SBC Summit Americas will host pivotal conversations on artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and advancing payment solutions as gaming operators adapt to more stringent regulations and the demand for quicker and tailored transaction methods in North America.
The North America Payments & Tech segment will delve into how betting and gaming companies leverage AI-based technologies, digital payment systems, and stablecoins while tackling issues related to compliance, cybersecurity, and player protection.
This event is scheduled at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale from June 9-11 and is anticipated to draw 10,000 professionals from the betting and gaming sectors of the U.S. and Latin America.
The opening panel, titled Tech Leaders: How AI is Reshaping Customer Engagement, Operations, and the Industry, will discuss the applications of artificial intelligence, real-time risk assessment, and scalable infrastructure within gaming operations, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and data-led player interaction.
Featured speakers include Macario Gallegos (SVP & Chief Information Officer, Seminole Hard Rock), Emily Haruko Leeb (Co-Founder & CEO, Saroca), Owen Monagan (CEO, LayUp), and Dan Pinto (CEO & Co-Founder, Fingerprint).
Another discussion titled Emerging Payment Methods: Biometrics, BNPL, Open Banking & More will focus on the integration of biometrics, open banking, and digital wallets in sports betting and iGaming, alongside regulations and player protection challenges.
This session will feature Matt Brezinski (Director of Gaming, Trustly), Tony Fontaine (Executive Consultant, Independent), Alex Ursa (Head of Gaming, Betr), and Leighton Webb (VP and General Manager, iGaming and Sports Betting, PayNearMe).
Another panel focusing on Crypto Compliance and Regulated Stablecoins will investigate if digital currencies like USDC can promote greater cryptocurrency payment acceptance in regulated betting markets.
Speakers Nick Imperillo (Senior Fraud & Risk Expert, GeoComply) and Michelle Martin (Chairman & CEO, Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Institute) are expected to address regulatory challenges, anti-money laundering measures, and crypto payment frameworks in the U.S. and Canada.
The segment will also cover The Future of Payment Personalization: Should Players Decide How They Pay?, discussing personalized payment pathways, including instant payouts and affordability assessments, and the potential regulatory concerns that may arise.
Participants in this discussion include Sue Page (CEO, North America, Neosurf) and Liron Warhaftig (Vice President Player Journey, Rush Street Interactive).
The North America Payments & Tech track is one of multiple thematic areas at SBC Summit Americas, alongside dedicated sessions on Sports Betting & Casino, Regulation & Compliance, Leadership, and Player Protection.
Individuals interested in attending SBC Summit Americas 2026 can register using the promo code YOGOPARTNERVIP through this link.