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SBC Summit 2025: bigger, smarter and with more surprises
SBC Summit will make a powerful return to Lisbon this September, bringing together 30,000 industry professionals for its biggest edition yet.
The 2025 edition will focus on fine-tuning every aspect of the attendee journey and strategically balancing buyers and sellers, aiming to deliver the industry’s most results-driven event.
The flagship event, which drew attendees from 134 countries in 2024, will once again transform the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL) and MEO Arena into the global epicentre of the betting and gaming industry from 16-18 September 2025, spanning three full days.
At 135,000+ square meters, the 2025 SBC Summit show floor will be its largest ever, featuring 700+ exhibitors. Enhanced signage will streamline navigation, while the zone format will return alongside an expanded Affiliate Leaders Summit and Payment Expert Summit, ensuring attendees can still count on a more targeted approach and efficient lead generation.
Last year’s Lisbon show cemented the event’s reputation as the industry’s fastest-growing business gathering. With soaring momentum and a significant economic contribution to Lisbon, estimated at €100 million in indirect benefits in 2024 alone, the event has earned the backing of Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas, Minister of Economy Pedro Reis, and Secretary of State for Tourism Pedro Machado.
With SBC Summit scaling fast, SBC CEO & Founder Rasmus Sojmark has made operational excellence the key focus for 2025. “Last year was our first experience at FIL, and we learned a great deal. We made sure to gather and act on attendee feedback, fine-tuning everything from venue conditions to transport logistics while working closely with Lisbon officials to enhance the overall experience. As we grow, every operational detail becomes even more crucial,” he commented.
With 8,000+ operator representatives set to attend, SBC Summit 2025 will also double down on delivering a premium, 360-degree experience for the industry’s most in-demand audience. Last year’s survey showed high satisfaction, with operators awarding the event a 60 NPS score. This year, SBC will raise the bar even further, ensuring it remains a must-attend event for every operator team member.
To elevate the operator experience, SBC is introducing the Operator Academy—an exclusive training initiative led by top industry experts and global trainers. With six specialised academies, it delivers practical, hands-on learning in odds-making, gamification, AI, marketing, compliance, and crypto, ensuring attendees gain immediately actionable skills to enhance performance.
The Operator Academy will elevate an already dynamic agenda, making SBC Summit 2025 the most comprehensive edition yet. With five vertical-specific stages and the Super Stage at MEO Arena featuring its strongest speaker lineup to date, attendees can expect game-changing content delivered by industry icons and global pioneers alike.
Sojmark said: “I was going to keep this under wraps a little longer, but we’re all too excited. Gary Vaynerchuk, CEO of VaynerMedia, is confirmed as one of the keynotes for SBC Summit! If you’ve ever seen a viral marketing video that made you rethink everything, chances are, he was behind it.
“Gary Vee is one of the most influential voices in digital strategy today. His viral content has taken over the internet, and now we’re bringing him—and his infectious personality—to our Super Stage. This is huge!” the CEO added.
The industry’s biggest party, The INFINITY Lisbon, will also return to MEO Arena on Thursday night, closing SBC Summit with a spectacular DJ set—headlined by none other than Alok.
SBC’s Event Director Paul Mills commented: “Alok was originally set to headline SBC Summit Rio in his native Brazil, but scheduling conflicts meant we had to shift plans to Lisbon. We’re thrilled he’ll still get to meet the SBC crowd that was so eager to see him. Also, one of the biggest DJs on the planet—currently in the top 10 worldwide—will be part of this. We’ll be announcing his name soon.”
The INFINITY Lisbon won’t be the only SBC evening event featuring superstar DJs. This year’s opening party, held in partnership with Pin-Up on Tuesday, September 16, will bring Joel Corry and Imanbek to the stage, delivering high-energy for an unforgettable night of music and networking.
Among this year’s exciting upgrades, the Affiliate Leaders Summit will return even stronger after a standout 2024 debut. Now running for three full days, the side event will feature an expanded show floor, dedicated content, and a major new highlight—the Affiliate Leaders Awards—set to complement the prestigious SBC Awards 2025 by celebrating excellence in the affiliate space.
Sojmark added: “It’s impossible to highlight everything that goes into this event, so I’ll just say this: this year, we’re building an event that’s not just bigger, but smarter. Yes, once again, we’re growing the event—and that’s great, a testament to the success it witnessed last year.
“But when organising events of this scale, you have to take a step back and focus on the fundamentals. Are we creating an event that is both productive and hassle-free for attendees? Because that’s the only way forward for the Greatest Show in Gaming.”
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The Free Bet Wheel: Betting.bet Increases Player Engagement with New Gamification Tool

One of the UK’s leading betting aggregators, betting.bet, has introduced the Free Bet Wheel, a new free-to-play tool designed to increase user retention and interaction. Tied to the weekend’s Premier League football, this gamified feature offers users the opportunity to earn free bets and a weekly £100 cash reward.
At a time when most iGaming affiliates are focused on developing foreign markets such as Latin America and Africa, the function illustrates betting.bet’s ongoing commitment to the UK.
About the Free Bet Wheel
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Weekend Availability: The Free Bet Wheel runs every weekend, aligned with major Premier League and international football matches.
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Multiple Chances to Win: Players receive up to four spins to try their luck each weekend.
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Winning Free Bets: Match three free bet colours within five spins to win a free bet on the featured match.
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£100 Cash Jackpot: Land on the jackpot segment five times consecutively to win £100 in cash.
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Loyalty Rewards: Players also collect bCoins, Betting.bet’s exclusive loyalty currency, which can be redeemed for a range of prizes, vouchers and rewards.
Strengthening Operator Partnerships Through Enhanced User Experience
By launching the Free Bet Wheel, betting.bet is not only elevating the player experience but also delivering tangible benefits to its network of partner operators. The feature offers a new avenue to profile selected betting partners, direct qualified traffic to safe free bets and reinforce affiliate partnerships through increased user activity and conversions.
Steve Gummer, Director of Betting.bet, stated: “We at betting.bet are dedicated to developing products and experiences that not only interest players but also provide clear value to our partners. Designed to benefit our UK community in a fun, frictionless manner, the Free Bet Wheel also supports important weekend traffic and sportsbook conversions.”
Driving Retention Through Gamification
This launch is part of a broader strategic focus on gamification and loyalty at betting.bet, aligning user enjoyment with commercial objectives. As the UK version of the platform continues to grow, features like the Free Bet Wheel are designed to support player acquisition, maximise LTV and drive weekend re-engagement.
The Free Bet Wheel is now live at betting.bet and available to all UK users aged 18+,
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GR8 Tech Powers Smarter Betting with New Match Trackers

GR8 Tech has unveiled a powerful new upgrade to its high-performance sportsbook platform: high-quality, real-time Match Trackers—designed to bring more action, insight, and excitement to players. Match Trackers are available across all of GR8 Tech’s sportsbook solutions, including iFrame and the Hyper Turnkey.
“We’re always looking for ways to elevate the player experience and give our partners a competitive edge,” said Denys Parkhomenko, CPO at GR8 Tech. “Match Trackers have smart features that drive engagement, boost retention, and power faster betting decisions in real-time.”
With broad coverage across football, basketball, tennis, hockey, volleyball, and handball, the trackers are live for pre-match analytics and in-game updates. Key features include:
- Detailed Stats: From xG in football to rebounds in basketball and aces in tennis, players get live and historical stats tailored to each sport.
- Key Moments & Summaries: Goals, assists, red cards, substitutions, and more delivered in real-time.
- Pitch Animation: A dynamic, visual alternative to video streaming, showing key moments as they unfold on the field.
- Lineups & Live Updates: Full team sheets, coaches, and live substitutions, so players are always in the know.
- Live Standings: Updated rankings and tournament tables across all supported sports.
By providing operators with the tools to deliver everything players need in one place, GR8 Tech enhances the sportsbook user experience, enabling more confident betting and driving longer player sessions.
The launch of Match Trackers marks another step in the company’s long-term strategy to deliver a best-in-class, sportsbook-driven platform and become the leading sportsbook provider by 2028. Coverage will soon expand to even more sports to meet operators’ needs.
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Midnite creates free limited-edition beer for fans to enjoy at World Snooker Championship

Midnite is the new official UK betting and casino partner of the World Championship, Snooker’s greatest event, which will run from April 19 to May 5.
To celebrate the partnership, Midnite has created a FREE limited edition lager – with one free beer available per person – which will be served at a local pub throughout the tournament.
The one-off lager will be served at The Graduate, an iconic Sheffield pub a short walk from The Crucible, with fans able to enjoy a new beer on tap while the World Championship comes to the city.
Midnite has partnered with London-based brewery Drop Project to bring the concept to life. Drop Project creates the freshest, premium flavoursome beers with consistent high-quality results, and pushes creative boundaries and brews the beers that both inspire their passions for the industry and our lifestyles.
A Midnite spokesperson, commented: “We have worked with Drop Project to bring fans a Midnite lager that they can enjoy throughout the whole tournament. We wanted to create something tangible that snooker fans can enjoy throughout, and to have been able to create our own beer is something we’re pleased with.
“The World Snooker Championship brings real excitement to the city, and fans can head straight from The Crucible, to The Graduate and enjoy a pint or two of our specially brewed lager, just for the occasion.”
Midnite is providing the beer free of charge – one free drink per person of Midnite Lager Only and for ticket holders to the Snooker World Championship (18+). Redeem by showing your matchday ticket at The Graduate. While stock lasts.
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