INTERVIEWS
September 2026
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.
Affiliates and Acquisition: Keys to Regulated Markets in North America
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- During SiGMA North America 2026, Cristopher Guzmán Reyes, Head of Affiliates at Logrand Entertainment Group; Guga Júnior, influencer and slots expert at Scalar Partners; Andrés Gómez, Head of Latin America Go-to-Market Strategy at Admattic; Yambot Aguilera, Gaming and Finance Sales Director at Google; and Paula Gabriel Jiménez, Advertising Client Growth Director for Microsoft at Aleph, analyzed the state and provincial affiliate ecosystem in North America, as well as the acquisition challenges in regulated markets.
Habanero Previews Its Participation in SBC Summit 2026
(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Habanero's Business Development Executive Milda Mikelioniene discusses Habanero’s latest game mechanics, player trends and growth plans for 2026–2027.
CP Games at SiGMA North America: Localization, Integration, and Regional Growth
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Following a successful showcase at SiGMA North America, Caio Ruiz, Head of Growth and Strategic Partnership at CP Games, reflects on the event's key takeaways. He discusses the critical need for localized strategies across the Americas, the importance of flexible technical integrations, and the company's next steps in navigating the diverse gaming landscapes of LatAm and North America.
Amusnet and the Future of iGaming in Mexico: An Interview with Andrea Bustos
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Amusnet recently participated in SiGMA North America in Mexico City, a key hub connecting the North American and LATAM iGaming markets. In this interview, Andrea Bustos, Amusnet Account and Commercial Manager for LATAM, shares valuable insights into the company's localized growth strategies, successful product showcases, and their vision for building long-term, collaborative partnerships across the region.
BSW Highlights Validation and Growth Opportunities in the LATAM iGaming Market
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In Q&A with SoloAzar, Betting Software (BSW) Head of Digital Marketing Ilia Chumak discussed the company's standout showcase in SIGMA North America. Highlighting the incredible energy of the region, Chumak noted that the event was a major success for BSW, resulting in active negotiations and verifying multiple deals straight from their booth.