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Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch Now Open

Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch , where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to pitch live in Lisbon for a prize package valued at more than €80,000.   Taking place on Thursday, 1 October at 15:00 on the Product Innovation Showcase Stage of SBC Summit , the competition will see the selected startups present their products and business plans in front of investors, operators, media, and senior industry decision-makers.   Only five startups will be selected to compete. Each finalist will have three minutes to pitch their product live on stage, followed by three minutes of Q&A with a judging panel made up of investors and industry experts.   SBC First Pitch is delivered in collaboration with Betting Startups , continuing the successful partnership established at SBC Summit Americas earlier this year. The competition will be hosted by Jesse Learmonth, Founder of Betting Startups , who will guide finalists through the live pitching session as they present their businesses to the judging panel and audience.

Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch Now Open

The winner will receive a prize package designed to provide practical support across media, marketing, technology, compliance, brand development, and event exposure. This year’s prize package includes:   Are You Watching This?! & MetaBet - One year of API access to sports, gambling, and engagement data, worth €42,000 Vegas Kings - An exclusive brand or...

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