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Five Asia-Pacific gaming leaders discuss how regulators can respect local cultural and political sensitivities while maintaining competitiveness through channelisation, trust-based frameworks, evidence-based policy, credible regulation, and culturally adapted products.

The Africa Summit at iGB L!VE 2026 brought together regulators, operators and suppliers to discuss harmonisation, balanced taxation, localisation strategies, mobile payment innovations and sports betting infrastructure as keys to sustainable growth across the continent.

SCCG Management has partnered with spatial AI firm Trivver to bring its interactive commerce technology to gaming operators, focusing on live casino, sports entertainment, and fan engagement, with Trivver holding over 165 global patents and a newly launched PlayCanvas SDK.

SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 concluded with strong attendance and a Regulatory Forum, while SiGMA North America 2026 is set to debut in Mexico City with 4,000 delegates, reflecting the industry's focus on regional expansion in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Americas.

Despite devastating earthquakes that killed thousands and delayed the country's first gaming expo, Venezuela's iGaming market is poised for expansion following US sanctions relief and political change, with projections of $500-700 million in annual GGR within five years.

According to iGaming consultancy Fast Offshore, Anjouan's regulatory framework is future-proof due to its swift processing, flexible licensing, zero gaming tax, and growing emphasis on transparency and ongoing compliance. The jurisdiction offers a balanced option for operators seeking long-term stability without the costs of tier-1 alternatives.

Merkur Group has agreed to acquire White Hat Studios, a US slots supplier founded in 2021, while excluding the White Hat Gaming platform and white label businesses. The deal, which complements Merkur's recent acquisition of Gaming Arts, is subject to regulatory approvals and aims to bolster Merkur's presence in regulated American iGaming.

SiGMA Group will host the first SiGMA North America 2026 summit in Mexico City from September 1-3, expecting 4,000 delegates, 1,000 operators, and over 200 exhibitors, followed by an exclusive affiliate retreat in Cancun. The event aims to strengthen cross-border networking across North and Latin America, leveraging Mexico's growing iGaming market projected to reach $3.61 billion by 2033.

Anjouan's 2023 regulatory overhaul has made it a top iGaming jurisdiction, attracting over 1,400 licensees with low costs, fast processing, single-license flexibility, and crypto-friendly policies, while maintaining effective oversight.

Two separate iGaming updates cover the 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference with a strong speaker lineup focused on treaty evaluation and market re-regulation, and Spanish regulatory developments including a public consultation on remote gambling amendments and cross-operator deposit limits that could reduce onshore spend by €300 million annually.

The newly formed Balkan Gaming Federation (BGF), encompassing seven countries, is uniting trade bodies to combat the region's sophisticated black market and advocate for proportionate regulation. Facing increasing regulatory burdens and the proliferation of illegal gambling, the BGF aims to foster dialogue between industry and governments, treat licensed operators as solutions, and promote a sustainable, compliant gaming environment.