IAGA is proud to support SiGMA's global events as a strategic partner. Founded by Eman Pulis in 2014, the SiGMA Group is an events and media organisation focussed on iGaming, emerging tech, digital health, and affiliate marketing. With a mission to become the world’s leading authority in iGaming, the company is supported by four main pillars; SiGMA Events, SiGMA Play, Venture Capital, and its charitable arm - the SiGMA Foundation. IAGA members in good standing receive discounted registration for all of SiGMA's events throughout the year.

In 2018 the company launched a second event vertical - AIBC. The brand focuses on frontier tech, such as AI, Blockchain, Fintech, and Big Data. This was followed by the debut of AGS in 2019, a vertical dedicated to digital marketing and affiliation, and in the same year, Med Tech World - an initiative spearheading medical advancement, entrepreneurship, and digital healthcare technologies. The company currently employs over 100 employees and has offices based in Malta, Cyprus, Manila, and Belgrade. 

In 2025, IAGA presented two sessions focused on best practices: to view the full agenda click here. IAGA members in good standing receive 30% off registration. To learn more about the benefits of being an IAGA member, click here.

Thursday, November 6  •  14:20  
Growing Sport Integrity Challenges and Their Impact on Sports Betting Regulation
As sports betting grows across legal and illegal markets, match-fixing scandals and athlete betting violations are testing sports integrity like never before. Discover how regulators are adapting to safeguard public trust and ensure fair play in the evolving sports betting landscape. Moderated by Antonio Abdullah Zerafa, Regulatory Affairs for the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the panelists are:

  • Martha Brincat, Head of Compliance & Player Protection, Malta Gaming Authority 
  • Dieter Braekeveld, Intelligence & Investigations Manager, International Olympic Committee Olympic Movement on the Prevention of Manipulation of Competitions 

Thursday, November 6  •  15:05  
Truth in Numbers: Black Market Pressures in Land-Based and Online Gambling
Unveil how regulation impacts black-market activity, using real data on channelization and leakage. Experts from land-based and online sectors will share firsthand insights, comparing statistics with daily realities to reveal what works, what backfires, and what's needed next. Moderated by Jessica Maier, the Founder of EGARA, the panelists are:

  • Christian Heins, Director of iGaming, Tipico
  • Karsten Kasteleiner, Head of Public Policy, Tipico