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Clarion Gaming build ICE senior team with appointment of experienced events specialist Margaret Dunn
31 Jul 2025Margaret joins the ICE leadership team from Easyfairs, where she spent 10-years most recently as Portfolio Director responsible for the Energy and Logistics Division. During her decade at Easyfairs sh ... -
‘Growing the Power of Play’ unveiled as creative proposition for 2026 edition of ICE Barcelona
27 Jun 2025Delegates attending iGB L!VE 2025, the first edition to be held in London following its relocation from Amsterdam will receive a sneak preview of the new creative which has been produced in support ... -
Clarion Gaming celebrated ‘double gold’ at the AEO Excellence Awards widely recognised as the Oscars for the events industry. Held at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel which has hosted royalty, dignitari ...
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Clarion to introduce ICE Research Institute to industry opinion-formers as part of AI presentation at Gaming In Spain conference
12 Jun 2025 12:24A senior Clarion Gaming team led by Director of Industry Insight and Engagement, Ewa Bakun has been invited to speak at the Gaming in Spain conference, organised by Willem van Oort and taking place in ... -
The huge creative contribution made by exhibitors to the ICE Experience is being recognised with a new set of prestigious Awards which are being launched for ICE Barcelona 2026. Marking the innovativ ...
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Clarion’s Stuart Hunter completes the ‘Spartan Beast’ raising vital funds for gambling industry charity
19 May 2025Clarion Gaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter has completed one of the most challenging endurance races open to amateur athletes tackling the 21km (13.1 mile) 30 obstacle Spartan Beast trail course a ... -
Clarion Gaming’s Stuart Hunter to take on the ‘Beast’ in aid of CHIPS children’s charity
06 May 2025Clarion Gaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter will be swapping the professional challenge of delivering ICE Barcelona - the world’s biggest b2b gambling show - for the personal challenge of completin ... -
Ewa Bakun, Director of Industry Insight and Engagement at Clarion Gaming, has joined the line-up of international experts who will be speaking at the second edition of the Italian Gaming Exhibition and Conference (IGE) taking place across April 9th and 10that the Salone delle Fontane in Rome.
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Pitch ICE Winner - Tiffany Santisteban Lagos: ‘We don’t expect risk-free bets. But we do hope some industry leaders will dare to back a winning hand!’
25 Mar 2025 16:00Pitch ICE Winner 'EmpowerYourPlay' is a classic positive disruptor with its model for replacing tired and ineffective bonuses with an exciting and dynamic gamified giving which creates an emotional connection, enhances retention and stimulates play. Founder Tiffany Santisteban Lagos explains the proposition of making giving fun and giving fun to meaning.
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ICE and iGB Affiliate Barcelona have been recognised as global leaders by event industry experts Explori. The agency, which collaborates with over 7,000 global events and conferences across a broad range of industry sectors, has ranked both ICE and iGB Affiliate Barcelona in the top 5% based on their Net Promoter Scores (NPS). This metric evaluates attendee satisfaction and their likelihood of recommending an event to colleagues and industry peers.
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The 2025 edition of the ICE Landmark Awards, the initiative which celebrates milestone achievements and successes in international gaming, took place on the middle day of ICE Barcelona. Presented on the show floor during the world’s biggest ever gathering of gambling industry professionals, the Landmark Awards recognised watershed events, milestone achievements and contributions from a cross-section of progressive organisations and individuals.
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Will Bolton, Editor of G3 has been named the first ‘David Orrick Journalist of the Year’. Presented at ICE Barcelona by Clarion Gaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter, the Award has been created in memory of respected gambling industry writer David Orrick who passed in September 2024 aged 75.
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Barcelona editions of ICE and iGB Affiliate will set a new world attendance record - confirms Stuart Hunter
28 Jan 2025Clarion Gaming has confirmed that the 2025 Barcelona editions of ICE and iGB Affiliate will be recorded as the biggest gathering of gambling industry professionals in history. Ahead of the final analy ... -
Safer Gambling charities Gordon Moody (€30,000), Fejar (€25,000) and FES (€10,000) have been named as the beneficiaries of the charity fund generated by the sponsors of the ICE Sustainable Gambling Zone.
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Clarion Gaming has announced that Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of the world’s leading online sports betting and iGaming operator, will be the headline sponsor of the Sustainable Gambling Zone (SGZ) at ICE Barcelona, the world’s biggest gambling technology exhibition which will be attended by 55,000 gambling industry professionals.
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Amusnet is set to create a stellar show at the ICE 2025 expo from January 20 to 22. To be held for the first time in Barcelona, the new location's favorable business climate, combined with its rich cultural scene and excellent connectivity, is a new opportunity for Amusnet to further solidify its presence in Spain and enhance its awareness as an industry leader and trusted partner dedicated to providing unparalleled gaming experiences globally.
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'A perfect way to mark the official launch of the ICE Sustainable Gambling Zone’ is how Ewa Bakun, Clarion Gaming’s Director of Industry Insight, described the €65,000 charity fund raised by sponsors and which will be awarded to a safer gambling organisation(s) at a presentation taking place in the late morning during the opening of the Safer Gambling Zone (SGZ) on the first day of ICE Barcelona.
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Entain CEO Gavin Isaacs confirmed as latest A-List keynote at ICE World Gaming Forum
09 Jan 2025 09:22Ahead of what will be the biggest gathering of industry professionals in gambling history, ICE organisers Clarion Gaming has confirmed the addition of Gavin Isaacs, the newly installed CEO of global operator Entain to the line-up of A-List keynotes participating in the ICE World Gaming Forum. Isaacs will be one of the headline speakers at the Casino & Leaders Conference (CLC) taking place on 20 January and join the CEO panel on Day 2 of the World Regulatory Briefing (WRB) on 21 January. -
ICE and iGB Affiliate post ‘sold-out’ signs as the world of gaming heads for Barcelona
08 Jan 2025 13:00ICE and sister show iGB Affiliate are officially sold out with organisers Clarion Gaming announcing that the first editions to be held at the Fira Gran Via Barcelona (January 20th – 22nd) will feature 1,000 exhibitor brands from 118 countries occupying a total of 120,000 sqm of space. The news means that visitors will be part of the biggest event in the history of the gambling industry surpassing the 100,000 sqm set by ICE/iGB Affiliate in February 2024.
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Record number of entries for Pitch ICE reflects the spirit of enterprise which sits at the heart of gaming
07 Jan 2025Pitch ICE, the progressive initiative which was introduced by Clarion Gaming over a decade ago to help nurture the development of start-ups and fledgling businesses in the gaming space, has received a ... -
Simon Thomas, Executive Chairman of London’s iconic Hippodrome Casino has highlighted Sustainability, AI and the convergence of online and land-based gaming as the three ‘key trends’ that he believes will stand out at ICE Barcelona.
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What is the BetBlocker story – when was the organisation launched and what are its objectives?
BetBlocker was launched in 2017 as a groundbreaking initiative from Duncan Garvie to support individuals struggling with gambling-related harm. As an international charity, BetBlocker provides a free, anonymous, accessible, and robust gambling-blocking tool that empowers users to control their gambling behaviour. By installing the app/software, users can restrict access to thousands of gambling websites and apps across multiple jurisdictions, including the black market, offering them a chance to regain control and prioritise their well-being. Our mission is to make safer gambling resources universally available, reduce harm, promote player autonomy and support individuals on their journey. -
Clarion Gaming, organisers of January’s historic edition of ICE Barcelona has issued an invitation to the global industry to nominate organisations and individuals for inclusion in the 2025 ICE Landmark Awards.
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Clarion Gaming has confirmed that Akhil Sarin CMO at Easygo, the technology powerhouse behind the success of global brands Stake and Kick will headline the Esports & Games Conference (EGC) taking place on 21 January as part of the ICE Barcelona experience. As a key member of the executive team, Akhil Sarin has been instrumental in securing the high-profile partnerships that have accelerated Stake's growth, including the Stake F1 team, UFC, Drake, and Premier League Everton FC.
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January’s first edition of ICE Barcelona will feature a programme of content, discussions and C-suite networking curated specifically to meet the needs of the new regulated market in Brazil and the br ...
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The news that January’s ICE Barcelona will include a major new feature dedicated to global gaming’s most influential trade associations has been welcomed by organisations in Europe and abroad. Making ...
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Clarion Gaming is extending its engagement programme with all sections of the Spanish industry co-hosting an exclusive networking event and round-table discussions in association with the autonomous c ...
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The ICE World Gaming Forum (Monday 20th – Wednesday 22nd January 2025, Fira Gran Via Barcelona) has underlined its reputation for being the ‘Davos of Gaming’ with confirmation that it has secured Vice ...
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Award-winning former Financial Times journalist and business broadcaster Nadine Dereza has been confirmed to chair January’s World Gaming Forum, the three-day learning, networking and knowledge sharin ...
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Oddin.gg Take Centre Stage at ICE Barcelona 2025 with Esports Arena & Conference Sponsorship
09 Oct 2024Oddin.gg is excited to announce its upcoming high-profile presence at ICE Barcelona 2025 as the headline sponsor for both the ICE Esports Arena and ICE Esports & Games Conference. This partnership wit ...