Asia in Frame at the Hottest Summit of the Year

The upcoming SBC Summit highlights Asian bookmaking and online gambling with a fresh conference set that maps the region’s next moves. On September 18, at FIL Lisbon, key voices will dissect the sphere valued at more than $18.3 billion last year and outline real routes to entry. The benefit for operators is clear, as the track converts regional complexity into practical actions for compliance, rollout, and growth.

What the Asia Track Covers

The sessions explain how to operate compliantly across very different jurisdictions, whether India edges toward formal regulation, and if Asia Pacific stands out as the next scale opportunity for global brands. The Asia track closes 3 days on the Emerging Markets Stage after day 1 on Africa and day 2 on Europe and Asia, with the Middle East.

Key questions to be covered:

• compliance playbooks for multi-jurisdiction activity;
• India’s near-term and long-term scenarios’
• possibilities for international firms to expand across the Asian and Pacific sectors.

Leaders, Panels, and Strategic Themes

SBC’s chief executive underlined that any global gaming plan must include Asia and said the stage gives authorities, managers, providers, and stakeholders a neutral place to align. The opening panel on regulation weighs contrasting models across the sector, from India’s alternative wagering rise to Macau’s entrenched land-based scene, and signals which countries look investment-ready next.

India’s roadmap session unpacks the reality and the split between skill and chance that lets fantasy, lottery, and racing thrive while iGaming and traditional wagering face restrictions. Experts evaluate whether solid regulation is on the way or if grey channels will continue to hold the upper hand.

The Philippines discussion traces the shift from POGOs to the new PIGOs and tests if this model creates Asia’s first completely legal example. The talk also reviews PAGCOR’s role, how former offshore demand evolves, and what neighbouring regions can adapt.

Beyond Asia, the Global Markets stage offers 3 days of entry and growth tactics across Latin America, Brazil, Western Europe, and the US.

Tickets and Passes

Participants can choose from VIP Event, Expo+, or Expo Only entries. Expo Only does not include access to panels. Groups can secure passes for €400 each instead of the €600 standard when buying 3 or more. Operators and affiliates may qualify for complimentary access after a short application review of up to 3 working days.