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2026 World Gaming Forum Schedule

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WGF Keynotes
  1. As competition ramps up, both online and land-based gaming face new challenges worldwide. Bally’s La ...
World Regulatory Briefing
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  2. The meteoric rise of unlicensed operators is endangering the regulated gambling sector, government b ...
  3. Industry, regulators and consumers all face a shared threat from illegal operators. In this battle t ...
  4. To set the stage for ICE 2026, the opening keynote will address the biggest issue facing the industr ...
  5. The black market relies on three core ingredients to thrive: content (games and data), platforms, an ...
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  7. As the UAE enters the next phase of its regulated gaming market, with major milestones approaching, ...
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  9. As Alberta prepares to enter a regulated iGaming era, the tension between competitive marketing and ...
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  11. As the global gaming landscape becomes increasingly complex, the role of regulators is more critical ...
  12. In mature gambling markets, regulation serves three fundamental purposes: protecting consumers, main ...
  13. Over the past year, regulatory bodies across major jurisdictions have laid large fines against opera ...
  14. Strict advertising limits or bans reduce harmful exposure, yet they also reduce the visibility of li ...
Innovating Lotteries Conference
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  2. What are the forces shaping innovations in digital lotteries? What next for retail lotteries in resp ...
  3. What are the new types of lottery games and prizes shifting the global lotteries landscape? Which de ...
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  5. What influence are iGaming platforms and experiences having on lottery players' expectations? How ar ...
  6. How are the convergences between iGaming and lotteries verticals influencing lotteries regulation? A ...
  7. What are the regulatory developments and priorities unique to Latin American and African nations? Ho ...
Sport Leaders Conference
Cybercrime & Fraud Workshop
Entering New Markets Workshop
Casino & Leaders Conference
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  2. The Chair of the European Casino Association Erwin van Lambaart will take the stage to welcome the g ...
  3. With gambling tax hikes either in progress or proposed across key markets in Europe, North America a ...
  4. European casino operators don’t have the same opportunity to evolve and expand their properties as c ...
  5. From generating revenue and creating jobs to influencing local businesses and government policies, c ...
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  7. Join AWS and Playson's technical leaders for an insider conversation on the innovations and challeng ...
  8. Once defined by the glitter of casino floors – the industry’s P&L playbook is morphing into somethin ...
  9. Gaming has higher valuations than other sin industries like alcohol and tobacco but suffers from a h ...
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  11. As the casino space becomes increasingly crowded and competitive, differentiation, and localisation ...
  12. Gamification is often treated as a pure retention tool, but its real power goes much further. This s ...
iGaming Customer Journey Workshop
Safer Gaming Workshop
WGF Keynotes
  1. DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, is transforming how fans experience sport. ...
World Regulatory Briefing
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  2. The introduction of the Nevis Online Gaming Ordinance 2025 marks a defining step for the Caribbean’s ...
  3. The Philippines is in the midst of fundamental regulatory change: the removal of offshore operators, ...
  4. Once seen as the dark side of iGaming, has MICA been the watershed moment for crypto casinos to ente ...

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    Complyguard

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  6. Looking west to Alberta and BC, all eyes are on Canada with new casino licenses and online expansion ...
  7. Italy's gambling market is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades. A sweeping licensing re ...

    In Partnership with
    IGE

  8. Recent bi-lateral gaming regulatory agreements across Africa are heralding a shift in approach to re ...
  9. Brazil reported 17.7M bets in the first 6 months of its regulated market, yet one year in, is it sti ...
  10. Operators have expressed frustration over Finland’s uncertain regulatory path leading up to the 2027 ...
  11. With a fresh process round for new IR licenses by December 2027, what’s the latest on Osaka and beyo ...
  12. While the Andes nations (Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Ecuador) may share a mountain range, they certai ...
  13. The German gambling market struggles with strict controls and a booming black market. Can stakeholde ...
Innovating Lotteries Conference
Sport Leaders Conference
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  2. What are the new innovations driving the growth of the sports betting industry? How are strategic pa ...

    Sponsored by
    Delasport

  3. The sports industry faces growing pressure to deliver engaging, personalized digital experiences tha ...
  4. How can regulators, rights holders and operators collaborate to ensure the highest standards of fixt ...
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  6. What are new AI capabilities in fully automating the betting process, and how are partnerships betwe ...
  7. How are integrations between sports media, social media and betting platforms enhancing the fan expe ...
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  9. 2026 World Cup Betting Outlook: Overcoming Barriers to Betting With excitement building around the 2 ...
  10. Predictions markets and sports betting are becoming increasingly integrated and accelerating innovat ...
Esports Betting Conference
  1. CC5.1
    Next-Gen Data Insights. Focused on the convergence of esports and betting, the Esports Betting Confe ...

    Sponsored by
    Oddin

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  3. This session explores the strategic direction of esports and its growing influence on the gaming ind ...
  4. This expert panel dives deep into how analytics, AI and real-time data are transforming engagement a ...
  5. Fast esports content, including eLeagues, has become an essential part of the modern sportsbook as o ...
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  7. CC5.1
    Esports doesn’t need to feel complex. In this 15-minute session Esports Charts showcases how easy-to ...
  8. In this fast-paced update, ESIC Commissioner Ian Smith cuts through the noise to present the real pi ...
  9. How immersive engagement tools are redefining bettor behaviour, retention and revenue in the new era ...
  10. CC5.1
    Chess is in the middle of a major hype phase across sport and the creator ecosystem. Over 700 millio ...
Cybercrime & Fraud Workshop
Entering New Markets Workshop
Casino & Leaders Conference
iGaming Customer Journey Workshop
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  2. AI's impact on iGaming marketing accelerated dramatically in recent months. Here's what's happening: ...
  3. Deep player understanding: how “data from everything” becomes actionable player archetypes and sessi ...
  4. Witness the welcome journey that lifted first-time deposits by 2.2 percentage points and delivered a ...
  5. In an increasingly competitive and innovative market, segmentation is essential if marketing campaig ...
  6. How are gen-z's digital habits influencing their expectations of their iGaming experiences? How can ...
Safer Gaming Workshop
Entering New Markets Workshop
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  2. In the past few years, we have witnessed Japan develop its regulatory framework for integrated resor ...
  3. As regulation expands rapidly across global markets, from the Philippines to India, operators and su ...
  4. As key markets like Brazil, Nigeria and Cameroon have transitioned from grey operations, with a domi ...
  5. Brazil is experiencing a unique moment – the consolidation of a new betting market. Looking through ...
Safer Gaming Workshop
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  2. Enter the intersection of behavioural science, UX design, and data-driven messaging. This session fo ...
  3. In physical venues, player support relies on human judgement, observation, and in-person communicati ...
  4. As gambling products, customer behaviour, and regulatory expectations evolve, traditional safer gamb ...
  5. Explore how gaming products can teach and reinforce self-regulation, awareness, and resilience — emb ...