Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) will leverage its worldwide testing, certification, and advisory capabilities at SBC Summit Lisbon, positioning stand #B238 as a hub for operators and suppliers navigating fast‑moving markets in Latin America, Europe and beyond.
GLI experts from multiple global offices will be on hand to discuss:
- Testing & certification;
- iGaming and sports betting services;
- Compliance and regulatory advisory;
- GLI Secure information security;
- Additional technical and market-entry support.
LatAm strategy panel and regulator meetup
Off the show floor, GLI will lead the session “LatAm Leaders: Strategy, Scale and Survival” on Thursday, 1 October, 11:00–11:40, on the Global & Emerging Markets Stage – Latin America (Stage 2).
GLI Vice President for Latin America, the Caribbean and Spain Karen Sierra-Hughes will moderate the panel, which will examine:
- Where sustainable growth truly sits in LatAm today;
- Which markets reward disciplined, compliant expansion;
- How operators and suppliers can build long‑term value as consolidation accelerates.
Earlier in the week, Sierra-Hughes will host the LatAm & Brasil Regulator Meetup on Tuesday, 29 September, 16:30–18:00, bringing together senior regulators including:
- Javier Milian, President, Lotería Nacional de Beneficencia del Salvador;
- Ida Lopez, President, Asociación de Loterías Estatales de Argentina (ALEA);
- Ezequiel Dominguez, Director, Lotería de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (LOTBA);
- Juan Carlos Santaella, Executive Director, Puerto Rico Gaming Commission.
SBC Hall of Fame induction
Prior to the summit, SBC announced that Sierra-Hughes has been selected for the 10th class of the SBC Hall of Fame, recognizing individuals whose careers and influence have helped shape the global betting and gaming industry.
The induction ceremony will take place on Monday, 28 September 2026, at 15:30 at the Palácio Estoril Hotel in Lisbon, as part of the invite‑only SBC Leaders Summit for C‑level executives, held the day before SBC Summit 2026 opens.
Throughout her career, Sierra-Hughes has supported regulators across Latin America, the Caribbean and Spain in establishing and modernizing regulatory frameworks, while helping suppliers and operators safely pursue new, compliant growth opportunities.
“The future is filled with opportunity, and GLI is here to help you make the most of it,” the company said. “Visit us on stand #B238.”
