Author: iG XP

What does a successful regulated gambling market actually look like? It’s a question facing regulators, operators and policymakers across Europe, and one that is becoming more pressing as markets open up, tighten and evolve. The answer is rarely as simple as it seems. High channelisation, strict consumer protection or strong tax revenue can each look like success in isolation, yet each can create new challenges elsewhere. There is no single formula that delivers everything at once. Every market has its own regulatory framework, commercial realities and consumer behaviours, meaning what works in one country may not work in another. Success…

Gaming industry professionals who attend the SiGMA World event will be able to earn as many as 18 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) learning hours over the course of three days of conferences. This programme includes the talks given on the summit’s conference stages from 03 to 05 November 2026 at Fiera Roma, with a maximum of six hours available each day. This gives the event, which is already focused on industry debates, networking and business opportunities, a professional development aspect as well. The conference sessions offer the opportunity to look at the various issues impacting gaming businesses, such as regulatory…

From sporting legends and world-renowned entrepreneurs to entertainment personalities, SiGMA World 2026 is set to bring an internationally recognised line-up of names to Fiera Roma from 02–05 November. As part of the wider summit, Affiliate Grand Slam (AGS) will connect affiliate marketing professionals with prominent figures from sport, business and technology, adding a wider public profile to its programme of industry discussions and networking. The Rome edition of SiGMA World will bring together gaming, affiliate marketing, financial markets and frontier technology, creating opportunities for delegates to connect with established industry leaders, explore new partnerships and hear from people whose careers…

Casa Italia will make its debut at ICE Barcelona 2027, taking place 18 to 20 January at Fira Barcelona Gran Via. Developed by IGE – Italian Gaming Expo & Conference and GN Media in strategic partnership with WorldGaming, the organisation behind ICE, the initiative will give Italy’s regulated gaming ecosystem a distinctive platform for representation, dialogue and networking on the global stage. More than an exhibition pavilion, Casa Italia will be a meeting point for industry, institutions, regulatory authorities and trade associations. Its ambition is to showcase Italy’s industrial and technological strengths, encourage public-private dialogue and create new opportunities for international collaboration. The programme…

By the time the first delegate scans their badge at Fiera Roma, the expo floor will already have gone through ten days of stand building and setup. Over 7,000 stand builders and event professionals will go into the venue to put up more than 1,000 stands in nine halls. When SiGMA World opens on 02 November, the construction site will have turned into a temporary business district of 120,000 sqm, which is about the same as 17 football pitches placed side by side. The 2026 edition is powered by RedCore, which returns to Rome as the event’s main sponsor. That’s…

SBC and Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders (VNLOK), the trade association for licensed Dutch online gambling operators, have agreed to a new multi-year strategic partnership ahead of SBC Summit Europe, which debuts at RAI Amsterdam from 19-21 April 2027. With Amsterdam serving as the home of SBC’s new European event, partnering with a Dutch trade association was a natural step for SBC. VNLOK’s extensive network of licensed operators aligns with the event’s focus on regulated markets, with licensed operators and regulators at its heart. For VNLOK’s members, the partnership presents an opportunity to put their experiences and perspectives front and centre,…

Cristina Turbatu, who has spent 14-years in iGaming technology leadership roles, including as CTO of Casumo, CTO of BeyondPlay and Head of Playtech’s Innovation Lab, has commended the vision shown by ICE Barcelona in creating an Advisory Board to help shape the new Hall 7 at Fira Barcelona. “The idea of getting technologists in a room to advise on what content and format would actually bring value to Hall 7 attendees is a real change in how this industry runs events” she stated. “The Advisory Board has been looking at audience types, having a lot of discussions about the format…

With only one month to go, the inaugural Prediction Markets Summit Europe will bring together industry stakeholders in Gibraltar on 9–10 November 2026 to discuss regulation, commercial opportunities and the future development of prediction markets. Taking place at Sunborn Gibraltar, the event will welcome operators, regulators, investors, technology providers, legal experts and broader market participants to examine the opportunities facing this developing sector. With Gibraltar emerging as a key jurisdiction in the industry’s regulatory development, the summit will explore the frameworks, technologies and commercial strategies that could shape the growth of prediction markets as they enter the European fold. Sponsor…

SBC Summit’s record-breaking 2026 edition delivered growth not only in overall attendance, but across some of the industry’s most commercially important audience groups, with operator numbers increasing by 37% and C-level participation rising 40.7% year-on-year. Headlined by the likes of basketball icon Michael Jordan, the event brought together some of the biggest names in gaming, sport and entertainment for a landmark edition that also saw SBC confirm Lisbon as the home of SBC Summit through 2030. 40,000 people attended this year’s event in Lisbon, representing overall growth of 34.5%. Within that audience, the number of C-level executives climbed from 5,969…

Canada House at Fira Barcelona, will be open to all ICE visitors wishing to connect with Canada’s gaming community, learn about Canadian companies and jurisdictions, and explore doing business in Canada. Explaining the vision powering Canada House, Paul Burns, President & CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association said: “We saw the creation of Canada House as the most effective and impactful way of demonstrating the strength of the market at what is the world’s leading gaming gathering. “Canada House brings Canadian companies and jurisdictions all together in one place, providing international visitors with a definitive and clear understanding of all…