Gamecheck is heading to SBC Summit Rio

SBC Summit Rio 2026 returns from 3-5 March 2026 at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, bringing together operators, providers and industry leaders from across Latin America. As Brazil’s online casino market continues to expand, the conversation is increasingly focused on transparency, player protection, and the integrity of real games.

Gamecheck is proud to support SBC Summit Rio 2026 with a visible brand presence throughout the event. As the region grows, so does the need for greater clarity around real and fake games. Our involvement reflects our ongoing commitment to helping players make informed decisions, and supporting operators who prioritise real games in operation across Latin America.

What is SBC Summit Rio

SBC Summit Rio has quickly established itself as one of the most important events in the global online gambling industry, particularly for those focused on Brazil and the Latin American market.

The event made history in 2024 as the first industry gathering in Brazil following the approval of legislation that redefined the future of betting and gambling in the country. This marked a turning point for the Brazilian market, bringing greater momentum to a region that had long been viewed as full of potential but limited by uncertainty.

In 2025, SBC Summit Rio moved to Riocentro in response to overwhelming demand and became the first major industry event to take place after regulation came into effect. Attendance increased by 200%, a level of growth that underlined just how significant Brazil had become within the online gambling industry. This success was recognised with the “Exhibition Growth of the Year” award at the EN Indy Awards 2025.

Now, in 2026, SBC Summit Rio has become an essential meeting point for anyone looking to succeed in the Brazilian market. Whether it is licensed operators expanding their footprint, international brands preparing to enter the country, suppliers developing products specifically for Brazil, or online casino promoters and influencers generating regional traffic, the summit provides a critical platform for connection and progress.

Beyond Brazil, the event also plays a key role in strengthening ties across Latin America. With multiple conference stages, the Affiliate Leaders Summit, the Payment Expert Summit, and major networking experiences such as the INFINITY Rio Party and the Food Festival, SBC Summit Rio creates an environment where meaningful conversations and long-term partnerships can take shape.

SBC Summit Rio 2026 agenda

The summit agenda will focus on how Brazil’s betting market is evolving across leadership, technology, and operations. Sessions will explore the construction of a regulated market, including licensing milestones, and long-term sustainability.

Industry leaders will also examine Brazil’s growing role as an entertainment and tourism destination, the digital infrastructure underpinning a regulated market, and how player experience is increasingly driving commercial results. Cross-border arbitration and dispute resolution will also feature, highlighting how trust, stability, and international best practice are becoming central to the market’s next phase.

Planning your visit at SBC Summit Rio

SBC Summit Rio takes place at Riocentro, one of Rio’s largest exhibition venues. With thousands of delegates and multiple stages, preparation is essential.

The official event guide provides key planning tools:

• The SBC Connect app to browse the agenda and schedule meetings.
• A detailed floor plan to navigate exhibitor zones.
• Hotel partnerships near Riocentro.
• Badge collection information.

Given Rio’s scale and traffic patterns, staying near the venue is strongly advised.

The event also includes structured networking experiences such as the Food Festival and INFINITY Rio Party, where informal conversations often lead to long-term partnerships.

For Gamecheck, preparation goes beyond logistics. It means understanding where the market is heading and how verification can support responsible growth.

Why SBC Summit Rio 2026 matters

Latin America has become one of the fastest-growing regions within the online gambling industry, with Brazil at the centre of that momentum. Rising player numbers, and increased investment have positioned the country as a key market not only for operators, but also for technology providers, regulators, and verification platforms.

SBC Summit Rio brings together industry leaders from across the region, creating space for focused discussions around regulation, compliance, innovation, and player safety. For a company like Gamecheck, whose core mission is to identify real games and expose fake games, these conversations are essential.

As the online gambling industry evolves, so do the tactics used by bad actors. Fake games remain a growing concern in developing and newly regulated markets, where players are often more vulnerable to misleading information and unverified platforms.

Events like SBC Summit Rio allow these challenges to be addressed directly, alongside the operators and stakeholders who are committed to doing things the right way.

For Gamecheck, this is exactly why SBC Summit Rio matters. As the market matures, the need for transparency and player protection within the online gambling industry becomes even more important. SBC Summit Rio is an opportunity to introduce the Gamecheck SEAL to more operators who are serious about player protection.

From Barcelona to Brazil

Gamecheck’s journey through major industry events has consistently reinforced one key message - Latin America is no longer a future opportunity, it is a present priority.

Our recent attendance at ICE Barcelona 2026, highlighted just how much attention is shifting toward LATAM. Conversations with operators and industry experts repeatedly pointed to Brazil as a market undergoing rapid change, growth, and increased scrutiny.

From Barcelona to Brazil, the message has been clear. Operators entering or expanding within Latin America need stronger tools to demonstrate legitimacy, while players need clearer signals to identify which platforms they can trust.

This is exactly where Gamecheck fits in.

Brazil, in particular, has become a central focus of our LATAM strategy. As regulation progresses and the market matures, the demand for verification, transparency, and accountability continues to rise. Attending SBC Summit Rio allows us to deepen our understanding of the local challenges while working directly with operators who are looking to protect their reputation and their players.

Brazil and the fight against fake games

As the industry evolves, so do the tactics used by bad actors. Fake games remain a growing concern in developing and newly regulated markets, where players are often more vulnerable to misleading information and unverified platforms. Events like SBC Summit Rio allow us to address these challenges head-on, alongside the operators and stakeholders who want to do things the right way.

Fake games are not a regional issue - they are a global one. However, emerging markets like Brazil often experience a higher concentration of risk due to rapid growth, increased player demand, and uneven levels of awareness.

In many cases, players are unknowingly exposed to manipulated or cloned games that claim to be from recognised providers but do not meet fairness or integrity standards. This damages player trust, undermines real developers, and threatens the credibility of the wider industry.

Gamecheck exists to address this problem.

By verifying games directly and clearly communicating their status, we help players understand whether they are engaging with real games in operation or encountering fake games detected. At the same time, we support operators who want to distance themselves from bad practices and demonstrate their commitment to player protection.

Brazil’s expanding online gaming market makes this work more important than ever. SBC Summit Rio offers a platform to highlight the scale of the issue, share insights, and work collaboratively toward long-term solutions across Latin America.

Introducing the Gamecheck SEAL to LATAM

One of Gamecheck's key objectives is to introduce the Gamecheck SEAL to more operators across Brazil and the wider LATAM region. The Gamecheck SEAL is a visible, trusted indicator that tells players a platform has been checked and verified. It provides reassurance and helps operators clearly differentiate themselves in a crowded market.

For operators operating in or entering Brazil, trust is everything. As regulation tightens and player awareness grows, transparency is no longer optional. The Gamecheck SEAL allows operators to communicate their commitment to offering real games in operation without relying on vague claims or technical explanations.

At SBC Summit Rio, we look forward to discussing how the Gamecheck SEAL can support operators in building long-term credibility, meeting player expectations, and aligning with best practices as the market continues to develop.

LATAM as a strategic focus for Gamecheck

Latin America is one of the fastest-evolving regions in the online casino gaming industry, with Brazil at the centre of that growth. Expansion across the region brings significant opportunity, but it also increases the need for transparency around real and fake games.

For Gamecheck, LATAM represents a region where clear, independent checks can make a meaningful difference. As more players come online and competition intensifies among operators, visible indicators of real games in operation become increasingly important.

SBC Summit Rio provides a timely opportunity to highlight the Gamecheck SEAL to operators across Brazil and the wider region.

The Gamecheck SEAL is a dynamic, visible indicator showing that games on a platform have been checked and that real games were in operation at the time of inspection. For operators, it demonstrates a commitment to transparency and fair play. For players, it provides clarity when choosing where to play.

Brazil’s scale and pace of development make it a natural starting point for deeper regional engagement, reinforcing Gamecheck’s long-term commitment to supporting sustainable growth across Latin America.

Building partnerships, not just visibility

Industry events such as SBC Summit Rio play an important role in shaping the direction of the online casino gaming industry. They bring integrity, transparency, and player protection into sharper focus. For Gamecheck, supporting conversations at events like this reflects a long-term commitment to strengthening standards across the market.

Sustainable progress depends on collaboration. By working alongside operators and game providers who prioritise real games in operation, the industry can reduce the space in which fake games thrive and build stronger foundations for player trust.

Looking ahead

Brazil and the wider Latin American region represent a pivotal moment for online casino gaming. The standards set today will influence player confidence for years to come.

Gamecheck’s mission remains clear: to expose fake games, and support operators who operate transparently. SBC Summit Rio provides a timely backdrop to reinforce that commitment and to continue raising awareness of the Gamecheck SEAL across LATAM.

As the region evolves, we remain focused on promoting fair play, and supporting a more transparent online casino gaming industry in Brazil and beyond.