{"id":19705,"date":"2026-03-06T10:51:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T13:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=19705"},"modified":"2026-04-19T08:04:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T11:04:06","slug":"softswiss-at-sbc-summit-rio-and-sigma-africa-2026-to-strengthen-presence-in-regulated-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/softswiss-at-sbc-summit-rio-and-sigma-africa-2026-to-strengthen-presence-in-regulated-markets","title":{"rendered":"SOFTSWISS at SBC Summit Rio and SiGMA Africa 2026 to strengthen presence in regulated markets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The team held strategic meetings with operators, regulators, and industry partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Press release.- SOFTSWISS<\/a> has concluded an intensive week of engagement across two high-growth regions, participating in SBC Summit Rio 2026<\/strong> in Brazil and SiGMA Africa 2026<\/strong> in Cape Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Across both events, the focus for SOFTSWISS was the meaningful dialogue. The team held a series of strategic meetings with operators, regulators, and industry partners, discussing how emerging regulated markets are shifting from rapid entry to sustainable scaling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBC Summit Rio 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n
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In Rio de Janeiro, conversations largely centred on the evolution of Brazil\u2019s newly regulated environment<\/strong>. Panel discussions explored how major football tournaments \u2013 including the upcoming World Cup cycle \u2013 will test infrastructure resilience, compliance readiness, and long-term retention strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the session \u201c2026 World Cup: First Kick in a Newly Regulated Market\u201d, Carla Dualib<\/strong>, business development manager (Latin America) at SOFTSWISS, shared perspectives on transforming short-term traffic peaks into durable business growth through scalable architecture and operational discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A new milestone during the Rio visit was an official meeting between SOFTSWISS and representatives of ANJL (National Association of Games and Lotteries). The discussion marked an important step in strengthening institutional dialogue and reinforcing SOFTSWISS\u2019 long-term commitment to Brazil\u2019s regulated ecosystem. The tech provider also hosted a private networking dinner, creating space for deeper strategic conversations beyond the conference floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SiGMA Africa 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n
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At SiGMA Africa in Cape Town, discussions reflected a different stage of market maturity. While Brazil\u2019s agenda revolved around regulatory structuring and infrastructure building, African market conversations focused on product localisation, operational optimisation, and long-term scalability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miranda Guliashvili<\/strong>, head of regional growth at SOFTSWISS, contributed to the panel \u201cSports Betting Product, Odds, and Local Market Fit\u201d, highlighting how adapting sportsbook strategy to local player behaviour is becoming a decisive factor in competitive markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miranda Guliashvili, head of regional growth at SOFTSWISS, said: \u201cParticipating in two local events in the same week highlights how dynamic and fast-evolving the igaming sphere is. Each region has its own pace and priorities, but both have a common focus on sustainability, regulation-driven growth and scalable technology. For us, these events were about deepening dialogue and strengthening long-term commitment in Latin America and Africa\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taken together, both events underscored a broader industry shift: high-growth regions are moving beyond expansion speed towards structural sustainability<\/strong>. Through panel participation, strategic meetings, and institutional dialogue, SOFTSWISS<\/a> reinforced its role as a long-term technology partner supporting regulated market development across continents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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