The Ghana Association of Sports Betting Operators (GHASBO) is pleased to announce an exclusive opportunity for its members to attend the SBC Summit in Lisbon, scheduled to take place from 29 September to 1 October 2026.
As part of the partnership between GHASBO and SBC, GHASBO members will have access to complimentary VIP passes valued at €1,000, providing an opportunity to connect with thousands of leading professionals across the global gaming and betting industry.
The SBC Summit is expected to bring together over 40,000 delegates, 700 exhibitors and more than 600 speakers, making it one of the largest gatherings of the global gaming industry. Attendees will have access to eight conference stages, keynote sessions, networking opportunities, complimentary hospitality, evening events and the exclusive Operator Platinum Lounge.
High-Profile Global Keynote
One of the major highlights of this year’s summit will be a high-profile keynote featuring three influential figures from global sports, technology and business: basketball legend, investor and philanthropist Michael Jordan; Sportradar Founder and CEO Carsten Koerl; and DraftKings Co-Founder, CEO and Chairman Jason Robins.
The session is expected to provide valuable perspectives on the intersection of sports, technology, investment and the rapidly evolving global gaming ecosystem.
Focus on Africa and Global Regulation
The summit will also provide significant opportunities for African gaming stakeholders through the African Gaming Forum, scheduled for 30 September. The forum will bring together industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss developments, opportunities and challenges shaping Africa’s gaming sector.
In addition, the Regulatory Gaming Meetups will provide an opportunity for participants to engage directly with regulators and policymakers from different jurisdictions. More than 21 regulatory and jurisdictional discussions are expected to take place throughout the three-day event.
A number of regulators from Africa and other major gaming markets are expected to attend, including representatives from Ghana, Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Malawi, alongside regulators from the UK, France, Malta, Gibraltar, Cyprus, Portugal and other jurisdictions.
Global Gathering of Industry Stakeholders
The SBC Summit will bring together a diverse range of stakeholders from across the gaming ecosystem, including leading sports betting and online gaming operators, lotteries, regulators, technology providers and industry associations.
Confirmed and expected participants include major international operators such as Bet365, Betway, betPawa, Betsson Group, DraftKings, Flutter International, KingMakers, MozzartBet, Stake, Superbet, Tipico, SportPesa and World Sports Betting, among many others.
Leading lotteries and associations will also be represented, including Allwyn, Danske Spil, FDJ, Svenska Spel, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, IAGR, EGBA, IBIA and the European Lotteries Association.
For Ghana, the summit presents an important opportunity for the local gaming industry to strengthen its engagement with international stakeholders, exchange knowledge and explore partnerships that can contribute to the continued development of Ghana’s gaming ecosystem.
GHASBO is therefore encouraging its members to take advantage of this opportunity to participate in one of the industry’s leading global gatherings.
Members interested in attending the SBC Summit Lisbon are encouraged to contact GHASBO for further information and access to the complimentary VIP pass.
