INTERVIEWS
October 2026
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.
Stuart Hunter Highlights World Gaming’s G2E 2026 Experience and ICE 2027 Plans
(Las Vegas, SoloAzar Exclusive).- WorldGaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter reflects on the company’s experience at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2026 in Las Vegas, discussing key industry conversations, the evolution of World Gaming’s global strategy and the initiatives planned for ICE Barcelona 2027. In this interview, Hunter also examines emerging technology trends, regulatory challenges and the role of international exhibitions in shaping the future of the gaming industry.
Regulatory Earthquake in Brazil: Definitive Prohibition or Strategic Shift in Latin America?
In this exclusive column for SoloAzar, Gerardo Ballesteros Félix Díaz, a lawyer specializing in Games and Sweepstakes, analyzes the impact of the suspension of online betting in Brazil, the legal avenues that could reverse the measure and its possible consequences for the gambling industry in Latin America.
Eeze Drives Latin American Expansion After SBC Summit 2026
(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Diego Verano, Business Development Director at Eeze, discussed the company's participation in SBC Summit 2026, the business opportunities that emerged during the event, and Latin America's growth potential. He also highlighted the reception of Eeze's products, the presentation of Fortune Drop, and the company's priorities for consolidating its international expansion ahead of 2027.
The Future of Sports Engagement Beyond the Court
The SBC Summit in Lisbon highlighted how technology is transforming the relationship between sports and fans. In this column, Robson Silveira, Senior Sales Executive at Sportradar, explores the role of artificial intelligence, real-time data, and innovation in creating more immersive and personalized experiences for sports audiences.
Exploring Market Particularities: Insights from ALEA’s Alexandre Tomic
(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Following his attendance at SBC Summit 2026, ALEA founder Alexandre Tomic reflects on the company's performance at the event, the milestones achieved through the rollout of new verticals such as sportsbook and Alea Jackpot, and the broader growth outlook across Europe, Latin America, and North America’s fast-moving sweepstakes sector.