The SBC Awards Europe 2026 brought SBC Summit Malta to a close, with Kaizen Gaming leading the winners after securing three awards. The ceremony took place on 30 April at Xara Lodge in Malta, bringing together industry stakeholders to recognise the people and companies driving progress and setting new standards in sports betting and gaming across Europe. The evening was hosted by renowned sports broadcaster Alison Bender, who presented 36 awards, honouring the industry’s leading operators, affiliates, and suppliers. Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, said: “Every year, the industry raises the bar, and this year is no different.…
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The race for industry recognition is on as SBC unveils the shortlist for the 2026 SBC Awards Americas, highlighting the standout performers across the Americas’ gaming landscape. Taking place on June 10 at the Broward County Convention Center, as part of SBC Summit Americas 2026, the ceremony will bring together 600 industry professionals to celebrate excellence across the North and Latin American gaming industries. This year’s edition features 34 categories recognizing standout achievements from operators, affiliates, industry leaders, and a wide range of suppliers, from platform providers and payment specialists to game studios and beyond. Leading the shortlist this year…
SBC SUMMIT MALTA 2026: April 29, 2026. Same venue. Same crowd. But a very different energy compared to Day One. Day Two shifted towards practical application, with sessions running under three tracks Marketing in Action, Product in Practice, and Policy to Practice. Day One was all big debates. Day Two was about sitting down and actually working things out via workshops, hands-on sessions, and real examples people could take back to their teams. AI Is Everywhere. But Is It Helping or Hiding Problems? This was the conversation that hit different on Day Two. Roberta Nicholls, Head of Chapter at AiCollective,…
This is the 2nd edition of SBC Summit Malta under its current name. It was called CasinoBeats Summit before, then got rebranded in 2025 as SBC Summit Malta. So 2025 was the first year under the new name, and 2026 is the second. The 2025 event was the newly rebranded continuation of CasinoBeats Summit. The event ran April 28–30, 2026, at the InterContinental Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta. Theme for this year: “The Future of Play.” How big was it? 6,000 iGaming professionals attended, with 2,000 operator representatives, 1,000 affiliates, 250 speakers, and around 100 exhibitors and sponsors. That is…
As competition for players across North America continues to intensify, SBC Summit Americas will help stakeholders move beyond traditional tactics and embrace new, more engaging strategies through its dedicated North America Marketing & Affiliates track. Taking place on Wednesday, June 10, the programme will bring together the industry’s leading marketing voices across five panels, examining how brands are refining acquisition strategies, improving conversion, and building more sustainable player lifecycles. Delegates will learn how to use AI to drive deeper player engagement, navigate evolving advertising regulations with confidence, unlock new acquisition channels like TikTok, and how to build brands that ensure player…
Day Two of the 11th Annual Sports Betting East Africa+ (SBEA+) Summit 2026 unfolded at the Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi as the programme moved into a full day of discussion, exchange, and practical insight. The morning opened with Yudi Soetjiptadi, Founder & CEO of Eventus International, welcoming attendees and formally introducing Geoffrey Muindi, Managing Director, Gaming NewsByte, as the recently appointed Africa Ambassador for Eventus International, before Chairperson Thomas Buckley Opar Owuor, Lawyer & Gaming Consultant at Buckley Owuor & Co. Advocates, set the tone for the day’s programme and led into the sessions ahead. As the day progressed,…
SBC Summit Canada 2026 will unite senior decision-makers from across the industry for its dedicated Leaders in Sports Betting & iGaming track, delivering a front row view of the strategies shaping Canada’s next phase of growth. Taking place on Wednesday, 20 May at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the track will bring together representatives from Canada’s leading operators, affiliates, and regulators, including bet365, BetMGM, DraftKings, and OLG. Against the backdrop of a pivotal year for Canada’s iGaming market, the track will tackle major developments such as Alberta’s impending launch and the opportunities tied to the 2026 World Cup, focusing on both short-term acquisition and converting momentum into…
The Esports Foundation has confirmed the appointment of more than 700 Game Coaches representing National Team Partners from over 100 nations and territories, all building rosters for the ENC’s debut in Riyadh, running November 2–29, 2026. Roster submissions close May 10, so the clock is already ticking. The coaches come from more than 90 esports organizations spread across the globe. Some have competed on the biggest stages in the world. Others have spent years quietly developing talent in regions that rarely get mentioned in international coverage. That range isn’t a quirk of the selection process it’s kind of the whole…
The wait is over, the 11th Annual Sports Betting East Africa+ (SBEA+) Summit 2026 officially opened yesterday at the Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, welcoming industry leaders, operators, regulators, legal counsel and innovators from across the region for the start of a three-day gathering focused on collaboration, insight, sustainability and growth. From the moment guests arrived, the evening unfolded into a vibrant, high-energy setting where conversations flowed easily, familiar faces reconnected, and new introductions turned into meaningful exchanges. The SBEA+ Summit Welcoming & Awards Evening set the pace, drawing attendees into an environment where engagement felt natural and continuous,…
SBC Summit Americas will deliver a unique structured set of networking experiences, introducing the SBC Connections program, plus five tailored ticket types designed to drive even higher attendee ROI. Responding to attendee feedback, the organizer has reworked its networking offering to deliver a more targeted and efficient experience. The new SBC Connections program introduces a mix of new and enhanced formats designed to match different networking styles and connect attendees more effectively. The official event app, SBC Connect, will launch on May 5 as the main platform for booking networking experiences. Ahead of its release, attendees can register interest via the website. James Shanahan, CMO at SBC, explained: “We took…