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São Paulo hosts the biggest betting event in Latin America.
The BiS SiGMA Americas event takes place from April 23 to 25 at the Transamerica Expo Center, in São Paulo / SP.
The month of April has already arrived with strong expectations from the global sports betting and online gaming industry in relation to Brazil, all due to the event that is already a part of the global gaming calendar.
Thinking about meeting the demand of the national and international market and offering the best space for networking in Latin America, the organization of BiS SiGMA Americas is finalizing preparations for the biggest edition in history, which will take place on the 23rd, 24th and 25th of April.
The objective is to allow contact between the sector and government figures, promote debate on the present and future of the Brazilian scenario with panels and lectures by experts and world-renowned personalities, as well as present the best structure for a betting event on the continent.
After all, BiS SiGMA Americas arrives with an area 30% larger compared to last year, 253 exhibitors and several confirmed sponsor companies.
With all stands sold and the expectation of breaking attendance records over the two days of the fair, the estimate is that more than ten thousand people will visit the Transamerica Expo Center, in São Paulo (SP).
Schedule
The schedule for the most important meeting of the iGaming, Bettech and betting ecosystem in Brazil and Latin America features highlights every day. The opening day, April 23rd, consists of a welcome ceremony at the official hotel and the relevant SiGMA Awards, at UM Rooftop.
The fair officially opens to the public the following day, the 24th, with an extensive agenda of seminars, debates and activities with recognized names in the global industry. The fair and congress will take place from 9am to 6pm, with the revelation of the BiS Awards winners closing the activities in style.
It is worth remembering that the award is already consolidated by opening space for fraternization and exaltation of executives and companies that contributed most to the iGaming and betting industry in Brazil during the last year.
The convention opens its doors for the last time in 2024 on Thursday the 25th, with an exchange of ideas, information and insights in the conference and exhibition space.
The end of the event will bring a difference this time, by heading to the octagon, that is, including an MMA tournament. This is Centurion FC 19 with an incredible card of duels, but with emphasis on the main fight between Yuri Neles and Fabricio Azevedo.
Carlos Cardama, co-founder of the Brazilian iGaming Summit, highlights: “We have great expectations for this year’s edition, which will be even bigger and better than our previous one. We are very proud to present this event, which is so important for our industry, together with SiGMA, which makes us great and also places us on a global level, as we are, due to our size and market potential, one of the best world events in our industry.”
The complete schedule for each day of the event can be found on website.
Accreditation and parallel agenda
So that this year’s event can cover the greatest number of topics, businesses, and people in a single environment, BiS 2024 will once again feature two initiatives taking place in parallel: Afiliados LATAM and Bet Expo.
LATAM Affiliates: It is an affiliate marketing conference for the iGaming industry, which provides an opportunity for industry experts, leaders and companies to discuss the latest affiliate marketing trends and strategies, as well as establish valuable contacts in the Brazilian and Latin American market. American iGaming and sports bettings.
Bet Expo: In its second edition, it is the first major fair dedicated to Brazilian sports bettors. The convention allows visitors the opportunity to meet the main betting houses operating in the Brazilian market, as well as the most famous tipsters and experts in the community.
Now, if you don’t want to miss anything from these three days of total immersion in the iGaming and sports betting industry, ticket purchases must be made via the event’s official website. Additionally, advance badge collection will take place on the opening day, April 23, at the pavilion and official hotel of BiS SiGMA Americas.
“We know that players, professionals and personalities are waiting for the biggest edition and structure in the history of our event, not only due to recent regulatory events, but also because all the attention is focused on Brazil, now more than ever”, declares Alessandro Valente, co-Founder of the Brazilian iGaming Summit.
“We are aware of our mission, and we work hard to make this edition of BiS SiGMA Americas a milestone for Brazilian and Latin American industry. We are waiting for everyone between the 23rd and 25th of this month to help build a bright future for our market”, he adds.
Africa
BetConstruct AI to present World Cup 2026 sportsbook offer at iGaming Afrika
Supplier takes Stand A05 in Nairobi on May 4–5, pitching pre-built tournament betting tools and discounted onboarding for new partners.
BetConstruct AI said it will exhibit at iGaming Afrika on May 4–5 in Nairobi, Kenya, at Stand A05.
The company said its main focus at the event will be a “Best Sportsbook for the World Cup 2026” package, supported by “Special Bets, Powerfull and Bet on League.” BetConstruct AI said the tools are designed to help operators run World Cup activations “with zero additional development required.”
For the World Cup activation, the supplier is also advertising commercial incentives for new partners. BetConstruct AI said new partners receive a 65% platform setup discount “applied immediately,” plus “100% Core Suite Access” for the first three months, followed by “65% off for 4-12 months.” It added that third-party tools are “51% off for 3 months.”
Beyond the tournament pitch, BetConstruct AI said it will present its wider iGaming ecosystem, including Sportsbook Platform, Casino Platform, Affiliate Ecosystem, Retail Solutions, and its AI suite. The company said its Sportsbook Platform provides “over 140,000 pre-match events and 12,000+ monthly esports live events,” and that its Casino Platform integrates “350+ providers via a unified aggregation API.”
BetConstruct AI said its AI suite includes CRM AI, Umbrella AI, AI Game Recommendation System, and Betting Mate AI, covering functions such as churn prediction, risk management, real-time personalisation, and conversational betting. It also said its Retail Solutions show how operators can connect land-based and digital channels for an omnichannel setup.
- BetConstruct (official website); https://www.betconstruct.com/ Company reference page for product portfolio and event announcements.
- iGaming Afrika (event information); https://igamingafrika.com/ Confirms dates, location, and exhibitor details for the conference.
- FIFA World Cup 2026 (official site); https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026 Authoritative background on the tournament referenced in the supplier’s activation pitch.
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Blokotech
Blokotech completes Malta stop of Bloko Padel Tour 2026 with 35 teams
Second leg of the networking-focused iGaming padel series ran in Malta with SiGMA World; next stop is Miami on 9 June.
Blokotech has completed the Malta stage of the Bloko Padel Tour 2026, the company said on Thursday 30th April 2026. The second leg of the series was held in partnership with SiGMA World and hosted at IK Padel Village.
Blokotech said 35 teams competed across Pro and Beginners categories, following the tour’s opening event in Buenos Aires.
Blokotech Co-Founder and CEO Salvatore Messina said: “The response to the Malta stop has been brilliant. Each stage is gathering more interest as we build towards our Grand Linale in Rome. Once again we set the platform for networking and competition that our players loved. We’d like to thank all partners involved in making Malta a success – roll on Miami!”
In the Pro category, Andrea Zammit and Borja Jimenez won, with Peter Curmi and Salvatore Fasciana finishing second. In the Beginners category, Gabriele Sarti and Marco Pozzoli took first place, followed by Viki Vitanyi and Davide Dorato. Craig Luke was named Best Player and received a signed Francesco Totti shirt.
Blokotech said the next event will take place in Miami on 9 June at Ultra Padel Club, ahead of the Grand Finale in Rome.
- Blokotech; https://blokotech.com/ Company reference for Blokotech and background on its products and leadership.
- SiGMA World; https://sigmagroup.com/ Confirms the event partner and provides context on SiGMA’s industry events platform.
- Malta Gaming Authority (MGA); https://www.mga.org.mt/ Adds regulatory context for Malta as a hub for iGaming businesses mentioned in the event setting.
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AI
SoftConstruct unveils RecSys AI game recommendation system at AIBC Eurasia
In an iGaming Real Talk interview in Dubai, the firm says the tool reads player emotion and context to guide operator actions.
SoftConstruct AI has unveiled RecSys, an AI Game Recommendation System, during an exclusive iGaming Real Talk interview recorded at AIBC Eurasia in Dubai on Thursday 30th April.
Mushegh Khachatryan, Chief AI Officer at SoftConstruct AI, said RecSys is designed to move beyond traditional recommendation models by interpreting player emotions in real time and accounting for context, with the goal of suggesting “the next best action” for operators. “You can understand your customer’s emotions in real time and suggest the next best action. We are building intelligent systems which can reason and act.”
Khachatryan said SoftConstruct built an AI Center of Excellence by hiring talent from outside the iGaming sector, and described RecSys as part of “production-ready agentic AI” intended to support personalised campaigns and decision automation. Surya Palli, host of iGaming Real Talk, said: “SoftConstruct is essentially building a Netflix-style personalised experience for the iGaming industry, where every player gets a lobby made just for them.”
Responsible gaming was also discussed, with the company claiming AI can detect risky behaviour faster and more consistently than human teams, and recommend timely breaks while balancing player protection with sustainable growth.
Khachatryan also stressed the need for explainable, controlled deployment. “AI should help teams perform five times better rather than replace them… Without proper boundaries, short-term momentum boosts with AI can actually hurt your company in the long term.” The company said operators can manage campaigns, personalisation and risk through chat interfaces, with at least 85% accuracy “from the first interactions,” and directed viewers to the full interview on the iGaming Real Talk YouTube channel.
- SoftConstruct; https://softconstruct.com/ Company background and official information on SoftConstruct and its business units.
- iGaming Real Talk YouTube channel; https://www.youtube.com/ Source location for the full interview referenced in the announcement (editor can add the specific video URL once identified).
- AIBC Eurasia; https://aibc.world/ Event organiser site to corroborate the conference setting and provide context on AIBC Eurasia.
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