Fira Barcelona Gran Via,

18–20 January 2027

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The World Gaming Week Agenda

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Roundtable: Controlling the Cost of Compliance

19 Jan 2026
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World Regulatory Briefing

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 is the cost of compliance harming operators and driving players offshore? How effective have conversations between operators, the regulator and the government been in controlling costs?

Speakers
Grainne Hurst, CEO - Betting & Gaming Council
Maarten Haijer, Secretary General - European Gaming and Betting Association
Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe, Chief Executive Officer - African iGaming Alliance
Wes Himes, Partner - Intrepid Partners