
Manila, May 2026 — The leading global iGaming, gambling, and emerging technology summit, SiGMA Asia 2026, will be grandly held at the SMX Convention Center in Manila from May 31 to June 3 (pre-party on May 31, main conference from June 1-3). As the strongest platform for the pulse of Asian iGaming,

After a six-year hiatus, the Australian Million Poker Championship returned to the Melbourne Crown Casino, marking its comeback with record-breaking numbers. From April 24 to May 10, spanning over two and a half weeks, the opening event broke the previous record of 1,752 participants with a staggeri

Light & Wonder made a significant appearance at the recently concluded 4th German Dealer Championship, sending a clear message over three intensive days to the German and broader European brick-and-mortar casino industry that the company is positioning the German market as a core pivot in its strate

At the 2026 Casino Operations Summit held in Thessaloniki, Greece, Light & Wonder completed a three-day product showcase and industry exchange as a platinum sponsor. This event attracted hundreds of professionals from the European and African physical gambling industries, and Light & Wonder's booth

The Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, Malta, transforms into the temporary capital of the global iGaming community every year at the end of May. From May 27 to 28, 2026, the NEXT Summit Valletta will ignite once again here. This summit boasts a data point that other events envy—40% of th

In Eastern Europe, those involved in the iGaming channels have been eyeing one place in recent years—Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. From May 26 to 27, 2026, the MAC Channel Partners Summit will once again take the stage at the Yerevan Meridian Exhibition Center. This time, the scale has exploded:

After attending many large industry summits, sometimes I miss a scene: no crowded booths, no flying business cards, just a handful of truly knowledgeable people, quietly discussing substantial matters by the seaside. On May 25, 2026, an event named AI Matchmaking Meetup—Sunset Edition plans to do ju

Industry awards are increasing year by year, but those that truly convince people are often those with transparent standards and backed by real data. The Casino Guru Awards are just such an event. On May 25, 2026, the second award ceremony will be held at Xara Lodge in Malta, and this event is only

The German iGaming market has always been a unique presence in the global landscape—large scale, high-quality players, but also a tough regulatory threshold. Since Germany officially issued online gambling licenses, the entire market has been like a high-difficulty entrance exam, where only those w

The iGaming industry is never short of awards, but those truly voted on by channels, operators, and service providers are few and far between. The AffPapa iGaming Awards is one of them. On May 20, 2026, this award will welcome its fifth ceremony in Madrid, held concurrently with the AffPapa Madrid S

Canada's gambling market is not the kind that explodes overnight, but once it gets going, the momentum is frighteningly strong. Since Ontario took the lead in legalizing online gambling the entire Canadian industry landscape has begun a quiet reshaping. From May 19 to 21, 2026, the SBC Canada Summi

The European iGaming community's channel event of the year has moved to a new venue. The AffPapa summit is no longer held at the old location, but for the first time, the stage has been moved to Madrid, Spain. From May 18 to 20, 2026, over 1500 channel partners, operators, and B2B service providers

The European iGaming market is no longer dominated by a single license. National regulatory systems are tightening, payment channels are frequently reshuffled, and the cost of acquiring players continues to rise. These changes force every company that wants to stay at the table to maintain a high gr

When it comes to the Middle Eastern gambling market, many people's first reaction is Dubai. However, this time, the real insiders in the industry have turned their attention to Egypt. From May 7 to 8, 2026, the SPiCE Middle East Summit will kick off at the V Hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. This res

The Southeast Asian gambling market has been sizzling hot in recent years, but as hot as it is, there are not many opportunities to gather everyone in the industry chain at once. If you often browse the PASA official website to check the exhibition calendar, you'll find that Manila in May is an una

When it comes to the Brazilian gambling market, many people's first reaction is "big opportunities, deep waters." Since the Brazilian government officially started the legalization, the entire industry has been like a roller coaster, with a new set of regulations landing every few months. If you oft