INTERVIEWS
November 2026
Driving Engagement in the European iGaming Market: Habanero Insights Interview
(Rome, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Milda Mikelioniene, Business Development Executive at Habanero Systems, shares her expert perspective on building lasting operator trust, navigating Italy's shifting regulatory landscape, and driving player engagement through strategic portfolio growth.
Closing of SiGMA World 2026: Business Opportunities and Activities in Rome
(Rome, SoloAzar Exclusive).- With an intense agenda of business, final conferences, sports finals, and the anticipated SiGMA Italia Awards, SiGMA World 2026 concludes today at Fiera Roma after four record-breaking days that brought together global leaders in gaming, technology, and finance.
DGOJ Participates in SiGMA World: Tackling Illegal Gambling Challenges
(Rome).- The Director-General of the DGOJ analyzed the challenges of illegal gambling with European regulators.
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.
SiGMA World 2026 Unveils Its Opening Agenda in Rome
(Rome, SoloAzar Exclusive).- SiGMA World Rome 2026 kicked off today with a lineup of side events bringing together executives, operators, affiliates, providers, and other key figures from the iGaming industry. The opening day combines networking opportunities, exclusive experiences, and sporting events, while tonight will feature two of the program’s main highlights: La Grande Notte by MGID and the SiGMA Awards ceremony.
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.