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iGB L!VE Launches Exclusive iGaming M&A Summit

London’s status as a key global financial centre will serve as the backdrop to the launch of the industry’s first WorldGaming M&A Summit (WGM&A).

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Taking place 1 July, and serving as the curtain raiser to iGB L!VE the WGM&A represents the only dedicated forum for corporate development officers and M&A advisors working in iGaming

The WorldGaming M&A Summit brings a dedicated focus on mergers and acquisitions in iGaming. Convening leadership from public and private operators alongside sector-focused investment banks, legal advisors and corporate finance specialists, attendees will benefit from a highly targeted opportunity to engage with key decision-makers, originate deal flow, assess strategic fit, and gain insights from active market participants.
 
The event provides direct access to London’s deep sector expertise built over decades of transactions and its unparalleled ecosystem of strategic acquirers, potential targets, leading advisory firms, and business leaders across the M&A value chain.
 
Industry expert and WorldGaming Chairman Michael Caselli stated:  “M&A is a business imperative in the current iGaming landscape and this event features insights from sector-specialist advisors and industry leaders including Morgan Stanley’s Laurence Hopkins, Paolo Della Rovere and Bally’s Robeson Reeves.
 
“Also featuring Strategic Intent Sessions, industry leaders will host round-tables to explain their growth theses, define their M&A criteria and share their business’ vision for consolidation and growth. Following the sessions attendees are invited to the M&A Summit cocktail reception and dinner where conversations will continue and deals will be cemented.”
 
Explaining the background to the Tier 1 event, WorldGaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter said: “Legislative and fiscal developments including the increase in UK gaming taxes which were announced by the government in the November 2025 budget, evolving European regulations, and wider global legislative adjustments, have prompted the introduction of the World Gaming M&A Summit.
 
 “The WGM&A, is part of a broader programme of business-critical events taking place at iGB L!VE. With so many investors and decision makers based in London, iGB L!VE is closer to the people who are critical to the future development of the igaming industry.”
 
In order to maintain a focused high-level attendance, the WorldGaming M&A Summit is limiting its attendance, and tickets are by-application only. Applicants should be actively seeking strategic partnerships or be an experienced advisor in the sector. Applications are being accepted at  https://www.igblive.com/igb-live-ma-summit.

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