ICE Research Institute supported research highlights how stigma can intensify problem gambling
A new academic study funded by the ICE Research Institute, an initiative jointly supported by ICE Barcelona organisers World Gaming (formerly Clarion Gaming) and FIRA Barcelona to promote independent research on gambling sustainability, argues that media narratives surrounding gambling may contribute to increased stigma, which in turn can actively exacerbate and intensify harmful behaviours. The research project ‘Social...
Stuart Hunter: ‘World Gaming Week was packed with opportunities to foster the connections and collaborations that power gaming across every sector of the regulated industry’
We are offering you an interview with Stuart Hunter, Managing Director, Clarion Gaming, kindly provided us with all the insights about ICE Barcelona 2026. What was your key take-out from this edition of ICE Barcelona? ICE Barcelona delivers an experience that works on so many different levels and in different ways for every stakeholder community. The meaningful and authentic insight can be found in the commentary from the industry....
World Gaming Week set to generate 1.5 million business meetings and showcase 25,000 product launches as ICE and iGB Affiliate Barcelona continue to break records and set new standards
Gambling industry executives will be in Barcelona in record numbers for what is on course to be the biggest ever gathering of the international industry. Visitors from a projected 180+ nations will be participating in World Gaming Week with the world-class international city, which is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, culture, and creativity hosting the industry’s pre-eminent innovators, operators, policy makers and...
Clarion Gaming announce ground-breaking safer gambling AI partnership with Microsoft
Clarion Gaming has confirmed a partnership with the tech giant Microsoft aimed at accelerating innovation in safer gambling. Taking place at ICE Barcelona, the world’s biggest gaming technology event, the ICE Innovators Challenge is an invitation to operators and their partners to submit AI-driven ideas that enhance responsible play. Five finalists will be selected to develop MVPs with expert support from Microsoft and its partners,...
iGB L!VE on course for record breaking attendance as delegates head for London
iGaming industry professionals are registering for iGB L!VE in unprecedented numbers according to the latest data released by show organisers Clarion Gaming. A week ahead of iGB L!VE opening at its new ExCeL London home pre-registration is up by 21.5% compared to the same stage in 2024 – the last edition of iGB L!VE to be held in Amsterdam. The double digit uplift confirms iGB L!VE’s status as the most popular and valuable showcase...
