Patrick J. Kennedy, the former US Congressman behind one of the most significant mental health reform laws in American history, will take part in a major player protection discussion at SBC Summit Americas. The betting and gaming industry event, taking place at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale from June 9-11, will bring together stakeholders from across North and Latin America for three days of networking, product discovery, and high-level education. Kennedy’s panel, “Building a Public Health Response to Gaming Harm,” will take place on June 10 at 11:30 am on the Leaders Stage. The session forms part…
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Global EDM icon Tiësto will headline the third edition of INFINITY Lisbon, closing SBC Summit 2026 with a standout performance at the MEO Arena. With a career spanning more than three decades, he remains one of the most influential figures in electronic music. Over the course of his career, Tiësto has, and continues to, shape global dance culture through genre-defining tracks, chart-topping hits, and collaborations with some of the world’s biggest artists, building a catalogue that has influenced generations of producers and fans alike. Tiësto will take over Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Thursday, 1 October, joined by Dutch duo BlasterJaxx…
SBC Summit Canada returned to Toronto last week, bringing the industry together at a pivotal moment for the Canadian gaming sector, as Alberta’s upcoming regulated market launch accelerated conversations around regulation, responsible gambling, advertising reform, cybersecurity and future market expansion. Held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from May 19-21, the event marked the first edition under the SBC Summit Canada name following its rebrand from the Canadian Gaming Summit. Rasmus Sojmark, CEO & Founder of SBC, said: “This year’s event showed just how important Canada has become within the global gaming industry conversation. The level of discussion, the calibre…
The Esports Foundation (EF) has today confirmed that Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will be the official venue to host the world’s largest esports and gaming event to be held in Paris, France from July 06 through August 23. Tickets will go on sale Friday, May 29, 2026 at esportsworldcup.com/tickets. The venue for competition venues, broadcast operations, fan activations and festival experiences throughout the event, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is situated in the heart of the French capital. Since 2010, it has hosted the Paris Games Week, the TFT Open in 2025 and the main venue of the Paris…
SBC Summit Americas will examine how affiliates can adapt to Latin America’s rapidly evolving gaming landscape through its dedicated Latin America Marketing & Affiliates conference track, taking place on Thursday, June 11, at the Broward County Convention Center. As operators across the region place greater emphasis on retention, localization, and long-term player value, the track will explore how affiliates are evolving their acquisition strategies, content formats, and commercial partnerships to remain competitive in an increasingly mature market. The track forms part of SBC Summit Americas’ six-stage conference agenda, covering sports betting and casino, affiliation, leadership, player protection, payments and technology,…
SBC Summit Americas will welcome prominent voices from betting giants Bet365 and DraftKings Predictions, together with former U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy, to its Leaders Stage for strategic discussions on the evolving future of gaming and sports betting in the Americas. Taking place June 10-11 at the Broward County Convention Center, the Leaders Stage will gather senior leaders from operators, regulatory bodies, Tribal organisations, and adjacent industries to discuss what it takes to gain a competitive edge in 2026. The Leaders stage forms part of SBC Summit Americas’ six-stage conference program, covering sports betting and casino, affiliation, leadership, player protection, and…
The SiGMA Asia summit will hold its next event at the Mall of Asia Complex from May 31 to June 3, 2026. The conference will be held over four days and will include major players in the gaming, technology, association, artificial intelligence, payments and blockchain industries. The event will be held at the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia. It will feature a bustling expo area with a range of networking events and entertainment, including conferences, poker tournaments, VIP networking gatherings, awards ceremonies, and official afterparties. Getting to the venue Typically, international delegates will arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
New features, new opportunities and new experiences ‘New’ is a central aspect of the iGB L!VE experience, and attendees can expect that commitment to be evident throughout the event. Highlights will include the launch of the inaugural iGB L!VE Africa Summit, dedicated sessions on doing business in LatAm, and a significantly expanded Sustainable Gambling Zone, the largest in the event’s history. We have also reimagined the iGB Affiliate Awards. which will take place in the salubrious surroundings of The Shard, the iconic London landmark. The Shard was created as an architecturally stunning Vertical City emerging from the Thames and at…
BGF and SBC aim to advance legislative solutions and best practice to promote a sustainable gambling industry London/New York — May 26, 2026: The Better Gambling Forum (BGF) and SBC Events & Media have signed a strategic partnership to advance a practical, scalable approach to player protection across North America and beyond. The partnership will leverage SBC’s events and media platforms to drive engagement with BGF’s Responsible Gambling 3.0 framework, with a focus on translating policy and research into real-world implementation for operators, regulators, and health systems. BGF Chair Shawn Fluharty commented: “The Better Gambling Forum focuses on turning evidence…
Pix, digital wallets, and embedded finance are forcing Latin America’s gaming industry into a new phase of competition. With operators increasingly judged on payment experience as much as product offering, SBC Summit Americas will explore the new reality through its “LATAM Payments & Tech” track. Taking place on Wednesday, June 10, at the Broward County Convention Center, the program offers delegates the chance to hear directly from leading operators, fintech and payment providers, and regulators from across the Americas. The track forms part of SBC Summit Americas’ six-stage conference agenda covering sports betting and casino, affiliation, leadership, player protection, and…