Former William Hill CEO to discuss consolidation in the industry at ICE VOX

Reflecting on an industry he joined in the 1970’s, Ralph Topping said: "Since its legalization in the 1960s, betting has grown as a popular and strong recreational activity in the UK. Significant regulatory and tax changes since then, the advent of satellite TV and its extensive coverage of football, the arrival of the internet and many developments in technology have combined to deliver a huge increase in markets and betting opportunities and access to them for the customer.” He added: "Two or three companies dominated the first five decades of legalized betting and the landscape has totally changed in a relatively short period of time to the ultimate benefit of the modern recreational customer."

Looking ahead to ICE VOX, he said: "I welcome the opportunity to spend a bit more time than I used to have as a CEO to engage with people who have a view on how the future is going to change thanks to new technology and have practical ideas on how to generate commercial success. I’ll also have more time to wander the exhibition, which is a big positive!"

ICE VOX is the new learning brand which is debuting at February’s ICE Totally Gaming Event. ICE VOX comprises a program of free to attend seminars taking place on the ICE show floor as well as a program of eight paid for learning modules. The modules comprise: The International Casino Conference; World Regulatory Briefing; Cross-Platform & Multi-Channel Gaming; Modernizing Lotteries; Data Science & Personalisation; BetMarkets; Cybercrime Security and Regulatory Compliance in Gaming, and Game Design and Development.