INTERVIEWS
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.
Jordi Sendra, CEO of Alea: "Latin America is one of our most important regions"
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The CEO of Alea analyzes the company's participation in SiGMA North America, the potential of Mexico and Brazil and the growth opportunities in North America and Latin America. It also reviews the new features presented during the event, including the new sportsbook vertical and Alea Jackpot.
SiGMA North America Examines the VIP Revenue Paradox
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- At SiGMA North America 2026 in Mexico City, the conference “The VIP Paradox: Emotional Intelligence vs. Revenue Pressure” brought together Beatriz Melges, Regional Director at BetConstruct AI; Rodrigo Ripol, Business Development Officer at AHIS; Erick Sapien, Country Manager at BC.GAME; and Thomas Carvalhaes, Founder and CEO of TC iGaming Advisors LATAM, to examine the balance between VIP management, revenue generation, player protection and emotional intelligence.
Rocío Moitino of Ready Play Gaming looks back on her visit to SiGMA North America
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- After visiting SiGMA North America, Rocío Moitino Head of Sales, Latin America at Ready Play Gaming, analyzed the opportunities of the Mexican market and the new demands of operators. The executive highlighted the importance of combining product, distribution and commercial strategy, in addition to the potential of alternative formats to traditional slots.