Explori, the independent research agency which works with over 7,000 events and conferences around the world, has rated iGB Affiliate 2024 alongside the very best live events found across any industry sector globally. The post-show research report stated 93% of visitors to iGB Affiliate 2024 said they were likely to return next year when the sector-leading show relocates to Barcelona, with 92% stating they were either fairly or very satisfied by the experience. Alongside this, 97% of exhibitors and sponsors said they would be returning to participate in 2025, a response which places the brand ..read more

  Pedro Romero, chief of partnerships at safer gambling software provider BetBlocker.org has highlighted the sense of insecurity among Research, Education and Treatment organisations arising from the publication of the UK Government’s White Paper on gambling reform. Speaking following February’s edition of ICE where BetBlocker and US-based International Centre for Responsible Gambling (ICRG), shared a £41,000 pool which was provided by leading brands Light and Wonder, Flutter, Betsson Group, IGT, Novomatic, Neccton and Playtech Pedro Romero noted: “The main talking points at IC ..read more

Clarion Gaming has completed the latest in a programme of orientation visits which began in October 2023 with the organising team responsible for delivering the first editions of ICE and iGB Affiliate to be held at the Gran Via Barcelona participating in the 2,400 exhibitor Mobile World Congress (MWC) as the international showpiece event celebrated its 18th year at the venue. The orientation initiative, provided an opportunity for the Clarion team together with a number of clients to experience how Gran Via Barcelona delivers what is the largest and most influential event for the connectivity ..read more

The international gaming industry turned out in huge numbers to mark the last editions of ICE and iGB Affiliate to be held in London with a record 52,345 gaming professionals attending both shows.   New records were set across the board ahead of the January 2025 relocation to Barcelona. The ICE unique attendance of 45,050 represented a 12% year-on-year increase with iGB Affiliate registering a total of 7,295 unique visitors, an uplift of 27% on the previous highest which was set at the 2023 show. Visitation figures, which measure the number of person days gaming industry professionals spe ..read more

A total of 11 individuals and organisations, including Victor Rocha, Stowe Shoemaker, Playtech and Bellagio Resort and Casino will be honoured in the ICE Landmark Awards which are being made at an informal presentation taking place at ICE, ExCeL London, 4pm on Wednesday 7th February on the Clarion Gaming Stand N4 – 360.   The Awards, which are based on nominations from the industry, recognise those personalities and organisations in the global gaming space who have recorded a milestone achievement or are celebrating a landmark event since the last edition of ICE. Explaining the backg ..read more

On-demand broadcast previews contributions from C-List cast of thought-leaders, policy makers and politicians   Clarion Gaming has recruited award-winning international broadcaster and former Financial Times journalist Nadine Dereza to preview the ICE VOX programme of speakers and content taking place in February. Fresh from presenting for CNBC, the world’s number one business and financial news network, Nadine joined Clarion’s global content director, Robin Harrison to discuss the world’s number 1 gaming conference in a special half-hour broadcast that’s availabl ..read more

The US-based International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) has been confirmed as Clarion Gaming’s new Charity Partner covering the period November 2023 to October 2024.   The partnership was announced during the UK’s Safer Gambling Week (13th – 19th November) and follows applications received from a total of 24 not for profit organisations active in the safer gambling space. ICE Event Director Andy Ventris, said: “ICRG’s stated mission is to help individuals and families affected by gambling disorder and to prevent the onset of gambling problems through high quality scientific r ..read more

Cross-sector strategic body The Gambling Business Group (GBG) has announced that it will stage the second edition of its High Street Hub at ICE 2024 the world’s largest gaming expo which takes place across 6-8, February at ExCeL London.   The High Street Hub provides an opportunity for visitors to network with colleagues from the land-based sector and engage with the policy debate set against the backdrop of the UK government’s White Paper on Gambling Reform. Confirming details of the feature, Peter Hannibal CEO of the Gambling Business Group stated: “The Hub is an opportunity t ..read more

Clarion Gaming has added to its ICE Ambassador team of senior international gaming influencers with the appointment of Karen Marcela Sierra-Hughes, Vice President, Latin America Caribbean and Spain at GLI.   A Panamanian attorney with a Master’s in Commercial Law Karen Marcela Sierra-Hughes has vast experience in the gaming, sports betting and lottery sectors and has played a leading role in the evolution of the Latin America and Caribbean industry driving the vision for a regulated sector which is aligned with international best practice. Confirming the appointment St ..read more

Registration to attend what will be the last edition of ICE held in London prior to its relocation to Barcelona in 2025, has opened. The free exhibition pass to be part of what will be an historic edition of the world’s largest and most international gaming expo can be secured at https://ice.reg.buzz/step/1?ticket=exhibition-pass.   Marking the countdown to ICE which is being held across 6 – 8 February at ExCeL London, a venue which has hosted the event since 2013, Clarion Gaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter said: “2024 will be a poignant occasion for everyone associated with the ICE b ..read more