INTERVIEWS
November 2026
NOVOMATIC Highlights Innovation and Market-Specific Gaming Solutions at G2E 2026
(Las Vegas, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Following a successful participation at G2E 2026 in Las Vegas, Thomas Schmalzer, VP of Global Sales and Product Management at NOVOMATIC, discusses the company’s product highlights, visitor feedback, emerging industry trends and strategic priorities for 2027.
Korbi Carrison Reviews G2E 2026 and Previews the 2027 Edition
(Las Vegas, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Korbi Carrison, Event Vice President of G2E, reflects on the outcome of Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2026, highlighting the event's international reach, business opportunities, technological developments and key industry discussions. In this interview with SoloAzar, she also shares her assessment of exhibitor and attendee feedback, the main highlights of this year's edition and the plans for G2E 2027, which will take place from September 27 to 30 in Las Vegas.
October 2026
Italy focuses on the supervision of public gambling with new regulations
(Rome, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Ministerial Decree No. 90/2026 establishes the rules for the organization and operation of the Permanent Consultation of Public Games authorized in Italy. The measure, in force since June 6, seeks to strengthen the monitoring of the sector and is part of the implementation of the regulatory reform promoted by Legislative Decree No. 41/2024. In fact, the legal text clearly speaks of "monitoring the evolution of gambling activities". All the details in this report.
Brazil’s Regulation Crisis Raises Questions for Latin America’s iGaming Market
(Brasil, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The fourth iGaming Club Forum examined how Brazil’s regulatory crisis is affecting operators, employees and players, while industry professionals discussed the legal uncertainty surrounding the market and the future of regulation across Latin America. The LinkedIn Live session, titled “The Brazil Effect: Where Is the LatAm Market Heading?”, was moderated by Thomas Carvalhaes, CEO and Founder of TC iGaming Advisors, and featured Bárbara Teles, Head of Compliance at Playtech; Victor Santiago Torvão, Head of Casino at Pixbet; Filippo Anzalone, GTM Strategy & Growth Lead at iGaming InteractiveAI; and Staffan Cnattingius, Head of LatAm at Betsoft.
PopOK Gaming Builds on Partnerships and Market Growth at SBC Summit 2026
(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive).- PopOK Gaming reviews its participation as an exhibitor at SBC Summit 2026, highlighting its ongoing expansion across international markets, the addition of local certifications, and its commitment to developing long-term partnerships. The company also shares its assessment of the European iGaming landscape and outlines its priorities for the coming months.
BetStarters strengthens its global expansion strategy
(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Paulo García Córdova, Global Head of Sales at BetStarters, reviews the company's participation in SBC Summit 2026, the business opportunities identified during the event, and its international growth strategy. He also discusses the evolution of the European iGaming market, the importance of tailored technology solutions, and the company's plans to strengthen its presence in Latin America, particularly in Peru.
Tsvetomira Drumeva: EGT Digital expands its global growth strategy
(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Tsvetomira Drumeva, Head of Sales at EGT Digital, discussed the company's commercial results at SBC Summit 2026, the business opportunities identified during the event and its priorities for international expansion. The executive highlighted the growing importance of tailored technology, differentiated content and local market expertise across Europe, Latin America and Africa.
DS Virtual Gaming at SBC Summit: Exploring Pioneering Strategies for LatAm
(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive).- DS Virtual Gaming consolidates its presence in the Latin American market following its successful participation in the SBC Summit in Lisbon, focusing on technological innovation, content localization, and compliance with new regulatory frameworks. Jessica Patricia Quevedo Leon, Head of Business Development LatAm at DS Virtual Gaming, shares the details and takeaways from the company's recent participation in the event.
Ryan Scott: "G2E 2026 was an incredibly strong show for Light & Wonder"
(Las Vegas, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In this interview, Ryan Scott, Senior Vice President of Product Management & Commercial Strategy at Light & Wonder, discusses the company’s key highlights at G2E 2026 in Las Vegas, the industry’s response to its latest gaming innovations, and emerging trends in technology, player experience and digital transformation. He also shares insights into Light & Wonder’s cross-platform strategy, its priorities for the remainder of 2026, and the opportunities shaping the company’s outlook for 2027.