IBA Annual Conference Seoul 2019
22 Sep - 27 Sep 2019
Room 318 A, Floor 3
Session information
Gaming and cryptocurrencies: is gaming the best way to test cryptocurrencies in a digital economy?
Tuesday 24 September (1430 - 1545)
Room 318 A, Floor 3
Committee(s)
Electronic Entertainment and Online Gaming Subcommittee
(Lead)
Leisure Industries Section
Sports Law Subcommittee
Description
Gamers understand cryptocurrencies better than anyone else, as blockchain technology allows gamers to use cryptocurrency to trade virtual gaming items with one another. As such, the gaming industry has demonstrated a real interest in innovating blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. This is also having an impact on fantasy sports games, a market that is estimated to be worth more than US$7bn a year. The session explores legal and regulatory challenges, the change in business models for the industry and what is in there for the players.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Diane Mullenex | Pinsent Masons, London, England |
Speakers
| Hitoshi Ishihara | Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Tokyo, Japan |
| Chris H Kang | |
| Tan Teck Wang | Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore |
| Gil White | Herzog Fox & Neeman, Tel Aviv, Israel; Policy Affairs Officer, Leisure Industries Section |