INTERVIEWS
July 2026
Alessandro Valente: “SiGMA North America Completes Our Vision for the Americas”
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Alessandro Valente, LATAM Chairman at SiGMA, shares his perspective on Latin America's rapidly evolving gaming landscape, the growing importance of responsible regulation, and why the upcoming SiGMA North America Summit in Mexico City is set to become a key meeting point for executives, regulators, operators, and suppliers across the continent.
Belatra Games Highlights Networking Value at SBC Summit Americas 2026
(Fort Lauderdale, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Lucila M. Barletta, Head of Accounts LatAm at Belatra Games, shared her insights on the company’s participation at SBC Summit Americas. From strengthening partnerships to exploring new opportunities, she emphasized the importance of both large industry events and smaller networking experiences in driving meaningful business growth.
Alexandre Tomic, Founder of Alea reflects on SBC Summit Americas
(Fort Lauderdale, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In this interview with SoloAzar, Alexandre Tomic, founder of Alea, discusses the company's participation in SBC Summit Americas, talks about the rapid rise of the sweepstakes sector, and explains Alea's next steps.
Padel becomes the new language of iGaming networking. Discussed Bloko Padel Tour 2026 with Belatra Games and Blokotech
(Cyprus, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Networking in the iGaming industry is expanding. While major exhibitions, booths, and business dinners remain the cornerstone of B2B partnerships, informal networking formats are rapidly gaining popularity alongside them, offering partners a more natural way to connect beyond their corporate roles.
June 2026
Alex Bukin: Building the Connective Future of Affiliate Marketing
(Madrid, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Moments before the AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026 officially kicks off, SoloAzar spoke exclusively with Alex Bukin, Chief Executive Officer of ReferOn, one of the event’s key sponsors through its support of the Networking Zone. Bukin shares insights into the company’s remarkable growth, its expansion plans across Europe and Latin America, and how innovation, transparency, and a more connective affiliate ecosystem are shaping ReferOn’s vision for the future.
PGS 2026: Eeze Looks Back on Its Experience at the Event
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In this interview, Diego Verano, Director of Business Development LatAm at Eeze, analyzes the results of the company's participation in Peru Gaming Show 2026, the progress of the certification process of its products in the country and the opportunities offered by the Peruvian market after the regulation of iGaming. In addition, it reviews the innovations presented by the company and the new contacts generated in the region.
5 Pitches in 8 Months: What I Learnt as a First-Time Founder
Karina Ferraioli, Founder & CMO of Master Affiliates Network, who is currently preparing for her fifth pitch at iGB London on July 1st and whose company has been nominated for the 2026 iGB Awards in the Best Newcomer category, has written an exclusive column for SoloAzar readers. In it, she shares her experience as a first-time founder in the world of iGaming pitching competitions, after taking part in five events in just eight months, and reflects on the lessons learned and opportunities gained throughout this journey.