The wait is nearly over. SPiCE Southeast Asia 2026 will open its doors on Wednesday, 5 August, bringing regulatory experts, operators, technology providers and investors from across the region to The Landmark Bangkok, Thailand, for three days that promise to shape the conversations that matter most to the industry. Regulation across Southeast Asia continues to evolve at pace, with licensing frameworks, advertising rules and consumer protection standards all shifting as regulators work to balance growth with stronger oversight. It’s this fast-moving landscape that this year’s summit has been built to help the industry navigate. Highlights Across Three Days: Day One…
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SBC has revealed the shortlist for the second edition of the Affiliate Leaders Awards, taking place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Wednesday, 30 September. More than 400 affiliate and performance marketing professionals will attend the ceremony, where 20 awards will recognise achievements across affiliates, operator programmes, technology, marketing, content, acquisition and industry leadership. Hub Affiliations leads this year’s shortlist with eight nominations, followed by AFFPRO and KR3W with five each. Betandeal, Matching Visions, SlotCatalog and Vault Network have each secured four. Members of the industry can now vote for their preferred nominees through the Affiliate Leaders Awards website. The final…
SBC Summit will examine how operators can craft smoother, smarter and more engaging experiences for casino players through its dedicated iGaming Product & Design track. Taking place on Wednesday, 30 September on the Tech & Innovation Stage, the track will bring together leading casino operators, game developers and technology experts to explore what makes a casino product stand out in an increasingly competitive market. Across the sessions, delegates will follow the player journey from first registration through to long-term retention, examining how smarter onboarding, AI-powered game design, seamless cross-platform experiences and evolving loyalty strategies can improve both player engagement and…
Just one week stands between the industry and SPiCE Southeast Asia 2026, where regulatory experts, operators, technology providers and investors from across the region will gather at The Landmark Bangkok, Thailand, from 5 – 7 August, for three days worth clearing the calendar for. Few regions illustrate digital momentum quite like Southeast Asia, where a young population, rising connectivity, and a mobile-first culture continue to drive engagement across gaming and entertainment, even as competition among regional and global players intensifies. Navigating that momentum, together, is the purpose that continues to define SPiCE Southeast Asia 2026. Sponsor Spotlight: Bally’s Colombo SPiCE…
Attendees travelling to SBC Summit and the Affiliate Leaders Summit will be able to access exclusive discounted flights to Lisbon thanks to a new partnership between SBC and TAP Air Portugal, the official airline partner of both events. Through the partnership, delegates can save 10% on Economy Class fares and 15% on Business Class fares when booking flights to Lisbon through the TAP Air Portugal website. By making travel more accessible for delegates from Europe, the Americas, Africa and beyond, the partnership supports SBC’s ambition to bring the global industry together in Lisbon while reinforcing the city’s role as one…
SBC has officially announced the shortlisted nominees for the 13th edition of the SBC Awards, set to take place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Thursday, 1 October, bringing down the curtain on SBC Summit 2026. Bringing together 1,200 industry professionals, the ceremony will present 38 awards recognising outstanding achievements across the global betting and gaming industry, spanning operators, suppliers, payments, compliance, marketing, platforms and data. Leading this year’s shortlist in nominations is Kanggiten, securing nine nominations across the evening, followed closely by Betsson Group and Sportradar, with seven nominations apiece. Other notable nominees include Kaizen Gaming, securing six nominations, whilst…
Professionals attending SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit this September will be able to turn three days of industry learning into recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD), following the official accreditation of both events’ conference programmes by The CPD Certification Service. The accreditation means every conference session, academy and masterclass across SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit now contributes towards recognised Continuing Professional Development, ensuring delegates leave Lisbon not only up to date with the latest industry standards, regulations and best practices, but also with recognised professional development that supports their long-term career growth. “Learning has always been one of SBC’s…
With LiGA Summit 2026 now less than two months away, the Latin American gaming industry is preparing for a major gathering of operators, regulators, affiliates, suppliers and technology providers in Lima, Peru on 17 – 18 September 2026 at the El Pardo Lima – A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Held as Peru settles into its new regulatory framework, the summit will examine how the market is adapting to a more structured gaming environment. Discussions will spotlight the operational realities of regulated growth, covering affiliate compliance, responsible marketing, AML and KYC requirements, and player protection as businesses navigate an increasingly mature…
Mobile-first adoption, increasing digital connectivity and evolving regulatory frameworks continue to position Africa as one of the world’s fastest-growing gaming markets. As operators expand across the continent and governments refine regulatory approaches, collaboration between industry stakeholders has never been more important. With less than three months remaining, the 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit and 2nd annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) 2026 will bring together regulators, operators, technology providers, affiliates, investors and gaming professionals from across West Africa and beyond. Taking place from 14 – 16 October 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, the concurrent events will provide a…
SBC Summit Tbilisi returned last week, with attendees praising the quality of conversations, direct access to senior leaders and opportunities to build new partnerships across Eastern Europe and Central Asia and beyond. Held on 15-16 July at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace in partnership with SMH, a founded in Georgia – international consulting firm focused on the iGaming and sports industries, the summit brought together operators, affiliates, suppliers, regulators and regional leaders for two days of high-level discussion, relationship-building and deal-making. Reflecting on the summit, SBC Founder and CEO Rasmus Sojmark said: “Now in its fourth year, SBC Summit…