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As the nights draw in and leaves begin to drop, it’s time to ramp up the excitement for the SiGMA Europe Summit landing in Rome this November, and we have a full event preview for you in this issue. From 3–6 November at the Fiera Roma, the summit promises four action- packed days of networking, innovation and near-endless opportunity in one of Europe’s most dynamic markets.
Expect to rub shoulders with thousands of delegates, fi nd innovative exhibitor stands, and hear 500+ speakers speaking within a range of conference streams.
4 ONLINE NEWS
The latest news and updates from across the iGaming industry
6 COVER STORY: GR8 TECH
10-16 SLOT GAMES OF THE YEAR Evoplay Zeal
Inspired Onlyplay
Bullshark Games Megafair
Games Global BetGames
18-24 SIGMA EUROPE PREVIEW
Mr.Booster Bet Construct Endorphina Hananero Rocketplay Soft2Bet
25 INTERVIEW: SIMON WESTBURY, 1XBET
26-28 ONLINE POKER
Evenbet Devilfi sh
30-37 PAYMENT SOLUTIONS
Spayz.io Yaspa
Paysecure Elantil Kushki
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38 INDUSTRY INSIDER: MARK MCGUINNESS
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As mentioned, this year, the SiGMA Central Europe Summit has moved to a new location. Rome offers historic grandeur, and the venue itself boasts several stages, VIP lounges and plenty of space to plan new business strategies and trajectories. Whether you’re an operator, affi liate, tech supplier or payments specialist, these are the conversations you’ll want to be part of.
Also in this issue, we’ve got you covered beyond just the Summit. Our ‘Slot Games of the Year’ feature brings you the standout titles that have defi ned iGaming during 2025. There’s also a deep dive into online poker – from tighter regulation and shifting player behaviours, to emerging tournament formats. And we haven’t forgotten payments: look out for our roundup of next-gen payment solutions which are revolutionising the way operators and players do business. We also sit down with Simon Westbury, Strategic Advisor at 1xBet, to discuss the company’s growing commitment to player protection, regulatory engagement, and its plans for global expansion.
So, grab your espresso, fl ip through to the SiGMA event preview and start planning your Rome strategy. Big meetups, bold announcements, and maybe even the odd networking dinner are on the agenda – you just need to bring your badge and business cards. Here’s to making the most of the next few months and catching up in the Eternal City. Buon viaggio and happy reading!
Neil Mead, Editor GIO
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