INTERVIEWS
Live Studio Roles Drive Hiring Trends in European Gaming Industry: Paul Sculpher’s Insights
(Malta, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Paul Sculpher, Partner and Co-Director at GRS Recruitment, has worked as a casino consultant for over 16 years. In this interview, he shares his perspective on operations, recruitment, and the hiring outlook for Europe’s gaming industry in 2026.
SoloAzar Exclusive
Monday 26 de January 2026 / 12:00
ICE Journey: 15 Years of Authentic Learnings
Cristian Galarza, CEO of ASAP Américas, draws on more than 15 years of experience at ICE to share how the event has shaped his perspective on the gaming industry—revealing trends, challenges, and opportunities that continue to define its future.
SoloAzar Exclusive
Thursday 15 de January 2026 / 12:00
From Land-Based Casinos to the Digital Ecosystem: The Trends Shaping the Gaming Industry in 2026
(Buenos Aires, SoloAzar Exclusive).– On the doorstep of a new era for the B2B sector, the games of chance industry is accelerating its transformation toward business models that are more resilient, integrated, and technologically advanced. In this special report, we present the trends that will set the pace for 2026: from regulatory consolidation in strategic markets like Brazil to the definitive convergence between land-based and digital casinos.
SoloAzar Exclusive
Thursday 08 de January 2026 / 12:00
News
David Flinn Reviews a Successful 2025 for IGT and Unveils Plans for 2026
(London).- IGT’s SVP of Sales for Americas and EMEA highlights the company’s achievements in 2025 and announces that at ICE Barcelona, the new RISE55 and RISE32 cabinets will be introduced to international markets.
Juan Bravo from Digitain: "2026 will be about transforming strong regional positioning into tangible results"
(Yerevan, SoloAzar Exclusive).-A review of 2025 and a look ahead to 2026. This is the testimony of Juan Bravo, Sales Team Manager, LatAm at Digitain.
Portfolios
Zitro Vice President Manuela Jiménez Retires After 18 Years, Leaving a great Legacy in the Gaming Industry
(Madrid).- After nearly 18 years as Vice President of Zitro, Manuela Jiménez is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of more than 50 years in the gaming industry
Amusnet Builds on a Year of Execution as It Prepares for a Milestone Growth Phase at It`s 10th Anniversary
(Sofía, SoloAzar Exclusive).- With steady portfolio expansion, growing international reach and industry recognition, Amusnet closed a year defined by strong execution and strategic focus, setting the stage for accelerated growth and deeper market engagement in the period ahead as the company steps into it`s 10th Anniversary this year
EGT Navigates Regulatory Shifts and Strengthens Its Global Footprint
(Sofía, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Amid regulatory transformation and accelerating demand across multiple regions, Euro Games Technology (EGT) closed the past year with solid product performance, strategic market expansion and renewed investment in innovation, setting a clear course toward growth and leadership in the year ahead.
ICE Barcelona 2026 strengthens its commitment to Brazil with the creation of Casa Brasil
(Barcelona, Exclusive SoloAzar).– At a decisive moment for the consolidation of Brazil’s regulated betting and gaming market, ICE Barcelona 2026 takes a strategic step by creating an exclusive space dedicated to Brazil: Casa Brasil. In this interview, Magnho José, Brazil’s Ambassador to the show, analyzes the significance of this role, the concrete opportunities for Brazilian and Latin American companies, and explains why ICE Barcelona 2026 is positioning itself as a must-attend event for the global betting, gaming, and lottery industry.
Event
ICE Barcelona 2026
19 de January 2026
CT Gaming Shines at ICE Barcelona 2026
(Sofia).- At ICE Barcelona 2026, CT Gaming showcased its latest multigame products, attracting strong operator interest and confirming its global market leadership.
Wednesday 28 Jan 2026 / 12:00
Konami Online Interactive debuted at ICE as a new iGaming brand and Solstice 49C™ was unveiled
(Las Vegas).- We present a Complete summary of Konami products after the ICE Barcelona 2026 event, highlighting the main innovations and trends presented at Fira Barcelona Gran Via.
Wednesday 28 Jan 2026 / 12:00
Soft2Bet Wins Two Major Industry Awards at ICE Barcelona 2026
(Malta).- Soft2Bet secured two prestigious accolades at the Global Gaming Awards EMEA and the International Gaming Awards, taking home Platform Provider of the Year and Innovator of the Year honors.
Wednesday 28 Jan 2026 / 12:00
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