{"id":903027,"date":"2026-05-02T05:18:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T10:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/02\/new-market-disruption-track-at-sbc-summit-malta-to-decode-global-regulatory-shifts\/"},"modified":"2026-05-02T05:18:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T10:18:09","slug":"new-market-disruption-track-at-sbc-summit-malta-to-decode-global-regulatory-shifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/02\/new-market-disruption-track-at-sbc-summit-malta-to-decode-global-regulatory-shifts\/","title":{"rendered":"New \u2018Market Disruption\u2019 track at SBC Summit Malta to decode global regulatory shifts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From Italy\u2019s licensing overhaul to tightening regulations in the UK and the liberalisation of new markets like Finland, global gaming is entering a period of significant change.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To help operators navigate this evolving landscape, SBC Summit Malta<\/a> is launching a dedicated \u2018Market Disruption<\/strong><\/a>\u2019 track focused on the regulatory shifts and emerging opportunities shaping the industry\u2019s next phase of growth.<\/p>\n

Taking place on Wednesday, 29 April,<\/strong> the programme will bring together regional experts to examine the biggest regulatory shifts across global gaming and their impact on operators, from market entry strategies to long-term financial sustainability.<\/p>\n

Kicking off the track is the session Italy Reset: Consolidation, Control and the Next Licensing Cycle<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, which will break down the implications of Italy\u2019s new licensing structure. Regional experts Marco<\/strong> Tiso<\/strong> (Managing Director, Sisal), Quirino<\/strong> Mancini<\/strong> (Partner and Director, WH Italy), Luca<\/strong> Grisci<\/strong> (Managing Director, HBG Online (Novomatic Group)), and Nicola<\/strong> Tani<\/strong> (Chief Editor, Agipro) will examine the key challenges facing operators entering the market, from financial impact and regulatory change to the barriers created by the new framework.<\/p>\n

\u201c<\/strong>UK in Transition: Regulation, Retreat and the Fight for a Sustainable Market<\/strong><\/a>\u201d <\/strong>will examine how stricter regulation and rising costs are reshaping the UK gambling market. Christopher<\/strong> Dalli<\/strong> (CEO, L&L Europe) will explore how operators are responding, from cost-cutting to shifts in affiliate partnerships, alongside the rapid growth of the black market, and whether tighter rules are protecting players or pushing them towards unregulated alternatives.<\/p>\n

A key addition to the track will spotlight Malta\u2019s evolving fiscal framework with \u201cNew VAT Laws on Gambling and Betting, a Game Changer.<\/em><\/strong>\u201d\u00a0 Set to come into force on 1 October 2026, the new VAT regulations are expected to significantly impact how operators structure their businesses. The session will explore the drivers behind the reform, the benefits for the gambling industry, and what Malta-based operators need to do to prepare for the changes, with insights from Nico Sciberras <\/strong>(Director Indirect Tax, MTCA), Cristian Edu <\/strong>(Head of Finance, Superbet Romania), and Ramona Cassa<\/strong>r (Partner, Head of Tax, WH Partners).<\/p>\n

\u201cGermany at a Crossroads: Regulation and Market Sustainability<\/strong><\/a>\u201d will examine the challenges facing one of Europe\u2019s largest gambling markets. With rising black market activity, ongoing debates around channelisation, and increasing scrutiny over the balance between taxation and player protection, the session will explore whether Germany\u2019s current regulatory model is sustainable, moderated by Dr. Fabian Masurat<\/strong> (Lawyer, Taylor Wessing).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Dutch Market at a Crossroads: Regulation, Politics and the Future of Licensing<\/strong><\/a>\u201d will explore how political uncertainty and tightening restrictions are shaping the Netherlands\u2019 gambling landscape. With discussions around advertising bans and limits on licences, the session will examine whether increased regulation could drive consolidation or force operators out of the market, with insights from Frank op de Woerd<\/strong> (CEO & Founder, CasinoNieuws.nl).<\/p>\n

\u201c<\/strong>Finland\u2019s Big Gamble: Can Regulation Win Back the Market?<\/strong><\/a>\u201d <\/strong>will focus on the country\u2019s transition from a state monopoly to a licensed market by 2027. With channelisation declining and significant revenue flowing to offshore operators, the session will explore whether the proposed regulatory framework can effectively compete with the black market, as discussed by Sam<\/strong> Brown<\/strong> (CEO, Rootz).<\/p>\n

Closing the track, \u201cEmerging Markets: The Next Billion Dollar Battleground<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u201d will examine where the industry\u2019s next growth opportunities are taking shape, as attention shifts from mature markets to regions across Africa, the UAE, Asia, and Latin America. With regulation still evolving in many of these markets, the session will explore where operators can move early, which regions are closest to regulation, and who is best positioned to succeed, featuring Donna Bugelli<\/strong> (Managing Associate, WH Partners).<\/p>\n

SBC Summit Malta will take place at the InterContinental Malta from 28\u201330 April, bringing together 6,000 industry stakeholders to explore the key forces shaping global gaming, from evolving regulation to technological innovation and shifting player expectations. Alongside the Market Disruption track, attendees will gain insights across <\/em>marketing<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>sports betting and iGaming<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>operations and compliance<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>policy and PR<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>affiliation<\/em><\/a>, and <\/em>leadership<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Get Your Tickets to SBC Summit Malta<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Group Pass 3+ (VIP Pass)<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> Available for groups of three or more, this pass grants full access to conference sessions, the expo floor, and networking events, all for a discounted rate of \u20ac400 per person. Single VIP Passes can be purchased at the full price of \u20ac600.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Want an Expo+ Pass<\/strong><\/a>? It\u2019s yours for \u20ac150.
If you are an operator or affiliate, you can apply for a free pass! Operators can apply for a complimentary pass here<\/strong><\/a> | Affiliates can apply for complimentary passes here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Ted Orme-Claye
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From Italy\u2019s licensing overhaul to tightening regulations in the UK and the liberalisation of new markets like Finland, global gaming is entering a period of significant change.\u00a0 To help operators navigate this evolving landscape, SBC Summit Malta is launching a dedicated \u2018 Market Disruption \u2019 track focused on the regulatory shifts and emerging opportunities shaping<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":903028,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33520,497],"tags":[13807,6634],"class_list":{"0":"post-903027","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-disruption","8":"category-market","9":"tag-disruption","10":"tag-market"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/903027","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=903027"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/903027\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/903028"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=903027"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=903027"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=903027"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}