Fira Barcelona Gran Via,

18–20 January 2027

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The World Gaming Week Agenda

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Navigating the Global M&A Landscape in 2026

19 Jan 2026
CC4.1
Casino Leaders Conference

Once defined by the glitter of casino floors – the industry’s P&L playbook is morphing into something far more intricate and multi-dimensional. With a surge in M&A driven by the need for technological advancement, market expansion, and scale, can ever broader customer bases outpace the increasing operational costs the sector faces? Is the future a few global behemoths controlling he landscape on land and online? From MGM/LeoVegas, and Wynn/Crown London to Tipico/Admiral, stay ahead on the key activity expected to shape the coming year, and valuation trends vs S&P/FTSE/HIS.

Speakers
David Katz, Managing Director and Senior Analyst - Jefferies
James Brodie, Head of Interactive, International - MGM Resorts International
Michael Saffer, Managing Director - Apollo Global Management
Robert Heller, CEO - Spectrum Gaming Capital
Scott Smith, Managing Director - Goldman Sachs