SBC Summit Malta 2026 will feature a dedicated marketing programme designed to help brands rethink acquisition and engagement for a modern era. As regulations tighten and channels diversify, marketing is becoming one of the most complex areas of the gaming industry. Teams are no longer just competing for attention. They are navigating a landscape shaped by constraint and constant change. Taking place on 29-30 April, delegates will hear from CEOs, CMOs and marketing specialists, as they tackle the biggest challenges facing modern marketing, from rising acquisition costs and shifting player behaviour to the growing influence of AI, data and new…
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Day 2 of the 7th Annual SPiCE South Asia 2026 turned up the ‘SPiCE’ with a powerful lineup of discussions, as industry leaders unpacked the ideas, challenges, and opportunities driving the sector forward at the extraordinary Shangri-La Colombo in Sri Lanka. From regulation to innovation, the day’s conversations centred on one key question: how to build a sustainable, future-ready gaming ecosystem in South Asia. A standout fireside chat featuring Ashwini Natesan, TMT Law Consultant at Julius & Creasy, Tommy Gibbons, COO of Casino Marina, and Tony Macmillan, CEO of Bally’s Colombo, explored Sri Lanka’s potential to emerge as a regional…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (March 25, 2026) – The Esports Foundation (EF) today awarded National Team Partner status to organizations and individuals across more than 100 countries and territories for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), the global nation-based esports competition set to debut in Riyadh from November 2-29, 2026. This marks the first time esports introduces a structured global system for national teams at scale, adding a new layer to the industry’s ecosystem alongside club-based competition. Designed to complement existing frameworks rather than replace them, the ENC will work with local stakeholders closest to the sport to strengthen connections and…
SBC’s Charity Boxing Championship will be streamed live this Friday, as 12 white-collar fighters from across the gaming industry step into the ring to battle it out for personal pride, company bragging rights, and a worthy cause. The night’s full fight card will be available to watch live via a dedicated stream powered by Gr8Tech, with the first ring walk set for 9pm, allowing those unable to attend to follow the action in real time. Hosted at the London Hilton Park Lane this Friday, the championship will bring together over 500 guests for an exclusive black-tie event, featuring a champagne…
From 06 to 09 April, BiS SiGMA South America 2026 returns to São Paulo, Brazil for the fourth time. Over several packed days, Transamerica Expo Center will welcome more than 18,500 delegates and 250 speakers. Expect three stages, a doubled expo floor, and a programme positioned as the event’s biggest edition yet. Below are the key moments worth planning around. Key summit activities The programme kicks off on 06 April with a full opening day. The morning starts with the SiGMA Nexus Elite Golf Tour — São Paulo 2026, a premium format combining networking, lunch and prizes, now one of…
With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, SBC Summit Malta will put sports betting strategy front and centre, helping the industry gear up for one of the biggest moments in the global betting calendar. Taking place from 29 to 30 April, the event’s two-day conference programme will bring together 6,000 industry professionals to explore the future of sports betting from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The programme is structured across two formats. Day one will focus on sportsbook strategy through a series of panel discussions. Day two will shift to hands-on workshops, giving delegates the chance to turn those…
SBC is announcing the eagerly awaited SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 in collaboration with SMH Global, scheduled for July 15–16 at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace. Following the success of the 2025 edition, which attracted more than 2,000 delegates from 44 countries, the 2026 event is aiming to exceed 2,500 attendees and further strengthen its position in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The summit will feature over 70 world-class speakers discussing key industry topics such as regulations, operations, technology, affiliate marketing, and cross-industry partnerships. Sports will again play a key role in this year’s agenda, with dedicated discussions on fan…
With just one week remaining, the 7th Annual Strategic Platform for iGaming Conference & Exhibition (SPiCE South Asia 2026) is preparing to welcome policymakers, operators, investors, and technology leaders to Colombo, Sri Lanka, for three days of high-level dialogue, strategic networking, and regional collaboration. Taking place from 23 – 26 March 2026 at the Shangri-La Colombo, where international business meets coastal elegance, the summit will provide a sophisticated setting for senior executives from across the gaming, technology, and digital entertainment sectors to connect and exchange ideas shaping an evolving gaming ecosystem. What to Expect at SPiCE South Asia 2026 Day…
Fortnite is finally coming back to the Google Play Store, and mobile players have been waiting for this moment for a long time. After years of legal issues, Android users will soon be able to download the game directly from the official store. The release is scheduled for March 19, 2026, and it will arrive with the new Chapter 7 Season 2 update. Fortnite Makes a Big Comeback on Android Fortnite was earlier available on the Google Play Store, but it was removed after a major conflict between Epic Games and Google. The issue started when Epic Games introduced its…
The name of Rachel Reeves, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, has recently become a major talking point across gambling industry discussions and financial news. The reason behind this attention is the UK government’s decision to introduce major changes to gambling taxes. These new policies will increase the tax burden on online gambling companies operating in the country. For iGaming operators that depend on the UK market, the changes could significantly affect profits and business strategies. Because the United Kingdom is one of the largest regulated gambling markets in the world, any tax reform in the country quickly becomes a…