A New Peak: SBC Summit Latinoamérica Surpassed All Expectations in 2023

Insightful Discussions and Regulatory Focus

A consortium of 150+ iGaming professionals, with nearly half being high-level executives, actively participated in 48 panels distributed across 3 scenes. The conference highlighted shifts in major countries' regulations, particularly in Brazil. Notable figures involved were Jeannie Hovland and Luiz Felipe Maia.

Also, the representatives of the following companies took part in the discussions:

• EstrelaBet;
• Betcris;
• BetWarrior.

Besides that, networking occasions, including breakfasts and a Halloween party, provided additional connection opportunities.

As for the SBC Awards Latinoamérica, it honoured business excellence across 25 nominations. Newsperson Ines Sainz took the reins as the host for the culminating ceremony, which unfolded on November 3.

Post-event surveys indicated an 80% satisfaction rate, with commendations for attention to small nuances.

Representatives from 234 businesses joined the summit, including:

• vendors;
• sports teams;
• game developers;
• media;
• global and regional operators;
• affiliates;
• regulatory bodies.

The presentation area allowed guests to discover emerging technologies and featured 100+ exhibitors, marking a 75% increase from the previous year. And 90.9% of these visitors expressed intent to participate in 2024. Roundtable sessions, particularly the Brazil-focused one, experienced high demand, necessitating additional seating.

Comments from the Executives

Xabier Maribona, Grupo Retabet's CEO, acknowledged the event's value in providing updates on the sector's reality in emerging markets. He found discussions on regulatory details from countries like Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, and Chile informative and interesting. On top of that, Mr Maribona partook in debates on consolidated countries like Colombia and Mexico.

Rasmus Sojmark, CEO of SBC, expressed gratitude for the summit's success. He looks forward to improving the 2024 edition based on positive attendee feedback.

Betcris' chief executive officer, JD Duarte, also praised the event for topping anticipations, emphasising its positive impact on the industry community.