SBC Summit 2025 Includes a Focus on Player Safety in Its Agenda
The SBC Summit Lisbon 2025, a major event for global leaders in sports betting and iGaming, is set to take place from September 16 to 18, 2025, at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal. The event will gather industry professionals to discuss industry developments and innovations[1][2][3].
A key part of the SBC Summit Lisbon 2025 will be the Player Protection stage. This stage is expected to have approximately 30,000 delegates and will delve into the intersection of industry ethics, regulation, technology, and player behavior[1].
On September 16, the Player Protection stage will discuss the relationship between regulation and unintended consequences, as well as the responsibility for player disputes. The stage will also feature insights from professionals across the sector, including David Foster, the Head of Regulatory Affairs at Entain[1].
The following day, September 17, the Player Protection stage will focus on practical solutions to player protection, including AI and global approaches to affordability and risk assessment. On the final day, September 18, the stage will look at the latest tools and technologies for keeping players safe, such as AI-powered player monitoring and cryptocurrency usage[1].
These experts will tackle key challenges around harm minimization, regulatory expectations, and sustainable gambling[1]. Global frameworks are tightening and consumer expectations are rising, according to Rasmus Sojmark, the Founder and CEO of SBC[1].
The operators that succeed long term will be those that genuinely embed safety into their model, as stated by Rasmus Sojmark[1]. The SBC Summit 2025 will have six dedicated conference stages, including the Player Protection stage, Global Markets, Emerging Markets, Technology, Affiliation, and the Super Stage[1].
For the most current and detailed agenda and speaker information for the Player Protection stage, it is recommended to consult the official SBC Summit 2025 event website or contact the organizers directly, as such details may be updated closer to or during the event[1][3].
The event will not include commercial casinos, igaming, sports betting, tribal gaming, or a specific mention of Rege Behe[1]. The speakers for the Player Protection stage include Savo Bakmaz (CEO of Maxbet), Dr. Maris Catania (LeoVegas Director of Player Sustainability), David Foster (Entain Head of Regulatory Affairs), Richard Hayler (IBAS Managing Director), Dr. Alexandra Koerner (Grand Casino Baden AG Chief Legal & Compliance Officer), Katie Reynolds-Jones (GamStop Chief Marketing Officer), and Monica Shafaq (Gordon Moody CEO)[1].
References:
[1] SBC Summit Lisbon 2025 Official Website: https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-lisbon/ [2] SBC News: https://sbcnews.co.uk/ [3] Feira Internacional de Lisboa: https://fil.pt/en/home/
On the first day of the SBC Summit Lisbon 2025, the Player Protection stage will delve into the interface of regulation, unintended consequences, and player dispute responsibility, with insights from professionals such as David Foster, the Head of Regulatory Affairs at Entain.
During the event, the Player Protection stage will also explore practical solutions to player protection using AI and global approaches to affordability and risk assessment, addressing key challenges around harm minimization, regulatory expectations, and sustainable gambling.
