The CalvinAyre.com team has just returned from five consecutive days of conference coverage in Berlin; three days at the final EiG before its wrapped into iGB Live! next year and two days at the Berlin Affiliate Conference or BAC.

While there’s a not a lot of crossover in terms of exhibitors and attendees between the two events, a number of the same trends and challenges were covered.  Reflecting back on my time at EiG and BAC, I’d like to share some of my top takeaways from attending sessions, networking and interviewing senior professionals on the floor.

The iGaming industry is ready for Blockchain and Bitcoin

Bitcoin as a currency has been a popular topic of discussion at iGaming conferences since 2012 and Blockchain, the technology that powers Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies, took over as the hot topic of choice over the last few years.  What I noticed at EiG 2017 was the transition from talking about the benefits of a disruptive technology such a Blockchain to actually implementing Blockchain into our businesses, something that has finally started to happen.