At the opening ceremony of the 37th edition, IEG President Maurizio Ermeti welcomed EUROMAT President Jason Frost, SAPAR President Domenico Distante, ADM Entertainment Equipment Director Elisabetta Poso, and Rimini City Councillor Francesco Bragagni.

Running till Wednesday February 19, the international network of gaming equipment and systems will fill the halls of Rimini Expo Centre. The event aims to foster business opportunities between professional operators and companies, both Italian and foreign. Compared to the previous edition, the number of foreign companies has doubled , hailing from China, Cyprus, Israel, Malta, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Taiwan. These companies are leaders in the production of physical media, technologies, spare parts, and services for land-based gaming, payment and security systems, and software for online gaming.

At the same time, the 7th edition of RAS - Rimini Amusement Show is taking place in a designated hall. This section is dedicated to non-cash entertainment, creating a marketplace of reference in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean area for the entire industry within the IEG expo venue.

THE RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY IN THE VISION ARENA
Enada Primavera 2025 kicked off on the Vision Arena stage, with the event moderated by AGIMEG's managing director, Fabio Felici. IEG's president, Maurizio Ermeti, delivered the opening greeting: “Enada, and Rimini Amusement Show, have found the ideal location at Rimini Expo Centre to grow and develop, becoming a strategic business platform for Italy, Europe, and the rest of the world”.

As always, we're proud to be here at Enada Primavera," commented SAPAR President Domenico Distante. “Today, we inaugurate this trade show, fully aware of the challenges facing our industry. However, we remain optimistic about the potential for continuous improvement, working alongside institutions to safeguard both players and the entire supply chain”.

“Rimini is thrilled to welcome all those who have chosen this destination, including those from faraway lands, thanks to Enada”, added Francesco Bragagni, the councillor for human resources development, civic services, toponymy, legality, and relations with the Rimini municipal council. “Rimini is a city that has successfully reinvented itself, broadened its horizons, and seized every opportunity, always looking to the future”.

“Our participation in this significant industry event highlights the importance of supporting the legal gaming industry, which serves as the State's operational arm in the region through the concession system. This ensures safe gaming, respect for the rules, and a focus on the health of citizens," added Elisabetta Poso, Director of the Entertainment Devices Office at the Customs and Monopolies Agency.

Jason Frost, President of EUROMAT European Gaming & Amusement Federation, emphasised that “innovation also involves regulating and safeguarding legal gaming. Clear and proportionate regulation enables investment and user protection”.

THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORENZO CAGNONI AWARDS AND THE FIRST SCHEDULED EVENTS
Following the opening ceremony yesterday, the ‘Lorenzo Cagnoni Awards’ were presented, along with the Innovation District awards. This project, organised in partnership with ANGI (National Association of Young Innovators), recognises the best innovations showcased at the event and the top startups offering technologies, services, and solutions for the gaming and amusement industry. SEMNOX SOLUTIONS LIMITED, ASSIMOX Money Mox, and REVOLT and BLASTER FOUNDRY were recognised for their outstanding achievements, with the latter two receiving the prestigious best start-up awards.

In the afternoon, the Vision Arena stage hosted the SAPAR-curated conference, which focused on market data and the current state of public gaming in Italy.

Today will see the partial overlap with the 10th edition of Beer&Food Attraction, IEG's Eating Out Experience Show, which focuses on the world of eating out. This event offers the public of Enada Primavera and especially Rimini Amusement Show new opportunities and business exchanges, given the shared interest in public establishments.