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When gaming operators venture from grey markets into regulated territory, many assume the hardest part will be the paperwork.

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) welcomed a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) confirming that the European Commission failed to properly investigate whether the Netherlands granted unlawful state aid when it renewed gambling monopoly licences in 2014 without a competitive tender.

The Game Lounge executive team led by CEO Richard Dennys are in full force at SiGMA Central Europe in Rome this week, joining regulators, policymakers, operators, affiliates and tech leaders for three days of high-level talks on gaming, betting and innovation across Europe. 

Let’s be honest, this isn’t the kind of headline you expect in a serious iGaming publication. It sounds more like the start of a Tinder chat than a data strategy piece! But in truth, it’s the perfect metaphor for the future of our industry: because trust in data, in partnerships, in players, is built on one thing above all else: transparency.

Here are Game Lounge’s top picks and practical tips to help you navigate SiGMA Central Europe 2025 with ease — from seamless badge collection to can’t-miss networking events across Rome. 

The Crypto and blockchain space is evolving rapidly, and Europe is currently at the forefront, according to Dr Joe Borg in a conversation with Richard Dennys. Discussing recent developments in Crypto regulation, Borg highlighted the impact of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework.

A select group of C-level executives gathered recently in Malta to discuss the future of the gaming industry. Liam O’Brien, Chief Growth Officer of Aphex Media, a company known for its innovative approach to SEO in the competitive gaming sector shared his reflections on the discussions and the insights that emerged during the gathering.

Denmark's gambling market in August 2025 exemplifies how a mature sector can reinvent itself through digital transformation. By leveraging technology, maintaining regulatory integrity, and prioritising consumer welfare, Denmark has set a benchmark for other nations to emulate. As the sector continues to evolve, the Danish model provides a case study in balancing growth with responsibility.

Sigma’s upcoming Rome summit promises to set a new standard for the gaming industry, with the event aiming to combine political engagement, regulation, and business networking in a way few expos have achieved. Heathcliff Farrugia, COO at SiGMA Group spoke with Richard Dennys, CEO of Sigma, about the vision behind the event and the evolving nature of gaming conferences.

The upcoming Gaming in Germany Conference is set to bring together leading figures from the gaming and betting industry for a day of insight, regulation, and networking in Berlin.

Growth alone isn’t enough. Europe’s gaming industry faces scrutiny over how responsibly it can expand, and Rome’s SiGMA summit will be the spotlight in a couple of weeks. Richard Dennys CEO of Game Lounge and Heathcliff Farrugia, COO of SiGMA Group recently discussed Europe’s gaming sector.

QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for emerging markets, has signed its latest provider partnership with JDB Gaming, affording platform customers access to another multi- faceted catalogue across Slots, Fish Shooting, Bingo, Card Games, and an innovative Arcade series.