SBC Summit Canada returns to Toronto next week at a defining moment for Canada’s betting and gaming industry, with Alberta’s regulated market launch, mounting pressure around advertising restrictions and growing anticipation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to dominate discussions. Taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from May 19-21, the event marks the first edition under its new name following its rebrand from the Canadian Gaming Summit. More than 3,000 stakeholders are set to attend the country’s only event dedicated entirely to the betting and gaming industry. With Alberta preparing to open its regulated market in…
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MAC is back in 2026, and it’s going to be bigger than ever. Taking place in Yerevan, this year’s event comes with upgraded spaces, a packed program, more chances to network, and plenty of familiar faces you’ve been meaning to catch up with. For nearly 10 years, MAC has been the conference for people who are serious about traffic. Media buyers, affiliate teams, advertisers, adtech companies, fintech startups, and crypto entrepreneurs they all show up here. It’s where real deals get made. Why Should You Go? If you think the affiliate world only revolves around the US and Western Europe,…
From prediction market regulation to securing startup investment, SBC Summit Americas 2026 is giving delegates a new way to tackle the region’s biggest challenges, through hands-on masterclasses built around active participation. Taking place on June 10-11, in Room 207 at the Broward County Convention Center, these sessions offer a more interactive alternative to the event’s core conference program. Each masterclass will be led by industry experts, with participants actively working through real-world challenges alongside their peers. Key discussions will tackle the biggest issues impacting the Americas in 2026, from the regulatory uncertainty surrounding sweepstakes and prediction markets to securing investment…
G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo opens today at The Venetian Macao, bringing together global leaders across gaming, entertainment, and integrated resorts as digital innovation continues to reshape the industry’s next phase of growth. Taking place from May 12-14, 2026, the co-located events are expected to welcome 8,000 industry professionals from over 90 countries and regions. Spanning more than 30,000 sqm, the exhibition features over 150 brands showcasing next-generation technologies, immersive solutions, and digital infrastructure across the sector. Against the backdrop of an estimated ~8% annual growth trajectory in Asia’s integrated resorts sector, according to a 2025 report by Research…
The NEXT Summit, organised by NEXT.io, returns to Valletta for its 2026 edition on 27–28 May at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, a 16th-century building that is set at the edge of the Valletta peninsula, overlooking the Grand Harbour. Malta has, over the past decade, built a substantial regulatory and corporate infrastructure around iGaming, and a significant portion of the summit’s target audience already has a professional or operational presence on the island. The event is structured as an operator-led gathering, and its 2025 edition drew over 5,000 attendees, among them more than 1,200 C-level executives. The operator weighting roughly 40%…
SBC Summit Malta 2026 wrapped up last week after delivering its biggest edition to date, welcoming thousands of iGaming professionals and a highly commercial audience, with operators and affiliates making up 65% of attendees. The event, which took place from 28–30 April at the InterContinental Hotel in Malta, welcomed a record-breaking attendance of 6,000 industry professionals, confirming strong delivery across attendance, audience quality, and engagement. A balanced mix of operators, affiliates, suppliers, and service providers created a targeted environment for business development, while attendees from 65 countries highlighted the summit’s international reach beyond Malta. The event’s importance as a key…
PAGCOR is supporting the SiGMA Asia Summit on April 27, 2026, through an official letter from Mr Alejandro H. Tengco, Chairperson and CEO of PAGCOR. The summit will be held at the SMX Convention Centre in Pasay City from 31 May to 03 June 2026. Through this endorsement from PAGCOR, the Philippine government has shown its confidence in the SiGMA Asia Summit and its relevance to trends in advancing the country’s regulated gaming and FinTech industries. Additionally, PAGCOR’s endorsement indicates that the summit is significant within the country’s broader economic development programs. Platform for industry alignment PAGCOR highlighted that the…
As online gaming platforms raise the bar on speed and accessibility, land-based casinos and lottery operators are entering a new phase of innovation to meet evolving player expectations. SBC Summit Canada 2026 will focus on how land-based casinos and lottery operators can close the gap and compete with the speed, accessibility, and innovation of online platforms, through a dedicated ‘Leadership in Land-based and Lottery’ conference track taking place on Thursday, 21 May, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Chaired by Alon Segev, Founding Partner of gambling and technology law firm Segev LLP, the programme will give 3,000 attendees direct access…
SBC Summit will return to Lisbon from 29 September to 1 October, bringing together a six-stage conference agenda, offering a comprehensive, 360-degree view of today’s global iGaming industry. The 2026 agenda has been designed to reflect how the industry operates from every perspective. Each stage focuses on a different force shaping the market, with discussions dedicated to Global & Emerging Markets, Technology & Innovation, the Payment Expert Summit, the Affiliate Leaders Summit, and Regulation & Compliance. As advancements across these areas become increasingly interconnected, the agenda is structured to provide clarity, helping delegates understand how key sectors overlap, evolve, and…
As AI expands the attack surface and cyber threats grow more sophisticated, pressure is mounting on the gaming industry to strengthen oversight and control. The Cybersecurity in Gaming Summit returns in 2026 to confront these challenges, with a focus on risk, regulation and resilience. Taking place on Wednesday, May 20, the summit forms part of the SBC Summit Canada 2026 conference programme. Developed in partnership with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), it brings together cybersecurity leaders, legal and compliance specialists, and industry experts for a dedicated deep dive into one of the industry’s fastest-growing areas of concern. Beyond…