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World Regulatory Briefing

Stay ahead on the latest regulatory, compliance and political trends.

The World Regulatory Briefing is the largest global gathering of gambling regulators, heads of compliance, and operators' associations, all collaborating on policy for new gaming verticals, new technologies and new markets within the casino, sports betting and payments industry. The two-day agenda bridges the gap between player protection, profitability and political decision making at the highest level, debating key developments in advertising, sports integrity, AML, KYC, taxation and market accessibility, driving forward the development of the gaming and gambling industry each year.

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World Regulatory Briefing

- World Regulatory Briefing
08:30 09:30

Welcome Breakfast & Registration

CC5 Delegate Lounge
- World Regulatory Briefing
09:30 10:05

Chair’s Welcome & Day 1 Opening Address

CC5.1

Nadine Dereza, International Broadcaster & Journalist - International Broadcaster & Journalist
- World Regulatory Briefing
10:05 10:50

Cooperation, Conversation, Divergence: Global Trends in Gambling Regulation

CC5.1

Despite CEN working to develop a European standard on markers of harm and key industry associations working to bring together various global gaming standards, a growing divergence in gambling regulato ...

Birgitte Sand, Gaming consultant, Chief Executive Officer - Birgitte Sand & Associates ApS

David Yatom Hay, General Counsel - Soft2Bet

Ewa Bakun, Director of Industry Insight and Engagement - Clarion Gaming

Michel Groothuizen, Chairman - Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit)

Mikel Arana, Director General - Spanish Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ)
- World Regulatory Briefing
10:50 11:40

Navigating the Illegal Market: Cross-Jurisdictional Challenges in Identification & Enforcement

CC5.1

With the size of the global gaming black market being estimated at between USD$350bn - $1.7tn, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), cross-border, as well as cross-stakeho ...

Bashir Are, CEO - Lagos State Lotteries & Gaming Authority

David Henwood, Director - H2

Gilbert Remulla, Director - Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)

Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, Chair - French Gambling Authority (ANJ)

Lisa Osofsky, AlixPartners - Former Director at UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and Partner & Managing Director
- World Regulatory Briefing
11:40 12:30

HEADLINE: Regulation & Revitalisation in Latin America

CC5.1

As the local sports betting market is predicted to hit $1.24bn this year alone, and an annual growth rate of 8.45% by 2029, Mexico is one of the hottest growth markets after Brazil, while Latin Americ ...

Nadine Dereza, International Broadcaster & Journalist - International Broadcaster & Journalist

Vicente Fox, 62nd President - Mexico
- World Regulatory Briefing
12:30 14:00

Lunch & Networking / Meetings

CC5 Delegate Lounge
- World Regulatory Briefing
14:00 14:45

Harmonisation or Hindrance? Addressing Advancements in AML Obligations

CC5.1

With the upcoming launch of the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) and the introduction of a unified AML rulebook, Europe’s gambling operators and suppliers face a possibly transformative ...

Aleksandar Popov, Director, Supervision of Gambling and Gambling Activities - Bulgarian National Revenue Agency (NRA)

Jessica Maier, Founder & Director - EGARA

Rachel Bezzina, Head of AML - Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)

Shilpa Arora, Head of Anti-Financial Crime Products and Solutions - Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)

Vasilios Chrisos, Partner - PwC
- World Regulatory Briefing
14:45 15:30

Big Tech & Gaming’s Convergence: Innovations in Compliance & Player Protection

CC5.1

Regulated gambling is constantly being presented with technological advancements that have been deployed in other industries to improve the customer experience, enhance performance and drive profitabi ...

David Rebuck, Advisor to AGA and IC36O & Former Director - New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

Jason Clairmont, Principal Evangelist, Betting & Gaming - Amazon Web Services

Laura McAllister Cox, Chief Compliance Officer - Rush Street Interactive, LP

Rhea Loney, Chief Compliance Officer - BetMGM
- World Regulatory Briefing
15:30 16:00

Coffee Break & Networking

CC5 Delegate Lounge
- World Regulatory Briefing
16:00 16:30

Tales from the Crypt(o): An Operator's Perspective on Emerging Tech Compliance

CC5.1

Crypto gambling, distributed ledger technologies (DLT) and blockchain have steadily grown in popularity over the years and continues to rise as one of the fastest growing gaming verticals. Companies l ...

Jeremiah Ooi, General Counsel - Stake
- World Regulatory Briefing
16:30 17:15

Hidden Burdens: Optimising Taxation for Balanced Returns

CC5.1

Is there such a thing as a perfect tax rate? With GGR and assorted operational levies ranging from 51% to under 10% across the US, and the Netherlands moving from 30.5% to 37.8%, a general trajectory ...

Dhruv Garg, Partner - Indian Governance and Policy Project (IGAP)

Eric Konings, Director a.i - Netherlands Online Gaming Association

Jaguar Gal, CEO - Jaguar Lawyers

Michael Pollock, Senior Policy Advisor - Spectrum Gaming Group

Regis Dudena, Secretary of Prizes and Betting Secretariat - Ministry of Finance, Brazil
- World Regulatory Briefing
17:15 17:30

Chair’s Closing Remarks

CC5.1

Nadine Dereza, International Broadcaster & Journalist - International Broadcaster & Journalist

- World Regulatory Briefing
08:30 09:30

Welcome Breakfast & Registration

CC5 Delegate Lounge
- World Regulatory Briefing
09:30 10:05

Chair’s Welcome & Day 2 Opening Address

CC5.1

Andrew Rhodes, CEO - UK Gambling Commission

Nadine Dereza, International Broadcaster & Journalist - International Broadcaster & Journalist
- World Regulatory Briefing
10:05 10:50

Betting on the Future: A United Team on Sports Integrity

CC5.1

Following a historic summer of sporting success at the Olympics, Wimbledon and Euros, and with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, the focus on match fixing and sport integrity continues to grow, fuele ...

Angela Celestino, UEFA - Intelligence Manager

Dieter Braekeveld, Intelligence and Investigations Manager - International Olympic Committee, Olympic Movement Unit of the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions (PMC)

John Hagan, Managing Partner - Harris Hagan

Luke Saunders, Vice President Commercial - Openbet

Matt Fowler, Head of Global Operations - IBIA
- World Regulatory Briefing
10:50 11:35

The CEO Dilemma: Managing Growth, Risk & Regulation in the Online Gaming Industry

CC5.1

The panel will bring together top executives from leading online gaming operators to discuss the critical challenges and innovative strategies in managing the delicate balance between providing a seam ...

David Briggs, Co-Founder and Director - GeoComply

Fabio Schiavolin, CEO - Snaitech Group

Gavin Isaacs, CEO - Entain

Per Widerström, CEO - evoke plc
- World Regulatory Briefing
11:35 12:20

Monopolies vs. Market Growth: Crafting Sustainable Gambling through Emerging Regulatory Framework

CC5.1

In the past few years, we have witnessed Japan develop its regulatory framework for integrated resorts. At the same time, Brazil has launched sports betting, the UAE has launched a federal regulator f ...

Atle Hamar, Director General - Norwegian Gaming and Foundation Authority

Daniel Grabher, CEO & Founder - Mediastream

Denis Mudene, Chief Executive Officer - Ugandan National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board

Jay Schall, EVP & General Counsel International - Wynn Resorts

Kate Lowenhar-Fisher, EVP & Chief Legal Officer - Everi
- World Regulatory Briefing
12:20 12:30

Chair’s Closing Remarks

CC5.1

Nadine Dereza, International Broadcaster & Journalist - International Broadcaster & Journalist
- World Regulatory Briefing
12:30 14:00

Lunch & Networking / Meetings

CC5 Delegate Lounge
- World Regulatory Briefing
14:00 15:00

Italy Roundtable

CC4.4

Powered by GiocoNews.it and IGE. Will a lack of flexibility discourage new entrants or strengthen quality? The Italian government is enacting significant reforms to the online gaming market, introduci ...

Marco Tiso, Online Managing Director - Sisal

Stefano Sbordoni, Managing Partner & Founder - Sbordoni & Partners
- World Regulatory Briefing
14:00 15:00

Brazil Roundtable

CC4.2

Powered by Sportingtech. With the legal betting market in Brazil set to launch on 1 January 2025, the rollout has been impacted by a number of controversies, including questions around consumer financ ...

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Lisa Worcman, Partner - Mattos Filho

Regis Dudena, Secretary of Prizes and Betting Secretariat - Ministry of Finance, Brazil
- World Regulatory Briefing
14:00 15:00

Balkans Roundtable

CC4.3

The dynamism of the Balkans is capturing the attention of many across the gambling ecosystem who are looking to capitalise on a region that boasts a deep-rooted gambling tradition, albeit one that has ...

Dimitar Platnikov, Head of Licensing, Supervision of Gambling and Gambling Activities - National Revenue Agency (Republic of Bulgaria)
- World Regulatory Briefing
15:15 16:15

UAE Roundtable

CC4.4

What verticals are on the table? The landscape of gaming in the United Arab Emirates is on the brink of transformation, with industry analysts at Morgan Stanley forecasting a potential gross gaming re ...

Steven Bainbridge, Co-Managing Shareholder - Greenberg Traurig LLP
- World Regulatory Briefing
15:15 16:15

Peru Roundtable

CC4.2

Powered by Sportingtech. Could Peru be Latin America’s latest hidden gem for iGaming? Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) received 145 requests for operator licences over the first ...

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Madeleine Burns Vidaurrazaga, Vice Minister - Peruvian Ministry of Tourism

Yuri Guerra Padilla, General Director, Gambling - Peruvian Ministry of Tourism and Foreign Commerce (MINCETUR)
- World Regulatory Briefing
15:15 16:15

Asia Roundtable

CC4.3

Thailand edges closer to approving casino regulation in 2025 with the aim of attracting affluent tourists to the country following public hearings seeing 82% of participants expressing support for the ...

Daniel Cecilio, SVP, Land-Based Operations, Licensing and Regulatory Group - Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)
- World Regulatory Briefing
16:30 17:30

UK Roundtable

CC4.3

A year and a half on from the White Paper publication proposals and subsequent consultations, a change in governing party latter, the new UK Gambling Minister has outlined plans to adjust slot game de ...

Wes Himes, Senior Adviser - Betting and Gaming Council (BGC)
- World Regulatory Briefing
16:30 17:30

Spain Roundtable

CC4.2

How to navigate the regulator and the regulated? Following Spain’s Supreme Court partially upholding the Spanish Digital Gaming Association (Jdigital)’s appeal against Royal Decree 958/2020, restricti ...
- World Regulatory Briefing
16:30 17:30

India Roundtable

CC4.4

With the Indian government imposing a 28% levy on online gaming revenues last October, together while a stalemate over the establishment of its self-regulatory bodies, and a crackdown on celebrity adv ...