SBC has named Jason Robins of DraftKings among five industry leaders set for induction into the SBC Hall of Fame in 2026, with the ceremony scheduled for Lisbon during the SBC Leaders Summit
DraftKings co-founder and CEO Jason Robins will be inducted into the SBC Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class, according to an official announcement from SBC. The recognition highlights Robins' influence on the global betting and gaming industry, alongside four other executives from major organizations. The induction ceremony is set for September 28, 2026, at the Palácio Estoril Hotel in Lisbon, coinciding with the invite-only SBC Leaders Summit for C-level industry figures.
Who Is Being Inducted
The 2026 SBC Hall of Fame class includes five individuals whose careers have shaped the betting and gaming sector. Alongside Jason Robins, the honorees are Khalid Ali (International Betting Integrity Association), Karen Marcela Sierra-Hughes (Gaming Laboratories International), David Natroshvili (Spribe), and Mor Weizer (Playtech). Each inductee represents a different facet of the industry, from technology and integrity to regulatory leadership and operator innovation.
Event Details and Industry Context
The SBC Hall of Fame, established in 2016 as the Sports Betting Hall of Fame, marks its tenth anniversary with this induction. The 2026 ceremony will take place during the SBC Leaders Summit, a closed-door event for more than 500 C-level executives. The summit features networking, presentations, and regulatory roundtables by day, with evening events at Casino Estoril. Inductees will be honored the day before the full SBC Summit 2026 opens, which will include keynote sessions featuring Robins, Michael Jordan, and Sportradar CEO Carsten Koerl.
Previous and Notable Inductees
This year’s class joins a roster of past honorees that includes figures such as Esmeralda Britton (Junta de Protección Social in Costa Rica), Chad Millman (The Action Network), Scotty Schettler (Stardust), and Shelley White (Responsible Gambling Council). The Hall of Fame also recognizes industry leaders like John Anderson (888 Holdings PLC), Victor Chandler (BetVictor), Chris Christie (former New Jersey governor), Denise Coates (Bet365), Fred Done (Betfred), Carsten Koerl (Sportradar), Pontus Lindwall (Betsson AB), and Norbert Teufelberger (Bwin). For more on the broader SBC Summit 2026 agenda, including new tracks for betting brands, see the recent coverage of the summit’s expanded marketing and CX focus.
The SBC Leaders Summit is designed as an exclusive gathering for senior executives in the betting and gaming industry. Attendees participate in private discussions on regulatory and market trends, with access to both the main SBC Summit and the Affiliate Leaders Summit at FIL and MEO Arena from September 29 to October 1. The event’s structure reflects the increasing complexity and internationalization of the gambling sector, with a focus on leadership, compliance, and innovation.
Industry recognition programs like the SBC Hall of Fame highlight the evolving landscape of global betting and gaming. Induction into such halls is typically based on sustained impact, leadership, and innovation within the sector. While these honors do not directly affect regulatory status or product availability, they can influence industry reputation and signal broader trends in operator strategy, technology adoption, and responsible gambling leadership.
