As Europe’s regulatory landscape continues to evolve, SBC Summit Malta 2025 will equip delegates with the latest market insights and regulatory strategies through the dedicated ‘Europe: Regulation & Compliance’ track.
Taking place on Wednesday, 11th June, at the InterContinental Hotel in St. Julian’s, the regulatory-focused track will feature six distinct discussions, delivering expert-led insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping regulatory strategies across key European jurisdictions.
Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, said: “Europe is home to a diverse array of unique markets, each featuring distinct regulatory frameworks. For those operating in this diverse landscape, staying informed on the latest regulatory developments is essential for success.
“That’s why we’ve introduced a dedicated track focused entirely on regulation—essential for anyone looking to expand into new markets, stay ahead of compliance trends, and gain a deeper understanding of how legal and regulatory frameworks are evolving across the region. It’s designed to give European stakeholders the clarity and foresight they need to thrive in an increasingly complex environment."
Delegates can anticipate discussions encompassing key European markets such as Italy, Germany, and the UK, delve into jurisdictional challenges in Malta and Curaçao, and examine the damaging impact of black markets.
Industry professionals will gain valuable regional insights through a series of panels offering in-depth analysis of key European markets. The panel ‘Italy’s New Gambling Licence Regime’ will delve into Italy’s latest licensing reforms, exploring their potential ramifications on one of Europe’s most successful markets.
The session ‘UK Regulation: Setting the Standard or Stifling the Sector?’ will assess whether recent regulatory changes are promoting safer gambling or inadvertently driving players towards unlicensed operators. Meanwhile, ‘Germany’s Gambling Market Faces Channelisation Challenges Amid Regulatory Pressures’ will tackle concerns over the growth of the country’s black market in response to tightening regulations. In addition, the event will feature two 20-minute presentations: one offering a broader overview of the Nordic region and another focusing specifically on Finland.
The track will also provide a comprehensive breakdown of two key licensing jurisdictions evolving their regulatory frameworks. The session ‘Malta Gaming Authority 2025/2026: Building a Sustainable Gaming Future’ will examine Malta’s push to strengthen compliance, AML measures, safer gambling practices, and player protection—while also addressing the impact of Bill No. 55. Meanwhile, the session ‘Curaçao’s New LOK Licensing Framework: Six Months In, What’s Next?,’ will be an open Ask Me Anything-style session and explore how operators are adapting to Curaçao’s new framework, with a focus on cryptocurrency, responsible gambling, and building long-term regulatory credibility.
Offering a global perspective on how evolving regulatory frameworks are shaping markets and influencing operator strategies is the session, ‘Black, Grey, and New Regulated Markets: Navigating the Shifting Regulatory Landscape.’ Panellists will explore how companies are adapting to ongoing regulatory changes in the Netherlands, Philippines, Brazil, New Zealand, and Finland, while also addressing the risks posed by regulatory uncertainty. The discussion will also cover the implications of the UKGC’s increased operator levy and its potential impact on market dynamics and responsible gambling efforts.
Speakers across the sessions include Aideen Shortt (Marketing and PR Advisor, Curacao Gaming Authority), Alexandre Tomic (Founder, Alea), Antti Koivula (Legal Advisor, Legal Gaming Attorneys at Law), Christopher Coyne (CEO, 888AFRICA), Christian Heins (Director iGaming, Tipico), Ian Perrygrove (Chief Risk Officer, Kwiff), Joseph Attard (MInternational Compliance Director, Entain), Sam Brown (CEO, Rootz), Olena Demchenko (Head of AML, Kindred), Reuben Portanier (Senior Advisory Partner, GTG).
Grammy-nominated Galantis to Headline the Infinity Malta
SBC Summit Malta will deliver an unforgettable experience for its 6,000 delegates with an exclusive headline performance by Swedish dance music legend Galantis at the debut edition of INFINITY Malta.
Famed for global anthems including 2x platinum-certified “No Money” and their GRAMMY-nominated single, “Runaway (U & I)”, Galantis will take the stage on Wednesday, 11th June, at the Aria Complex. The high-energy set—available to all Full Event Pass holders—promises an electrifying atmosphere packed with immersive visuals and dancefloor-filling hits.
Following its successful debut at SBC’s flagship event in Lisbon, the INFINITY brand has quickly cemented itself as the ultimate EDM festival experience for the sports betting and iGaming industry —bringing electrifying performances, premium hospitality, and an unbeatable atmosphere.
Headlining the first INFINITY Malta, Galantis joins a stellar roster of previous INFINITY artists, including Afrojack, Darude, Don Diablo, Dubdogz, and Miss Monique.
“The INFINITY brand was created to give delegates a festival-like experience that reflects the energy and excitement of each SBC event. The INFINITY Malta will be no exception,” said Rasmus Sojmark, CEO & Founder of SBC.
“Our 2025 lineup features some true household names, with Steve Aoki confirmed for the INFINITY Florida, and Alok, alongside another top name, set to headline the INFINITY Lisbon, we’re now thrilled to welcome Galantis to the INFINITY family.”
Galantis is the dance music project of Christian Karlsson (aka Bloodshy), who has been at the helm of the project since its debut at the 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. With a career spanning more than two decades and touching a wealth of genres, including punk rock, hip-hop and pop, his musical genius has earned him collaborations alongside some of the industry’s most notable names, including Madonna, Britney Spears, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Sam Smith, and more.
His RIAA gold-certified debut album Pharmacy reached No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Album Chart, driven by the platinum-certified single “Peanut Butter Jelly” and the 3x platinum-certified hit “Runaway (U & I),” the latter of which earned a GRAMMY nomination for “Best Dance Recording.” The 2017 sophomore album The Aviary, featuring the 2x platinum-certified single “No Money,” debuted in the top 10 in 23 countries. The third Galantis album, Church (2020), included the chart-topping gold-certified single “Faith” with country music icon Dolly Parton featuring Mr. Probz, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Chart before quickly topping the Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart, where it remained for five weeks.
Meanwhile, the gold-certified collaborative single “Heartbreak Anthem” with David Guetta & Little Mix proved a global sensation, spending 10 weeks on the Billboard Global 200 chart and 13 consecutive weeks in the top 10 on the UK Official Chart. The latest album, Rx, is Karlsson’s most deeply personal creation to date, featuring the pop anthem “Lighter” with Guetta and 5 Seconds of Summer, which reached No.1 on the US Dance Radio chart.
Today, the heavy-hitter has amassed over 7.3 billion cumulative worldwide streams and more than 1.9 billion video views as the Swedish-born artist continues to evolve and shatter through the boundaries in a way that only Galantis can.
The INFINITY Malta will take place on Wednesday, 11 June, during SBC Summit Malta the European-focused betting and iGaming event formerly known as CasinoBeats Summit. The rebranded show will welcome 6,000 industry stakeholders for three days of high-level networking, education, and exhibition.