iGB Live 2025 and its Devon Connections

The iGaming industry is one of the fastest-growing in the UK. In layman’s terms, it’s the online casino and sportsbook market. It has grown to around £5 billion in terms of overall revenue. That makes it a significant part of the UK’s entertainment economy. Because of that, a number of industry conferences have become regular events here.

iGB Live is one of those, and is set to be held in London again this July, this time at ExCel. It has become one of Europe’s biggest conferences for the iGaming market, and delegates and affiliates will flock from across the world to be part of it. This year looks set to be the biggest yet, too. It’s expected that there will be a 25% increase in attendees to 15,000.

So, what can we expect from iGB Live 2025, what will be discussed, and will there be any Devonshire connections at this year’s event?

An Industry at the Forefront of Technology

With conferences in any industry in the 21st Century, there will always be plenty of time dedicated to technology and how it’s shaping the future for businesses in that sector. It’s no different here and, in fact, it could be even more prescient. It’s hard to ignore how technology is changing things when your entire product or service is online.

Expect discussions on topics like AI and blockchain, as well as how to develop existing technologies that brands offer. The live casino, in particular, has become an area of focus, with operators now offering features like live dealer blackjack, which allows players to interact with a real human dealer. This is very different to the fully digital games that came before.

In fact, the conference itself is making big strides in the world of technology. They are now offering an AI concierge service that can guide visitors to the event and help with their queries. The fact that this is conference-specific technology being deployed suggests that AI and its potential to disrupt the industry will be a topic of conversation among speakers throughout the day’s talks.

Devon’s Light on Influence for iGB Live 2025

While the UK has become a key player in the iGaming market, with a number of operators headquartered in the country, Devon will not have much in the way of representation at this year’s iGB Live. That’s largely because of the lack of a real creative digital industry in the area. Between Exeter and Plymouth, these sectors are largely at the start of their growth journey.

However, that may not be the case for long. North Devon Council is looking to deliver an action plan to diversify and fortify the local economy by introducing a more tech-first solution for businesses. The council’s website says that digital skills for existing businesses are a key part of their vision for success in a new and well-connected world.

While Devon is an older region of the country, investing in a digital economy for the area could help future-proof the industry and produce more businesses across diverse sectors. If this is the case, it seems unlikely that there will be a dearth of representation for the region at iGaming and technology conferences in the UK for long.

A Coup for London’s ExCel to Claim iGaming Conference

iGB Live 2025 will be held at London’s ExCel from July 2 to July 5 and represents a major coup for the UK, as last year’s event was a big success for Amsterdam. However, it mustn’t be overlooked that the UK has become a digital tech hub, particularly in areas like iGaming, where a young and highly-skilled workforce sets it apart from a number of other countries.

The event looks set to be another big day on the calendar for iGaming businesses all over the continent, and will certainly be an important moment for London. With so much changing year after year for online casinos and sportsbooks, these events are a great way to get ahead of any upcoming shakeups and innovations. It will certainly provide an interesting outlook for the British iGaming market in 2025 and further ahead.