Konami’s SYNK Vision shortlisted for the 2026 Regulating the Game Global Awards

Konami’s SYNK Vision biometric player‑tracking solution has been shortlisted for “RegTech Solution of the Year” at the Regulating the Game Global Awards 2026, recognizing technology that advances compliance, anti‑money laundering (AML), safer gambling, and integrity outcomes.

Konami Gaming is a finalist in the 2026 Regulating the Game Global Awards, judged by experts from the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), and Leagues Clubs Australia.

Tom Soukup, SVP & Chief Systems Product Officer at Konami Gaming

“The potential for SYNK Vision to deliver transformative advancement is unmistakable, especially as it relates to anti-money laundering, compliance, and player protection,” said Tom Soukup, SVP & Chief Systems Product Officer at Konami Gaming. “This important acknowledgement of Konami’s SYNK Vision in the Regulating the Game Global Awards is credit to our valued casino customers and team members for working collaboratively, pushing casino systems technology to new heights of innovation, efficiency, and responsibility.” 

SYNK Vision has been independently selected as a finalist, bringing Konami’s patented facial-recognition technology to the forefront of responsible gaming. Installed at casino table games and electronic gaming machines (EGMs), SYNK Vision can securely identify, track, and protect players automatically based on biometric facial characteristics, regardless of whether they are members of the venue’s established player loyalty program. 

Gerard Crosby, SVP & Chief Games Product Officer at Konami Gaming

“SYNK Vision equips gaming facilities to rapidly detect barred players, immediately notifying personnel and locking the machine from play if associated with an EGM—all while preserving player privacy across its gaming ecosystem,” added Gerard Crosby, SVP & Chief Games Product Officer at Konami Gaming and Director of Konami Australia. “In addition, its advanced identity‑verification capabilities enhance AML tracking and compliance efforts across regulated venues. Konami is happy to support regulated gaming markets with this previously unattainable ability, to the benefit of countless communities and individuals.”

Winners of the Regulating the Game Global Awards 2026 will be announced at the program’s Gala Dinner on March 10, 2026, during Regulating the Game 2026 Sydney inside the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.