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World Regulatory Briefing Agenda

Shaping the Future of Global Gaming Policy

The definitive global forum where leading gambling regulators, policymakers, and industry operators collaborate to forge the future of iGaming and Payments. Diving into critical debates on new verticals, markets and technology, this is where the compliance rules of tomorrow are written today.

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19 Jan 2026
    • WGF Keynotes
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    • Casino Leaders Conference
    • Innovating Lotteries Conference
    • Sport Leaders Conference
    • Cybercrime & Fraud Workshop
    • Entering New Markets Workshop
    • iGaming Customer Journey Workshop
    • Safer Gaming Workshop
    ICE Opening Headliner: Inside Bally’s Always-On Vision
    CC5.1
    As competition ramps up, both online and land-based gaming face new challenges worldwide. Bally’s Las Vegas represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine the heart of the Strip. With the a ...
    Nadine Dereza
    Nadine Dereza, International Broadcaster & Journalist
    Soo Kim
    Soo Kim, Chairman - Bally's Corporation
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Welcome from the Chair
    CC5.1
     
    Nadine Dereza
    Nadine Dereza, International Broadcaster & Journalist
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Chaos to Control: Illegal Gambling, Risks of Collapse and Taking Back Control
    CC5.1
    The meteoric rise of unlicensed operators is endangering the regulated gambling sector, government budget revenues, and consumer protection globally. With 2024 figures showing a global average of 73% ...
    Ismail Vali
    Ismail Vali, President of Gaming Compliance International (GCI); Founder, Inventor and Former CEO - Yield Sec
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Whose Side Are You On? Aligning Regulatory Fire Power with Commercial Leverage​
    CC5.1
    Industry, regulators and consumers all face a shared threat from illegal operators. In this battle there is no room for anyone to have a foot in both camps. How can the commercial leverage of licensed ...
    Tim Miller
    Tim Miller, Executive Director - Gambling Commission
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    A View from the C-Suite: The Black-Market Challenge
    CC5.1
    To set the stage for ICE 2026, the opening keynote will address the biggest issue facing the industry right now: the fight against the black market. While regulated operators continue to invest in res ...
    Nadine Dereza
    Nadine Dereza, International Broadcaster & Journalist
    Nils Andén
    Nils Andén, Chief Online Betting and Gaming Officer - FDJ
    Simon Zinger
    Simon Zinger, Group General Counsel and Chief Customer Care Officer - Entain
    Sir Philip Davies
    Sir Philip Davies, Managing Director - Nessen Ltd
    Stefan Nelson
    Stefan Nelson, CFO - LeoVegas Group
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Algorithms, Advertising and the Role of Platforms in Illegal Gambling
    CC5.1
    The black market relies on three core ingredients to thrive: content (games and data), platforms, and promotion. With regulators across Europe ramping up scrutiny on the role B2B suppliers play in the ...
    Adam Lamentowicz
    Adam Lamentowicz, Chief Commercial Officer, CEE - SUPERBET
    Alla Serebrianskaia
    Alla Serebrianskaia, Partner - Asensi Abogados
    Christian Heins
    Christian Heins, Director, iGaming - Tipico
    Mikel Arana
    Mikel Arana, Director-General - Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Lunch Break & Meeting
    CC5.1
     
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Fireside Chat: Inside the GCGRA
    CC5.1
    As the UAE enters the next phase of its regulated gaming market, with major milestones approaching, this fireside chat will examine how the GCGRA is building a robust, risk-based regulatory framework ...
    Jennifer Carleton
    Jennifer Carleton, Chief of Licensing and Investigations - GCGRA
    Robin Harrison-Milan
    Robin Harrison-Milan, Global Content Director, B2B - Clarion Gaming
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Aligning Player Risk Detection with Scientific Evidence
    CC5.1
     
    Kasra Ghaharian
    Kasra Ghaharian, Director of Research - International Gaming Institute
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Charting a Path on Alberta’s Regulatory Vision
    CC5.1
    As Alberta prepares to enter a regulated iGaming era, the tension between competitive marketing and responsible gambling will define the province’s digital betting landscape. With a current channelisa ...
    Dan Keene
    Dan Keene, Interim CEO - Alberta iGaming Corporation
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Break & Networking
    CC5.1
     
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Global Regulatory AMA: New Rules, Threats & Technology
    CC5.1
    As the global gaming landscape becomes increasingly complex, the role of regulators is more critical and challenging than ever, stricter compliance requirements, increased costs, and jurisdictional ov ...
    Charles Mizzi
    Charles Mizzi, CEO - Malta Gaming Authority
    Fabio Macorin
    Fabio Macorin, Deputy Secretary for Monitoring and Enforcement - Ministry Economy Brazil
    Michel Groothuizen
    Michel Groothuizen, Chairman - Kansspelautoriteit
    Mike Dreitzer
    Mike Dreitzer, Chairman - Nevada Gaming Control Board
    Stephen Martino
    Stephen Martino - MGM Resorts International
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Roundtable: Controlling the Cost of Compliance
    CC4.2
    In mature gambling markets, regulation serves three fundamental purposes: protecting consumers, maintaining integrity and generating tax revenue. What happens when the latter overtakes the former? How ...
    Grainne Hurst
    Grainne Hurst, CEO - Betting & Gaming Council
    Maarten Haijer
    Maarten Haijer, Secretary General - European Gaming and Betting Association
    Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe
    Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe, Chief Executive Officer - African iGaming Alliance
    Wes Himes
    Wes Himes, Partner - Intrepid Partners
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Roundtable: Navigating Emerging AML Risks
    CC4.3
    Over the past year, regulatory bodies across major jurisdictions have laid large fines against operators who fell short in their financial crime compliance measures, with new risks. From AI bypassing ...
    Edward Maguire
    Edward Maguire, Group MLRO & Global Head of Anti-Financial Crime - Entain
    Kate Lowenhar-Fisher
    Kate Lowenhar-Fisher, Chief Legal Officer / Gaming Attorney - KLF Advisors LLC
    Stephen Martino
    Stephen Martino - MGM Resorts International
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Roundtable: Surviving Advertising Restrictions
    CC4.4
    Strict advertising limits or bans reduce harmful exposure, yet they also reduce the visibility of licensed operators and safer gambling tools. When search results, affiliates, and social media still s ...
    Ed Birkin
    Ed Birkin, Managing Director - H2 Gambling Capital
    Martin Lycka
    Martin Lycka, VP Institutional Affairs - Oddin.gg
20 Jan 2026
    • WGF Keynotes
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    • Casino Leaders Conference
    • Innovating Lotteries Conference
    • Sport Leaders Conference
    • Cybercrime & Fraud Workshop
    • Entering New Markets Workshop
    • iGaming Customer Journey Workshop
    • Safer Gaming Workshop
    ICE Day 2 Headliner: From Streaming to Betting: DAZN’s Vision for the Future of Sports Entertainment
    CC5.1
    DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, is transforming how fans experience sport. With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ expected to surpass $35 billion in global sports betting activity, and ...
    Nadine Dereza
    Nadine Dereza, International Broadcaster & Journalist
    Shay Segev
    Shay Segev, CEO - DAZN
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Welcome from the Chair
    CC5.1
     
    Nadine Dereza
    Nadine Dereza, International Broadcaster & Journalist
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Redefining Standards: How Nevis Plans to Compete in Global Gaming
    CC5.1
    The introduction of the Nevis Online Gaming Ordinance 2025 marks a defining step for the Caribbean’s digital future, coming at a time of change in the region. Built on trust, transparency, and integri ...
    Hon. Mark Brantley
    Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier - Nevis
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Effective Enforcement: Lessons from the Philippines Online Gambling Marketplace
    CC5.1
    The Philippines is in the midst of fundamental regulatory change: the removal of offshore operators, introduction of sweeping consumer safety measures, a dedication to active and enhanced enforcement, ...
    Alejandro H Tengco
    Alejandro H Tengco, Chairman and CEO - Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR
    Matthew Holt
    Matthew Holt, CEO - Gaming Compliance International
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Blockchain, Black Markets, Breakthrough? The Regulatory Pivot for Crypto Casinos
    CC5.1
    Once seen as the dark side of iGaming, has MICA been the watershed moment for crypto casinos to enter the mainstream? With concerns to pre-regulated exposure, will regulators ever truly welcome crypto ...

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    Birgitte Sand
    Birgitte Sand, Gaming Consultant, Chief Executive Officer - Birgitte Sand & Associates ApS
    Brandon Loeschner
    Brandon Loeschner, National Practice Leader - RubinBrown
    Daniel Grabher
    Daniel Grabher, CEO - Mediastream
    Fábio Tibéria
    Fábio Tibéria, Vice President - VBet Brazil
    Rebecca Liggero Fontana
    Rebecca Liggero Fontana, Reporter, Producer & Host - CoinGeek.com
    Ron Segev
    Ron Segev, Founding Partner - Segev LLP
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Lunch & Meetings
    CC5.1
     
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Roundtable: Canada
    CC4.2
    Looking west to Alberta and BC, all eyes are on Canada with new casino licenses and online expansion shaping the next 12 months. Following the Day 1 special address, use this roundtable to unpack Bill ...
    Dan Keene
    Dan Keene, Interim CEO - Alberta iGaming Corporation
    Gary Peck
    Gary Peck, VP Regulatory - Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis
    Joseph Hillier
    Joseph Hillier, President & CEO - iGaming Ontario
    Lindsay Slader
    Lindsay Slader, SVP Compliance - GeoComply
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Roundtable: Italy
    CC4.3
    Italy's gambling market is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades. A sweeping licensing reform is opening the door to global operators, while the government considers lifting a ban on gambli ...

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    Christian Tirabassi
    Christian Tirabassi - Ficom Leisure
    Marco Castaldo
    Marco Castaldo, CEO - MICROGAME
    Markus Buechele
    Markus Buechele, CEO - Novomatic Italia
    Stefano Sbordoni
    Stefano Sbordoni, Founder - Sbordoni&Partners
    Stefano Tino
    Stefano Tino, Managing Director Southern Europe - Betsson Group
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Roundtable: Africa
    CC4.4
    Recent bi-lateral gaming regulatory agreements across Africa are heralding a shift in approach to regulation and responsible gaming. How might pan-African alignment distribute resources, expertise and ...
    Adetoun Adeyemi
    Adetoun Adeyemi, Head Legal - Lagos State Lotteries & Gaming Authority
    Lungile Dukwana
    Lungile Dukwana, Acting CEO - National Gambling Board of South Africa
    Moruntshi Kemorwale
    Moruntshi Kemorwale, CEO - Botswana Gambling Authority
    Olabimpe Akingba
    Olabimpe Akingba, Head of Responsible Gaming - PawaTech
    Yvonne Skepu
    Yvonne Skepu, Executive Manager: Legal Services - Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Roundtable: Brazil
    CC4.2
    Brazil reported 17.7M bets in the first 6 months of its regulated market, yet one year in, is it still looking so good? With legislative initiatives from raising the legal age, limiting bets, and taxe ...
    Glauco Borges
    Glauco Borges, Planning Director - LOTEP
    Jane Araujo
    Jane Araujo, Revenue Executive Secretary - SEFAZ
    Lisa Worcman
    Lisa Worcman, Partner - Mattos Filho
    Onesimo Moreira
    Onesimo Moreira, President Director - Loteria Mineira (LEMG)
    Renato Silva Siqueira
    Renato Silva Siqueira, President Director - CAIXA Loterias
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Roundtable: Finland
    CC4.3
    Operators have expressed frustration over Finland’s uncertain regulatory path leading up to the 2027 market launch. With threats of unlicensed operators and unwanted marketing battles, what’s the outl ...
    Jari Vähänen
    Jari Vähänen, Founding Partner - The Finnish Gambling Consultants
    Minna Ripatti
    Minna Ripatti, Founding Partner, Attorney at Law - Legal Gaming Attorneys at Law
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Roundtable: Asia
    CC4.4
    With a fresh process round for new IR licenses by December 2027, what’s the latest on Osaka and beyond? How will reform in Macau impact the region? Is Thailand truly dead? and with stability key, whic ...
    Brendan D. Bussmann
    Brendan D. Bussmann, Managing Partner - B Global
    Pedro Cortés
    Pedro Cortés, Managing Partner - Lektou
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Roundtable: The Andes
    CC4.2
    While the Andes nations (Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Ecuador) may share a mountain range, they certainly don’t on gaming regulations. With a big opportunity, but a patchwork of regulation, speculation ...
    Cecilia Valdes
    Cecilia Valdes, Executive President - Chilean Casino Association (ACCJ)
    Marco Hincapie
    Marco Hincapie, President - Coljuegos
    Yuri Guerra
    Yuri Guerra, Managing Director - DGJCMT Mincetur
    • World Regulatory Briefing
    Roundtable: DACH
    CC4.3
    The German gambling market struggles with strict controls and a booming black market. Can stakeholders collaborate to change its course? Meanwhile, offshore Gambling litigation in Austria is ongoing l ...
    Christian Rapani
    Christian Rapani, Founder - Rapani Rechtsanwälte GmbH
    Nadja Wierzejewski
    Nadja Wierzejewski
    Simon Planzer
    Simon Planzer, Partner - PLANZER LAW AG
    Wulf Hambach
    Wulf Hambach, Founding Partner - Hambach & Hambach

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