SPiCE Central Asia 2026 to Spotlight Georgia's iGaming Export Regime & New Regional Opportunities

3rd Annual SPiCE Central Asia Returns to Tbilisi

The 3rd annual SPiCE Central Asia 2026 is just six weeks away, returning to The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi in Georgia on 24-25 September to examine the regulatory changes, investment opportunities, technological developments and cross-border activity shaping the region.

Sitting at the intersection of Europe and Asia and increasingly important to the Middle Corridor, Georgia offers a useful base for connecting conversations across Central Asia and the Caucasus. There is no shortage of opportunities across the region, but no single formula for approaching it. SPiCE Central Asia will bring together operators, affiliates and providers with deep experience working in these markets to share what has worked, where challenges remain and what is worth watching.

Key Topics

Day 1 | Thursday, 24 September 2026 - Central Asia's Gaming Market: Regulation, Investment & Future Growth - Channelisation & Market Sustainability in Emerging Gaming Jurisdictions - Georgia's Export-Only Online Gaming Model: A New Opportunity for International Operators

Day 2 | Friday, 25 September 2026 - Fintech-Enabled Payments: Strengthening Trust & Security in the Region's Online Gaming Market - Localisation Strategies That Drive Player Engagement - Prediction Markets & the Future of Digital Wagering: Where Are We Heading?

What Industry Leaders Will Cover

Representing Casino Adjara, Maka Gorgadze will join the conversation on prediction markets and digital wagering, as well as channelisation and market sustainability, sharing Georgia's experience developing a well-regulated gaming market and strengthening player protection.

Sergei Mosolov, Head of Sportsbook at Deep Games, will explore why successful localisation requires far more than translating a platform, discussing how sports content, product features and promotions should be adapted to local player behaviour.

Senior Fraud Analyst Gigi Giorgobiani will focus on the growing role of AI in risk management, discussing how to balance predictive algorithms with human expertise to stay ahead of evolving fraud schemes.

Stasya Yautodzyeva, Head of Analytics at 4H Agency, will contribute to the discussion on Georgia's emergence as an international iGaming jurisdiction, noting that the export-only model's success depends on balancing regulatory certainty with commercial competitiveness.

George Mamulaishvili, Head of Administration at the Georgian Gambling Association, will provide an in-depth look at combating illegal gambling through coordinated enforcement, examining how illegal operators attract players through affiliate networks, social media and alternative payment methods.

What This Means

The agenda underscores Georgia's growing significance as a regional hub connecting Central Asian and Caucasus gaming markets, with the export-only licensing model positioned as a differentiated entry point for international operators seeking regulatory certainty.

What to Watch

Delegate, sponsorship and exhibition packages remain available ahead of the 24-25 September event at The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi.