With Latin American markets advancing towards online sports betting and iGaming regulation, brands face the dual challenge of creating a seamless user experience while navigating the complexities of evolving regional laws.
The SBC Summit Latinoamérica, set to welcome 4,000 delegates, will support their efforts to achieve this balance with a preview of cutting-edge payment technologies and trends and offer expert advice on managing compliance issues through a specialized ‘Payments & Compliance’’ track.
The dedicated educational program will take place on Thursday, October 31st, the last day of Latin America’s premier iGaming and sports betting event, held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Miami.
Delegates can expect discussions on the challenges of creating a seamless payment experience, the role of digital identity verification in combating fraud, the dynamics between operators and payment providers, the impact of innovative fintech, and much more.
Opening the track is the panel ‘Evolution of Payments in LatAm,’ which will delve into the latest trends in financial technology, the integration of digital currencies, and the challenges and opportunities in creating a seamless payment experience for users. The panel will feature payment industry professionals Elisa Jordan (Chief Commercial Officer, Pronto Paga), Galina Bineva (Commercial Director, OKTO) and moderator Ileana Volpe (Business Development Researcher, Neosurf).
The panel titled ‘Leveraging Digital Identity to Combat Fraud in Sports Betting’ will delve into how operators can utilise online digital identity verification tools to protect players from fraud. Featuring compliance experts Iliana Pineda (Chief Compliance Officer, Wplay), Evans Concha (CTO & Founder, Pronto Paga), and Adrian Sanchez (Director, Financial Crime & Compliance, LexisNexis), the discussion will focus on how AI-driven digital identity verification solutions can provide fast and accurate real-world identity matches to enhance user conversion, combat fraud, and meet KYC and Anti-Money Laundering standards.
The session ‘PSPs & Operators – A Collaborative Approach in Brazil’ will discuss how payment providers must adapt to support international operators entering the Brazilian market. Featuring industry experts Thomas Carvalhaes (Managing Director, Gr8 Tech), Fernanda Zago (CEO, WE Payments), Martin Lycka (SVP American Regulatory Affairs & Responsible Gambling, Entain), and Leonardo Baptista (CEO, Pay4Fun), the discussion will cover how operators and payment providers can better prepare for market entry, addressing factors such as regulation, consumer safety, and emerging technologies.
The concluding panel, ‘New Latam Fintech Regulation: Can This Impact the Gambling Industry?’, will explore the potential effects of emerging fintech regulations on market dynamics, investor confidence, and consumer protection, emphasising both challenges and opportunities. Featuring industry leader Guillermo Romero Aguilar (Marketing Director, Wandr Studio), the discussion will analyse how online gambling operations might need to adapt to new financial protocols and reporting standards in response to these regulatory changes.
Alongside the ‘Payments & Compliance’ conference track, delegates will have the opportunity to expand their educational scope through dedicated programs covering leadership, sports betting & media, affiliates & advertising, emerging markets & technology and lotteries, casinos & iGaming.
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Secure your spot at the upcoming SBC Summit Latinoamérica with our ‘Early Bird Special’ granting access to all three core days of the event, including the exhibition floor, conference content, and evening networking parties, all for the discounted price of just $400.
Additionally, operators and affiliates can apply for free passes to the event. If you are an operator, you can apply for a free pass here, if you are an affiliate, you can apply for a free pass here.
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Source: Casinobeats
