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1 Tal Ron, Drihem & Co. Law Firm Malta iGaming Seminar (MiGS), Nov 11-12, 2014 Exploring New Markets: i-Gaming in Israel Tal Itzhak Ron, Advocate and Notary Tal Ron, Drihem and Co., Law Firm

1 Tal Ron, Drihem & Co. Law Firm Malta iGaming Seminar (MiGS), Nov 11-12, 2014 Exploring New Markets: i-Gaming in Israel Tal Itzhak Ron, Advocate and Notary

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1Tal Ron, Drihem & Co. Law Firm

Malta iGaming Seminar (MiGS), Nov 11-12, 2014

Exploring New Markets:i-Gaming in Israel

 

Tal Itzhak Ron, Advocate and NotaryTal Ron, Drihem and Co., Law Firm

Our FirmTal Ron, Drihem & Co. is an international law firm providing legal, banking, regulatory and compliance services to top tier brokers and operators, payment solution providers, online banks, affiliates, platforms and service providers in the Gaming, Hi Tech, Digital Currencies and Fintech industries. Based in Tel Aviv with partnering offices in Limassol, London, Hong Kong, Curacao, British Anguilla and Dubai, the firm was established in 2003 with the aim to provide full coverage of legal services to businesses, entrepreneurs and private clients.

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Tal Ron, Drihem & Co. Law Firm

The firm, headed by Advocate and Notary Tal Itzhak Ron, is an international one-stop shop providing unique legal, incorporation and banking services for Gaming, High Tech, Forex, Binary Options, Ad Tech, Media, E-Commerce, Software/Platforms development and Financial Technology Companies.

Only proper gaming law firm in the jurisdiction recommended both by European Legal 500 and International Financial Law Review (IFLR), as well as Lawyer Monthly Capital Markets Law Firm of the Year.

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Servicing Our Industry Since 2003

Tal Ron, Drihem & Co. Law Firm

Tal Ron Drihem & Co.Featured Speakers

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• IMGL Autumn Conference 2014 (Florence): November 5th-7th, 2014• Barcelona Affiliate Conference 2014: October 23rd-26th , 2014.• Excellence in iGaming Expo (Berlin): October 21st- 23rd, 2014• Inside Bitcoins Conference (Israel): October 19th-20th,, 2014• Amsterdam Super Gaming Show/Affiliate Conference/FPE :June 24th-25th, 2014 • iFXExpo (Cyprus): May 29th, 2014• International Masters of Gaming Law (San Diego): April 29th, 2014• Stack That Money (Bangkok): March 14th, 2014 • Bitcoin Foundation/PC Magazine Conference: February 27th, 2014• Financial Partners Expo/LAC: February 6th, 2014• ICE Totally Gaming Master Class Seminar (London): February 5th, 2014• International Masters of Gaming Law (Oslo): October 4th, 2013

Regulation in Israel as a Case Study

The Israeli Penal Law (Section 214) prohibits real money gaming in the state of Israel. The Supreme Court has distinguished between “Virtual Money” & “Real Money”.

Only two authorities are permitted to arrange real money gaming in the State of Israel (State Monopoly):

TOTO Council (1967), offers real money wagering, sports wagering and horse racing.

LOTTO (“Mifal HaPais”) (1951) offers lottery and scratch card betting.

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Israel is famous for its export of Gaming Services and Technologies. Many companies has Israeli R&D/Marketing.

Thriving Technological Atmosphere: business-oriented atmosphere with an Israeli “Chutzpa”.

Israel is a global partner in the iGaming Industry, many of the internationally reknown companies have an Israeli link:

Best bars, best beaches and best law firms! 6Tal Ron, Drihem & Co. Law Firm

Gaming Ban in Israel:Opportunity for a B2B Market

Review of the Israeli Gaming Market

Over 150 iGaming & FX ventures

With over 3000 local employees

Many located at Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Herzliya

Licenses in Malta, Cyprus, Gibraltar, Curacao, IoM

The Israeli iGaming industry has been growing impressively regarding the number of companies being incorporated and the cash flow being invested in the companies. Many operators and platforms continue to develop their Israeli marketing and R&D subsidiaries.

FX and Binary Regulation on the way.7Tal Ron, Drihem & Co. Law Firm

• Israel is embracing opportunities for growth.

• The Israeli gaming services industry is an up and coming star. It is expected to triple its investors income & revenues in the next 2 years.

Gamers, come join us!

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• When it comes to the future of online gambling, you can bet that Israel will continue to be an integral player in the Game.