Regulating The Game Conference Goes Global
Casino Expert and Editor-in-Chief
The inaugural edition of Regulating the Game was held in March this year in Sydney. This was a much-anticipated event, as it is a conference that explores how to create a safe and fair online gaming experience for all players. This was a much-anticipated event, as it is a conference that explores how to create a safe and fair online gaming experience for all players in line with global policies.
What is it Regulating The Game?
Regulating the Game is not just a conference; it's an immersive 5-day program designed to empower individuals and organizations in the gambling industry. The event aims to enhance regulatory capabilities, deepen sector knowledge, and advance discussions on contemporary best practices in gambling regulation.
Paul Newson, the founder of Regulating the Game, expressed his excitement about the event: "Our mission is to foster a culture of innovative compliance and promote regulatory leadership in the gambling sector. We believe that by bringing together regulators, industry stakeholders, and experts, we can shape the future of gambling regulation."
One of the highlights of the Regulating the Game conference is the opportunity to network and collaborate with Australian and international experts, regulatory peers, and industry professionals. These connections are invaluable for fostering informed discourse, innovation in public policy, and regulatory practice.
Where will it be
Next year it will be held at the ICC in Sydney. It will run from 10-15 March. This year's conference promises to offer unique insights, engage perspectives, and weave together various themes to highlight critical points while stimulating an exchange of ideas and discussions.
Who Is behind it
Senet is a specialist gambling law, regulatory and compliance advisory body. They provide a range of services to the gambling industry. They have a team of experienced lawyers and compliance experts who are well-placed to help businesses stay compliant with the complex laws around gambling in Australia.
Who Will be Speaking
The conference program is structured around specific themes for each day, providing attendees with comprehensive insights into the industry's most pressing issues:
Day 1: Regulatory briefings and engagement
Day 2: Anti-money laundering and responsible gambling
Day 3: Leadership, integrity, ethics, and stakeholder engagement
Day 4: Industry and regulatory technology and innovation
Day 5: Masterclass Series
Attendees can expect a blend of in-person and interactive remote presentations, case studies, and engaging sessions. This format allows participants to access the latest knowledge, apply principles in practice, and benchmark regulatory frameworks with international counterparts.
Ciaran Carruthers, CEO of Crown Resorts, Announced as Keynote Speaker
Ciarán Carruthers, the CEO of Crown Resorts, has been selected as a keynote speaker for the upcoming Regulating the Game conference in Sydney 2024. The organizers acknowledge his vast experience and industry insights in the area of gambling law and regulation. During the event, Carruthers will focus on the ever-changing landscape of casino operations and shed light on Crown's recent transformation.
The significance of Carruthers' participation, emphasizes the conference's dedication to promoting regulatory leadership and showcasing experts and industry pioneers who are reshaping the sector. Carruthers expressed his gratitude, stating that he is honored to join the esteemed lineup of industry experts. He looks forward to sharing the lessons learned from Crown's extensive and ground-breaking transformation over the past two years.
Meet the Distinguished MCs:
Day 1 - Regulatory Briefings and Engagement: Leading the opening day's proceedings will be Andrew Gellatly, Executive Director of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission, a prominent figure in regulatory matters and industry affairs.
Day 2 - Anti-Money Laundering and Safer Gambling: On the second day, we have Dan Rule, Group EGM, Financial Crime Operations & Solutions at Crown Resorts, known for his expertise in financial crime and anti-money laundering.
Day 3 - Leadership, Integrity, Ethics, and Stakeholder Engagement: The third day will be helmed by Paul Curby, Partner at CurbyMclintock, a leader in forensic consulting and investigative practices.
Day 4 - Industry and Regulatory Innovation and Technology: Steering discussions on the fourth day will be Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist, and Founder of the Australian Institute for Human Wellness.
Day 5 - RTG Masterclass Series: The final day will be captained by Ian Hughes, Chief Commercial Officer at Gaming Laboratories International, a leading voice on technology and innovation for the betterment of the sector and regulatory outcomes.
Each of these Guest MCs brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Regulating the Game Sydney 2024, ensuring that the conference is not just an event but a dynamic platform for learning and conversation. It promises to challenge conventional thinking and inspire new ideas in regulatory policy and practice, as well as industry advancement.
What is relevant to online casinos
The need for regulation in the gambling industry is obvious. There are both bricks and mortar casinos and online casinos that must comply with a variety of regulations, depending on the jurisdiction in which they are located. Most jurisdictions require online casinos to be licensed and to comply with a variety of regulations related to gambling policy, money laundering, and responsible gaming.
Many regulators are increasingly using risk-based approaches to regulation, which focus on the risks posed by a particular business or activity, rather than prescribing a set of rules that must be followed. This allows businesses to tailor their compliance programs to meet the specific risks posed by their operations.
Money laundering is a significant risk for online casinos, and regulators around the world are increasingly focusing on this issue. Online casinos must have strong money laundering risk assessment and compliance programs in place to mitigate this risk.
Regulators are also increasingly interested in behavioural insights and nudging safer gambling behaviour. This involves using insights from psychology and behavioural economics to encourage people to gamble in a safer manner. Regulators are using a variety of tools, including regulatory technology, to achieve this goal.
It is important for operators of online casinos to have a robust risk management framework in place, as well as an effective compliance program, to help mitigate any risks associated with running an online casino. There is also the need to have this legislation in place on a national level as part of government policy. This is the strength of this conference.
What networking opportunities are there
Spanning a 5-day itinerary, Regulating the Game aims to serve as a nexus for Australian and global regulators and industry leaders. The event's mission is to inspire ethical leadership and compliance excellence, enhance individual and organizational capabilities, deepen sector understanding, and spearhead the dialogue on exemplary gambling regulation standards.