INTERVIEWS
October 2026
Konami Drives Growth with Solstice and iGaming Innovations Post-G2E 2026
(Las Vegas, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Leonardo Sosa, Konami Gaming’s Regional Director of Gaming Operations, reflects on the company’s successful showcase at G2E 2026. Highlighting the rollout of the new Solstice hardware in Latam, high-demand titles like Money in the Bank, and the rapid expansion of Konami Online Interactive, Sosa outlines the strategic priorities shaping the supplier's roadmap for the remainder of the year and into 2027.
Ukraine Advances Digital Gambling Reform
(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Natalia Denikeieva, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, spoke to SoloAzar during her visit to SBC Summit, discussing the country’s ongoing gambling reform, the implementation of digital regulatory tools, player protection measures, and efforts to combat the illegal market. In this interview, she explains the Government’s priorities for modernising the regulatory framework, improving taxation and creating a more predictable environment for licensed operators, while sharing the main lessons she took away from the international industry event.
Eman Pulis on SiGMA’s Global iGaming Expansion and Innovation
(Rome, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Eman Pulis, founder of SiGMA Group, spoke to SoloAzar about emerging opportunities for B2B iGaming businesses, the technologies shaping the industry and the evolution of international gaming events. Ahead of SiGMA World, scheduled for November 2–5, 2026, at Fiera Roma in Italy, Pulis discusses the importance of regulated markets, cross-industry collaboration and sustainable growth, outlining the group’s ambitions to strengthen its global presence.
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.
CT Interactive Outlines Aggregation Strategy and Growth Focus Following SBC Summit
(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Martin Ivanov, COO at CT Interactive, reflects on the company's successful showcase at the SBC Summit in Lisbon. In this interview, he discusses the growing demand for streamlined aggregation models, the specific challenges of the European market, and the strategic roadmap for expanding their global footprint.
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
The true size of gray or illegal gambling by companies and casinos in Mexico
The gaming and sweepstakes sector in Mexico is going through a crucial moment of consolidation and expansion. While the regulated market is experiencing steady growth driven by technological adoption and major sporting events, the industry faces a persistent challenge: the presence of the gray market and crime from illegal operations. Gerardo Ballesteros Félix Díaz, helps us to understand the dimensions of this phenomenon.
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.