Testing Grey Market Exits as Regulation Accelerates
As regulation expands rapidly across global markets, from the Philippines to India, operators and suppliers need to reassess their exposure in grey regions as fines loom, and new fit-and-proper testing forms the basis of new licenses. Public announcements of exits have become increasingly common, but what players continue to see after these exits often tells a different story. This session examines what happens when game providers pledge to withdraw, yet their content remains playable in markets slated for closure. Drawing on case studies from across multiple jurisdictions, this session will identify how legacy integrations, distribution chains, and technical dependencies can keep content active well beyond a company’s intended exit date. Attendees will leave with strategies on verifying visibility post-exit, strengthening oversight across resellers and platforms, and aligning public commitments with player-side realities.