With the global online gambling market looking to be worth USD $164.5bn by 2033, a continued recovery in land-based segments across Europe, as well as new markets opening, there’s a general upwards trend in entertainment and leisure M&A, yet also a retreat from US expansion by some, and several forced new approaches by others. Factor in increasing convergence between casinos and sports betting, as well as commercial and tribal, what’s next for gaming? Beginning with a deep dive into the latest data on which sectors, verticals, and under-penetrated jurisdictions are seeing the most investment in 2025, this headline session then transitioning into a leaders panel, bringing brings together industry leaders giants from online and bricks-and-mortar gaming brands to debate the transformative strategies needed to sustain industry growth, market expansion, shifting consumer demographics, and industry commitments to responsibility.

• Emerging opportunities: Insights into innovative business directions, cutting-edge technologies, and customer engagement.
• Rapid growth: How do operators re-organize, re-orient and reinvigorate trusted models in the face of rising economic headwinds.