Author: iG XP

Just 3 weeks remain until the 8th annual Scandinavian & Nordic Gaming Show (SNGS) 2026, which takes place on 22 – 23 October at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark. There is plenty to discuss across the Nordic markets, with Finland preparing for a new licensing system, Sweden taking a tougher regulatory approach, and Norway increasing enforcement activity. At SNGS 2026, regulators, operators, technology providers and investors will discuss these developments and how they are affecting businesses across the region. Highlights on the Agenda This year’s agenda will cover regulatory changes, market developments, responsible gambling, technology, and commercial…

In just two weeks, Dakar, Senegal, is set to become the epicentre of gaming intelligence in Africa, as the 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit 2026 and 2nd annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa take place concurrently from 14 – 16 October 2026 at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel. Rather than focusing on market potential alone, this year’s gathering will highlight operational execution across rapidly evolving regional jurisdictions. Over three comprehensive days, key industry professionals will address the practical realities of continental growth, harmonised licensing frameworks, data-light content delivery, localised payment integration, and player retention mechanics across both English- and…

Growth in gaming rarely comes down to product alone, and in three weeks, the inaugural SPARK (Software, Payments, Affiliates, Revenue Kickoff) 2026 will put that reality to the operators, affiliates and providers shaping Southeast Europe when it launches in Sofia, Bulgaria on 19 – 20 October. Bulgaria’s position as a stable, EU-regulated market has made it a strategic entry point for operators expanding across Southeast Europe. SPARK 2026 is positioned at precisely that intersection, convening multi-sector leaders as the regulatory landscape continues to evolve. What to Expect Day One | 19 October 2026 Opening Address: Shaping the Future of Gaming…

Clever Advertising, Hub Affiliations, Flashscore and Catena Media were among the big winners at last night’s Affiliate Leaders Awards, a ceremony celebrating affiliate and performance marketing excellence across the global betting and iGaming industry. Taking place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Wednesday, 30 September, the ceremony was co-hosted by globally recognised sports presenter Alison Bender and Portuguese football legend Nuno Gomes, who presented awards across 20 categories in front of 300 industry professionals. Speaking after the event, Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, said: “The global affiliate sector is an indispensable part of our industry, and we are incredibly proud to continue…

The €20,000 donation awarded to FEJAR at ICE Barcelona 2026 has delivered far more than financial support, helping to launch a landmark international responsible gambling initiative that its President, Gerardo Rodríguez, believes will generate lasting benefits for player protection across the Ibero-American region. The funding, provided courtesy of contributions from 11 leading industry brands, comprising Acordjoc, Betsson Group, BGaming, Cirsa, Flutter, Grupo Orenes, Merkur, Merkur Dosniha, Novomatic, Novomatic Spain and Zitro – enabled FEJAR to stage the inaugural Ibero-American Conference on Responsible Gambling. Bringing together gambling regulators from Spain, Chile, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Portugal the conference provided a platform for regulators to exchange…

Multiple Portuguese government and Lisbon city dignitaries turned out to welcome SBC and its 40,000 attendees to the city for the third year running, taking part in an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of SBC Summit. The Mayor of Lisbon, Carlos Moedas, delivered the event’s opening remarks ahead of the ribbon-cutting ceremony, where officials were joined by SBC leadership and the event’s key sponsors. The dignitaries then took part in a VIP tour of the exhibition floor at Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), meeting industry leaders, exhibitors and SBC Summit partners. Officials in attendance included: Maria Luísa Aldim,…

Registration has gone live at https://www.icegaming.com providing industry professionals with access to the 2027 edition of ICE Barcelona ’27 – global gaming’s most important business event of the year. Taking place across 18-20 January at Fira Barcelona Gran Via ICE brings the international land-based, digital, lottery, sports betting, casino, esports and payments sectors all together under one roof. The show has cemented a reputation for being the place where products and technology are launched to the world and consequently where the World of Gaming goes to do business. Looking ahead to January’s showpiece, WorldGaming managing director Stuart Hunter said: “ICE…

As the 3-week countdown begins, the focal point of gaming in Africa will shift to Dakar, Senegal, for the landmark 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit 2026 and 2nd annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA). From 14–16 October 2026, at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel, this premier gathering brings together the key architects of Africa’s evolving betting ecosystem, including state lotteries, regulatory experts, regional operators, legal experts, and technology leaders. Beyond high-level dialogue, the summit serves as an active deal-closing environment tailored specifically for industry decision-makers. Attendees will gain practical intelligence on navigating complex multi-jurisdictional frameworks, accelerating mobile…

BR-DGE, the payment optimisation platform built for the demands of gaming and sports betting, has partnered with Midnite, the hyper-growth UK sportsbook and casino operator.  Midnite is known for a fast, friction-free app experience and BR-DGE will bring that same standard to its payments stack, strengthening resilience, optimising performance for pay-ins and payouts, and underpinning a smooth customer experience.  Pairing Midnite’s product-led, mobile-first platform with BR-DGE’s sector expertise gives their payments team a partner that understands the operational and regulatory realities of gaming at every stage of a transaction. Before working with BR-DGE, Midnite operated via direct integrations with payment…

WorldGaming, organisers of ICE and iGB Affiliate Barcelona, has updated its Good Neighbour policy to ban the use of Meta Glasses and Wearable Recording Devices at show. The decision follows requests from exhibitors concerned at infringements of intellectual property and the unauthorised copying of features and designs. The update to the conditions confirms: “For the privacy and security of all attendees, exhibitors and staff, Meta Glasses and other wearable devices capable of discreetly recording audio, video or images are not permitted to be worn or used at the event.” It continues: “These devices can enable recording without the clear knowledge or consent…