Alea and ALL IN Platform return to Marco Simone for exclusive golf rematch

Following last year’s 4.5–4.5 draw, 50 senior igaming leaders will return to the 2023 Ryder Cup venue for a day of competition, hospitality and executive networking

Press release.- Alea and ALL IN Platform will return to Marco Simone Golf & Country Club on November 2, 2026, for The Battle for Rome Continues, an invitation-only golf tournament for senior executives and industry leaders from across the igaming sector.

The event follows the first Battle for Rome, held at Marco Simone in November 2025, when Team Alea and Team ALL IN Platform finished level at 4.5–4.5. With no outright winner, the two sides will return to the historic course for an official rematch, with 25 players representing each team.

Hosted at the venue of the 2023 Ryder Cup, the tournament will bring together 50 invited players for a full day at one of Europe’s most recognised golf destinations. The competition will be followed by pre-dinner drinks, an awards presentation and a banquet dinner, with additional guests joining the evening programme.

Alongside the competition, players and guests will have time to reconnect with existing partners and build new relationships throughout the day.

Märit von Stedingk, head of PR & Comms at Alea, said: “Last year’s event showed how valuable it is to bring our partners together in a setting where competition and cooperation are equally matched. Our partners can look forward to a day that people will genuinely remember at one of the best golf courses in Europe, all while competing to get that trophy home. After last year’s draw, this year a clear winner will rise. Good luck to all contenders for the Battle for Rome.”

Meanwhile, John Foster, CCO at ALL IN Platform, commented: “A 4.5–4.5 draw was never going to be the final word. Returning to Marco Simone with Alea gives us the chance to build on the energy of last year’s event and finally see which team comes out on top.”

Participation will be strictly limited to 50 invited players, while the evening banquet will be open to a wider group of selected guests.

Event highlights

Event: The Battle for Rome Continues
Organisers: Alea and ALL IN Platform
Date: November 2, 2026
Location: Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Rome
Format: Team Alea vs Team ALL IN Platform
Participants: 50 invited players, with 25 representing each team
Audience: C-level executives, senior industry leaders, and strategic partners
Programme: Golf tournament followed by an evening reception and banquet dinner
Attendance: Invitation only