22. May 2026
Sports betting experts discuss global market trends and challenges during Istanbul seminar
The WLA and European Lotteries Sports Betting Seminar, held on 20-21 May in Istanbul, Turkey, explored key topics, including: anti money laundering (AML) compliance, prediction markets, AI in sports betting, combating illegal operators and key trends from the 2025 Global Sports Betting Outlook. Moderated by Luca Esposito, WLA Executive Director, and Mélissa Jacquérioz, EL Senior Sustainability and Membership Officer, the event attracted over 90 participants from 25 countries, of which a third were outside of Europe.
