Fira Barcelona Gran Via,

18–20 January 2027

Make a better-informed market-entry decision

Regulation, partnerships and local politics belong in the same market-entry discussion. Hear industry perspectives on these connected questions, so you can assess what each means for your expansion strategy before deciding how to proceed.

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    CC5.2
    • Navigating African Ecosystems
    Despite vastly different regulatory regimes in Africa's gaming markets, taxation remains a consistent point of contention between regulators and operators. To protect players, regulatory oversight and … Read More
  2. ( - UTC -1 )
    CC5.2
    • Navigating African Ecosystems
    Off-shore illegal operators drain tax revenues, undermine responsible gaming, and weaken regulators', operators', and players' trust in all African jurisdictions. Whilst crackdowns drain resources, ca … Read More
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    CC5.2
    • Navigating African Ecosystems
    Digital regulatory intelligence is rapidly becoming the bedrock for oversight, market integrity, and player protection for Africa's gaming markets. Using Tanzania as a primary case study, this present … Read More
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    CC5.2
    • Navigating African Ecosystems
    Two of Africa’s largest gaming markets, Kenya and Nigeria, are leading the continent in real-time oversight, multi-stakeholder cooperation, and licensing stability. Panellists from both jurisdictions … Read More
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    CC5.2
    • Navigating African Ecosystems
    What are the non-negotiable financial, technological, and governance assurances required for entering African gaming markets? Localisation is essential, but long-term success requires stability, trans … Read More
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    CC5.2
    • Navigating African Ecosystems
    Following a comprehensive regulatory reset, Ethiopia’s gambling sector is poised to become a vital driver of national economic growth and digital expansion. Ethiopia is establishing a modern, highly c … Read More
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    CC5.2
    • Navigating African Ecosystems
    The financial cost of entering Africa's gaming markets is just the beginning of the challenge for operators seeking to expand. Multi-jurisdictional marketing compliance, localised acquisition and prev … Read More
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    CC5.2
    • Navigating African Ecosystems
    Player protection and data-led interventions are shifting from theory to practice across Africa's Gaming markets. Yet challenges around player and minor protection, advertising standards, and cultural … Read More

 

Who can support your entry into each market?

The right conversation starts with the market you have in mind. Review suppliers and advisers for the support they offer, then choose who to ask about local requirements and potential partnerships. You can focus your discussions on what building a regulated business would involve for your plans.

 

Market context for a sharper entry strategy

Deepen your understanding of the regulatory and political context around your target markets, with insights to help you identify what to investigate next and what to ask potential partners.

Eyes on the prize in Africa

Emerging as gambling’s next frontier, Africa’s fast-growing mobile audiences have attracted a myriad of operators. While early winners have emerged in terms of operators and geographical markets, fragmented regulation threatens to reshuffle those leaderboards

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How to keep Africa’s gambling boom onshore

Africa’s gambling boom may be inevitable, but there are pressing factors the continent must grapple with if it wants to keep the boom onshore.

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South Africa’s ‘online casino ban’: what the Gauteng ruling really means for the gambling market

A 2025 court ruling in Gauteng triggered confusion over online gambling laws in South Africa, exposing deeper tensions around regulation, legality and a fast-growing illegal market.

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The place the world of gaming goes to do business

Give your expansion plans a place in your ICE Barcelona visit. Review attendance options and plan conversations around the markets, partnerships and questions that matter to your business.

Prepare for the business beyond market entry

Technology, compliance and responsible gambling bring further questions to your expansion plans. Continue with the ICE themes that help you consider those responsibilities alongside your regional strategy.

Explore all seven themes

Event location…

Fira Barcelona Gran Via
Av. Joan Carles I, 64, 08908 Barcelona, Spain

Monday 18th January, 2027, 10:00 – 18:00 CET

Tuesday 19th January, 2027, 10:00 – 18:00 CET

Wednesday, 20th January, 2027, 10:00 – 16:00 CET