As the gaming industries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia continue to mature, the conversation is shifting from market entry and rapid expansion to building sustainable businesses that can succeed over the long term. SBC Summit Tbilisi, held in partnership with SMH, will bring together 2,500 industry leaders to examine the challenges and opportunities shaping this next phase of growth, from talent acquisition and player engagement to leadership strategy, affiliate partnerships and regulatory change. Building a successful gaming business today requires far more than securing a licence and acquiring customers. Sessions will examine how companies attract and develop talent in…
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Across Southeast Europe’s rapidly evolving gaming landscape, operators are increasingly navigating a convergence of commercial growth, regulatory pressure and accelerating technological change, where product performance, payments infrastructure and compliance frameworks are now inseparable drivers of success. Against this backdrop, Eventus International is pleased to announce an expanded format for SPARK (Software, Payments, Affiliates, Revenue Kickoff) 2026, taking place from 19 – 20 October 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria, with the addition of the dedicated iGaming 3Tech conference stream. This strategic joining of forces brings together two highly complementary event concepts under one roof. Attendees will gain access to broader expertise, deeper…
As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions. Against this backdrop, the Player Protection Symposium will examine the tools, policies, and partnerships needed to strengthen player protection efforts. Taking place on Wednesday, 30 September, the symposium will bring together regulators, operators, responsible gambling specialists, and technology providers to examine how the industry can shift from a compliance-focused mindset to a more preventative and player-centric approach. Through a series of expert-led discussions, the symposium will focus on three key areas of player protection: balancing regulatory…
Gaming’s mid-year power house iGB L!VE occupies a very important position as a mid-year meeting point where businesses can reconnect, review progress and prepare strategically for the months ahead. Attendees consistently tell us that the event plays a valuable role in continuing the conversations and relationships established earlier in the year at ICE and iGB Affiliate Barcelona, while offering the energy and accessibility of another major international city. Although more compact than ICE, the strength of iGB L!VE lies in the quality of its audience, exhibitors and networking opportunities. The event is highly focused, commercially relevant and provides the connections that…
SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of new networking initiatives earning strong praise from attendees. Held at the Broward County Convention Center from June 9-11, the event facilitated discussions between operators, affiliates, suppliers and regulators on the opportunities and challenges shaping gaming markets across the Americas. Tomer Imber, Senior Director of Sales at player engagement platform Optimove, highlighted the event’s strength in creating opportunities for cross-market collaboration and knowledge sharing: “You can tap into a session about the U.S in the morning, and…
SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 will dedicate the first day of its conference agenda to helping operators navigate market entry, expansion, and long-term growth across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Held in partnership with SMH Global, the event will take place at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace on 15-16 July. Across two days of networking, exhibition, and conference content, the summit will explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of gaming across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and beyond. Day one of the conference will explore the key drivers of growth across the region, from market entry strategies and emerging…
From market launches and regulatory reviews to political battles, gambling markets across the globe are facing pivotal moments in their evolution. To help attendees navigate these changes, SBC Summit will feature a dedicated Global Regulations track. Taking place on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, the track will bring together operators, regulators, policymakers, legal experts, and compliance leaders to examine the latest regulatory developments across established and emerging markets. The track forms part of the Regulation & Compliance Stage, one of six dedicated conference stages at SBC Summit, alongside technology, global & emerging markets, Payment Expert Summit, product innovation showcase, and the…
BetMGM, Kaizen Gaming and Sportradar were the standout performers at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, each securing two awards at last night’s ceremony at Pier Sixty Six in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The ceremony celebrated excellence across North and Latin America, recognizing the operators, affiliates, suppliers, and individuals driving innovation across the betting and gaming industry. Broadcaster and TV personality Andrea Ocampo hosted the ceremony, where 34 accolades were handed out in front of an audience of 600 industry leaders. Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, said: “One of the most rewarding parts of these ceremonies is having the opportunity…
For people in the Fintech space, Futurum is a familiar name. An organization that has built a unique niche in the global events industry through their tech-fluent events. FUTURUM PAYMENTS GEORGIA scheduled for 25 June, 2026 at Tbilisi, is a focused industry meetup for professionals working with payments, financial products, and cross-border transactions. About the Event A full day event [12:00 PM to 8:00 PM (GMT+4)], with the objective to bring together key market players, share ideas and thoughts on the development of payment infrastructure, integration of financial solutions, and exchange of best practices. With an approach promoting open dialogue,…
After months of uncertainty, Austria’s Federal Ministry of Finance has finalised a draft law outlining the future of the country’s gambling regulatory framework. The proposed reforms and their implications for the market will be a key topic of discussion at the 3rd Annual iGaming DACH Summit, taking place on 3 – 4 December 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The framework under consideration would replace the country’s monopoly structure with an open licensing model, allowing an unlimited number of online gambling operators to enter the market. It is a clean break from the past and a clear sign that policymakers have paid…