Vanguard Overwatch and McAtamney & Advisors have announced a strategic partnership that brings together leading expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), safer gambling and regulatory strategy to deliver tailored, end-to-end solutions for gambling operators and regulators navigating complex, high-stakes environments.

Vanguard Overwatch and McAtamney & Advisors have announced a strategic partnership that brings together their expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), safer gambling, and regulatory strategy to deliver "tailored, end-to-end solutions for gambling operators and regulators navigating complex, high-stakes environments."

Vanguard Overwatch and McAtamney & Advisors have announced a strategic partnership that brings together leading expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), safer gambling, and regulatory strategy to deliver tailored, end-to-end solutions for gambling operators and regulators navigating complex, high-stakes environments.

AUSTRAC CEO, Brendan Thomas - Speaking notes at Regulating the Game 2025

The Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney conference has officially concluded. Over the three days, global regulators, industry leaders, policymakers, researchers and compliance professionals gathered at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour.

The Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney conference officially concluded last Thursday, "marking another milestone in the evolution of gambling regulation, policy, and industry leadership," according to a press release.

Over three days, global regulators, industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and compliance professionals gathered at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour to tackle the most pressing regulatory challenges, share insights, and champion meaningful industry reform.

The Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney conference has officially concluded, marking another milestone in the evolution of gambling regulation, policy, and industry leadership. Over three dynamic days, global regulators, industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and compliance professionals gathered at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour to tackle the most pressing regulatory challenges, share cutting-edge insights, and champion meaningful industry reform.

The Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney conference has officially concluded, marking another milestone in the evolution of gambling regulation, policy and industry leadership. Over three dynamic days, global regulators, industry leaders, policymakers, researchers and compliance professionals gathered at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour to tackle the most pressing regulatory challenges, share cutting-edge insights and champion meaningful industry reform.

Speaking at the Regulating the Game conference in Sydney on Thursday (Mar. 13), AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas made it clear that the gambling industry is still very much in the spotlight.

AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas presents on the current state of affairs in Australian casino compliance and preventing gambling businesses from being exploited by criminals on the third day of Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney.

If you expect AUSTRAC to educate, educate, educate and then take action years later, you’re mistaken. If you think your business is too small to take responsibility for regulatory compliance, you’re also mistaken. Your services in the gambling industry have been subject to a regulatory regime for many years now and it is your responsibility to comply.

Brendan Thomas, CEO, AUSTRAC

Like many jurisdictions around the world who are still grappling with how the law should deal with AI in the corporate world, Australia has yet to commit to a mandatory AI framework, although a Voluntary AI Safety Standard was published by the federal government in August outlining 10 voluntary guardrails that can be applied throughout the AI supply chain.

Australia’s anti-money laundering watchdog AUSTRAC will continue to place a heavy focus on the gambling industry and won’t be cautious in taking action against companies that fail comply with their obligations, CEO Brendan Thomas has promised.

Barni Evans, Sportsbet CEO, took to the stage on day two of Regulating the Game Sydney 2025, where he discussed the hits and misses of the brand over the years and what the industry as a whole needs to do next. 

Government lobbying by market rival Tabcorp to increase the Point of Consumption taxes charged to Australia’s corporate bookmakers have been “destructive” for the industry and resulted in a worse outcome for customers, according to Sportsbet CEO Barni Evans.

Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney day 2 saw Professor of Marketing at UNLV, Dr Marla Royne Stafford, explain the increasing difficulties of ensuring effective responsible gambling advertisement in an increasingly over-exposed society.  

Crown Resorts CEO David Tsai has spoken of his desire to transform the company’s long-time flagship resort, Crown Melbourne, into an international tourism draw to rival the world-famous IRs found in Singapore, Las Vegas and Macau.

At this year’s Regulating the Game Sydney, Crown Resorts sent its recently appointed CEO to headline a panel in front of a live audience.

David Tsai first joined the company in 2022 before being selected as the Chief Executive Officer in October 2024. 

The former head of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has issued a warning against excessive regulation and taxation of the country’s gambling industry due to mounting evidence that players are being increasingly driven to illegal operators.

Speaking at the Regulating the Game conference in Sydney on Tuesday, Michael Phelan – who served as CEO of the ACIC for five years between 2017 and 2022 – said it was becoming increasingly apparent that heavy regulation of the casino industry and greater taxation of online gaming operators was negatively impacting both operators and players, opening the door for organized crime or illegal offshore offerings to fill the void.

The Regulating the Game 2025 conference kicked off yesterday in Sydney. Until March 13, the event will host insightful discussions, thought-provoking panels, and collaboration and networking opportunities.

The Regulating the Game 2025 conference is set to take place in Sydney from 10 to 13 March, bringing together global leaders in gambling law and regulation. The event, hosted at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, is expected to serve as a key platform for international collaboration and thought leadership within the industry.

The countdown is almost over—only seven days remain until Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney, where the global gambling regulation community will gather for a transformative week of insights, collaboration, and innovation.

There is now only one week remaining until gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game kicks off in Sydney.

Paul Newson, Principal of Vanguard Overwatch and organizer of Australian gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game, tells IAG about the evolution of the event and what attendees can expect from a revamped format in 2025.

Australian gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game is two weeks away, with anticipation building as the event gears up to deliver insights and discussions on the future of gambling regulation.

From March 10–13, 2025, at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, this year’s conference is set to be "an unmissable platform for international collaboration and thought leadership," according to the show's organizers.

There are now only two weeks remaining until gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game kicks off in Sydney.

Running from 10 to 13 March 2025 at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, this year’s conference shapes as a key platform for international collaboration and thought leadership.

With the latest edition of Regulating the Game fast approaching, to take place from March 10 to 13 at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour in Sydney (Australia), Yogonet caught up with Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch, to learn more about this year's conference highlights and why RtG is "THE event for anyone serious about shaping the future of gambling regulation, compliance, and industry transformation."

David Tsai, CEO of Crown Resorts, has been named as a Featured Speaker of next month’s Regulating the Game conference, taking place at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour on March 10–13.

Australian gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced David Tsai, Chief Executive Officer of Crown Resorts, as a featured speaker at its 2025 edition. The event will take place at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour in Sydney from March 10 to 13, 2025. 

Four weeks are remaining until the new edition of Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney, to be held March 10–13. The event will gather industry leaders, regulators, and key stakeholders at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour for "an immersive four-day experience that will shape the future of gambling regulation and industry practices."

Crown Resorts CEO David Tsai has been named as a Featured Speaker of next month’s Regulating the Game conference, taking place at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour from 10 to 13 March 2025.

From 10–13 March 2025, industry leaders, regulators, and key stakeholders will gather at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour for an immersive four-day experience that will shape the future of gambling regulation and industry practices. 

From March 10 to 13, industry leaders, regulators, and key stakeholders will gather at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour for an immersive four-day experience that will shape the future of gambling regulation and industry practices

There is one month to go until leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game kicks off at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour.

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced Donata Szabo, Regional Head of Licensing, Government & Regulatory Affairs – EMEA/APAC at Sportradar, as the third conference chair for its 2025 edition.

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game announced an insightful session titled “Industry Collaborations in Research,” presented by Tracy Schrans, President of Focal Research Consultants.

Designed to offer insights and information about global gambling laws and regulations, the ‘Regulating the Game’ conference event will provide attendees with the opportunity to listen to keynote speakers on topics like compliance, public policy, and crypto gambling, among many others. These are emerging trends the industry is facing and will be crucial in helping Australia to drive its industry forward. It will take place in Sydney at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel between March 10 and 13.

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced Donata Szabo, Regional Head of Licensing, Government & Regulatory Affairs – EMEA/APAC at Sportradar, as the third conference chair for its 2025 edition.

Leading Australian gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced Donata Szabo, Regional Head of Licensing, Government & Regulatory Affairs – EMEA/APAC at Sportradar, as the third Conference Chair for its upcoming 2025 edition

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game announced an insightful session titled "Industry Collaborations in Research," presented by Tracy Schrans, President of Focal Research Consultants.

Leading Australian gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game will host an insightful session titled “Industry Collaborations in Research”, presented by Focal Research Consultants president Tracy Schrans, when its 2025 edition kicks off in March.

Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced the latest addition to its 2025 Masterclass Series with KordaMentha to conduct a masterclass titled “ML/TF Risk Assessment – Tips, Tricks, and Missing Bits”.

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced the latest addition to its 2025 Masterclass Series in Sydney: "ML/TF Risk Assessment – Tips, Tricks, and Missing Bits", presented by experts from advisory and investment firm KordaMentha.

Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced the latest addition to its 2025 Masterclass Series with KordaMentha to conduct a masterclass titled “ML/TF Risk Assessment – Tips, Tricks, and Missing Bits”.

It’s the latest addition to the lineup.

The Regulating the Game 2025 Masterclass Series has announced the latest addition to its line-up: “ML/TF Risk Assessment – Tips, Tricks, and Missing Bits,” presented by experts from KordaMentha.

Paul Newson, Regulating the Game Founder, Australian policy expert and Gambling Insider contributor, discusses Australia’s complex landscape of gaming regulation.

Now in its fifth edition, the Regulating the Game (RtG) conference has year after year served as the event that bridges the gap between regulators, industry professionals, and stakeholders. The meeting explores the latest developments in gambling law and regulation, providing attendees with new tools, actionable insights, and more, drawing an audience from around the world.

The organisers of the Regulating the Game conference have announced Barni Evans, chief executive officer of Sportsbet, as a featured speaker at its 2025 edition. The event will take place at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour from 10–13 March 2025.

Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced Barni Evans, CEO of Australia’s market leading online sportsbook Sportsbet, as a featured speaker at its upcoming Sydney event, to be held at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour from 10 to 13 March 2025.

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game announced Barni Evans, Chief Executive Officer of Sportsbet, as a featured speaker at its 2025 edition. The event will take place at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour from March 10–13, 2025.

Regulating the Game, Australia’s premier gambling law and regulation conference, is delighted to announce Barni Evans, Chief Executive Officer of Sportsbet, as a featured speaker at its 2025 edition. The event will take place at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour from 10–13 March 2025. 

The organisers of the Regulating the Game conference have announced the latest addition to its 2025 Masterclass Series in Sydney: “Beyond Compliance – Safer Gambling Training and Building a Culture of Customer Care,” presented by the renowned Jay Robinson, chief stakeholder relations officer at Focal Research Consultants.

The organisers of the Regulating the Game conference have announced the latest addition to its 2025 Masterclass Series in Sydney: “Beyond Compliance – Safer Gambling Training and Building a Culture of Customer Care,” presented by the renowned Jay Robinson, chief stakeholder relations officer at Focal Research Consultants.

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game announced the latest addition to its 2025 Masterclass Series in Sydney: "Beyond Compliance – Safer Gambling Training and Building a Culture of Customer Care," presented by Jay Robinson, Chief Stakeholder Relations Officer at Focal Research Consultants.

The Regulating the Game conference has announced the latest addition to its 2025 Masterclass Series in Sydney in March, with Jay Robinson, Chief Stakeholder Relations Officer at Focal Research Consultants, to present a masterclass titled “Beyond Compliance – Safer Gambling Training and Building a Culture of Customer Care”.

Pitch! @ RTG – a dynamic platform that gathers global innovators, regtech leaders, industry disruptors, researchers and for-purpose organizations to present ground-breaking solutions to the gambling industry’s most pressing issues – will for the first time introduce the Pitch! Challenge in 2025.

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game announced this year's Pitch! @RTG will not only showcase innovative solutions addressing regulatory and sector challenges but will also crown a Pitch! Challenge Winner, judged by an expert panel of industry leaders and innovators.

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced that only three spots remain available for Pitch! @RTG, with some organizations having already flagged their intention to apply. Pitch! is held within the framework of the Regulating the Game conference, set to take place March 10-13 in Sydney, Australia.

Part of the Regulating the Game conference taking place in Sydney from 10 to 13 March, there are now only three spots remain to join next year’s Pitch!n line-up, and some organizations have already flagged their intention to apply. This is a first-in, best-dressed opportunity to showcase cutting-edge ideas and shape the future of gambling regulation.

Vanguard Overwatch is positioning itself as an essential partner for gaming venues and wagering operators, supporting them in navigating regulatory complexities and enhancing their operational integrity. Under the leadership of founder Paul Newson—whose impressive career spans regulation, governance, and public policy across several key domains—Vanguard Overwatch has launched a rigorous accreditation programme that redefines industry standards for anti-money laundering (AML) and responsible gambling practices.

"Paul Newson’s vision for Vanguard Overwatch extends beyond meeting existing regulations; it sets a benchmark for excellence that builds trust and promotes industry sustainability. Through rigorous assurance and ongoing evaluations, Vanguard Overwatch enables organizations to enhance their operations, protect their reputations, and demonstrate leadership in responsible gambling and compliance," the release concluded.

Vanguard Overwatch is positioning itself as an essential partner for gaming venues and wagering operators, supporting them in navigating regulatory complexities and enhancing their operational integrity. Under the leadership of founder Paul Newson—whose impressive career spans regulation, governance, and public policy across several key domains—Vanguard Overwatch has launched a rigorous accreditation program that redefines industry standards for anti-money laundering (AML) and responsible gambling practices.

Australia’s premier gambling law and regulation conference, Regulating the Game, has announced that the University of Sydney’s free tool, Bet Well, will be the fifth pitch for Pitch! @RTG, an event described by the conference as “a dynamic showcase of innovative solutions to industry and regulatory challenges.”

Leading industry regulatory conference Regulating the Game has announced Bet Well, a free tool crafted by experts at the University of Sydney based on real feedback from punters, as the fifth pitch for the popular Pitch! @RTG at next year’s event.

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced Bet Well as the fifth pitch for Pitch! @RTG. Described by the organizers as "a dynamic showcase of innovative solutions to industry and regulatory challenges," Pitch! is set to be a key event at the Regulating the Game 2025 conference in Sydney. The conference is set to take place from March 10-13, in Sydney, Australia.

The organisers of Regulating the Game have announced Bet Well as the fifth pitch for Pitch! @RTG, a dynamic showcase of innovative solutions to industry and regulatory challenges, a key event of the Regulating the Game 2025 conference in Sydney.

The organisers of Regulating the Game 2025 have announced that Jamieson O’Reilly, CEO and Lead Hacker at Dvuln, will deliver a keynote titled “Oceans 11 Downunder: How I Hacked Australia’s Two Biggest Casinos (Legally)” at the 2025 edition of the conference in Sydney.

Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced IAG’s Vice Chairman and CEO Andrew W Scott as the second Conference Chair for its 2025 edition, to be held in Sydney from 10 to 13 March 2025.

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game announced that Jamieson O'Reilly, CEO and Lead Hacker at Dvuln, will deliver a keynote titled Oceans 11 Downunder: How I Hacked Australia’s Two Biggest Casinos (Legally) at the 2025 edition of the conference in Sydney.

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game announced Andrew W. Scott as the second Conference Chair for its 2025 edition.

The organisers of Regulating the Game 2025 have announced that Jamieson O’Reilly, CEO and Lead Hacker at Dvuln, will deliver a keynote titled “Oceans 11 Downunder: How I Hacked Australia’s Two Biggest Casinos (Legally)” at the 2025 edition of the conference in Sydney.

Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced Jamieson O’Reilly, CEO and Lead Hacker at Dvuln, as a keynote speaker at its March 2025 event in Sydney, Australia.

Brendan Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of AUSTRAC, will be a featured speaker at the 2025 edition of the Regulating the Game 2025 conference. The Australian event, focused on gambling law and regulation, will take place at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour from 10-13 March 2025.

The organisers of Regulating the Game 2025 have announced that Mr Brendan Thomas, chief executive officer of AUSTRAC, will be a featured speaker at the 2025 edition of the conference, taking place at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour from 10-13 March 2025.

Paul Newson, organiser of Regulating the Game, said AUSTRAC CEO’s participation “emphasises the importance of making sure the industry is alert to money laundering risks and continually strengthened against financial crime.”

The CEO of Australian AML watchdog AUSTRAC, Brendan Thomas, has been named as a featured speaker at next year’s Regulating the Game conference, to be held at Sydney’s Sofitel Darling Harbour from 10 to 13 March 2025.

Regulating the Game, a leading global conference on gambling law and regulation, has announced Dr. Marla Royne Stafford as the first Conference Chair for its 2025 edition, to be held in Sydney from March 10 to 13, 2025.

Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game, to be held from 10 to 13 March 2025 in Sydney, has announced Dr Marla Royne Stafford as its first Conference Chair for the event.

Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game, to be held from 10 to 13 March 2025 in Sydney, has announced Dr Maria Royne Stafford as its first Conference Chair for the event.

Dr Marla Royne Stafford, Professor of Marketing in the Lee Business School at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, has been announced as the first Conference Chair for the 2025 edition of Regulating the Game in Sydney.

The organisers of the Regulating the Game conference that will be held in Sydney, Australia, from March 10 to 13 have announced the first two confirmed speakers for its 2025 Masterclass Series in Sydney.

The Regulating the Game conference announced the first two confirmed speakers for its 2025 Masterclass Series in Sydney, including Jay Robinson, Chief Stakeholder Relations Officer at Focal Research Consultants, and Ian Hughes, CCO at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) and CEO of GLI Australia

Jay Robinson, Chief Stakeholder Relations Officer at Focal Research Consultants, and Ian Hughes, Chief Commercial Officer at Gaming Laboratories International, have been confirmed as the first speakers for the 2025 Masterclass Series in Sydney.

Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced its first two speakers for its 2025 Masterclass Series: Jay Robinson, Chief Stakeholder Relations Officer at Focal Research Consultants, and Ian Hughes, Chief Commercial Officer at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) and Chief Executive Officer of GLI Australia.

The gambling law and regulation conference, Regulating the Game, has announced that Dr. Bo Bernhard, Vice President of Economic Development at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) and co-founder of the International Responsible Gaming Alliance, will be a keynote speaker at its 2025 edition. The event will take place in Sydney from March 10 to 13, 2025.

Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced Dr Bo Bernhard, Vice President of Economic Development at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, as a headline speaker at its 2025 edition, to be held in Sydney from 10 to 13 March.

The Regulating the Game conference has announced that Dr. Bo Bernhard, Vice President of Economic Development at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, will headline its 2025 edition in Sydney. 

Dr. Bo Bernhard, Vice President of Economic Development at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, will headline the 2025 edition of Regulating the Game in Sydney.

The 'Regulating the Game' conference, the premier event in gambling law and regulation, is thrilled to announce that Dr. Bo Bernhard, Vice President of Economic Development at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, will headline its 2025 edition in Sydney.

Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced Dr Bo Bernhard, Vice President of Economic Development at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, as a headline speaker at its 2025 edition, to be held in Sydney from 10 to 13 March.

Crown Resorts CEO Ciaran Carruthers gives the keynote address at the 2024 Regulating the Game conference in Sydney in March 2024. Carruthers announced on Monday that he’s leaving Crown by the end of the year. (Image: Crown Resorts)

The Regulating the Game conference has announced an opportunity for industry professionals and regulators to take the spotlight as Guest MCs at the 2025 Sydney event

Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has issued a call for Guest MCs at its March 2025 event in Sydney.

Organizers said they are seeking “dynamic individuals” with a passion for shaping the future of the gambling industry to guide the conversation at the conference, to run from 11 to 13 March. The event aims to serve as a platform for thought leaders, innovators and regulators to come together and explore the most pressing issues in the gambling sector.

Regulating the Game has announced an opportunity for industry professionals and regulators to become Guest MCs at their 2025 Sydney event.

The Regulating the Game conference has announced that early bird registration for the 5th edition of the event is now open. Set to take place on March 10-13, in Sydney, the event is expected to bring together leading experts and professionals from around the globe to debate about policy and sector issues.

Early bird registration has now opened for the fifth edition of gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game, scheduled to run from 10 to 13 March 2025.

Building on the success of previous editions, Regulating the Game continues to set high standards with strong speaker line-ups and content that addresses the sector’s most pressing issues. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain insights from top regulators, industry leaders, and academics who are shaping the future of gambling regulation.

The Regulating the Game conference has announced that early bird registration for the 5th edition of the event is now open. Set to take place on March 10 - 13, in Sydney, the event is expected to bring together leading experts and professionals from around the globe to debate about policy and sector issues.

he organisers of Regulating the Game have announced that early bird registration for its 2025 conference is now open. Next year’s event will be held in Sydney from March 10 to 13 and will bring together leading experts and professionals from around the globe.

Annual gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced Dr Ron Ben-David, Deputy Chair at the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) as a keynote speaker at its 2025 edition in Sydney.

Dr Ron Ben-David, Deputy Chair at the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission, has been announced as a keynote speaker for the 2025 Regulating the Game conference in Sydney.

Annual gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced Dr Ron Ben-David, Deputy Chair at the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) as a keynote speaker at its 2025 edition in Sydney.

The organisers of the “Regulating the Game” conference today (July 30) announced that Dr Ron Ben-David, deputy chair at the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission, will be a keynote speaker at the 2025 edition of the conference in Sydney. “Prepare for a unique blend of expertise and insights as Dr. Ben-David shares his extensive experience in regulatory and governance reforms,” said the organisers.

Sportradar is participating at the Regulating the Game conference, and has secured the first pitch with a quickfire talk on “Effective Regulation Through Innovative Technological Solutions”.

Sports technology company Sportradar is participating at the Regulating the Game conference, and has secured the first pitch with a quickfire talk on "Effective Regulation Through Innovative Technological Solutions."

Pitch! is a networking event that as part of the Regulating the Game conference seeks to ignite innovation, champion compliance, and propel the gambling industry "toward unparalleled excellence in regulatory achievements."

Sportradar has secured the first presentation slot at the upcoming Regulating the Game 2025 conference in Sydney, where it will discuss ‘Effective Regulation Through Innovative Technological Solutions’.

Sydney’s Regulating the Game conference has announced the opening of applications for Pitch! @RTG, an event set to ignite innovation, champion compliance and propel the gambling industry towards unparalleled excellence in regulatory achievements.

The call for applications comes with Sportradar having secured the first pitch with a quickfire talk on “Effective Regulation Through Innovative Technological Solutions”.

The organisers of the Regulating the Game conference have announced that Sportradar has secured the first pitch with a quickfire talk on “Effective Regulation Through Innovative Technological Solutions.”

The Regulating the Game conference has announced that Titus O’Reily, renowned writer, presenter, performer, and broadcaster, will be a keynote speaker at its 2025 edition in Sydney.

The ‘Regulating the Game‘ conference has announced that Titus O’Reily, renowned writer, presenter, performer, and broadcaster, will be a keynote speaker at its 2025 edition in Sydney. 

Titus is the author of “Please Gamble Irresponsibly: The rise, fall and rise of sports gambling in Australia”, which chronicles the regulation of gambling in Australia.

Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced the addition of renowned Australian writer, presenter, performer and broadcaster Titus O’Reily to its 2025 line-up as Keynote Speaker.

The Regulating the Game conference has announced that Alison Taylor, Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Stern School of Business and Executive Director of Ethical Systems, will be a keynote speaker at its 2025 edition in Sydney. Her expertise in ethical business practices and her perspectives on navigating turbulent times are expected to add "significant" depth to this year's event, according to organizers.

The ‘Regulating the Game’ conference, a premier event in gambling law and regulation, has announced that Alison Taylor, clinical associate professor at NYU Stern School of Business and Executive Director of Ethical Systems, will be a keynote speaker at its 2025 edition in Sydney.

Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced Alison Taylor, Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Stern School of Business and Executive Director of Ethical Systems, as a keynote speaker at its 2025 edition in Sydney.

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced the launch of its exhibition packages for its 2025 edition in Sydney, set to take place on March 10 - 13. The event's upcoming edition is "designed to showcase cutting-edge innovation and technology that elevate sector and regulatory capabilities and performance," according to organizers.

By exhibiting at Regulating the Game, you will connect and engage with influential regulatory and industry leaders and stakeholders. This is your opportunity to build awareness, inspire change, enhance compliance, and contribute to step change and the future of efficient and effective regulation. Don’t miss out on this unmatched platform to amplify your reach and impact!

Sydney regulatory conference Regulating the Game has announced the launch of exhibition packages for its Sydney event in 2025, the first time the annual conference has incorporated an exhibition element. According to the organizers, the booths are designed to showcase cutting-edge innovation and technology that elevate sector and regulatory capabilities and performance.

Regulating the Game has opened speaker applications for its 2025 Sydney event.

The international conference will hold its fifth annual meeting, where it hopes to attract regulators, researchers, practitioners, industry professionals, and stakeholders within the gambling sector.

Regulating the Game 2025 will bring together a diverse collection of stakeholders to engage in an immersive program designed to deliver expert content, provoke thinking and discussion, build capabilities, deepen sector knowledge, and drive the conversation on evidence-led policy and best practices in gambling regulation. The conference will feature an array of topics including innovative regulatory policies and practices, leadership and ethics, cashless gambling solutions, game design, product compliance and innovation, crypto gambling, regulatory technologies, emerging research and trends and much more.

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game announced that the call for speakers for its 2025 edition in Sydney is now officially open. According to the announcement, applications will be open until August 31, 2024. However, organizers are expecting a strong demand and encourage early submission online.

Regulating the Game, the premier conference dedicated to advancing regulatory policy and practice and practice and cultivating compliance excellence and invigorated industry, is excited to announce that the call for speakers for its 2025 edition in Sydney is now officially open.

From March 10 - 15, the 4th edition of Regulating the Game conference took place in Sydney. Described as a 5-day immersive program that focuses on leading-edge research, regulatory policy and practice, and ethical leadership in the gambling sector, the conference garnered a lot of support across the industry with lots of stakeholders traveling internationally to attend.

Following the conclusion of the event, Yogonet held an exclusive interview with Paul Newson, Director of Regulating the Game, who shared feedback and insights on the conference's latest edition. He also spoke about the newly added feature, the Masterclass Series, and said that it will be a permanent feature of Regulating the Game going forward.

ClubsNSW says its members are “acutely aware” of anti-money laundering laws and had recently met with the financial crime watchdog to understand what was expected for best practice compliance.

The peak body for the state’s 1000-plus clubs, which host about 65,000 pokies, also backed bringing lawyers, accountants and real estate agents under anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.

The financial crime watchdog will target the estimated $70 billion fed into poker machines in NSW clubs each year, in its latest salvo designed to crack down on the laundering of dirty money in the gambling industry.

“We’re having a look at the clubs sector in a much more focused way,” Mr Thomas said in his first interview since beginning a five-year term in January. “They’re quite substantial with lots of money flowing.”

Eight years after a review into Australia’s online wagering space proposed legalizing online in-play sports betting, there has been no movement in that direction. IAG asks the question, Why?

At the Regulating the Game conference in Sydney, managing director and CEO of Tabcorp, Adam Rytenskild, issued a strong warning, pointing out the dangers in Australia’s gaming regulatory environment. Rytenskild issued a warning over the consequences of inadequate supervision, implying that it would open the door for dishonest gaming companies to take advantage of players without proper oversight.

Adam Rytenskild, managing director and CEO of Tabcorp, issued a stark warning during his Keynote Address at the Regulating the Game conference in Sydney this week. Rytenskild cautioned that ineffective regulatory intervention could see Australia suffer an influx of gaming brands, exploiting consumers without proper oversight. The Tabcorp CEO has been very vocal regarding his stance, using every opportunity to call for reforms.

Episode 63 of “On the Run” by Andrew W Scott, the IAG CEO Vlog, and Ben Blaschke, Managing Editor of IAG. Andrew and Ben provide some commentary on stories published by IAG. Please see the links below for the stories referenced in the video.

Note that news broke less than one hour after shooting that Tabcorp boss Adam Rytenskild stepped down due to “inappropriate and offensive language” in the workplace.

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The issue of a national regulator was raised again on Wednesday during a Keynote Address by the Managing Director and CEO of Tabcorp, Adam Rytenskild, at the Regulating the Game conference in Sydney. While Rytenskild said he is not tied to the concept of a national regulator, he did reinforce his view that some sort of agreed framework is needed to standardize how operators are regulated across Australia’s states and territories.

Tabcorp Managing Director and CEO Adam Rytenskild has warned that Australian towns and cities will soon resemble the high streets of London with their proliferation of gambling brands if state regulators don’t crack down on attempts by online betting competitors to hack the retail wagering market.

His comments, delivered during a Keynote Address at this week’s Regulating the Game conference in Sydney, come with Tabcorp embroiled in a legal stoush with rival Ladbrokes over the launch of Ladbrokes Lounges in select pubs and clubs across the country, part of a deal it signed with the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) last October.

Speaking at the Regulating the Game conference in Sydney on Monday, Ciarán Carruthers said that the strict controls being placed upon Crown’s properties in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth would be of little use if similar restrictions did not apply to all gaming venues. Currently, he noted, those identified by Crown as potentially suffering from a gambling problem, or those looking to launder funds, can simply “move elsewhere in the community where the guardrails and protections and safeguards don’t exist.”

Crown Resorts CEO Ciarán Carruthers says finding a way to make the casino at Crown Sydney profitable will ultimately determine the property’s success or failure, but insists such achieving profitability is not a lost cause.

His comments in response to a question from Inside Asian Gaming at the Regulating the Game conference in Sydney come after Crown recent announced it was temporarily shuttering one of the two gaming floors at its Sydney casino and reducing the operating hours of the other.

The annual Regulating the Game conference returns to Sydney, offering industry leaders a chance to discuss gambling law, innovation, and sustainability.

The event offers a forum for dialogue on important issues, best practices, and potential reforms, aiming to harmonize regulatory needs with industry innovation and sustainability and to advocate for advancements that promote safer gambling practices and better compliance, note its organizers.

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game Sydney 2024 is just one month away, with excitement building for the 5-day immersive conference. Designed to blend expert content with discussions on industry and regulatory policy and practice, the conference aims to cultivate a compliance-oriented, innovative, and sustainable sector.

With just one month remaining until the highly anticipated Regulating the Game 2024 Sydney, excitement is building for this unique 5-day immersive conference focused on gambling law and regulation.

This unique 5-day immersive conference, focused on gambling law and regulation, and designed to blend expert content with rigorous discussions on industry and regulatory policy and practice, will this year be held at Cliftons Sydney from 11-15 March. There will also be a series of networking events throughout the week.

Regulating the Game Sydney 2024 announced that Ciarán Carruthers, CEO of Crown Resorts, will be a keynote speaker at the event. Carruthers will bring his global experience and insights to the gambling law and regulation conference, addressing critical aspects of the evolving landscape of casino operations and Crown’s transformation in recent times.

The “Regulating the Game” conference, a premier gambling law and regulation event, is delighted to announce that Ciarán Carruthers, CEO of Crown Resorts, will be a keynote speaker at its 2024 edition in Sydney.

Crown Resorts CEO Ciarán Carruthers has been named as keynote speaker of the upcoming Regulating the Game conference, to be held in Sydney, Australia from 11 to 15 March 2024.

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game Sydney 2024 has announced the addition of an exclusive Masterclass Series to its event agenda, set to be held on March 10 - 15.

The Masterclass Series is designed to provide attendees with in-depth knowledge and hands-on learning opportunities, ensuring they leave armed with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively navigate the ever-evolving gambling regulatory landscape.

"Each of these Guest MCs brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conference, ensuring that Regulating the Game Sydney 2024 is not just a conference but a dynamic platform for learning and conversation that promises to challenge conventional thinking and inspire new ideas in regulatory policy and practice and industry advancement," a press release states.

Regulating the Game Sydney 2024, the foremost conference on gambling law and regulation, officially introduced and extended congratulations to its lineup of Guest Masters of Ceremonies.

Regulating the Game is a comprehensive, high-level event set to run over five days from 11 to 15 March 2024 at ICC Sydney. Bringing regulators, operators and other industry representatives together, it aims to inspire ethical leadership and compliance excellence, supercharge individual and organizational capabilities, deepen sector understanding, and spearhead the dialogue on exemplary gambling regulation standards. The event stands as a platform for vital debates, addressing public policy challenges and championing innovation, continuous improvement and regulatory and sector leadership.

Regulating the Game Sydney 2024 announced Thursday a collaboration with Australian gambling company Tabcorp, which has been designated Gold Sponsor of the event. "This alignment signifies a shared dedication to contributing to the future of gambling regulation through dialogue, best practices, and innovation," said the conference's organizers.

Regulating the Game Sydney 2024 has announced that Crispin Yuen of financial crime risk management advisory Custos Advisory will lead AML masterclasses at the event's upcoming edition, to be held March 10 - 15.

Regulating the Game Sydney 2024 takes a significant step to enhance industry expertise in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) with the announcement of its Masterclass Series and two pivotal masterclasses, directed by Crispin Yuen of Custos Advisory.

The Regulating the Game 2024 conference, set to take place in Sydney, March 10-15, will feature the "AI Unleashed Masterclass: Mastering Tomorrow's Possibilities Today," led by entrepreneur Earle G. Hall, President and CEO of FinTech AXES.ai. The class will "push the boundaries of technology and ethics," a press release says.

The Regulating the Game 2024 Sydney conference is set to push the boundaries of technology and ethics with its upcoming “AI Unleashed Masterclass: Mastering Tomorrow’s Possibilities Today,” led by the esteemed entrepreneur and visionary, Earle G. Hall, president and CEO of FinTech AXES.ai.

Industry entrepreneur and the President and CEO of AXES.ai, Earle G. Hall, will present a special educational session called “AI Unleashed Masterclass: Mastering Tomorrow’s Possibilities Today” during Regulating the Game Sydney 2024, to be held at Cliftons Spring Street, Sydney in March.

The inaugural Pitch! networking event at Regulating the Game in London, which took place on September 25-29, has been described by its organizers as a "marvelous evening" packed with animated talks about leading RegTech solutions, innovative interventions for gambling harm, and leading thinking about certification and compliance.

Applications are now open for the first ever Pitch! at annual regulatory conference Regulating the Game Sydney, to be held from 10 to 15 March 2024, following a successful debut at the recent Regulating the Game London.

The first international Regulating the Game conference took place in London 25 – 29 September. Applications for Pitch! @RTG Sydney running 10 – 15 March 2024 are now open.

The inaugural Pitch! at Regulating the Game London was a marvellous evening packed with animated talks about leading RegTech solutions, innovative interventions for gambling harm and leading thinking about certification and compliance, punctuated with terrific food and drink. The evening was masterfully compèred by Tara Stapley and her irritable enforcer Timmy the Timer. While Tara charmed and entertained, Timmy intimidated speakers with the threat of his shrill alarm strictly enforcing the 10 minute pitch time limit.

Already established in Sydney, the Regulating the Game conference took place in London on September 25-29 for the first time ever. Described as a 5-day immersive program that focuses on leading-edge research, regulatory policy and practice, and ethical leadership in the gambling sector, the conference garnered a lot of support across the industry.

Following the conclusion of the event, Yogonet held an exclusive interview with Paul Newson, Director of Regulating the Game, who shared feedback on the conference's inaugural event as well as insights into the upcoming Sydney edition.

BetBlocker is the 8th and final organisation selected to deliver quickfire pitch at the first international Regulating the Game conference in London 25 – 29 September.

Pitch! is a unique concept debuting at RTG@London by which innovative firms and individuals are invited to pitch their ideas to the sector. It aims to brings together the sector to platform new technologies, research and policy thinking aimed at helping industry meet and exceed minimum standards while advancing efficient and effective regulation, and helping invigorate the sector.

The final Pitch! candidate for Regulating the Game London has been announced. BetBlocker is the 8th and final organisation selected to deliver a quickfire pitch at the first international Regulating the Game conference in London 25 – 29 September.

BetBlocker, a responsible gaming and safer play not-for-profit charity, is the 8th and final organization selected to deliver a quickfire pitch at the inaugural edition of the Regulating the Game London conference, event organizer Vanguard Overwatch confirmed.

Gibraltar-based safe gambling organization Better Change is participating in the inaugural edition of the Regulating the Game London conference, event organizer Vanguard Overwatch confirmed.

United by a shared purpose to educate and empower people, Better Change works as part of the regulated gambling industry to build confidence and expertise in people who want to build great careers in an industry they are as proud to work in as we are ourselves. Better Change represents the majority of people who gamble.

There is now less than one month to go until the inaugural Regulating the Game London gambling law and regulation conference gets underway.

The five-day event will run from 25 to 29 September 2023, combining expert content with rigorous discussion about regulatory policy and practice and cultivating a compliance-oriented, innovative and sustainable industry.

Regulatory and gambling specialist Paul Newson, said the event was one-of-a-kind worldwide and deliberately brought all stakeholders together to hear leading regulatory and industry speakers, challenge thinking, contest ideas and help build deeper understanding of the sector. It’s also about stimulating conversation and engagement with evidence led policy development that can advance efficient and effective regulation as well as foster an invigorated, innovative and sustainable sector.

Regulating the Game is a unique 5-day immersive gambling law and regulation conference structured to marry expert content with rigorous discussion about regulatory policy and practice and cultivating compliance oriented, innovative and sustainable industry.

The Regulating the Game conference is only a month away. This five-day event is dedicated to focusing on the world of gambling law and regulation.

Making its debut in London, this conference has a successful track record, having been established in Sydney as Australia's gambling law and regulation conference. The UK, like Australia, is facing scrutiny of its gambling policy landscape.

Regulating the Game is a unique 5-day immersive gambling law and regulation conference structured to marry expert content with a rigorous discussion about regulatory policy and practice and cultivating compliance-oriented, innovative and sustainable industry.

Pitch! is a new networking event as part of the Regulating the Game London conference focused on platforming leading-edge products and approaches that can uplift capability, improve outcomes and introduce efficiency by tackling regulatory friction and challenges, inspiring compliance, provoking innovation and fostering ethical leadership.

Gaming Labs International (GLI), a provider of gaming testing and evaluation services, is participating in the inaugural edition of the Regulating the Game London conference, event organizer Vanguard Overwatch confirmed.

Leading industry testing lab Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been announced as the latest company set to join Pitch! night at the inaugural Regulating the Game London conference from 25 to 29 September 2023.

The Regulating the Game conference is hitting its stride and emerging as a must-attend gambling law and regulation conference with its focus on confronting challenges, informing policy discourse, cultivating curiosity and critical thinking, contesting ideas and motivating the sector towards continual improvement and ethical leadership.

The Regulating the Game conference is hitting its stride and emerging as a must attend gambling law and regulation conference with its focus on confronting challenges, informing policy discourse, cultivating curiosity and critical thinking, contesting ideas and motivating the sector towards continual improvement and ethical leadership. The Regulating the Game team is getting ready its first London event 25 – 29 September and planning is well underway for the next Sydney conference in March next year.

The Regulating the Game conference readies itself for its inaugural London event from September 25 to 29, with Pitch! @RTG will be a debuting event at the conference.

Pitch! night @RTG, to be sponsored by Norths Collective, is initially being launched at the upcoming Regulating the Game London conference in September and is dedicated to platforming leading-edge products and approaches that can uplift capability, improve outcomes and introduce efficiency by tackling regulatory friction and challenges, inspiring compliance, provoking innovation and fostering ethical leadership.

As described by Paul Newson, AXES.ai, which was founded over 10 years ago, is a cloud-based information casino management system. It provides real-time actionable intelligence, cashless, and enhanced player engagement solutions to clients in more than 40 countries.

Pitch! is a new networking event as part of the Regulating the Game London conference focused on platforming leading-edge products and approaches that can uplift capability, improve outcomes and introduce efficiency by tackling compliance and regulatory friction and challenges and fostering ethical leadership.

September 2023 will see London’s first Regulating the Game conference. The hugely successful immersive 5-day program is already well-established in Australia and focuses on leading edge research, regulatory policy and practice and ethical leadership in the gambling sector.

Pitch! – part of the RTG gambling regulation education program to be held in London from 25 to 29 September – is a unique concept by which innovative firms and individuals are invited to pitch their ideas to the sector. It is one of three networking events to be hosted for attendees of the London conference, which brings together innovators and the sector to platform new technologies, research and policy thinking aimed at helping industry meet and exceed minimum standards while advancing efficient and effective regulation, and helping invigorate the sector.

Pitch! night is one of three exciting networking events at the London conference which brings together innovators and the sector to herald breakthrough products and services that help the industry meet and exceed minimum standards, inspire ethical leadership and excite the sector.

Compliance platform SG:certified is participating in the inaugural edition of the Regulating the Game London conference, event organizer Vanguard Overwatch confirmed on Monday.

The hugely successful immersive 5- day program is already well-established in Australia and focuses on leading-edge research, regulatory policy and practice and ethical leadership in the gambling sector.

Pitch! – part of the RTG gambling regulation education program to be held in London from 25 to 29 September – is a unique concept by which innovative firms and individuals are invited to pitch their ideas to the sector. It is one of three networking events to be hosted for attendees of the London conference, which brings together innovators and the sector to platform new technologies, research and policy thinking aimed at helping industry meet and exceed minimum standards while advancing efficient and effective regulation, and helping invigorate the sector.

To deepen its knowledge of what the upcoming event entails, Yogonet spoke with Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch, who shared insights into the conference, its program, speakers, and the benefits of participating.

SQR is a free-to-use digital identity app and Know Your Customer (KYC) / AML Compliance tool that solves the pain of businesses and individuals alike. For businesses, SQR provides a secure and reliable way to verify the identity of their customers, reducing fraud and improving the customer experience. For individuals, SQR provides a convenient and secure way to manage their digital identity, protecting their privacy and giving them control over their data.

Pitch! night is one of three exciting networking events at the London conference which brings together innovators and the sector to platform new technologies, research and policy thinking that help industry meet and exceed minimum standards, advance efficient and effective regulation and help invigorate the sector.

Tech company SQR Group, which offers a digital identity app and Know Your Customer / Anti Money Laundering compliance tool, is participating in the inaugural edition of the Regulating the Game London conference, event organizer Senet confirmed on Monday.

Specialist gambling law, regulatory and compliance advisory Senet has announced the latest addition to its line-up for Pitch! night at the inaugural Regulating the Game (RTG) London conference in September, with digital identity app SQR to showcase its “Verify, Tokenise, Trust” model.

ClientScan, a specialist face detection and recognition company, is participating in the inaugural edition of the Regulating the Game conference in London, event organizer Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch confirmed on Monday. According to a press release, ClientScan innovates and simplifies how operators can recognize and protect gamblers who have chosen to self-exclude from placing a bet on-site.

Specialist gambling law, regulatory and compliance advisory Senet has announced ClientScan, a facial detection and recognition technology developer, as the second company confirmed to be taking part in in Pitch! night at the inaugural “Regulating the Game” (RTG) London in September.

September 2023 will see London’s first Regulating the Game conference. The hugely successful immersive five-day program is already well-established in Australia and focuses on leading edge research, regulatory policy and practice and ethical leadership in the gambling sector.

This September will mark the first time Regulating the Game (RTG), an Australian gambling regulation education conference will be held in London, the UK. As announced by IAG, the event will be taking place between September 25 and September 29, 2023. For five days, attendees within the gambling vertical will brainstorm ideas for the sector.

The Australian gambling conference, Regulating the Game (RTG) will be coming to London for the first time in September 2023 and Armalytix has confirmed that it has secured the first Pitch! networking event.

Pitch! will be just one of the networking events dedicated to new technology, research and policies which aim to strengthen standards and regulation in the industry.

Data intelligence firm Armalytix has been named as the first company confirmed to take part in Pitch! night at the debut of “Regulating the Game” (RTG) London.

Pitch! – part of the RTG gambling regulation education program to be held in London from 25 to 29 September – is a unique concept by which innovative firms and individuals are invited to pitch their ideas to the sector.

Data intelligence firm Armalytix is the first firm announced as presenting its ideas and services at the Pitch! @RTG event, to be held within the framework of September's Regulating the Game conference in London.

Pitch! night will provide participants with an opportunity to showcase the next generation of products and services, compliance tools and industry technology solutions, according to organizer Vanguard Overwatch, while presentations on emerging research, practices and trends in industry supervision, safer gambling and anti-money laundering arrangements are also welcomed.

Regulating the Game London 2023 will bring together industry leaders from across the globe to discuss responsible gambling, regulatory policy, and anti-money laundering. September 2023 will see London’s first Regulating the Game conference. The hugely successful immersive 5-day program is already well-established in Australia and focuses on leading-edge research, regulatory policy and practice and ethical leadership in the gambling sector.

September 2023 will see London’s first Regulating the Game conference. The hugely successful immersive 5-day program is already well-established in Australia and focuses on leading edge research, regulatory policy and practice and ethical leadership in the gambling sector.

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London's first Regulating the Game conference is set to take place September 2023, event organizers have announced. The immersive 5-day program, already well-established in Australia, focuses on research, regulatory policy and practice and ethical leadership in the gambling sector.

The latest edition of the Regulating the Game conference concluded in Sydney with two keynote addresses, marking the end of an eventful week. The gathering brought together heavyweights from the gaming industry and focused on shaping the future of regulatory practices. Organizers are now bringing the event to London in late September 2023.

Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch and Australian gambling regulation expert, discusses the regulatory journey a gambling market must inevitably undergo - but warns of the risk of over-correction.

Since becoming a dedicated gambling and casino regulator on 1 July last year, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission is quickly making its mark, says CEO Annette Kimmitt AM.

Tabcorp’s Managing Director and CEO Adam Rytenskild told industry representatives on Wednesday that the current state-based model of regulation – which sees Tabcorp licensed in seven states and territories while many corporate bookmakers need only be licensed in the Northern Territory – is no longer effective in providing necessary community safeguards.

Australian gaming giant Tabcorp announced a commitment to ending primetime gambling advertising during Sydney's gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game. Leaders and specialist practitioners in areas such as financial crime and safer gambling came together for a series of presentations and panel discussions to examine the issues facing the industry, including that of excessive advertising.

Anti-money laundering and responsible gambling were the focus for the second day of Regulating the Game Australia’s leading gambling law and regulation conference in Sydney and today was all about leadership, integrity and ethics.

Watchdog has warned industry officials it had ‘identified serious non-compliance in a number of businesses’

Speaking at the Regulating the Game conference in Sydney this week, Jane Lin – Executive Director, Regulatory Operations and Enforcement, Liquor & Gaming NSW – said a recent blitz by the regulator’s enforcement team found that 80% of NSW venues had “some sort of signage that might indicate the presence of gaming machines inside.”

Leagues clubs want police to issue blanket bans on suspected money launderers from entering licensed venues, as they continue to grapple with the NSW Crime Commission’s finding that billions of dollars in dirty money is flowing through the poker machines in pubs and clubs.

Annette Kimmitt told Inside Asian Gaming that implementation of a strategic plan for Crown’s worst-case scenario was a key initiative of the VGCCC as it prepares to make a decision on the operator’s suitability early next year.

Annette Kimmitt AM, CEO of the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has opened Australia’s leading gaming regulation and compliance conference in Sydney today, highlighting the challenges facing the gaming industry and the role of regulation in fostering a safe and responsible gaming environment.

Ahead of this year’s “Regulating the Game” gambling regulation education program, to be held at ICC Sydney from 6 to 10 March 2023, Inside Asian Gaming catches up with Creina Chapman, Deputy Chair and CEO of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), to discuss their mission against illegal gambling operators.

Exclusive interview.- Earle G. Hall, the CEO of the fintech AXES.ai, gave Focus Gaming News an exclusive interview to talk about the future of the gaming industry and its integration with digital payment methods.

Carl Brincat, CEO at the Malta Gaming Authority, speaks about the gambling sector in Malta, MGA’s strategy and its presence at Regulating the Game in 2023.

Exclusive interview.- Focus Gaming News caught up with Carl Brincat, CEO at the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) to talk about the regulator’s work and strategy, responsible gaming, AML controls and his expectations for Regulating the Game

Former President of the International Association of Gaming Regulators and Vanguard Overwatch regulatory and gambling specialist Paul Newson, said it’s important that all stakeholders are engaged and active in the public square, contributing knowledge and insights, and hearing contrasting perspectives, to best inform public policy thinking and discussions, and help influence efficient and effective regulatory settings to best secure sustainable industry.

Vanguard Overwatch is bringing its unique and specialised gambling policy and regulation program, Regulating the Game, to London, 25 – 29 September 2023 to be held at One Moorgate Place.

The action-packed event, which took place from March 7th to March 11th, was a huge success. The event included multiple partners and key industry players who provided invaluable insights for the gambling regulation.

During a keynote presentation on how Crown has been managing risk in the wake of the various royal commissions and inquiries, Crown Resorts’ chief risk officer Steven Blackburn said that the operator has faced “interesting challenges” when the responsibilities of state and federal regulators overlapped.

Speaking remotely at Regulating The Game 2022, Alan Feldman, a Distinguished Fellow in Responsible Gaming for UNLV’s International Gaming Institute, and Dr. Anatasia Hronis, a Clinical Psychologist and founder of Australian Institute for Human Wellness argue that whilst the industry has been improving, it is still too reactive when it comes to player health and gambling-related harm – intervening only when signs of harm have surfaced.

Crown Resorts’ Group Chief Risk Officer Steven Blackburn concedes the company was guilty of many of the allegations brought by financial crimes watchdog, AUSTRAC, but said extensive work has already been carried out to solve the problems.

Exclusive interview.- Australia is finally opening its borders after nearly two years of a strict no-entry policy on Covid-19, and it comes just in time for what promises to be a ground-breaking international education programme on gambling regulation.

There are just two weeks to go until the long-awaited return of “Regulating the Game”, a 5-day gambling regulatory education program to be held in Sydney, Australia from 7 to 11 March 2022.

We recently interviewed Fiona Cameron, an authority member of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and asked about the challenges facing authorities in stamping out illegal online gambling operators in Australia. Cameron will also be speaking at next month’s Regulating the Game 2022, a five-day education program held at the International Convention Center in Sydney from 7-11 March 2022.

Gambling regulation program “Regulating the Game” looks set to welcome international visitors in 2022 following news this week that the New South Wales government will remove quarantine requirements for international arrivals into the state from 1 November.