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Expert Insights and Networking: SBC’s Exclusive Capital Markets Forum at the NYSE
SBC is gearing up to launch its debut Earnings & More:Capital Markets Forum event at the iconic New York Stock Exchange on May 6, offering 200 attendees a blend of learning and networking opportunities with leading experts.
This exclusive event, organized in collaboration with Earnings+More, aims to unite top minds from investment banks, M&A, and strategic advisory firms, alongside financial analysts and senior decision-makers from the gambling industry. Together, through a series of conference sessions, they will discuss pivotal trends shaping the betting and iGaming space in the United States and globally.
Conference Sessions
As the era of readily available capital wanes, private equity finds itself under pressure to validate its value proposition. Experts Adam Rosenberg (Senior Advisor | Gaming & Leisure, Blackstone), Joel H. Simkins (Managing Director, Houlihan Lokey), Nanette Heide (Global Chair, Private Equity Group, Duane Morris), and John Decree (Analyst, Global Commercial Real Estate Services) will dissect the specific contributions private equity can make to the gaming industry by evaluating its industry-related historical performance. Among other topics, the ‘Private Equity and Gaming’ panelists will elaborate on which companies they identify as promising targets for private equity involvement, both in the public market and among privately owned enterprises.
The ‘Billion-dollar Babies: The Swing to Profitability’ panel will explore the implications of the shift towards profitability and the rise of billion-dollar EBITDA giants for the rest of the United States’ online sports betting and online casino industry. The panelists will answer questions such as the repercussions the substantial profits amassed by sector frontrunners will have on others in the field, as well as how those earnings are going to be utilized. Andrew Fabian (Investment Banking – Global Technology Group, Citi), Barry Jonas (Managing Director, Truist Securities), Cassandra Lee (Senior Associate, Bettor Capital), and Chad Beynon (Senior Equity Analyst, Macquarie) will also discuss whether the industry will witness increased merger and acquisition activities, among other key discussion points.
As the trend of European companies struggling to penetrate the North American market prompts questions about their ongoing aspirations, the ‘Safe European Home: What do Withdrawals from North America Say about Future Ambitions?’ panel will delve into the associated challenges of the companies retracting their presence from North America. With concerns over wasted capital and failed ventures looming large, Ramy Ibrahim (Managing Director, Moelis & Company), Matt Sodl (Founding Partner & President, Innovation Capital), and Robin Chhabra (CEO, Tekkorp) will discuss strategies for assuaging investor apprehensions and articulating future plans. Scott Longley (CEO, Clear Concise Media) will moderate the session.
As the trend of continuously expanding portfolios with bolt-on deals becomes more challenging, the ‘No More Worlds to Conquer: What Happens When the Bolt-On Deals Dry Up?’ panel shifts the discussion to the future of M&A activity. Sandford Loudon (Partner, Oakvale Capital), Thomas Nicholls (Managing Director, Strategic Advisory Group, PJT Partners), Adam Berger (Partner, Duane Morris), and James Brodie (Head of Interactive, International, MGM Interactive) will zoom in on the quest for value-enhancing deals in Europe and beyond and analyze whether the era of the bolt-on juggernaut is nearing its end, with such opportunities dwindling and shareholders growing increasingly wary of costly expansions.
While the spotlight has largely been on the expansion of sports betting in the United States, the slower progress of online casino legalization at the state level has received less attention. Panelists Davis Catlin (Managing Partner, Discerning Capital), Josh Swissman (Consultant, GMA), Lauren Seiler (Founder, Global Gaming Advisors), and Eric Hession (President, Caesars Digital) will discuss the opportunities in the online casino field and the potential rewards that operators can capitalize on during the ‘Short-term memory: Have investors forgotten about iCasino?’ panel. Caroline Ponsetti (Communications Strategist, Invariant) will moderate the session where one main question will be answered: are investors tuned in to this long-term potential?
Once the conference session concludes, attendees will be invited to join Networking Drinks directly on the Trading Floor at 6 pm.
Secure your spot at the Capital Markets Forum with a pass priced at $300. Availability is limited.
Conveniently timed, the event precedes the SBC Summit North America, the foremost iGaming & Sports Betting Event in North America, scheduled for May 7-9 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in New Jersey. This ensures convenience for those interested in attending both events.
Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, is marking its 33rd anniversary at this year’s SiGMA South America, taking place in São Paulo, Brazil, where the company will welcome partners, clients, and industry friends to celebrate the milestone at Booth M70.
The event provides the perfect backdrop for Belatra to reflect on more than three decades of innovation in the global iGaming industry. Since its founding, the company has earned a reputation for creating engaging and immersive gaming experiences, powered in part by long-standing partnerships across international markets.
Visitors to the Belatra stand will have the chance to meet the LatAm team based in Buenos Aires, led by Head of Accounts LatAm Lucila M. Barletta, and discover more about the company’s latest titles and the opportunities emerging across LatAm. Members of Belatra’s European team will also be present in São Paulo to celebrate the milestone together with partners and guests.
To mark the occasion, Belatra will also host a special stand celebration, inviting guests to raise a glass with the team while taking part in an exclusive booth giveaway featuring a selection of prizes.
Celebrations will take place during the exhibition at Booth M70 at the Transamérica Expo Center, where Belatra is excited to welcome industry partners and celebrate 33 years of innovation together.
Sergey Chernyavski, Belatra Games’ CCO, said: “Celebrating 33 years of Belatra at SiGMA South America is a special moment for our team. A huge part of our success has been inspired by relationships within the iGaming community and events like this give us a chance to say thanks to our partners and friends. LatAm and Brazil are big markets for us and we look forward to showcasing our latest titles and plans for the region.”
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CasinoCanada.com has updated its bonus presentation, unveiling a redesigned Bonus Card system that simplifies understanding, comparison, and claiming of offers.
The newly released Bonus Cards bring a streamlined and structured approach to bonus discovery.
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Exclusive bonuses front and center
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The redesigned system makes bonuses easier to read, compare, and claim. By reducing friction and highlighting exclusive offers, this update enhances CasinoCanada.com’s value to its audience.
CasinoCanada.com will continue expanding and refining the product, with upcoming visual enhancements and additional functionality already in development.
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WWE and White Hat Studios Deliver WrestleMania®: Road to Gold Exclusively to Fanatics Casino
WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), and White Hat Studios announced the official branded slot, WrestleMania®: Road to Gold, will launch exclusively with Fanatics Casino beginning today.
Available only in the United States, the new online casino game for real money wagering in regulated markets will harness the star power of 20 marquee names from the WWE, including fan-favorites Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley, just in time for WrestleMania® 42, which will return to Las Vegas, on April 18-19, 2026.
The Unlock Trail gameplay takes players on a journey through WWE Premium Live Events, with progressive bonus mechanics inspired by SummerSlam®, Survivor Series®, Royal Rumble®, Elimination Chamber®, and Money in the Bank®. Each milestone intensifies excitement and win potential before culminating in the legendary WrestleMania® showdown. The action in WrestleMania®: Road to Gold is further elevated by the unmistakable voice of Michael Cole, transporting players ringside and ensuring the entire storytelling experience is underpinned by authenticity.
The breadth of personalities and events integrated makes WrestleMania®: Road to Gold one of the most comprehensive and immersive IP games brought to market. Drawing on more than 70 years of entertainment heritage, WrestleMania®: Road to Gold is designed to capture the spirit of WWE’s iconic brand, providing WWE fans across regulated US iCasino markets with a new way to interact with the global brand.
Armen Tatarevic, VP of Gaming at White Hat Studios, said: “WWE is an iconic brand steeped in entertainment history, and the aim was to collaborate closely to channel that legacy into WrestleMania®: Road to Gold. From superstar athletes to headline events, there are numerous touchpoints that fans will enjoy, and this is a major IP launch for White Hat Studios as we continue to deliver a main event experience to casino players in the United States.”
Conor Grant, President, Casino at Fanatics Betting and Gaming, added: “WWE is a worldwide entertainment phenomenon, and the energy of the brand has been captured perfectly in WrestleMania®: Road to Gold. This new WWE-branded experience on Fanatics Casino reflects our strategy to leverage the power of Fanatics IP assets to offer customers a premium, differentiated experience.”
Fanatics Casino is the fastest growing online casino in the United States and is available on iOS, Android and web in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. WrestleMania®: Road to Gold is the perfect addition to Fanatics Casino’s other officially licensed WWE online casino games including WWE® Blackjack, Raw® Multiplier Melee, SmackDown® Big Money Entrance!, WWE® Bonus Rumble Gold Blitz, WWE® Clash of the Wilds.
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