Scheduled Release for SBC Summit's Western Europe Focus Track
The SBC Summit 2025 is gearing up for an informative event, with a focus on the Western Europe track taking place on September 17 at Lisbon’s Feira Internacional de Lisboa. This track aims to provide practical, expert-led insights into how major operators in Italy, the Nordics, the Netherlands, and Portugal are adapting their strategies around compliance, innovation, and customer retention to address evolving regulatory and market challenges.
European Leaders Panel: Navigating Tightening Regulations
A highlight of the event will be the European Leaders Panel, featuring industry voices discussing strategies for navigating tightening regulations, fostering player loyalty, and remaining competitive. Participants include Pascal Chaffard, FDJ Chief Financial Officer & Strategy Officer; Tipico CEO Axel Hefer; BoyleSports CEO Vlad Kaltenieks; Mattias Wedar, LeoVegas CEO; and moderator Martin Collins, Soft2bet Chief Business Development Officer.
Portugal: Smooth Sailing or Danger Ahead?
The "Portugal: Smooth Sailing or Danger Ahead?" panel will examine the current state of Portugal's sports betting and iGaming market, considering whether declining sports betting could signal tighter regulation. Notable participants include Tiago Bessa, Vieira de Almeida Partner; Apostas Sociais (Santa Casa) Managing Director Tomas Goncalves; Solverde Director Americo Loureiro; Rui Magalhães, Estoril Sol Digital CEO; Bernardo Neves, APAJO Secretary General; and LeBull.pt Head of Portugal Tiago Pereira.
Driving Innovation, Compliance, and Player Retention
Attendees will learn about tools to drive innovation, compliance, and player retention in a changing European landscape. Sessions such as "Over the Finnish Line: Regulation in the Nordics" will analyze Finland's upcoming move to open its market to private operators, while "Dutch Courage: Collaboration in the Changing Face of Regulations" will look at Dutch proposals to raise the age threshold for online slots and introduce stricter deposit limits.
Thriving in Regulation-Heavy Markets
The Western Europe track is designed to help operators expand regionally or maintain position in legacy markets. Sessions like "Italy's New Online Gambling Regime: A Game-Changer for the Industry" will analyze the impact of stricter regulations, higher licensing fees, and enhanced player protection measures on Italy's market. Participants include Fabio A. Bufalini, Country Director, Italy Stake; Microgame CEO Marco Castaldo; eCogra CEO Will Shuckburgh; Agipro Chief Editor Nicola Tani; Betsson Managing Director Italy Stefano Tino; and Marco Tiso, Sisal Managing Director.
Rasmus Sojmark, SBC Founder and CEO, emphasised the importance of operators building strong relationships with regulators, driving responsible innovation, and retaining customers in a complex global environment. The SBC Summit 2025 is launching a Global Markets - Western Europe track, offering strategies for thriving in regulation-heavy markets such as Italy, the Nordics, the Netherlands, and Portugal.
In summary, the Western Europe track at SBC Summit 2025 offers practical, expert-led insights into how major operators in Italy, the Nordics, the Netherlands, and Portugal are adapting their strategies to address evolving regulatory and market challenges. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge and guidance to succeed in this complex and dynamic landscape.
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- The European Leaders Panel, with representatives from FDJ, Tipico, BoyleSports, LeoVegas, Soft2bet, and the moderator, Martin Collins, will discuss strategies for navigating tightening regulations, fostering player loyalty, and staying competitive in the ever-evolving European finance and lifestyle scene.
- The "Portugal: Smooth Sailing or Danger Ahead?" panel will delve into the current state of Portugal's sports betting and iGaming market, examining whether declining sports betting could lead to tighter regulations and discussing the impact on lifestyle and technology industries.
- Attendees at SBC Summit 2025 can look forward to sessions focusing on driving innovation, compliance, and customer retention in Europe, with discussions on upcoming changes in the Nordics and Netherlands, including the potential effects on casino-games, lotteries, and sports industries.
- Operators in regulation-heavy markets such as Italy, the Nordics, the Netherlands, and Portugal can benefit from the Western Europe track at SBC Summit 2025, which offers expert insights on adapting strategies for compliance, innovation, and customer retention in the face of evolving regulatory and market challenges within the casino-and-gambling sector.
