HIPTHER and International Masters of Gaming Law Formalize Partnership to Strengthen Regulatory Dialogue in the Gaming Sector

The event organizer HIPTHER and the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) have formalized a strategic alliance aimed at enhancing collaboration in regulatory law and education within the gambling sector. This agreement will officially commence at the HIPTHER Warsaw Summit 2026, strengthening the legal and regulatory dimension in HIPTHER's portfolio of European conferences and facilitating direct contact with one of the most prestigious global associations in gaming law.

Evolution of a Strong Relationship into a Formal Agreement

Although the collaboration is being formalized now, IMGL and HIPTHER have years of joint work through congresses, debate panels, and masterclasses aimed at operators, regulators, and industry experts both in Europe and internationally. IMGL members have been recurring speakers at HIPTHER events, providing recognized expertise on regulatory, political, and legal issues in regulated and evolving markets.

The IMGL Masterclasses have become a stable component of HIPTHER's agenda, offering spaces where lawyers, regulators, and sector representatives explore the practical impact of regulatory changes and legal challenges. According to both entities, the transition to a formal partnership reflects their joint commitment to high-level education, informed regulatory dialogue, and continuous professional development within the gaming ecosystem.

IMGL: Global Legal Expertise Available to the HIPTHER Community

The International Masters of Gaming Law brings together over 300 lawyers, regulators, educators, executives, and compliance specialists from jurisdictions around the world. Its mission focuses on education and advancing professional knowledge in gaming law and regulation, both through international conferences and the esteemed IMGL Masterclasses, publications, and a wide-reaching professional network.

This collaboration will enable HIPTHER events to offer an additional European platform for IMGL expertise, enriching their regulatory and compliance content with an updated international perspective on emerging legal challenges within the global gaming industry.

"Formalizing our partnership with IMGL is a natural evolution after more than 10 years of fostering high-level regulatory dialogue. With leading legal experts integrated into HIPTHER events, our community remains at the forefront of regulatory changes in Europe," commented Zoltan Tündik, co-founder and business director of HIPTHER.

"Our Masterclasses are valued at the most relevant events in the sector. We are pleased to solidify this relationship with HIPTHER and expand our presence at their conferences. We look forward to the first joint edition in Warsaw," said Cosmina Simion, managing partner of WHSimion & Partners and executive vice president of IMGL.

Inauguration of the Partnership at the HIPTHER Warsaw Summit 2026

The HIPTHER Warsaw Summit 2026, scheduled for October 27 and 28 at the InterContinental Warsaw, will gather gambling operators, European regulators, lawyers, compliance professionals, technology providers, payment leaders, and fintech executives, as well as senior executives from the sector. In this context, IMGL will contribute speakers and organize a dedicated IMGL Masterclass, adding an international layer of legal and regulatory expertise to the program.

The IMGL Masterclass in Warsaw will address the topic of prediction markets, a point of growing relevance in the convergence of gambling, regulation, and innovative market models. Details about the speakers and the session focus will be announced soon.

Outlook and Projection of the Partnership

The partnership envisions that collaborations between HIPTHER and IMGL will extend to more European and international events, reinforcing the association's presence on the industry agenda while expanding access for the HIPTHER community to educational resources, specialized analysis, and high-profile networking.

In the context of an increasingly demanding regulatory environment for operators and providers within the gaming industry, IMGL's involvement will serve as a meeting point to examine critical issues surrounding cross-border expansion, innovation, and regulatory compliance.

About the Allied Entities

The International Masters of Gaming Law, founded as a global nonprofit association, brings together over 300 leading professionals in gaming regulation and applied law, fostering professional exchange and the development of standards through conferences, publications, and its international network.

HIPTHER, for its part, positions itself as a digital hub for media and events dedicated to the iGaming and technology sectors, including fintech, blockchain, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, compliance, and marketing, articulating knowledge transfer and collaboration among regulators, innovators, and decision-makers in the sector across Europe and other regions.