The 8th annual Scandinavian & Nordic Gaming Show (SNGS) 2026 is set to take place in just a week on 22-23 October at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark. This event will gather regulators, leading operators, legal experts, and industry executives for discussions on the latest developments in gaming regulations.
Jeanette Harder von Eyben, the Deputy Head of the Danish Gambling Authority, will open the event with a keynote address focused on Denmark’s gambling policy, discussing new political agreements and upcoming legislation. The conference will also touch on Finland's transition to a new licensing system, Sweden's stringent regulatory stance, and Norway's heightened enforcement efforts, addressing the challenges that businesses face across the Nordic region.
The agenda for the event is packed with notable discussions:
**Day 1 | Thursday, 22 October**
– Gambling in Denmark from a Regulatory Perspective
– Europe’s Gaming Leaders: Who Is Really on Top?
– Regulation in Motion: UK Fees, Global Tax Shifts, and Platform Controls
– Sweden and Denmark: Two Neighbours, Two Regulatory Paths
– SNGS Welcoming & Awards Evening, which will honor significant contributions and innovations in the industry.
**Day 2 | Friday, 23 October**
– The 2026 Credit Ban: Resetting Acquisition and Retention
– The Lottery Landscape and the Monopoly Debate
– Winning Early in Finland’s New Regime
– The Nordic Vision: From Channelisation Gaps to Global Leadership
– Farewell Drinks, concluding two days of industry networking and knowledge exchange.
Esteemed leaders slated to speak at the event include:
– Antti Koivula, Chief Compliance Officer, Hippos ATG
– Bo Flindt Jørgensen, Director/CEO, Landbrugslotteriet
– Jeanette Harder von Eyben, Deputy Head, The Danish Gambling Authority
– Maria McDonald, Head of Office Sweden, Nordic Legal
– Mika Kuismanen, CEO, Rahapeliala Ry.
Additionally, the SNGS Eventus Awards 2026 will take place on the evening of 22 October, celebrating outstanding contributions and achievements within the Nordic gaming sector. The nominees for these awards will be announced on 14 October 2026, ahead of the gala evening in Copenhagen.
With the event rapidly approaching, attendees are encouraged to finalize their arrangements to join this significant assembly of industry professionals focused on the evolving regulatory landscape affecting the Nordic gaming markets.
