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.
With a fast-evolving regulatory landscape and rising demand for innovation, Eastern Europe and Central Asia are becoming key growth markets for iGaming. SBC Summit Tbilisi 2025 brings these opportunities into focus, offering insights on compliance, player personalisation, and regional strategy from leading voices in the industry.
Game Lounge is proud to announce its participation in European Safer Gambling Week 2025, taking place from 17–23 November, in partnership with the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA).
Labour MP Lucy Powell has proposed raising taxes on gambling firms to fund the removal of the two-child benefit cap, a move she says could lift half a million children out of poverty. The plan highlights the gambling industry as a politically visible source of revenue, sparking debate over taxation, welfare, and funding priorities.
By combining official game data with detailed fan insights, Genius Sports is taking fan engagement to the next level. The acquisition of Sports Innovation Lab gives brands and sponsors unprecedented visibility into fan behaviour, from ticket purchases to merchandise, creating a powerful platform to connect action on the field with real-world consumer activity.
As Game Lounge transitions back to a full working week, the emphasis is on meaningful connections, fostering creativity, and building strong teams. The Game Lounge Brunch goes beyond a meal; it sparks ideas, encourages collaboration, and supports the wider community through contributions to the Malta Community Chest Fund.
Game Lounge’s 90-day migration from Looker to Omni transformed 800+ dashboards into a lean, future-proof BI ecosystem. With careful auditing, phased rollout, and intensive training, the team rebuilt its entire analytics stack—cutting clutter by 85% while keeping the business running smoothly.
