcelona-key-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gioconews.it\/eng\/events\/hippodrome-casino-executive-chairman-simon-thomas-identifies-ice-barcelona-key-trends-.aspx","title":{"rendered":"Hippodrome Casino Executive Chairman Simon Thomas identifies ICE Barcelona key trends"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking ahead to what will be the <strong>biggest gaming show in history<\/strong>, <strong>Simon Thomas<\/strong> said: &ldquo;From energy-efficient gaming machines to green certifications for venues, the industry is prioritising environmental responsibility. This shift isn&rsquo;t just about corporate responsibility; it&rsquo;s a response to the growing demand from players and stakeholders for all-round greener operations.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The development of <strong>cutting-edge technology<\/strong> will, he believes, be applied in a number of different ways. &ldquo;As the trend continues to use technology such as <strong>AI<\/strong> to create safer gaming environments, while also developing more engaging gaming solutions for customers, I expect <strong>ICE<\/strong> to reflect this,&rdquo; he stated. &ldquo;This will include applications that refine customer personalisation, optimise staff placement, and enhance\/encourage responsible gaming.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>On a macro level, Thomas believes there will be a more pronounced convergence of <strong>online and land-based gaming<\/strong> as operators look to offer seamless transitions between physical and digital gaming, appealing to a broader demographic in the process.<\/p>\n<p>Heralding the first edition of <strong>ICE<\/strong> to take place outside the UK, he stated: &ldquo;With the move to <strong>Barcelona<\/strong>, I&rsquo;m particularly excited about the city&rsquo;s vibrant culture and its potential to foster fresh perspectives in networking and innovation. Barcelona&rsquo;s global appeal aligns perfectly with ICE&rsquo;s international reach, providing a backdrop that promises inspiration for all attendees. This is a new chapter for ICE in one of the most iconic locations in the world. <strong>Bienvenidos a todos!<\/strong>&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Visitors to <strong>ICE Barcelona<\/strong> will have access to the world&rsquo;s biggest and most respected innovator brands representing every gambling vertical. 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