Before the HIPTHER Prague Summit 2026 in March, our Head of Compliance, Džangar Jesenov, gave some inside information on Endorphina’s own approach to regulations in an exclusive interview with HIPTHER industry outlet GamingNewsRoom.com.
In his role as head honcho in all gaming jurisdictions and regulations, he shared targeted insights into the company’s approach to all things regulatory, with some tips on how important strong compliance frameworks are in support of sustainable growth across Europe’s markets.
But it wasn’t all rules and regs. He did share his feelings about what he expected to be an inspiring event!
So, let’s get the lowdown on the Prague summit showdown.
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE CHANGES AND OPERATIONAL IMPACT
When asked how much the regulatory landscape in Europe has evolved during his 5 years at Endorphina and what shifts have had the biggest operational impact on suppliers, Džangar put this in a nutshell:
“From a regulatory perspective, I would particularly highlight the introduction and expansion of B2B licensing policies. Most notably, the heightened focus on player protection and security.”
Using his recent years of hard-earned compliance knowledge and experience, our HoC then explained that, in his view, delivering engaging, high-quality games fully compliant with applicable legal frameworks, and enhanced player safety, is the foundation of any successful online platform.
MARKET ENTRY AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY ACROSS EUROPE’S TIER-1
With Endorphina successfully expanding its presence across Tier-1 European markets, Džangar revealed that unfortunately there are no ‘miracle tools’ to operate seamlessly – just good old-fashioned blood, sweat, and tears.
“I may not be saying anything new or particularly surprising here, but behind every jurisdiction we enter lies a substantial amount of work.”
He then went on to explain the sheer amount of time that each market requires in extensive analysis and a significant amount of daily routine involved in continuous processes.
GETTING THE DUCKS IN A ROW: ENDORPHINA’S INTERNAL PROCESS STRUCTURE
With certification and regulatory alignment remain major challenges for many suppliers, Džangar opened up on Endorphina’s internal process structure to ensure efficiency while maintaining full regulatory integrity.
And with regulations being introduced in many new jurisdictions where gambling was completely prohibited just a few years ago, our Compliance guru saw this as progress from a regulatory perspective.
“Our internal processes are continuously evolving toward the automation of data that does not require increased attention.”
He went on to add that in his opinion, human resources are instead focused on information that is more relevant and requires deeper integrity.
INFORMATION SECURITY, RESPONSIBLE GAMING, AND TECHNICAL STANDARDS
With increasing focus on these important areas, Džangar was asked how he sees the role of compliance teams evolving within modern iGaming organisations.
And his comparison was textbook.
“As regulatory obligations continue to evolve, so does our practical experience in this area. Compliance in the gaming industry matures over time – much like fine wine. The more stable and experienced the team is, the stronger the position in the market becomes", he added.
ENDORPHINA TEAMS COLLABORATING TO SUPPORT SCALABLE GROWTH
With Endorphina building a respected reputation as a trusted slot provider with a strong global partner network, our main rules man explained how our teams collaborate today.
“As Head of Compliance, my team must be involved from the earliest stages of market entry and product design to prevent delays, reduce regulatory risk, and support sustainable expansion.”
He went on to explain that ultimately, stable and experienced teams are the key factor in building long-term, regulatorily resilient growth.
CRYSTAL BALL TIME! WHAT’S COMING UP IN THE NEXT 12-24 MONTHS
When asked which regulatory or market developments Džangar thinks we should be preparing for most carefully, he came up with another nutshell.
“I expect deeper integration of games with the player environment, placing greater emphasis on individual profiling and personalization of each session.”
He also made the point that regulators will increasingly compete to attract high-quality market participants, a category to which Endorphina clearly belongs.
TAKE AWAY HIPTHER HOPES AND DREAMS!
With Endorphina being the GamingTECH Awards Party & Ceremony Sponsor at HIPTHER Prague Summit 2026, Gaming News Room wanted to know what our HoC would like operators, partners, and industry peers to take away from engaging with our team during the event?
“First and foremost, I would like to thank everyone who will be joining us in person in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Prague.”
And as for what he hoped would happen at the big HIPTHER pow-wow, Džangar wished all participants a truly enjoyable experience.
“Make the most of every moment spent among inspiring people. Boost your personal endorphin levels and take the opportunity to get to know the Endorphina team more closely.”
Want to check out further revelations from the Endorphina rules and regulations maestro? Read the full Džangar Jesenov interview with GamingNewsRoom to find out.
