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Expert Insights and Networking: SBC’s Exclusive Capital Markets Forum at the NYSE

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2 years ago

February 23, 2024

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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.

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Digicode at NEXT.io Summit NYC 2026: Driving the Future of iGaming Technology

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12 hours ago

March 6, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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Digicode, a leading provider of next-generation iGaming solutions, announced its participation in NEXT.io Summit NYC 2026: Innovation in iGaming, one of North America’s most influential iGaming and sports betting events taking place March 10–11, 2026, at Convene, 225 Liberty Street, Downtown New York.

NEXT.io Summit NYC 2026 brings together more than 1,200 senior executives, investors, technology leaders, operators, and innovators from across the global iGaming and sports betting ecosystem to explore breakthrough technologies, partnerships, and growth opportunities shaping the future of online gaming.

“At a time when the industry is rapidly evolving, NEXT.io Summit NYC serves as the premier stage for strategic conversation, innovation, and partnership,” said Elkhan Shabanov, CEO of Digicode Americas. “We’re excited to showcase our cutting-edge solutions that empower operators and suppliers to build faster, scale smarter, and take ownership of their technology stack.”

During NEXT.io Summit NYC 2026, Digicode will demonstrate how the Diger Suite empowers iGaming businesses to modernize their technology stack, offering a modular ecosystem of advanced solutions engineered to replace legacy systems with flexible, scalable, and performance-driven infrastructure:

DigerRGS – Next-generation iGaming platform with full IP control and capacity for high throughput performance
DigerPAM – Cross-market ready player account management system
DigerPay – PSP-agnostic payment gateway supporting 200+ methods with real-time fraud protection
DigerClick – Fully owned affiliate management platform with customizable tools and analytics
DigerCompanion – AI-driven assistant for multilingual support, responsible gaming automation, and compliance management

During the event, Digicode experts will share real-world use cases and actionable frameworks to help industry leaders transition from legacy constraints to competitive advantage. Key topics include scaling rent-to-own iGaming platforms, automating support and compliance with AI, building resilient payment stacks, owning affiliate systems, and operating in regulated markets with adaptive technology.

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NFL LEGEND ROB GRONKOWSKI TAKES ON HIGH-STAKES POKER PROS ON POKERSTARS BIG GAME ON TOUR IN LAS VEGAS

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13 hours ago

March 6, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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Gronk makes high-stakes debut taking on poker legends Phil Hellmuth and Antonio Esfandiari

Four-time Super Bowl champion and FanDuel Ambassador Rob Gronkowski is competing in a new arena as the former NFL tight end makes his high-stakes poker debut in Las Vegas on PokerStar’s The Big Game on Tour. Gronk goes head-to-head with some of the game’s best-known pros.

Known for his dominance on the football field and his larger-than-life personality, Gronk tests his competitive instincts at the poker table, where he is reading opponents, attempting a poker-face, cracking jokes and cracking aces when trying to take down pots worth thousands.

Gronk joins a table that includes:

Phil Hellmuth, 17-time World Series of Poker champion
Antonio Esfandiari, one of poker’s most recognisable high-stake pros
Rania Nasreddine, a rising star known for fearless play
Nick Wright, sports broadcaster and analyst
Luke Waekelin, the loose cannon who earned his seat playing online on PokerStars

Season 2 of The Big Game on Tour features high stakes cash game action filmed in Las Vegas during the PokerStars North American Poker Tour and blends established poker players with celebrity competitors and ambitious qualifiers. The result is an unpredictable mix of elite gameplay, competitive ego and real money drama. Gronk’s appearance highlights the crossover appeal between professional sports and poker where competitors use skills in psychology, risk-taking and performance under pressure.

New episodes air weekly beginning Sunday, March 8 with the season culminating on April 5. Episodes are available via PokerStars’ YouTube channels.

Season 2 Release Schedule:

Sunday, March 8 – BGOT Season 2 Episode 11
Sunday, March 15 – BGOT Season 2 Episode 12
Sunday, March 22 – BGOT Season 2 Episode 13
Sunday, March 29 – BGOT Season 2 Episode 14
Sunday, April 5 – BGOT Season 2 Episode 15

The latest season arrives just in time to celebrate the launch of FanDuel and PokerStars in the US, marking the coming together of the two brands.

To find out more, head to the PokerStars Blog.

For more details, please contact [email protected].

More information on responsible gaming can be found at: pokerstars.com/about/responsible-gaming/

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Bet It Drives S4 Finale: Oddin.gg’s Marek Suchar on Esports Betting

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1 day ago

March 5, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The global esports betting industry continues to evolve at a remarkable pace, and one of the sector’s most influential voices has recently shared key insights into where the market is heading.

In the latest episode of Bet It Drives, Marek Suchar, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Partnerships at Oddin.gg, joined host Yevhen Krazhan to discuss the realities, challenges, and future opportunities shaping esports betting.

Recorded during the ICE event in Barcelona, Season 4 Episode 4 brings together two experienced industry figures for a candid discussion about the mechanics behind esports wagering. Suchar, who helped transform Oddin.gg from a small startup founded by four partners into a global B2B infrastructure provider for esports betting, offered a detailed perspective on the sector’s growth, integrity requirements, and regulatory future.

A Look Inside the Esports Betting Ecosystem

Esports betting has quickly moved from a niche vertical to one of the most dynamic areas of the online betting ecosystem. Oddin.gg has played a critical role in this development by offering odds feeds, trading tools, and risk management solutions to betting operators around the world.

During the conversation, Suchar explained how advanced monitoring systems help identify suspicious betting patterns in real time. As esports wagering continues to scale globally, integrity monitoring and data analysis have become essential tools for protecting both operators and players.

He emphasized that the future success of esports betting will depend heavily on transparency, robust data management, and strong cooperation between operators, regulators, and technology providers.

Addressing Industry Challenges

The podcast also tackled some of the uncomfortable realities facing the iGaming sector. Suchar spoke openly about what he believes the industry often gets wrong when it comes to esports betting.

One of the key issues he highlighted was the misunderstanding of esports by traditional betting stakeholders. While esports audiences are digital-native and highly engaged, many operators still attempt to apply conventional sports betting strategies without adapting to the unique dynamics of competitive gaming.

Suchar stressed that esports requires specialized infrastructure, data expertise, and an understanding of the communities surrounding the games themselves.

He also addressed strict internal policies around betting within odds and trading providers, explaining that integrity protocols and compliance standards are essential in ensuring fair markets and preventing conflicts of interest.

Market Growth and Global Opportunities

One of the most striking points in the discussion was Suchar’s estimate of the potential size of the esports betting market. According to him, the global esports betting handle could approach $100 billion, highlighting the enormous commercial potential of this rapidly expanding sector.

The conversation explored which regions are most likely to emerge as the largest regulated markets for esports betting. As regulatory frameworks evolve across Europe, Latin America, and parts of Asia, new opportunities are opening for operators that are prepared to integrate esports properly into their product offerings.

Suchar noted that future growth will largely come from markets that combine strong esports fan bases with clear regulatory structures and advanced digital betting ecosystems.

Entertainment Meets Industry Insight

In addition to serious discussions about market development, the episode also maintains the playful format that Bet It Drives has become known for.

Suchar participated in the segment “Confess or Call,” spinning a wheel that led to a humorous prank acquisition call where he jokingly suggested Oddin.gg might explore purchasing esports organizations NAVI and Vitality.

The lighthearted moment added entertainment value while reinforcing the informal and candid style of the podcast.

A Season Focused on Industry Truths

Season 4 of Bet It Drives has focused heavily on honest discussions about the realities of the iGaming industry. Earlier episodes featured prominent figures such as:

Cedomir Tomic of Alea
Oleksandr Feshchenko of GR8 Tech
Akhil Sarin discussing marketing strategies at Stake
Max Krupyshev exploring crypto risks and trust within gaming ecosystems

The final episode with Marek Suchar closes the season by focusing on the infrastructure layer that powers esports betting growth.

Why Esports Betting Matters for Operators

For sportsbook operators, the esports vertical represents a massive opportunity to engage younger audiences and diversify betting products. However, the conversation in this episode highlights that success requires more than simply adding esports markets.

Operators must invest in specialized technology, integrity monitoring, and partnerships with providers that understand the esports ecosystem.

Suchar’s insights reinforce a growing consensus across the industry: esports betting is no longer experimental. It is rapidly becoming a central pillar of the digital betting economy.

As esports audiences continue to grow and regulatory frameworks mature, the companies building reliable infrastructure today are likely to shape the industry’s future.