Finland is moving away from its gambling monopoly towards a new licensing system designed to bring operators into the regulated market, increase channelisation and strengthen consumer protection. In this interview, Hon. Sinuhe Wallinheimo discusses why Finland’s existing model stopped working in the digital era, what the new framework aims to achieve, and what international operators should know about the Finnish market. He also reflects on lessons Finland can learn from Malta’s established iGaming ecosystem and previews his SiGMA World keynote in Rome, where he will explore the country’s historic gambling reform and its implications for operators, regulators and Finnish society.

Guest: Hon. Sinuhe Wallinheimo - Finnish politician and Member of the Finnish ParliamentConnect with the iGaming community: SiGMA World Official: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter | Linktree

Mauro Miceli, Director at BetStarters, discusses the evolving relationship between iGaming operators and regulators, and why collaboration is essential for sustainable industry growth. He explores how compliance can be embedded into innovation from the outset, the priorities Malta should consider to maintain its competitive position, and the growing role of AI in player safety and operational efficiency. Miceli also addresses the challenges posed by the black market, the importance of public confidence and the need for skilled talent as technology reshapes the sector. Watch the full conversation for insights into the future of regulated iGaming and Malta’s role within it.

Guest: Mauro Miceli, Director of Operations, BetStarters

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Delulu Gaming CEO Arthur Sheikhaliev spoke with SiGMA's Mark Anthony Borg about Delulu's business growth journey and ambitions moving forward, with topics discussed including how Delulu's origins came to be, the value operators place upon effective player engagement, and how Delulu approach cultivating strong partnerships with gaming operators and aggregators. Sheikhaliev also discussed emerging exciting regional markets in the world of iGaming, as he emphasised the importance of every team within a company understanding the product on offer and how to best approach the market with said product.

Guest: Arthur Sheikhaliev, Delulu Gaming CEO

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Delulu Gaming CCO Danielle Calafato spoke with SiGMA's Mark Anthony Borg in an exclusive interview where she detailed Delulu's approach to player retention and why it places significant value on effective player engagement and retention techniques, as well as effective market research in order to understand what products and approaches may work best in different markets. Calafato also spoke about Delulu's approach to partnerships as an iGaming supplier, particularly emphasising the benefits of a selective and collaborative approach which targets operators with a long-term growth mindset aligning with that of Delulu

Guest: Danielle Calafato, Delulu Gaming CCO

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How has international tax cooperation evolved from secrecy to transparency? In this episode, Franklin Cachia sits down with Daniela Psaila, Director of International Tax Cooperation at the Malta Tax and Customs Administration, to discuss the transformation of global tax administration over the past two decades. They explore automatic exchange of information, Common Reporting Standards, the EU's DAC framework, taxpayer confidentiality, GDPR, and the growing role of AI and advanced data analytics. Discover how international collaboration is reshaping compliance, strengthening trust, and helping tax authorities use data more effectively in an increasingly digital world.

Guest: Daniela Psaila, Director of International Tax Cooperation at the Malta Tax and Customs AdministrationConnect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld

Europe's competitiveness depends on more than policy ambitions. It requires practical tax simplification that supports investment and reduces unnecessary compliance. In this episode, host Trudy Marie Muscat speaks with Mariella Caruana, Deputy Director for Taxation at BusinessEurope, about the EU's competitiveness agenda, the impact of Pillar Two, DAC reforms, regulatory complexity, and the urgent need to create a more business-friendly tax environment. They discuss the legacy of the Draghi Report, the European Commission's simplification agenda, and why businesses need certainty to compete globally. Discover what meaningful tax reform could mean for Europe's future growth and investment.

Guest: Mariella Caruana, Deputy Director for Taxation, BusinessEurope

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Artificial intelligence is transforming the way football fans discover betting brands, compare odds and make decisions during the FIFA World Cup. In this exclusive SiGMA Podcast, Cyrielle Delmas speaks with Justin Deaville, Managing Director at Receptional, about groundbreaking research into how AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Google AI are reshaping the sports betting industry. From AI recommendations and brand trust to the emergence of a global super tier of operators, discover why content, reputation and visibility are becoming more valuable than traditional advertising. Learn what betting brands must do now to remain competitive in an AI-driven future.

Guest:Justin Deaville, Managing Director, Receptional

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Artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation and into everyday business operations. In this exclusive interview, Cyrielle Delmas speaks with Denis Romanovskiy, Chief AI Officer at SOFTSWISS, about the real challenges organisations face when adopting AI. From organisational change and cross-functional collaboration to governance, security and workforce transformation, Denis explains why successful AI implementation depends on people as much as technology. He also shares practical examples of AI-driven automation, discusses the future of AI agents in business, and previews the SOFTSWISS Tech Raise Summit, where technology leaders will exchange insights on innovation, scalability and digital transformation.

Guest: Denis Romanovskiy, Chief AI Officer, SOFTSWISS

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Twenty years in the game and still hungry for more! Golden Race takes home Best Virtual Sports Provider 2026 at SiGMA Asia Awards. In this Media Lounge interview, Jenny Ortiz-Bolivar speaks with the Golden Race representative about what it takes to stay ahead as one of the world's biggest virtual sports operators. Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Golden Race shares why constant innovation — not comfort — has kept them setting the trends others follow. With new launches already rolling out and more on the horizon, this is a company just getting started on its next two decades.

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Fresh from receiving the Hall of Games Award at SiGMA Asia 2026, Evan Spytma reflects on more than two decades in gaming, mobile and hospitality. Speaking with Jenny Ortega Bolivar, he explores the industry's evolution from destination-based entertainment to always-on digital experiences, why omnichannel strategies are now essential, and how Asia continues to set the pace for global gaming innovation. Evan also shares his leadership lessons from working across the region and explains why regulators and operators embracing both land-based and online gaming are creating a blueprint for the future. Watch the full interview for his expert insights.

Guest: Evan Spytma

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