Balkan Gaming Federation Elected New Leadership
The federation named Dragan Skrbić as its inaugural president following a two-day summit held in Bucharest.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Gambling
The Balkan Gaming Federation has elected Dragan Skrbić as its first president during a meeting in Bucharest. Filip Jelavić and Sorin Georgescu were also appointed to serve as vice presidents for the newly formed organization.
Why it matters
The formation of this regional body aims to unify gaming interests across the Balkans by leveraging leadership from established national associations. This consolidation represents a shift toward more cohesive regional industry representation.
The leadership election occurred at the conclusion of a 2-day summit held in Bucharest. New officials will make their first public appearance as a board at an industry gala scheduled for late November.
The players
Dragan Skrbić
He is the president of the Serbian gaming association AGOS and was elected as the first president of the Balkan Gaming Federation.
Filip Jelavić
He serves as the secretary general of the Croatian association Hupis and was elected as a vice president of the federation.
Sorin Georgescu
He serves as the president of the Romanian Romslot and vice president of Fedbet, and was elected as a vice president of the federation.
Jason Frost
He is the president of Euromat and attended the leadership election proceedings in Bucharest.
Balkan Gaming Federation
This newly formed organization brings together regional gaming industry representatives to coordinate standards and interests.
The details
The election process concluded on the second day of the gathering, which also featured collaboration with representatives from the European gaming association Euromat. Euromat president Jason Frost attended the event to witness the transition of the regional group into its active leadership phase.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: The federation began its two-day programme.
September 30, 2026: The federation held its leadership election.
November 24, 2026: New leaders will appear at the Gaming Industry Gala Dinner.
Culture Shift
The establishment of the Balkan Gaming Federation follows a pattern set by regional bodies like Euromat to harmonize industry advocacy. This move mirrors a broader trend toward regionalization in the gaming sector to better manage cross-border regulatory challenges.
The leadership change may influence future regulatory standards and industry events for gaming professionals across the Balkan region. Stakeholders should monitor upcoming federation announcements to see how these new appointments affect regional operational policies.
The takeaway
The formation of this federation highlights an increasing desire for regional coordination among gaming industry associations. Professionals should look for further organizational updates following the upcoming gala dinner in Sofia.
Further reading
For more on industry oversight, see our coverage of Gambling.
Source note: This article includes information reported by InterGame: iGaming, Casino & Coin-Op News.
