Our free webinar series focuses on critical issues facing the global gaming industry. 
Held approximately every six weeks and developed in conjunction with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) International Center for Gaming Regulation (ICGR), the UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI), the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) and Ernst & Young, these webinars focus on key topics of interest within the ever evolving global gaming industry and feature 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. 

 March 13, 8 a.m. PSt

Key Aspects of the Corporate Transparency Act
On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its implementing regulations become effective.  With the requirement that entities falling under the definition of “reporting companies” disclose information as their beneficial owners, there are many questions as to the requirements and the exceptions to these requirements.  Although the twenty-three (23) categories of entities exempted from the reporting requirements will permit many, if not all, licensed gaming companies relief from these reporting requirements, the information database resulting from the filing of Beneficial Ownership Information Reports (BOI Reports) will provide law enforcement with a significant amount of information.  In this webinar, we will provide background on the CTA, the key reporting requirements for entities under the CTA and the potential impact of the CTA on the gaming industry, especially the investigative process of gaming regulators.

Moderated by Robert Kim, a Partner with Ballard Spahr, the panelists include:

  • Luke Rippee, Deputy Chief - Investigations Division, Nevada Gaming Control Board
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Technology’s impact on gaming compliance programs part 2: This session is a continued discussion around the integration and innovation of technology as part of the compliance landscape. Panelists will address the fast-evolving landscape of how technology is used in the compliance space, focusing on vital areas such as the integration of data analytics tools, talent skill requirements and the future of AI innovation. As the pace of change accelerates, these elements become crucial to effectively navigate future complexities, strengthen your competitive edge, and ensure your processes are robust, efficient, and technologically advanced.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how data analytics can shape prevention, detection and monitoring processes across key compliance areas such as fraud, anti-money laundering and responsible gaming.
  • Grasp compliance’s role in driving your organization’s integration of advanced technologies, including data analytics and AI, as a strategic advisor and an innovative adopter.
  • Understand the essential talent skills required to effectively manage compliance processes in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Identify and discuss quick win opportunities for innovative solutions to stay relevant and efficient in the face of accelerating 

 

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Ensuring compliance in less regulated jurisdictions
Recent trends in corporate governance (CG) and M&A are presenting great opportunities for expansion of gaming businesses globally. Increasingly, we are witnessing legalization of gambling and greater regulation in other emerging jurisdictions. All this, at the same time, represents major challenges for transnational gaming companies: How to maintain the highest compliance standards and best industry practices in those jurisdictions that have lax or developing regulations? How can preventive, effective and achievable CG controls be established so as not to incur sanctions that jeopardize the licenses of international major operators in their countries of origin with stricter regulations?

Moderated by Alfredo Lazcano, a Partner with Lazcano Samano, the panelists are:

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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.

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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.