Gambling Conferences and Events in 2025
No matter what part you play in the gambling world, there is much to consider in the upcoming year. Gambling conferences and events allow industry professionals and other individuals to meet, connect, and prepare for what is to come.
There are ample events to look forward to around the world in 2025. Keep reading to learn about some of the most iconic gambling conferences and events in the upcoming year.
1. ICE Barcelona 2025 - January 20-22
ICE Barcelona 2025 is happening in Barcelona, Spain, at the end of January. There will be 1,000 exhibitors, and thousands of industry-leading professionals gathered, providing a place for various innovators to gather in one location. It’s one of the industry’s most influential educational, business, and networking events.
One of the most exciting aspects of ICE Barcelona 2025 is that it’s in Barcelona, offering a chance to explore the city for the ultimate World Gaming Weekend.
2. Raving NEXT 2025 - January 28-30
Raving NEXT 2025 will be in Temecula, California, also a January event. It’s officially an Indian Gaming Strategic Operations & Leadership Conference, centering around the well-known Pechanga Resort and Casino. The goal is to develop and push the future of Indian Gaming.
The event includes several days of networking, ample collaboration, incentives for participating, time to talk to the experts, and even college credits for some individuals. There’s much to garner from the experience.
3. Big Africa Summit 2025 - February 17-21
The Big Africa Summit 2025 will occur in Gaborone, Botswana, at the Grand Palm Hotel Casino and Convention Resort. It plays a major role in influencing and changing betting across Africa, primarily in the South African area. It’s a vital meeting point for industry professionals and a catalyst for those who want to progress in the betting world.
4. SBC Summit Rio 2025 - February 25-27
The SBC Summit Rio 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a premiere iGaming and sports betting event, hosted in a building spanning more than 50,000 square feet. Ample industry leaders can gather together to dive into the gambling industry in Brazil. Topics will vary from localized products to regulatory frameworks.
5. Sigma Africa 2025 - March 10-12
Cape Town, South Africa, is the host for Sigma Africa 2025. It’s one of the largest events on the continent, creating a place for entrepreneurs, thinkers, and innovators to come together in the gambling environment for Africa. Conferences like Sigma Africa are working to slowly increase Africa’s presence in the industry, and 2025 will continue to strengthen them.
6. World Game Protection Conference 2025 - March 11-13
The World Game Protection Conference 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, focuses on bringing together those in charge of detecting, reporting, investigating, and acting when they spot less-than-ideal activity in a casino space. Those attending will better understand threats to casinos and learn how to combat them before it’s too late.
7. Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention 2025 - March 31-April 3
San Diego, California, hosts the Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention. It’s the longest-running convention of its kind, bringing together industry leaders. Those in attendance will experience strategies, insights, trend information, and more to help individuals grow in this particular landscape.
8. iGaming Germany 2025 - April 1-2
iGaming Germany 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, is ideal for those in Germany who want to take a shot at functioning in this European market. Operators, providers, investors, and C-suite professionals will pull together to mold what iGaming looks like in Germany.
9. CasinoBeats Summit 2025 - June 10-12
CasinoBeats Summit 2025 is happening in Malta. Those in attendance will find themselves exposed to high-caliber content and ample European and international professionals. It’s an excellent place to showcase technology and scout for the future, along with creating networking and development opportunities for those involved.
10. Canadian Gaming Summit 2025 - June 17-19
Toronto, Canada, is ready to host the Canadian Gaming Summit 2025. At the Metro Toronto Convention Center, around 3,000 professionals will network, learn, and create business opportunities for those in the First Nations, Crown Corporations, and more.
11. All American Sports Betting Summit 2025 - July 9-10
The All American Sports Betting Summit 2025 in Chicago, Illinois, offers a chance for companies to grow, network, develop, learn, and more. There will be key speakers from various aspects of the industry, providing key insights in their talks.
12. TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow 2025 - September 15-18
The TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow 2025 brings to life the goal of uniting tribes and technology. Located in Reno, Nevada, participants will experience the unification of non-technical leaders and technology professionals in tribal enterprises, health centers, and the government.
13. Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2025 - October 6-9
The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the hub of much of the future for the gambling world. It’s an event known for creating innovation and fostering rapid growth by creating an atmosphere where professionals can collaborate and get things done efficiently. There’s education, networking, exciting events, and more.
14. GAT Santo Domingo 2025 - November 6-7
If you’re looking for a meeting that’s academic and commercial, the GAT Santo Domingo 2025 is the event you want to attend. It’s in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and will garner participants from more than twelve countries. It’s an event that provides a peek into gaming opportunities and works to prevent money laundering and make regulations.
15. Global Symposium on Racing 2025 - December 8-10
The Global Symposium on Racing in Tucson, Arizona, is the largest industry conference in the world. It focuses on the horse racing world, bringing together anyone who is anyone in this world in quarter horse, thoroughbred, and standardbred racing opportunities. It will bring together ample subject matters and valuable conversations about its future.
16. G2E Asia at the Philippines 2025 - December 10-11
Our final selection for upcoming events this year is the G2E Asia at the Philippines 2025, located in Manila, Philippines. There are significant opportunities for networking with professionals and an abundance of talking events to attend to learn more.
There is also an opportunity to create brand awareness and networking opportunities amongst game developers in the Philippines. The goal is to improve the industry in the Philippines and other countries.
