Big News Surrounding Vegas Baby and the U.S. Sports Betting Industry
SBC’s North American team is set to provide the best opportunity to meet sports betting executives during Global Gaming Expo (G2E) week, when it hosts the Vegas Baby networking party on October 6.
The Official G2E Sports Betting Party takes place at the stylish Beer Park venue, where 600 senior executives will enjoy views over The Strip and the Bellagio Fountains from the outdoor deck of the rooftop bar, along with entertainment, and complimentary food and drink.
SBC will also be taking a full part in the G2E trade show, with the team available at booth 4011 to discuss the forthcoming SBC Summit Latinoamérica 2021 and SBC Summit North America 2021 conferences and exhibitions, and the company’s full international 2022 events program.
Additionally, the booth is where Vegas Baby guests can collect the wristbands that give them access to the invite-only party at Beer Park, which is sponsored by Nuvei, GAN Sports, and Intelitics.
Bob McFarland, SVP Sales and Commercial Americas at SBC, said: “What better way to get back to the business of in-person events than with a networking party at one of the best rooftop bars in Las Vegas?
“We’re really excited to welcome a who’s who of the U.S. sports betting industry to the party, with a guest list that includes executives from BetMGM, DraftKings, Caesars Entertainment, WynnBET, Aristocrat, Bally’s, Penn National Gaming, Betcris, Sportradar, Fubo Gaming, Rush Street Interactive, Playtech, Kindred Group, the American Gaming Association, Visa, NASCAR, the NCAA, and many more.”
McFarland added: “We’re also looking forward to presenting our own events to G2E attendees and showcasing the great business opportunities that we’ll have in Miami and New Jersey later in the year.”
SBC Summit Latinoamérica 2021 at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami on October 27 – 28 is the year’s best opportunity to learn about the potential of sports betting, igaming and land-based casino markets across Latin America.
The speaker line-up features some of the most influential executives from the gambling industry in the region, including JD Duarte (CEO, Betcris), Xabier Maribona (CEO, Grupo RETAbet), Alberto D’Angelo (CEO, La Tinka), Lourdes Britto (Director of Omnichannel Strategy, Apuesta Total), Crispin Nieboer (Group Director Corporate Development and Strategy, William Hill), Mattias Stetz (COO, Rush Street Interactive), Martin Lycka (SVP for American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling, Entain), Andre Gelfi (Managing Partner Brazil, Betsson), and Alvaro Mosquera Ochoa (CEO, Rivalo).
They will be joined by other key industry stakeholders, such as Gustavo Guimarães (Secretary, SECAP), Orlando Rivera (Executive Director, Puerto Rico Gaming Commission), Evert Montero Cárdenas (President, Fecoljuegos), Rodrigo Cigliutti (Director Ejecutivo, Cibelae), Lorelay Carvalho (Growth Manager – Gaming Americas, Facebook), Ennio Bovolenta (Head of Integrity, FIFA), Sérgio Garcia Alves (Chair of the Gambling Law Committee, Brazilian Bar Association), and Victor Arias (VP – LatAm, Pragmatic Play).
Delegates in Miami can also look forward to an exhibition showcasing the latest innovations tailored to Latin American markets from 25 leading suppliers, the inaugural SBC Awards Latinoamérica ceremony, and a full program of networking events.
SBC Summit North America 2021 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center, New Jersey on November 30 – December 2 is the successor to the Betting on Sports America show. It keeps all the sports betting elements that made its predecessor such a hit, but now also has content and exhibitors from the world of igaming.
The event will see the world’s biggest sports betting and igaming brands gather for three days of networking, doing business, and high-level conference content that explores the vast opportunities in markets across the U.S. and Canada.
The roster of 200 expert speakers includes Soo Kim (Chairman, Bally’s Corporation), Carolyn Renzin (Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, FanDuel), Johnny Avello (Director of Race & Sportsbook Operations, DraftKings), Rhea Loney (Director of Compliance, Penn Interactive), Matthew Metcalf (Sportsbook Director, Circa Sports), Daniel Graetzer (CEO, Carousel Group), Gabriele Griesbacher (Global Director of Payments & Compliance, Entain), Aviram Alroy (VP Interactive Gaming, Mohegan Sun), Jeff Fernandez (VP Business Development & Ventures, New York Jets), Gina Smith (Deputy Director of Gaming Compliance, Virginia Lottery), and Luisa Woods (VP of Marketing – Gaming, Delaware North).
Delegates in New Jersey will also have access to an exhibition featuring 50 major suppliers showcasing their latest digital products, a program of networking events, and the Sports Betting Hall of Fame ceremony at the MetLife Stadium. A further exciting feature of the week is the first ever SBC Awards North America ceremony at The Edison Ballroom in New York City.
