INTERVIEWS
October 2026
GR8_TECH Highlights Speed and Growth at SBC Summit 2026
(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Vardan Hakobyan, Head of Sales at GR8_TECH, spoke to SoloAzar during SBC Summit 2026, held from September 29 to October 1 at Feira Internacional de Lisboa, about the company’s objectives for the event, the business opportunities generated, its strategy in Latin America, and its priorities for the coming months.
WorldMatch Highlights SBC Summit 2026 Success and LatAm Growth
(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Gabriele De Lorenzi, Commercial Director at WorldMatch, spoke to SoloAzar following SBC Summit 2026 – The Greatest Show in Gaming, held from September 29 to October 1 at Feira Internacional de Lisboa and MEO ARENA, highlighting the company’s commercial objectives, new business opportunities, and the growing demand for localized and bespoke casino content.
Habanero eyes LatAm growth after key takeaways from SBC Summit
(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Milda Mikelioniene, Business Development Executive at Habanero, spoke to SoloAzar following SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon, highlighting the value of face-to-face conversations with operators, the opportunities emerging across Latin America and the increasingly selective approach of European operators. She also discussed Habanero’s latest games, including King Frog Feast, Battleship Strike and Jackpot Race™, as well as the company’s priorities for the months ahead.
Omnichannel: the experience is built by people
Omnichannel is transforming the way gaming organizations connect their in-person and digital channels. However, technology alone does not guarantee a consistent customer experience: it is also necessary for teams to understand their role within this strategy. In this column, Julio César Uliassi analyzes the role of people in building a true omnichannel experience.
G2E 2026 Wraps Up: Innovation, Networking, and Final Deals in Las Vegas
(Las Vegas, SoloAzar Exclusive).- As the world's premier gaming event draws to a close at The Venetian Expo, industry leaders are making the most of the final day to seal strategic alliances, wrap up an extensive educational program, and showcase the future of iGaming, AI, and sports betting. SoloAzar is right there on the show floor to bring you all the latest updates and innovations.
September 2026
G2E Las Vegas: Korbi Carrison On Innovations & Bill Miller Denounces Illegal Prediction Markets
(Las Vegas, SoloAzar Exclusive).- SoloAzar is on the ground in Las Vegas providing firsthand coverage of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) taking place this week. Directly from the aisles of the event, we spoke with Korbi Carrison, Event VP of G2E, to walk us through the new launches, innovations, the Business Solutions & Tech Zone, and the G2E Dealer Championship. We also review the powerful opening keynote by AGA CEO Bill Miller, who took a hard stance against illegal prediction markets. Below, we break down all the details and share today's full agenda of conferences and activities.
SBC Summit 2026: The Premier Exhibition for iGaming Leaders Starts Today
(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive) - From September 29 to October 1, Lisbon becomes the global epicenter of iGaming and sports betting. Held at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL) and the MEO Arena, SBC Summit 2026 brings together industry giants in an event designed to redefine the future of entertainment, technology, and sports business.
LatAm Regulators Discussed Illegal Gambling and Innovation at SiGMA North America
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The panel "The Red Pen Forum: Regulators Respond to the Industry," held during SiGMA North America 2026, brought together representatives from Uruguay, Argentina, Puerto Rico, and Honduras to analyze regulatory challenges, digital transformation, illegal gambling, and the need to adapt lotteries for new generations. The conference was moderated by Rodrigo Cigliutti, Executive Director of CIBELAE (Ibero-American Corporation of State Lotteries and Betting), and featured the participation of Marcelo Visconti, National Director of Lotteries and Quinielas of Uruguay; Carlos Moyano, President of IAFAS Entre Ríos, Argentina; Heidi Hernández Olivo, Deputy Secretary of the Puerto Rico Lottery; and Lissa Mencía, General Director of Lottery Operations and Games at Loto Honduras.
Sportradar’s Eduardo Lobato on SBC Summit 2026 and the Future of Sports Betting
(St Gallen, SoloAzar Exclusive).- As the global betting and gaming industry sets its sights on the SBC Summit, SoloAzar caught up with Eduardo Lobato, Enterprise Client Partner Lead at Sportradar. With around 40,000 professionals gearing up for the massive event at Feira Internacional de Lisboa and MEO Arena, Lobato shares an exclusive inside look at Sportradar's strategic goals.