Our free webinar series focuses on critical issues facing the global gaming industry. Focusing on key topics of interest within the ever evolving global gaming industry, each webinar features panelists who are thought leaders on each issue. The free webinars are made possible by Casino International, and all past webinars are archived in IAGA's Members Only section of this website.

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 Upcoming Webinars
 September

Navigating the Emerging Landscape of Prediction Markets, Part 3
Following continued strong engagement and audience questions received during earlier sessions in this series, this webinar will examine how prediction markets are being addressed as their scale, visibility and product offerings continue to expand. Panelists will compare evolving approaches in the United States and international jurisdictions, including the arguments being raised for why event-based contracts should be regulated as derivatives, gaming products or through a distinct framework. 

Drawing on recent market developments and investigations involving the alleged misuse of confidential information, the discussion will also explore market surveillance, insider risk and the respective responsibilities of platforms, regulators, employers and law enforcement. The panel will also consider whether existing derivatives frameworks provide sufficient protections for retail participants and what responsible operations should consider including as prediction markets become increasingly accessible.

Key Discussion Topics

  • Global Regulation and Market Classification: How jurisdictions are classifying prediction markets and addressing access to contracts in global markets
  • Regulatory Governance and Accountability: The roles of the CFTC, exchanges, intermediaries and self-regulatory bodies, including proposed rule amendments
  • Market Integrity and Insider Risk: Detection, investigation and enforcement involving nonpublic information and prohibited participation
  • KYC, AML and Operational Responsibility: Allocation of customer identification, transaction monitoring and reporting obligations across the ecosystem
  • Consumer Protection and Retail Access: Age and location verification, responsible gaming considerations, payment methods and product suitability
  • The Path Forward: Potential convergence between derivatives and gaming regulation, including new licensing categories and shared standards

The participants include:

  • Barak Cohen, Partner, Ashurst Perkins Coie
TBD Current fraud challenges for online gambling operators: The online gambling industry has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, especially in the United States. For the 2025 Super Bowl alone, nearly 1 in 4 American adults (68 million) placed a wager. New entrants have flooded the market in pursuit of market share.  Such a meteoric rise in commercial growth often results in increased fraud – which impacts the bottom line and the ability to comply with regulatory guidance. Join us for a conversation on how bad actors are attacking online sports books, the impact on the operators, and insights on how to mitigate these risks. 
TBD Gaming Industry M&A Evolution: Using GenAI to Drive Deal Value in Complex Gaming Transactions 
TBD Do advertising bans contribute to responsible gaming (RG)? 
There is a worldwide trend to ban gambling advertising supposedly with the intention of reducing consumption and, therefore, reducing cases of problem gambling. However, studies on the matter show that a simple ban or misguided restriction does not generate the desired results yet has a disproportionate impact on the industry and the media. Moreover, experts in the field of RG suggest that terminating the advertising of legal gambling completely can also give a boost to illegal gambling since it will be only unlicensed operators who promote their products. The truth is that, instead of promoting bans that could cause more harm than good, RG policies should be composed of comprehensive measures by both regulators and operators, such as educational RG advertising campaigns, sound regulation, technological tools (AI), among many others.
TBD Digital gaming and sports wagering:  emerging fraud risk considerations and trends
Digital platforms and products have become a driving force behind the growth in the iGaming and sports wagering industry.   As the mobile and online operations market for these products continues to expand into new jurisdictions, companies are at risk of increases in perpetrated fraud and new ways in which malicious actors utilize products and platforms to facilitate this.  Fraud can have significant impact on companies’ operating revenue as well as increases in regulatory and reputational risks.This session will explore the growth of digital gaming and sports wagering operators, the use of payment processors and how different products and platforms are being used to facilitate fraud.  The panel will address profitability and fraud prevention, including managing impact on chargebacks as well as the impact of operating in multiple jurisdictions.  The panel will also address how innovative products such as NFTs, can be susceptible to fraud as well as how the risks for account takeover and identity theft through fraud rings can impact multiple patron accounts and product usage.  Finally, the panel will explore risk mitigating strategies and important compliance functions to minimize the likelihood of risks materializing or severely impacting company operations.