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New networking formats and prediction market debates stole the spotlight at SBC Summit Americas 2026
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.