G2E Las Vegas & North American iGaming Events — The 2026 Guide

North America's iGaming event circuit has matured rapidly since the US sports betting boom. Here are the key events you need to know.

G2E Las Vegas

The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is North America's largest gaming event, co-owned by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and RX (formerly Reed Exhibitions). The 2025 edition — the 25th anniversary — delivered strong numbers:

Metric	G2E Las Vegas 2025
Attendees	~25,000
Countries represented	120+
Exhibitors	~400
Exhibition space	263,000+ sq ft
Education sessions	100+
Speakers	330+

Source: Yogonet, G2E official 25th anniversary report (December 2025)

Attendee demographics: 40% operators (commercial + tribal), 25% suppliers/manufacturers, 35% investors/regulators/verticals. 75% held purchasing authority or direct buying influence.

Canadian Gaming Summit / SBC Summit Canada

The 2025 Canadian Gaming Summit — the 28th and final edition under that name — hit record attendance with 3,000+ professionals. Key stats: 1,000 operator representatives (one-third of attendees), 200 affiliates, 40% held decision-making roles. The event is rebranding as SBC Summit Canada for 2026, scheduled May 19–21 in Toronto.

SBC Summit Americas

SBC's North American edition, typically held in the eastern US. Focuses on sports betting regulation, state-by-state market updates, and the intersection of gaming, media, and tech. Increasingly relevant as more US states legalize.

Other North American Events

• Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention — the largest tribal gaming event, organized by the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA)
• NCLGS (National Council of Legislators from Gaming States) — regulatory-focused, twice yearly
• Global Gaming Awards Americas — held in Las Vegas, bridging land-based and online

North America vs Europe: Event Culture Differences

North American events tend to be more regulation-focused and operator-heavy compared to European events. Side events and after-parties are less prominent. The audience skews toward land-based + digital convergence, whereas European events are heavily online-focused.

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