WorldGaming will add a Digital and FinTech Transformation Hall at ICE Barcelona 2027, according to the report. The event will run from 18 to 20 January 2027, with the new Hall 7 covering areas including data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, payments and compliance.
The expansion creates a dedicated exhibition and conference space for technology and financial-services suppliers serving gaming businesses.
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SBC announced a Regulatory Advisory Board on 5 November 2026 to advise on regulatory initiatives and identify emerging issues across international gambling markets. Andrew Gellatly, a former AGCC executive director, will chair the board, which includes representatives from Entain, Kaizen Gaming, Super, Allwyn, Playtech and OpenBet.
GGPoker said it would not launch peer-to-peer poker in Alberta while the province’s rules restrict play to local users. 888 Poker began regulated operations last month, and PokerStars relaunched on FanDuel on 2 November; the report said Alberta and Ontario were expected to announce shared liquidity, while Canada’s Supreme Court considers international player pooling.
GGPoker has abandoned plans to offer peer-to-peer poker in Alberta. It will not launch there unless international liquidity is available, according to the report.
Codere.it has chosen Playtech’s BetBuddy platform to support its responsible-gambling monitoring and prevention work, the company said. The system analyses gambling behaviour and can flag potential risk indicators; Codere.it also offers deposit, spending and time limits, suspension periods and self-exclusion.
Codere.it has adopted BetBuddy, a responsible-gambling platform developed by Playtech, to strengthen its monitoring, prevention and promotion of responsible gambling, the company said. The platform uses artificial intelligence and behavioural analysis to monitor gambling activity and identify potential risk indicators at an early stage, according to the announcement.
The EGR Italy Awards 2026 were held on 20 October at the Rome Cavalieri, with QuiGioco named Omnichannel Operator and ADMIRAL Pay winning Payments Supplier. Sisal took several operator categories, while PokerStars, Evolution, Light & Wonder, Playtech, Sportradar and Pragmatic Play were among the evening's protagonists. Commentator Jokerman79 said the awards reflect a market where competition increasingly rests on innovation and differentiation.
The EGR Italy Awards 2026 were held on 20 October at the Rome Cavalieri, where QuiGioco was named Omnichannel Operator and ADMIRAL Pay won the Payments Supplier category. Sisal received awards in several operator categories, and PokerStars, Evolution, Light & Wonder, Playtech, Sportradar and Pragmatic Play were among those recognised during the evening, according to the same report.
Informa announced an agreement to acquire Clarion Events from Blackstone for £2.24 billion, including its WorldGaming business and the ICE and iGB L!VE brands. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2026 and will be funded with acquisition financing and proceeds from an equity placing and retail offer totalling about £940 million. Informa also plans to spin out Taylor & Francis.