ICE Barcelona 2026

Channelization Disrupted: Taxation, Policy, and Illegal Markets

January 19, 2026 | 11:15 – 12:00 | Casino Leaders Conference

With gambling tax hikes either in progress or proposed across key markets in Europe, North America and beyond, how does the global casino and street-gaming industry remain competitive with the risks of illegal gaming? Looking at the spectre of Sweden, how should the industry respond to preserve safe, legal gambling? Will an increase in land-based closures lead to an increase in the illicit distribution of gambling machines? What strategies can the sector look to remain competitive and keep costs down in challenging headwinds?

The Storm Ahead in the U.S.: Prediction Markets and the Battle Over Tribal and State Rights

January 20, 2026 | 14:50 – 15:40 | Enterprise Stage

As prediction-market platforms expand into sports, politics, and more, states and tribal nations are mounting a fierce legal defense. This session analyzes how the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, state sovereignty, and federal preemption collide in lawsuits against operators like Kalshi. It tracks emerging court decisions, enforcement strategies, and the unresolved tensions over who really controls “betting on the future.”