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…
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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…
The SBC Awards Europe 2026 brought SBC Summit Malta to a close, with Kaizen Gaming leading the winners after securing three awards. The ceremony took place on 30 April at Xara Lodge in Malta, bringing together industry stakeholders to recognise the people and companies driving progress and setting new standards in sports betting and gaming across Europe. The evening was hosted by renowned sports broadcaster Alison Bender, who presented 36 awards, honouring the industry’s leading operators, affiliates, and suppliers. Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, said: “Every year, the industry raises the bar, and this year is no different.…
The race for industry recognition is on as SBC unveils the shortlist for the 2026 SBC Awards Americas, highlighting the standout performers across the Americas’ gaming landscape. Taking place on June 10 at the Broward County Convention Center, as part of SBC Summit Americas 2026, the ceremony will bring together 600 industry professionals to celebrate excellence across the North and Latin American gaming industries. This year’s edition features 34 categories recognizing standout achievements from operators, affiliates, industry leaders, and a wide range of suppliers, from platform providers and payment specialists to game studios and beyond. Leading the shortlist this year…
SBC SUMMIT MALTA 2026: April 29, 2026. Same venue. Same crowd. But a very different energy compared to Day One. Day Two shifted towards practical application, with sessions running under three tracks Marketing in Action, Product in Practice, and Policy to Practice. Day One was all big debates. Day Two was about sitting down and actually working things out via workshops, hands-on sessions, and real examples people could take back to their teams. AI Is Everywhere. But Is It Helping or Hiding Problems? This was the conversation that hit different on Day Two. Roberta Nicholls, Head of Chapter at AiCollective,…
This is the 2nd edition of SBC Summit Malta under its current name. It was called CasinoBeats Summit before, then got rebranded in 2025 as SBC Summit Malta. So 2025 was the first year under the new name, and 2026 is the second. The 2025 event was the newly rebranded continuation of CasinoBeats Summit. The event ran April 28–30, 2026, at the InterContinental Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta. Theme for this year: “The Future of Play.” How big was it? 6,000 iGaming professionals attended, with 2,000 operator representatives, 1,000 affiliates, 250 speakers, and around 100 exhibitors and sponsors. That is…
As competition for players across North America continues to intensify, SBC Summit Americas will help stakeholders move beyond traditional tactics and embrace new, more engaging strategies through its dedicated North America Marketing & Affiliates track. Taking place on Wednesday, June 10, the programme will bring together the industry’s leading marketing voices across five panels, examining how brands are refining acquisition strategies, improving conversion, and building more sustainable player lifecycles. Delegates will learn how to use AI to drive deeper player engagement, navigate evolving advertising regulations with confidence, unlock new acquisition channels like TikTok, and how to build brands that ensure player…
Day Two of the 11th Annual Sports Betting East Africa+ (SBEA+) Summit 2026 unfolded at the Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi as the programme moved into a full day of discussion, exchange, and practical insight. The morning opened with Yudi Soetjiptadi, Founder & CEO of Eventus International, welcoming attendees and formally introducing Geoffrey Muindi, Managing Director, Gaming NewsByte, as the recently appointed Africa Ambassador for Eventus International, before Chairperson Thomas Buckley Opar Owuor, Lawyer & Gaming Consultant at Buckley Owuor & Co. Advocates, set the tone for the day’s programme and led into the sessions ahead. As the day progressed,…