ICE 2025 starts today: Barcelona becomes the epicentre of gaming and innovation
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(Barcelona, SoloAzar Exclusive).- This week, Barcelona is hosting ICE 2025, the world's leading platform to showcase innovations and launches in the gaming sector. More than 55,000 industry professionals from 170 countries are gathering at Fira Barcelona Gran Via from January 20 to 22. SoloAzar shares the novelties and activities for today.
Barcelona, the hub of innovation and networking
With over 800 exhibitors, 14,000 operators, 200 regulators and 300 speakers, Barcelona is transforming into the global capital of gaming and innovation. ICE 2025 will attract 72 regulatory bodies and leading gaming technology companies, who will present their latest developments and solutions.
Focus on Latin America and Brazil
One of the most prominent conferences is the World Regulatory Briefing, which will bring together regulators and legislators from around the world to discuss legal and regulatory issues with industry operators. This year, the focus will be on Brazil and Latin America due to the recent regulation in these markets.
Conference Agenda for Today
Monday, January 20
11:45 – 12:30 World Gaming Forum - Hall 5 WrB Conference (CC5.1) - Main Lecture - Regulation and Revitalization in Latin America
Mexico, one of the fastest growing markets after Brazil, is expected to quadruple in size by 2027. Former Mexican President Vicente Fox will discuss development opportunities in the region, joined by one of Brazil's leading operators. Topics to be discussed:
-Reputational and financial risks of fragmented regulatory systems in Latin America.
-Benefits of tourism and economic growth versus sustainability and social protection.
-Political risks and rewards for investment in rapidly expanding gaming markets.
14:00 – 14:45 Sustainable Gaming Zone - Hall 3 Incorporating JR into new regulations in Latin America
-Avoiding mistakes of more mature online markets.
- Adapting practices and regulations to player profiles.
Moderator: Karen Sierra, Vice President of Latin America, the Caribbean and Spain, GLI. Panelists:
Máximo Gutiérrez, President, FEJAR.
David Calvete, Chief Inspector, National Police.
Sebastián Vivot, CTO, LOTBA.
16:45 – 17:30 World Gaming Forum - Hall 5 Hidden Charges: Optimizing Taxation for Sustainable Returns
- Understanding how operators generate returns.
- Maintaining competitiveness in the markets.
Moderator: Michael Pollock, Senior Policy Advisor, Spectrum Gaming Group. Panelists:
Regis Dudena, Secretary of Prizes and Betting, Ministry of Economy Brazil.
Eric Konings, AI Director, Netherlands Online Gaming Association.
Jaguar Gal, CEO, Jaguar Lawyers.
17:30 – 19:00 World Gaming Forum Networking LatAm (CC4 Delegate Lounge)
Categoría:Events
Tags: Clarion Gaming, ICE Barcelona,
País: Spain
Región: EMEA
Event
Peru Gaming Show 2025
18 de June 2025
Facephi presented its digital identity verification solutions for the online gaming sector in Peru at PGS 2025
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Facephi is consolidating its position as a strategic partner for responsible online gaming in Peru, presenting advanced identity verification, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance solutions at PGS 2025, adapted to an increasingly digital and demanding ecosystem. In this interview, Bruno Rafael Rivadeneyra Sánchez, the firm's Identity Solutions Senior Manager, explores how its technology is redefining gaming security standards, with a preventative, seamless, and 100% regional approach.
Friday 18 Jul 2025 / 12:00
From PGS 2025, Win Systems Redoubles its Commitment to Peru: Innovation, Proximity, and Regional Expansion
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In a revealing interview, Galy Olazo, Country Manager of Win Systems in Peru, analyzes the company's strategic role in one of the most thriving markets in the region. Its participation in the PGS 2025 trade show not only left its mark with its technological advances, such as the new Gold Club Colors electronic roulette wheels and the WIGOS management system, but also reaffirmed its commitment to the transformation of the sector and its consolidation in Latin America.
Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 / 12:00
Key debate during PGS 2025: Enforcement: Process to ensure compliance (laws, norms, rules)
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- During the 2025 edition of the Peru Gaming Show, the conference ‘Enforcement: Process to ensure compliance (laws, norms, rules)’ took place, with an international panel of professionals who debated about the current challenges to combat illegal gaming and guarantee the application of the laws in the sector, both in Peru and in the Latam region.
Monday 14 Jul 2025 / 12:00
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