SEP29–012026
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SBC Summit
Lisbon · Portugal
A global meeting point for operators, suppliers, regulators and investors.
Betting · iGaming · Payments · TechnologyiGaming intelligence · MENA · Africa
Signals worth
acting on.
Important events, market signals and operator implications—selected for investors, operators and technology partners.
Last reviewed 03 September 2026
04Upcoming events
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01Practical point of view
Industry calendar
Where the industry
meets next.
A selective calendar of events relevant to operator growth, technology decisions and regional partnerships.
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NOV02–052026
Rome · Italy
SiGMA World
A large international summit focused on commercial connections and emerging opportunities.
Operators · Technology · Investment · AffiliatesJAN18–202027
Barcelona · Spain
ICE Barcelona
A major annual industry exhibition for evaluating products, partners and market direction.
Global gaming · Product · Regulation · InnovationFEB15–172027
Cape Town · South Africa
SiGMA Africa
A focused opportunity to meet stakeholders shaping gaming across African markets.
Africa · Mobile · Payments · Market growthEvent dates are linked to organiser sources and can change. Confirm travel details with the organiser before booking.
Marwan's operator brief
What changed.
Why it matters.
Not a stream of headlines. Each signal is translated into a decision, control or commercial question an operator should address.
01 · Risk & AML
HIGHRemote casino financial-crime risk remains high
The UK Gambling Commission kept the remote casino sector at a high money-laundering risk rating and highlighted fraudulent documents, AI-generated deepfakes, mule accounts and higher-risk payment flows.
Operator view: verification, payment controls and escalation procedures must be designed together—not added after launch.Source: UK Gambling Commission ↗
02 · Betting integrity
300Integrity alerts increased across global sport
IBIA reported 300 suspicious betting alerts in 2025, up 29% from 2024. Football accounted for 110 alerts and tennis for 74.
Operator view: monitoring, supplier accountability and documented event-risk decisions are commercial safeguards as well as integrity controls.Source: International Betting Integrity Association ↗
03 · Responsible gaming
2YPlayer protection is becoming an operating discipline
The UAE GCGRA requires licensed operators to maintain a comprehensive socially responsible gaming programme and have it audited at least every two years.
Operator view: responsible gaming must connect product, marketing, customer support, training and measurement from day one.Source: General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority ↗
Intelligence coverage
Focused on operator
decisions.
The desk will track the areas that can materially change a market-entry plan, launch roadmap or live operation.
Regulation & licensing
Requirements, enforcement signals and policy changes that affect market access.
Payments & risk
Local payment developments, fraud patterns, KYC, AML and player-protection expectations.
Platforms & suppliers
Product releases, integrations and commercial developments worth evaluating.
Markets & figures
Useful data interpreted in the context of investment, operations and sustainable growth.
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