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…
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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…
In North America’s tightly regulated gaming market, operators are balancing the push for faster payments, AI-driven personalization, and crypto innovation with growing scrutiny around compliance, security, and player protection. The North America Payments & Tech track at SBC Summit Americas will examine how operators are responding, from improving the customer journey through new payment methods to using AI and stablecoins to modernise operations. The track will open with Tech Leaders: How Tech Leaders are using AI to Engage Customers, Transform Operations, and Shape the Industry, bringing together senior tech leaders to discuss how AI, real-time risk scoring, and scalable infrastructure…
SBC has announced the five start-ups that will battle it out for the 2026 edition of First Pitch 2026 Americas, in collaboration with BettingStartups, taking place at SBC Summit Americas. The contest will see some of the most exciting sports betting and gaming satart-ups pitch their products to an esteemed panel of industry judges, with the winning company receiving a prize package valued at over $100,000 to help support its growth. The finalists will go head-to-head on the Leaders Stage on Thursday, 11 June, where they will each deliver a three-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session in front of…