iGAMING EVENT CALENDAR – 2025

2025 promises to be a standout year for the gambling industry, with major events scheduled throughout. Covering a wide range of markets—both emerging and established—these gatherings tackle key trends, regulatory updates, technological advancements, and networking opportunities, ensuring companies keep pace with the industry's rapid growth. Whether you're a supplier, operator, affiliate, C-level executive, or other professional, attending these key events is essential for both personal and business success.

iGAMING EVENT CALENDAR (2025)

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December 2025

JANUARY 2025

ICE Barcelona

**Casino Guru Attending**

• Date: January 20-22, 2025
• Location: Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
• Official Website: LINK

ICE Barcelona is one of the premier industry events, bringing together hundreds of panel speakers, moderators, and experts, along with thousands of representatives and delegates. They converge on Barcelona to explore the evolving gaming landscape across both digital and land-based channels. As a staple in the industry's business calendar, ICE emphasizes networking, business growth, development, and B2B opportunities, making it a must-attend event for stakeholders from across the sector.

Why to attend: Meet more than 10,000 delegates, 300 expert speakers, 200 affiliates, and 500 suppliers.

iGB Affiliate Barcelona

**Casino Guru Attending**

• Date: January 21-22, 2025
• Location: Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
• Official Website: LINK

iGB Affiliate Barcelona is hosted as part of ICE Barcelona and stands as one of the most important events dedicated to the affiliate side of iGaming operations. The event fosters business networking, delivers high-quality content, addresses emerging trends and challenges, and serves as a hub for thousands of industry experts. With over 6,500 iGaming and affiliate professionals attending this year, along with 150+ affiliate network programs, iGB Affiliate Barcelona is truly a must-attend event.

FEBRUARY 2025

BiG Africa Summit

• Date: February 17-21, 2025
• Location: Gaborone, Botswana
• Official Website: LINK

BiG Africa Summit is the premier industry event focused on the African iGaming and betting landscape. Dedicated specifically to the Southern Africa market, this week-long conference tracks developments across the entire region. Since its launch in 2014, it has become a milestone gathering for the industry. Each year, the summit attracts new entrants and international businesses, offering attendees valuable regional insights, best practices, and emerging trends.

SiGMA Eurasia Summit

• Date: February 23-25, 2025
• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Official Website: LINK

SiGMA Eurasia Summit is one of the largest industry gatherings focused on the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region, bringing together thousands of professionals in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The event is set to host 14,000 delegates, 4,480 affiliates, over 400 speakers, and 15 networking dinners, making it the biggest regional get-together. "Industry leaders, local regulators, and government officials attend, further solidifying SiGMA Eurasia Summit’s status as the ideal platform for discussing major trends and enjoying VIP perks like a Formula 1 retreat to Bahrain, three Gala Awards, celebrity guest appearances, and more.

Africa Gaming Expo 2025

• Date: February 25-27, 2025
• Location: Eko Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria

Africa Gaming Expo 2025 (AGE LAGOS 2025), held from February 25-27 at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria, is a comprehensive event connecting professionals from high-tech sectors such as gaming, Binance, AI, blockchain, banking, fintech, and more. Celebrated for providing brands with a deeper understanding of the regional market, it also helps participants navigate local regulations, build cross-industry partnerships, and strengthen their foothold in multiple sectors. AGE LAGOS 2025 will host thousands of attendees and feature key industry leaders

SBC Summit Rio

• Date: February 25-27, 2025
• Location: Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Official Website: LINK

As the Brazilian iGaming market gains attention, with multi-million-dollar deals launched by some of the world’s largest gaming and sports betting companies, SBC Summit Rio addresses the growing need for a platform that discusses the opportunities and challenges of this burgeoning sector. Brazil is becoming a central hub in the Latin American gaming market. Spanning 50,000 square meters and hosting over 10,000 delegates, 4,000 operators, 1,500 affiliates, and 250 speakers, SBC Summit Rio is a must-attend event, offering businesses and industry experts a pivotal opportunity to strengthen their understanding of the local market and capitalize on its immense potential.

MARCH 2025

SPiCE South Asia

• Date: March 4-6, 2025
• Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Official Website: LINK

SPiCE South Asia highlights the emerging opportunities within the South Asian region for local and international businesses. The event's focus on the iGaming landscape brings together some of the most knowledgeable figures in the industry to discuss pressing topics, network, and explore growth opportunities. Attendees will have the chance to delve into areas such as regulation, market expansion, technological advancements, and partnerships, making SPiCE South Asia a crucial gathering for anyone looking to expand their presence in this dynamic market.

G&M Events Paraguay 2025

• Date: March 5-6, 2025
• Location: Asuncion, Paraguay

G&M Events Paraguay 2025 is another event focusing on the Latin American market and the opportunities it offers for both domestic and international businesses aiming to capture a larger market share. Attendees will have the chance to sit through hard-hitting industry panels, connect with leading figures from the iGaming field, network, showcase products, and tackle the sector's biggest regional challenges.

SiGMA Africa

• Date: March 10-12, 2025
• Location: Cape Town, South Africa
• Official Website: LINK

SiGMA Africa will bring together 2,500 delegates, 350 affiliates, and more than 150 speakers in Cape Town, South Africa, from March 10-12, 2025, to explore the region's potential and discuss emerging trends and challenges. The event combines global and local expertise, using its unique format to foster meaningful partnerships and unlock business opportunities. With a strong attendance and a lineup of industry leaders taking center stage, SiGMA Africa is one of the continent’s most significant gambling industry gatherings—not to be missed.

NEXT: NYC 2025

• Date: March 12-13, 2025
• Location: Convene Brookfield Place, New York, USA
• Official Website: LINK

NEXT: New York 2025 is a seminal industry gathering that unites 1,200 executives from various sectors of iGaming, sports betting, and online poker. Focused on connecting operators, suppliers, investors, and start-ups, the event is regarded as one of the most prestigious in the sector, offering immense value to attendees through deep insights and the opportunity to network and build strong relationships in one of the world’s most dynamic gambling markets. With over 30 sessions planned, it promises a comprehensive exploration of the latest industry trends and innovations.

SAGSE LATAM 2025

• Date: March 19-20, 2025
• Location: Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina

SAGSE LATAM 2025 will bring together key industry players, offering the chance to network and explore the evolving Latin American market, particularly the emerging iGaming and sports betting sectors. The event highlights the latest business innovations, showcases successful operational models, and addresses core challenges that present opportunities for greater market share. With Latin America undergoing transformative change, SAGSE LATAM 2025’s central focus is on harnessing the region’s potential and building strong foundations for domestic and international gambling businesses.

Prague Gaming & TECH Summit '25

• Date: March 25-26, 2025
• Location: Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague
• Official Website: LINK

HIPTHER Agency’s Prague Gaming & TECH Summit ’25 is set to offer stakeholders from across the gaming and tech industries one of the most comprehensive and impactful experiences that take place in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. Set to take place in Prague, the Czech Republic on March 25-26, 2025, this industry gathering will seek to address groundbreaking innovations, dynamic changes, and the continuous evolution of the sectors it focuses on. With diverse sector representations from the world of iGaming, eSports, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, and more, Prague Gaming & TECH Summit ’25 is an event you don’t want to miss.

APRIL 2025

Online Casino Summit Italia

• Date: April 1-2, 2025
• Location: Rome, Italy

Online Casino Summit Italia is a pivotal event that addresses one of the industry’s largest and most exciting markets – Italy. The dynamic changes of the regulatory and industrial landscape require industry to keep its finger on the country’s iGaming pulse to better understand where the market is headed next. Reuniting esteemed C-level audiences, OCSI tackles important topics such as AI and innovative payment solutions, revisits the Online Gambling Licensing regime, and reunites operators, investors, advisors, and leading authorities on the online gambling ecosystem. Discover more while networking with like-minded professionals at OCSI ’25.

BiS SiGMA Americas 2025

• Date: April 7-10, 2025
• Location: Transamerica Expo Center, São Paulo, Brazil

BiS SiGMA is one of the most significant gambling industry gatherings in the Americas. A long-standing lodestar in the region, BiS SiGMA has helped shape the dialogue around emerging technologies, markets, and the industry's opportunities to build a local footprint" for better flow. The gathering sprawls at 32,000 square meters at the Transamerica Expo Center and reunites 300 exhibitors, along with 130 speakers, and 55 hours of content.

G&M Events Spain 2025

• Date: April 23-24
• Location: Casino Admiral and Lodge San Roque. Cadiz, Spain

G&M Events Spain ’25 is a prominent local iGaming industry gathering set to return in 2025, offering fresh opportunities for attendees. The event features an expansive exhibition floor, showcasing major companies in the sector, alongside educational conferences, business roundtables, and ample networking opportunities. Each year, it attracts top names from the gambling industry, with large companies participating to exchange insights and navigate the latest market and regulatory changes that will shape their business strategies for the upcoming year.

GAT EXPO CARTAGENA

• Date: April 28-30, 2024
• Location: Las Americas Hotel, Cartegna, Colombia

GAT Expo Cartagena is hosted at Las Americas hotel, Cartagena, Colombia, a seminal venue that will reunite gambling industry specialists across 6,000 square meters of space and offer ample discussions and networking opportunities. The industry gathering features keynote speeches, corporate conferences, discussion panels, addressing some of the biggest questions the Latin American region is facing when it comes to the gambling industry. The show is backed by the Colombian gaming regulatory authority, Coljuegos, which has its own representatives on the ground floor to help facilitate the dialogue between industry stakeholders and the regulator. GAT Expo Cartagena focuses on both the B2C and B2B.

MAY 2025

NEXT: Valletta 2025

• Date: May 7-8, 2025
• Location: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Malta
• Official Website: LINK

NEXT Summit Valetta is one of the gambling industry’s premier gatherings, bringing together more than 6,000 delegates from the industry who are interested in exploring and understanding the sector better. There are 300 industry-leading voices lined up to offer their insight for the upcoming edition, and they all hail from some of the most consequential companies from the sector, including regulators, lawmakers, C-level executives, and start-up owners who have all contributed to shaping the industry to what it is today. With many side events also planned to facilitate networking, NEXT: Valetta 2025 is an industry gathering you do not want to miss out on.

SBC Summit Americas (#SBCSummitAmericas)

• Date: May 13-15, 2025
• Location: Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Official Website: LINK

SBC Summit Americas is one of the foremost industry events targeting the North, South, and Central American regions, delving into both online and land-based casino and sports betting sectors. This gathering unites 10,000 industry professionals and features an expansive floor of panels and discussions that address various aspects of the industry. The event will also host two parallel gatherings: the Affiliate Leaders Summit and the Payment Experts Summit, providing a bridge between the different regions converging toward a common goal—making the gambling industry more sustainable and reliable for everyone, from operators to consumers benefiting from robust player protection measures.

Sportsbetting East Africa

• Date: May 20-21, 2025
• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The 10th Annual Sports Betting East Africa+ Summit is set take place on May 20-21, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The gathering has already established itself as one of the central events for the region, offering African operators, regulators, manufactures, payment and software providers, and other industry stakeholders to get together and explore various topics of interest that directly impact the region and the gambling industry therein. In its decade-long history, SBEA+ has achieved much, and is set to offer even more value through open discussions, knowledge exchange, and insight into emerging trends and challenges.

MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit '25

• Date: May 27-28, 2025
• Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
• Official Website: LINK

MARE BALTICUM Summit invites the industry’s best and brightest to converge on the Lithuanians capital and set the state for the next year of innovation and advancement in iGaming, Fintech, Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence. With its diverse agenda, MARE BALTICUM Summit 2025 brings some of the biggest industry leaders and offers them a chance to bridge different aspects of the technological sector and distill emerging trends, incorporating them across different sectors. The event itself carefully selects the C-level executives and compliance specialists it invites, along with government leaders, all of whom are ready to exchange ideas, ignite collaborative ventures and share their expertise for the betterment of the industry.

JUNE 2025

SiGMA Asia

• Date: June 1- 4, 2025
• Location: SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines
• Official Website: LINK

SiGMA Asia Summit is one of the largest industry gatherings which puts the focus on Asia and offers you the opportunity to explore new and exciting aspects of the industry. Focused fully on the Asian casino and sports betting market, SiGMA Asia ’25 is looking to host 20,000 delegates, 3,800 operators, 350+ speakers, two levels of expo space, 15 networking dinners, high-value traffic, and some of the industry’s brightest minds all of whom have spent considerable time and effort in understanding the local gambling market in Asia, across its many jurisdictions. With more than 1,200 affiliates present, the event is bound to appeal to both B2B and B2C individuals.

Casino Guru Awards

**Casino Guru Attending**

• Date: June 6, 2025
• Location: Hotel Hilton in St. Julian's, Malta
• Official Website: LINK

For the first time ever, the Casino Guru Awards will host an exciting live ceremony, where we reveal the winners of each category. This exclusive, invite-only event will take place on June 6, 2025, at the stunning Hotel Hilton in St. Julian's, Malta. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner with complimentary drinks, followed by an evening event at Level 22, a stylish wine lounge and club located in the Portomaso Business Tower.

As a highlight of the night, we will announce the Casino Guru Awards winners. Judges and shortlisted candidates will also be present, making it a perfect opportunity to celebrate the achievements and share valuable insights. For those unable to attend, we'll provide a full event overview on Casino Guru News. Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on all the important information about the Casino Guru Awards 2025.

G&M Events Ecuador 2025

• Date: June 4-5, 2025
• Location: Guayaquil, Ecuador

G&M Events Ecuador 2025 is one of the many events hosted by G&M that focuses on understanding local gambling industries across multiple diverse markets. With a strong focus on Latin America, and the Ecuador market itself, G&M Events Ecuador ’25 seeks to answers some of the most pressing questions the industry faces locally. From the regulatory framework to business opportunities for established and new operators

G&M Events Peru 2025

• Date: June 16
• Location: Lima, Peru

G&M Events Peru 2025 is another notable event on the Latin American calendar, focusing on the evolving iGaming and sports betting landscape in the region. As Peru continues to attract top industry professionals and companies, this event sets the stage for deeper exploration of the dynamic local market, which has experienced significant changes since implementing its regulated gambling framework. The gathering unites suppliers, operators, regulators, and other stakeholders eager to delve into the vibrant Peruvian iGaming and sports betting sectors.

CasinoBeats Summit

• Date: June 10-12, 2025
• Location: InterContinental Hotel, Malta
• Official Website: LINK

CasinoBeats Summit returns for another year, with the seminal event taking place at the InterContinental Hotel and bringing together 4,500 industry professionals of all hues. The event will focus on ample conference and exhibition space where companies will present their latest products and services, and have the opportunity to expand their network, forging new relationships as they go. With key decision-makers in attendance, CasinoBeats Summit is a unique opportunity to put your finger on the industry’s pulse and better understand current and emerging trends. With iGaming in focus, CasinoBeats Summit proves a must-attend gathering to behold. The event also comes with conference tracks dedicated to every aspect of the industry. With 150+ speakers and 50+ exhibitors, CasinoBeats Summit has much to offer.

Canadian Gaming Summit

• Date: June 18-20, 2025
• Location: Metro Toronto Convention Center, Toronto, Canada
• Official Website: LINK

The Canadian Gaming Summit will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from June 18-20, 2025. As Canada’s premier industry gathering, it is expected to reunite approximately 3,000 delegates, featuring prominent C-level executives from across the sector. With over 1,000 operators, 200 affiliates, 150 speakers, and 75 exhibitors, the event, hosted by SBC and the Canadian Gaming Association, promises to provide a fulfilling experience for both B2C and B2B companies keen on keeping pace with the local iGaming and sports betting landscape. The upcoming edition will address significant shifts in the Canadian iGaming market, the industry’s expansion, and the opportunities that arise from these changes. The Canadian Gaming Summit remains the go-to event to catch yourself up on the latest changes & trends in the gambling market in Ontario, Alberta, and beyond.

JULY 2025

iGB L!VE London 2025

• Date: July 1-4, 2025
• Location: ExCel, London
• Official Website: LINK

iGB L!VE London is one of the most prominent gambling industry gatherings. Reuniting as many as 10,000 stakeholders, including the best affiliates, operators, and suppliers, the event seeks to create the ultimate forum where the industry’s different key players could meet and talk about the future of the industry. The gathering encompasses both the B2C and B2B sectors, offering a profound look into each, and bringing some of the most impactful industry stakeholders who go out of their way to impart their knowledge, experience, and know-how. With more than 80 affiliate programs attending to discuss business opportunities, and C-level executives bringing troves of industry specific knowledge.

AUGUST 2025

G&M Events Brazil 2025

• Date: August 6-7, 2025
• Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

As Brazil undergoes profound changes in its gambling market, G&M Events Brazil 2025 aims to provide clarity on the transformative developments that have taken place across the country. The event seeks to attract major stakeholders from the industry who have rapidly adapted to the evolving gambling landscape in South America. It will serve as a platform for discussion, addressing important topics and challenges while seeking input from industry stakeholders, consultants, officials, and regulators. This collaboration aims to create a comprehensive opportunity for companies to explore the Brazilian market.

SEPTEMBER 2025

G&M Events Argentina

• Date: September 3-4, 2025
• Location: Casino Magic Hotel & Casino, Neuquen, Argentina

G&M Events Argentina is a significant gathering for the Latin American gambling industry, focusing on keeping stakeholders informed about the latest developments in the iGaming and sports betting markets in Argentina and their implications for the broader region. In 2025, the event will emphasize the rapid expansion of regulated gambling as a form of entertainment, not just in Argentina but throughout the region. Industry professionals will convene at Casino Magic Hotel & Casino in Neuquen, Argentina, to discuss the new challenges the industry faces and explore the opportunities that arise within this evolving landscape.

G&M Events Portugal 2025

• Date: September 15
• Location: SUD Lisboa Restaurant. Lisbon, Portugal

The conversation around iGaming and sports betting in Portugal continues to thrive in 2025, as G&M Events Portugal returns to its familiar venue at SUD Lisboa Restaurant in Lisbon. This one-day event aims to update industry stakeholders and professionals on the latest developments in the gambling sector while also creating networking opportunities for both established companies and those looking to enter Portugal’s dynamic and expanding market. Join us to gain a better understanding of the local regulatory framework and explore current business opportunities within the Portuguese gambling industry.

SBC Summit 2025

• Date: September 16-18, 2025
• Location: Feira Internacional De Lisboa, Lisbon
• Official Website: LINK

SBC Summit remains the pinnacle event that reunites the world’s best and brightest. The gambling industry expo has helped serve as a forum where important topics are broached, and crucial challenges – tackled. The forum has grown exponentially over the past years, offering eight distinct zones dedicated to different aspects of the industry, from its leaders to responsible gambling, to the casino & sports betting sectors. The even is expected to pull more than 25,000 delegates, sprawl on the impressive 110,000 square meters, and host more than 600 globally renowned brands, all of whom will bring cutting-edge technology, innovative games, and game-changing services, among much more.

OCTOBER 2025

G&M Events Mexico 2025

• Date: October 22-23, 2025
• Location: Mexico City, Mexico
• Official Website: LINK

G&M Events Mexico 2025 is another prominent industry gathering that brings diverse stakeholders from the gambling industry who reunite as part of a comprehensive format that offers a mix of exhibitions, conferences, and opportunities to network with gaming and gambling industry professionals. The event serves as a platform for dialogue at a time when the local market and industry are growing at a rapid clip. Bringing in a diverse range of participants, from affiliates to operators, to C-level executives to government officials, G&M Events Mexico 2025 is one of the most important gatherings on the calendar for industry professionals looking to expand and strengthen their knowledge of the gambling and betting sectors in Mexico.

DECEMBER 2025

Player Protection Summit

• Date: December 3-4, 2025
• Location: Vienna, Austria
• OfficialWebsite: LINK

Held on December 3-4, 2025, at the Ritz-Carlton in Vienna, the Player Protection Summit hosted by Eventus International will coincide with the acclaimed iGaming DACH Summit and will seek to elevate the industry understanding of crucial topics such as effective responsible marketing initiatives, safeguarding high-stakes players, and building robust yet reputable brands in the gaming landscape. The focus will seek to equip delegates and key industry decision-makers with the knowledge they need to navigate the challenging landscape of responsible gambling and ensure that their brands prioritize player safety first.

National Council of Legislators for Gaming States (NCLGS)

• Date: December 12-15, 2025
• Location: Caesars New Orleans, USA
• Official Website: LINK

The gambling industry in the United States is in a state of constant flux, with state legislators and regulators continuously addressing various issues related to the regulated gambling sector. This is where the National Council of Legislators for Gaming States (NCLGS) comes in—a semiannual meeting that hosts operators, suppliers, attorneys, lobbyists, media, and other stakeholders from the gambling industry. The NCLGS does not promote or oppose gambling; rather, it serves as a forum for discussing current industry issues from regulatory and consumer perspectives. With 300 attendees, including 100 legislators and regulators, the event plays a significant role in shaping the dialogue around the industry’s most pressing matters.

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