Press Releases
SBC reveals huge expansion plans for SBC Summit Rio 2025
SBC has revealed plans to transform its SBC Summit Rio for 2025, with a larger venue, a new date and a far bigger audience.
Building on this week’s sold-out event in Brazil, SBC Summit Rio will transfer to Riocentro – the city’s foremost event space – to increase the capacity to 10,000 sports and iGaming professionals and no less than 400 exhibitors and sponsors on February 25-27, 2025.
In order to accommodate the growing number of exhibitors, SBC will organize the show floor into dedicated areas for the Casino, iGaming & Sports Betting and Payments & Fintech professionals, and will introduce the Affiliate Leaders Summit to cater to the thousands of affiliates and marketing delegates expected to attend next year.
After sharing the plans with Rio de Janeiro Governor Cláudio Castro, who attended this year’s event on Wednesday evening, SBC Founder and CEO Rasmus Sojmark revealed that the plan to triple the size of the event will solidify SBC Summit Rio 2025 as the biggest industry event in Brazil and the wider Latin American region.
He commented: “Even during the planning stage of the 2024 edition, we knew that this event held promise for further expansion. The rapid sell-out of our first event had made it clear that we needed to accommodate this increased demand.
“In 2025, with plans for over 10,000 attendees and 400 exhibitors and sponsors, we want to provide the ultimate platform for all things iGaming and sports betting in Brazil. This development is incredibly exciting for both SBC and the industry, which has supported us in this decision in more ways than we could hope for.”
Set to host the event for at least four years, the new venue provides ample space spanning over 40,000 sqm. From Pavilion 4 to the Arts Pavilion, the amphitheatre, and outdoor food courts and networking spaces, Riocentro enables SBC to host the largest sports betting and iGaming event not just in Brazil, but throughout Latin America.
Additionally, the Riocentro offers the 4-star Lagune Barra Hotel onsite and is conveniently located near several hotels within a 4km radius, all offering complimentary shuttle services to the venue, ensuring a frictionless experience for the attendees.
For its conference segment, SBC Summit Rio 2025 will bring together 250 leading industry experts from Brazil and across the globe to share their knowledge, analyze trends, and discuss proactive initiatives to further advance the industry and shape the trajectory of Brazil’s gambling landscape.
This will include discussions on regulatory frameworks, localization intricacies, sports integrity, emerging sponsorship prospects, and the evolving dynamics among operators, affiliates, regulators, media, service providers, and other stakeholders.
The timing of the show was strategically selected for two primary reasons. Firstly, to establish a dedicated event for Brazil early in the year, enabling attendees to gather valuable market insights to shape their annual activities. Secondly, the show concludes just as the Brazilian Carnival begins in February 2025, offering attendees the opportunity to extend their stay in Rio and partake in this incredible cultural experience after attending SBC Summit Rio.
Blokotech, a leading innovator in iGaming software solutions, has appointed Nicolas Castearena as Commercial Director LATAM, to accelerate growth across Latin America.
Castearena joins Blokotech with an impressive track record of cultivating high-value partnerships and expanding throughout LATAM. His career covers the crypto and Web3 sectors, where he showed a deep understanding of technology, innovation, and market dynamics.
Blokotech Commercial Director LATAM Nicolas Castearena said: “Blokotech’s potential for this region is immense and I cannot wait to play my role in ensuring we deliver on our targets. My localised knowledge and understanding of market nuances will be a valuable addition to the business.”
As Co-founder and CEO of Hashrate Solución, Nicolas has generated strong results by connecting iGaming solutions with real-world market needs – highlighting his entrepreneurial mindset and ability to spot opportunities in emerging tech spaces.
Blokotech Co-Founder and CEO Salvatore Messina added: “Nicolas brings the ideal balance of commercial expertise, technological insight, and strategic vision. His appointment marks a major moment in our LATAM expansion, and we’re hyper-confident about the value he’ll bring to our business and clients in the region.”
partnerships
Delaware Park Converts from VizExplorer to Quick Custom Intelligence’s (QCI) Enterprise Platform
Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), a leading provider of cutting-edge casino management solutions, is thrilled to announce that Delaware Park has selected the QCI Enterprise Platform to elevate its data-driven operations.
The strategic decision to transition from VizExplorer to QCI’s innovative platform highlights Delaware Park’s commitment to providing an enhanced guest experience through superior analytics and real-time operational insights.
Delaware Park, a prominent gaming destination in Delaware, is well-known for offering its guests exceptional service. By adopting the QCI Enterprise Platform, Delaware Park will now leverage advanced marketing and data analytics to optimize their performance and guest satisfaction.
Terry Glebocki, President & General Manager of Delaware Park, shared her thoughts on the transition: Delaware Park Casino is excited to partner with QCI. “The real-time insights and innovative analytics provided by QCI will enable us to make data-driven decisions that will enhance the overall experience for our customers and improve our internal processes.”
Andrew Cardno, CTO of QCI, expressed his excitement about the partnership: “We are honored to welcome Delaware Park to the expanding network of gaming properties utilizing the QCI Enterprise Platform. By choosing QCI, Delaware Park demonstrates a strong commitment to innovation, and we look forward to supporting their efforts to streamline operations and drive revenue.”
Melissa Chiaurro, President of VizExplorer, also commented on the collaboration: “The Viz team is excited to begin transitioning our clients to the QCI Platform. This move will not only enhance their analytical capabilities but also offer a more user-friendly experience and deeper insights into player behaviors. We are committed to making the migration process as smooth as possible and are eager to see the innovative opportunities that QCI will unlock for our partners.”
Confut USA and BetExpo join forces to provide a unique experience, bringing together speakers and professionals from the global football and iGaming industries in a single event, which will take place on June 11th and 12th, at the Hilton Miami Downtown.
Over the course of two days, participants will have the opportunity to explore topics such as sports betting, market trends, technological innovations and business opportunities.
Arthur Lobo, CEO of Confut, commented on the partnership: “The partnership with BetExpo represents a strategic merger of two industries that go hand in hand: football and iGaming. This move not only expands the diversity of content at the event, but also creates an ecosystem that is conducive to generating business between companies in the betting sector, clubs, leagues and other stakeholders. In addition, it promotes fundamental discussions on regulation, technology integration and best practices in the market.”
In addition, Pedrão Bet, CEO of BetExpo, also stated how positive the union of the two events will be:
“The partnership between BetExpo and Confut represents a strategic union of great impact, combining expertise, innovation and joining two sectors that are rapidly expanding in the global market.”
For brands looking to activate their business in these two markets, Confut USA and BetExpo offer exclusive business opportunities and experiences.
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