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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
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SUMMARY:Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit in Dakar brings together operators\, suppliers and regulators focused on West Africa’s booming sports betting market. Senegal and the broader Francophone African market represent one of the fastest growing untapped iGaming opportunities on the continent.
URL:https://theigamingpeople.com/event/sports-betting-west-africa-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Dakar\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:iGaming & Online Casino,Sports Betting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
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SUMMARY:GAT Bogota 2026
DESCRIPTION:GAT Expo Bogota brings gaming technology and casino innovation to Colombia’s capital — one of Latin America’s most mature and regulated iGaming markets. Colombia has 9.5 million unique online gambling users and was the first LATAM country to legalise online gambling in 2016\, making Bogota a strategic hub for regional operators and suppliers.
URL:https://theigamingpeople.com/event/gat-bogota-2026/
LOCATION:bogota\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:iGaming & Online Casino,Land-Based Casino,Sports Betting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260713T000546
CREATED:20260602T112810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T112810Z
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SUMMARY:EGR Italy Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:The EGR Italy Awards celebrate the standout operators\, suppliers and innovators driving the Italian iGaming market — one of Europe’s largest and most regulated gambling markets. Italy’s iGaming sector is worth billions of euros annually\, making these awards a key recognition event for companies operating in Southern Europe.
URL:https://theigamingpeople.com/event/egr-italy-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Rome Cavalieri\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:iGaming & Online Casino
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
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CREATED:20260602T112551Z
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SUMMARY:PGRI Public Gaming Research Institute Lottery Expo 2026
DESCRIPTION:The PGRI Lottery Expo is North America’s premier gathering for lottery executives\, technology providers and regulators — covering instant games\, draw games\, iLottery\, responsible gambling and the future of lottery retail. Nashville hosts this key annual event for lottery professionals from state\, provincial and international lottery organisations.
URL:https://theigamingpeople.com/event/pgri-public-gaming-research-institute-lottery-expo-2026/
LOCATION:Graduate Hotel\, Nashville\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lottery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106
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SUMMARY:SiGMA World Rome 2026
DESCRIPTION:SiGMA World Rome 2026 takes place November 2 to 5 at Fiera di Roma — bringing one of the iGaming industry’s most dynamic global summits to Europe’s most strategically important emerging gaming market. \nWhat Is SiGMA World? \nSiGMA World is the flagship event of the SiGMA Group’s annual world tour — a series of eight major summits spanning Mexico City\, São Paulo\, Malta\, Rome\, Colombo\, and beyond. The Rome edition serves as the Central European anchor of the tour\, specifically designed to connect the global gaming ecosystem with Italy’s fast-growing regulated gaming market. \nThe 2026 Rome summit is expected to welcome over 30\,000 delegates\, 1\,200+ exhibitors\, 4\,800+ operators\, and 500+ speakers across four days of conference content\, exhibition activity\, and high-level networking. \nWhy Rome in 2026? \nItaly is Europe’s second-largest gaming market by total revenue — generating approximately €16 billion in total gaming revenue — but with only 25% coming from online channels\, the digital shift is still in its early stages. For operators and suppliers\, Italy represents one of the most significant untapped online gaming opportunities in Europe. SiGMA World Rome is explicitly designed to facilitate this market transition\, bringing together international operators\, Italian regulators\, and technology suppliers in the country’s capital — home to key policymakers and industry leaders. \nItaly’s venture capital investment growth\, its Houses of Emerging Technologies programme\, and its regulatory evolution make Rome the strategically ideal location for a global gaming summit in 2026. \nKey Features of SiGMA World Rome 2026 \n\n4 Speaker Stages — Covering iGaming\, fintech\, AI\, blockchain\, and emerging technologies\nSiGMA Pitch — Startup competition where finalists present live to investors and venture capitalists — the Grand Final comes to Rome\nSiGMA Italia Awards — Recognising excellence in the Italian gaming market\nSiGMA Hall of Game — Celebrating industry legends and innovators\nMMA Fight Night — SiGMA’s signature entertainment event\nGala Awards Ceremony — Evening recognition across global gaming categories\nNetworking Dinners — 15+ networking dinners across Rome’s most prestigious venues\nCultural Tours — 2+ curated networking tours showcasing Rome’s heritage\nSiGMA Nexus — Investment and deal-making hub connecting founders with capital\nSiGMA Match App — AI-powered networking platform for scheduling meetings and connecting with delegates in advance\n\nWho Should Attend SiGMA World Rome 2026? \n\nOnline Casino Operators — Especially those targeting or already operating in the Italian regulated market (ADM license holders and applicants)\nGame Studios and Content Providers — Seeking distribution partnerships with Italian and European operators\nPlatform and Technology Suppliers — Presenting solutions to the global operator audience at one of Europe’s most attended gaming events\nFintech and Payment Companies — Particularly relevant given Italy’s evolving payments landscape\nAffiliates and Performance Marketing Companies — Via dedicated affiliate content tracks\nInvestors and VCs — Through SiGMA Nexus and SiGMA Pitch competition\nStartups — Via the Startup Pitch competition and Startup Village\n\nPractical Information \n\nVenue: Fiera di Roma\, Rome\, Italy (easily accessible via Fiumicino Airport — 8 minutes from Fiera Roma; Ciampino Airport also serves the city)\nDates: November 2–5\, 2026\nRegistration: sigma.world\nOrganiser: SiGMA Group\nFree VIP Passes: Available for qualifying casino operators attending SiGMA 2026 events
URL:https://theigamingpeople.com/event/sigma-world-rome-2026/
LOCATION:Rome Convention Centre\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:iGaming & Online Casino
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
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SUMMARY:SPiCE International 2026 — Papua New Guinea
DESCRIPTION:SPiCE International brings its global gaming summit to Port Moresby — marking Pacific gaming’s emergence as a new frontier for the industry. Papua New Guinea’s developing gaming market and Pacific island regulatory landscape make this a unique and pioneering event for operators exploring frontier markets.
URL:https://theigamingpeople.com/event/spice-international-2026-papua-new-guinea/
LOCATION:Port Moresby\, Papua New Guinea\, PORT MORESBY
CATEGORIES:iGaming & Online Casino
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261113
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SUMMARY:World Lottery Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The World Lottery Summit (WLS) 2026 is the global lottery industry’s most important gathering — held every two years by the World Lottery Association (WLA) and co-organised in 2026 with host lottery The Lottery Corporation (TLC). The 2026 summit takes place November 9 to 12 at the International Convention Centre Sydney\, located in the iconic Darling Harbour precinct. \nWhat Is the World Lottery Summit? \nThe World Lottery Summit is the WLA’s landmark biennial convention — the largest dedicated event for the regulated lottery and sports betting industry worldwide. Each edition attracts between 800 and 1\,500 senior delegates from over 80 countries\, including CEOs of state-authorised lottery organisations\, government regulators\, sports betting executives\, and leading technology suppliers. \nWLS 2024 was held in Paris. WLS 2026 in Sydney is the next edition — making 2026 the most important year in the two-year lottery industry event cycle. \nTheme: “United in Purpose: Driving Change\, Building Resilience” \nThe 2026 summit’s theme reflects the global lottery industry’s dual mandate: sustaining revenue growth for good causes while navigating technological disruption\, regulatory evolution\, and player protection challenges. The agenda centres on sustainable growth and social impact. \nKey Highlights of WLS 2026 \n\nOpening Dinner at Sydney Opera House — Delegates arrive by boat for an exclusive evening at one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks — whose construction was largely funded through the sale of over 86 million lottery tickets\nWLA General Meeting — The formal gathering of WLA member organisations setting global lottery industry standards and governance\nInternational Trade Show — Leading lottery operators and technology providers showcase cutting-edge ticketing systems\, retail technology\, digital lottery platforms\, and data analytics solutions\nKeynote Addresses — Welcome from WLA President Andreas Kötter and The Lottery Corporation CEO Wayne Pickup\, plus international keynote speakers from gaming and adjacent industries\nTechnical Conference Tracks covering:\n\nAI and digital transformation in lottery operations\nCybersecurity in gaming systems\nCombatting illegal gambling operations\nMaintaining integrity of global sports\nResponsible gaming frameworks and certification\nEngaging the next generation of players\nMobile lottery and iLottery platforms\n\n\nWLS 2026 Advertising Awards — Recognising excellence in lottery marketing\nWLS 2026 Responsible Gaming Awards — Celebrating best practice in player protection\nWorkshops and Training Sessions — Hands-on sessions covering lottery operations optimisation\, technology implementation\, and responsible gaming practices\nClosing Dinner — Showcasing Sydney’s world-class waterfront hospitality\n\nWho Should Attend WLS 2026? \n\nNational and State Lottery CEOs and Senior Executives — Including WLA member organisations from all continents\nLottery Technology Suppliers — Ticketing system providers\, draw game suppliers\, instant ticket manufacturers\, and digital lottery platform providers\niLottery and Digital Platform Companies — Presenting solutions to the world’s most significant concentration of lottery decision-makers\nGovernment Regulators — Overseeing lottery and sports betting regulation globally\nResponsible Gambling Professionals — Given the summit’s strong focus on responsible gaming standards and certification\nSports Betting Executives — With lottery-adjacent sports betting increasingly on the WLA agenda\n\nWhy WLS 2026 Is the Lottery Industry’s Most Important Event \nFor lottery professionals\, WLS is not comparable to any other event. It is the only gathering that brings together the CEOs of the world’s major national lottery organisations simultaneously — making it the definitive platform for standard-setting\, partnership development\, and strategic alignment across the global regulated lottery industry. \nThe Sydney location adds particular significance: the Asia-Pacific lottery market is one of the fastest growing globally\, and WLS 2026 — co-organised with The Lottery Corporation — provides unparalleled access to APAC-region lottery leadership. \nPractical Information \n\nVenue: International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney)\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, NSW 2000\, Australia\nDates: November 9–12\, 2026\nRegistration: world-lotteries.org\nOrganised by: World Lottery Association (WLA) + The Lottery Corporation (TLC)\nExpected Attendance: 800–1\,500 senior delegates from 80+ countries
URL:https://theigamingpeople.com/event/world-lottery-summit-2026/
LOCATION:International Convention Centre Sydney\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lottery
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261125
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SUMMARY:EGR Operator Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:The EGR Operator Awards celebrate the best B2C operators in the global iGaming industry — recognising excellence in casino\, sports betting\, poker\, bingo and emerging verticals. One of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in global iGaming\, held at the iconic Roundhouse in London.
URL:https://theigamingpeople.com/event/egr-operator-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Roundhouse\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:iGaming & Online Casino
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SUMMARY:SiGMA South Asia 2026 — Sri Lanka
DESCRIPTION:SiGMA South Asia brings its world-class summit format to Sri Lanka— covering the rapidly growing South and Southeast Asian gaming markets. Features online casino\, sports betting\, fintech\, payments and regulatory developments across India\, Sri Lanka\, Bangladesh and Southeast Asian markets.
URL:https://theigamingpeople.com/event/sigma-south-asia-2026-sri-lanka/
LOCATION:Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams\, Colombo\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:iGaming & Online Casino,Payments & Fintech
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270121
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SUMMARY:ICE Barcelona 2027
DESCRIPTION:ICE Barcelona 2027 is the world’s largest and most influential gaming trade fair — returning to Fira Barcelona Gran Via from January 18 to 20\, 2027\, as part of World Gaming Week (January 17–21\, 2027). \nWhat Is ICE Barcelona? \nICE Barcelona is the premier global business exhibition for the international gaming industry. Now in its third decade\, the 2027 edition is expected to welcome over 65\,000 professionals from 186 nations and more than 600 exhibitors across five exhibition halls — each with a dedicated focus area. From game studios and platform providers to payment processors\, regulators\, and sports betting technology companies\, every major vertical in global gaming will be represented under one roof. \nKey Highlights for 2027 \n\nICE World Gaming Forum — The central hub for strategic dialogue featuring keynotes from CEOs and regulatory leaders across the global gaming ecosystem\nSustainable Gambling Zone — Showcasing responsible gambling initiatives and safer gaming technologies\nPitch ICE & ICE Startups Accelerator — Platform for emerging gaming technology companies to present innovations to investors and industry leaders\nCasa Brasil & La Plaza Española — Regional focus hubs connecting LATAM and Spanish market stakeholders with the global industry\nEsports Arena — Dedicated space covering competitive gaming and esports betting innovations\nVIP Lounge — Exclusive environment for C-suite networking and high-level meetings\niGB Affiliate — Co-located in Halls 8.0 and 8.1 during World Gaming Week\, bringing together 775+ affiliate brands\n\nWho Should Attend ICE Barcelona 2027? \nICE Barcelona is essential for: \n\nOperators — Online casino\, sports betting\, lottery\, and land-based operators seeking new technology partners\, regulatory updates\, and market intelligence\nSuppliers and Game Studios — Companies launching new products\, entering distribution partnerships\, and meeting existing operator clients\nPayment Providers and Fintech Companies — Showcasing payment solutions across all regulated gaming verticals\nRegulators and Government Officials — Participating in the Global Regulatory Programme and World Gaming Forum\nInvestors and M&A Professionals — Evaluating acquisition targets and investment opportunities across the gaming technology space\nAffiliates and Marketing Professionals — Via the co-located iGB Affiliate event\n\nWhy ICE Barcelona Matters in 2027 \nThree major forces shape the 2027 edition’s agenda: the continued growth of regulated markets across LATAM following Brazil’s 2025 federal licensing framework; the rapid adoption of AI in trading\, personalisation\, and compliance; and sweepstakes casino regulation in the United States reshaping the definition of licensed versus unlicensed gaming globally. For operators\, suppliers\, and investors\, ICE Barcelona 2027 is where these conversations happen at the highest level. \nPractical Information \n\nVenue: Fira Barcelona Gran Via\, Av. Joan Carles I\, 64\, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat\, Barcelona\, Spain\nDates: January 18–20\, 2027 (Education and networking events throughout World Gaming Week January 17–21)\nRegistration: icebarcelona.com\nOrganiser: Clarion Gaming
URL:https://theigamingpeople.com/event/ice-barcelona-2027/
LOCATION:Fira Barcelona Gran Via\, Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:iGaming & Online Casino,Lottery,Sports Betting
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