SPiCE Central Asia 2026 Puts Focus on Georgia’s New iGaming Export Regime

SPiCE Central Asia is six weeks from its third annual edition, returning to The Biltmore Hotel in Tbilisi, Georgia on 24 and 25 September 2026 to examine the regulatory shifts, investment flows and cross border activity now shaping gaming markets across the region. Produced by Eventus International, the two day summit brings operators, affiliates and suppliers together to compare notes on what is actually working across Central Asia and the Caucasus, where no single regulatory or commercial formula applies uniformly.

Key Highlights

• SPiCE Central Asia 2026 runs 24 to 25 September at The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi, its third annual edition

• Agenda covers regulation, investment, channelisation and Georgia’s export only online gaming model

• Confirmed speakers include Casino Adjara, Deep Games, the Georgian Gambling Association and 4H Agency

• Sessions also address fintech payments, localisation strategy and prediction markets

• Delegate, sponsorship and exhibition packages remain open at spiceseries.com

Georgia at the Crossroads

Sitting at the intersection of Europe and Asia, Georgia has become increasingly important to the Middle Corridor and offers a useful base for conversations spanning Central Asia and the Caucasus. Organizers say the region carries no shortage of opportunity, but also no single formula for approaching it, which is why the agenda leans heavily on operators and providers who already work across these markets sharing what they have found effective, where the friction remains and what deserves closer attention.

What the Two Day Agenda Covers

Day one, on 24 September, opens with sessions on Central Asia’s gaming market covering regulation, investment and future growth, followed by a look at channelisation and market sustainability in emerging gaming jurisdictions, and a dedicated session on Georgia’s export only online gaming model as a new opportunity for international operators. Day two, on 25 September, shifts to fintech enabled payments and how they strengthen trust and security in the region’s online gaming market, localisation strategies that drive player engagement, and a forward looking session on prediction markets and the future of digital wagering.

Georgia’s Regulatory Experience

Representing Casino Adjara, Maka Gorgadze will join the conversation on prediction markets and the future of digital wagering. She said: “The gaming industry is changing rapidly as digital technologies reshape how operators reach players and how markets continue to evolve. I will share my perspective on the growing role of digital marketing, the relationship between online and land based gaming, and how developments across the region, including new markets opening to gaming, may influence the future of the industry in Georgia and beyond.”

Gorgadze will also speak on channelisation and market sustainability, adding: “I’m looking forward to sharing Georgia’s experience in developing a well regulated gaming market and the steps taken to strengthen player protection and reduce illegal gambling. My session will focus on recent regulatory developments in Georgia, how compliance is monitored in land based casinos, and why effective regulation and building trust are essential for a sustainable gaming market.”

Localisation, Fraud and Georgia’s Export Model

Sergei Mosolov, Head of Sportsbook at Deep Games, will argue that successful localisation requires far more than translating a platform: “Drawing on my experience supporting sportsbook operations and launches across multiple international markets, I will discuss how sports content, product features, promotions and customer communication should be adapted to local player behaviour. There is no universal playbook. The strongest products combine global expertise with a genuine understanding of each market.”

Gigi Giorgobiani, Senior Fraud Analyst, will focus on the growing role of AI in risk management: “AI and automation are essential for filtering noise and detecting patterns at scale, but the human analyst must remain the ultimate decision maker in iGaming risk management. At SPiCE Central Asia 2026, I look forward to discussing how we can balance advanced predictive algorithms with human expertise to stay ahead of evolving fraud schemes while protecting genuine players.”

Stasya Yautodzyeva, Head of Analytics at 4H Agency, will speak to Georgia’s emergence as an international iGaming jurisdiction: “Georgia’s export only online gaming model is an unique opportunity for international operators to access a well regulated and business friendly jurisdiction, though the success of such a model will depend on balancing regulatory certainty with commercial competitiveness.” George Mamulaishvili, Head of Administration at the Georgian Gambling Association, will detail how coordinated enforcement combats illegal gambling, examining how unlicensed operators attract players through affiliate networks, social media and cryptocurrencies, and why website blocking alone is not enough without a coordinated ecosystem of technology, financial controls and regulatory cooperation.

Registration and Press Details

Delegate, sponsorship and exhibition packages are available for organisations looking to put their brand in front of the region’s gaming community and build relationships with key industry contacts. Registration is open at spiceseries.com/sca. Sponsorship and exhibition enquiries can be directed to Lou Mari Burnett, Chief Operating Officer at Eventus International.

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