Interviews
Last Day in Rio: SBC Summit 2026 Showcases Brazil’s Betting & Gaming Leadership
(Rio de Janeiro, SoloAzar Exclusive).- SBC Summit Rio 2026 brings together a vibrant blend of exhibitions, conferences, and networking sessions. More than 400 leading suppliers present their latest innovations, alongside specialized summits on affiliates and payments, and a lively food festival. Explore today’s key highlights.
This year’s programme features more than 150 speakers across three conference stages, with discussions centred on Brazil’s first year under regulation. Key topics include payment infrastructure such as PIX, advertising rules under CONAR, tax developments and compliance strategy.
Senior public officials, including representatives from the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Sport, deliver regulatory updates, while major industry operators and suppliers showcase products on the exhibition floor.
Agenda for today
11:30 - 13:00 - Mezanino 1
Dale Academy Workshop: Intelligent Retention in iGaming
While iGaming pays some of the highest salaries in Brazil, many Brazilians lack the knowledge to break into the industry.
Monara Shainny (CRM Expert and CEO of PlayerCore) will host a workshop titled Intelligent Retention in iGaming where attendees will learn:
- The fundamentals of a data-driven decision model applied to retention.
- How to identify and measure invisible churn that compromises Lifetime Value (LTV).
- How to structure technical criteria for defining and classifying VIP players based on sustainable value, rather than just volume.
17:00 - 21:00
Drinks at the Infinity Bar
21:00 - 03:00
Riocentro
Infinity Rio will be one of the biggest gaming industry parties in Brazil. The evening will feature performances by DJs Ownboss and Marc Vedo and complimentary drinks — all taking place at the Riocentro Amphitheatre. This is a party you don’t want to miss.
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho
One of the highlights yesterday was when Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho Gaucho appeared at SBC Summit Rio, adding global star appeal to one of the most important gatherings in Brazil’s regulated betting market.
The 2002 FIFA World Cup winner attended the event alongside Grupo OTG, OTG Partners and R10 Score. His participation places a cultural spotlight on an industry event focused on regulation, strategy and commercial growth.
SBC Rio: A regional meeting point
While policy and compliance dominate the agenda, Ronaldinho’s presence reinforces the close link between sport, culture and betting in Brazil. As the country’s regulated market continues to mature, SBC Summit Rio 2026 aims to position itself as the central meeting point for business and visibility in the region.
