A Case Study on Combating Illegal Markets Using
Data-Driven Strategies With Real Results
This session presents a data-driven case study on combating illegal gambling and betting markets, using jurisdiction-specific examples from the US, EU, and beyond to illustrate the drivers for and against black and grey markets, and discuss how regulatory approaches and industry collaboration can measure and mitigate their impact. Attendees will gain practical insights into the effectiveness of enforcement strategies, the importance of cross-border cooperation, and the lessons learned from established and emerging markets in addressing the challenges posed by illegal gambling operations.

Moderated by Jessica Maier, Founder of EGARA, the panelists include:

• Dr. Alan Littler, Legal Director, Franssen Tolboom
• David Phillips, Chief Operating Officer, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Enforcement in Action: Strategies Against Illegal Gambling
As land-based and digital gambling expands around the world, regulators, law enforcement and other enforcement arms like Attorneys General in the US are leading efforts to protect citizens from illegal online gambling. This session will showcase the latest enforcement tools and techniques, including how technology is transforming detection, investigation, and compliance and explore questions such as whether bringing crypto gambling under regulatory supervision can reduce illegal play without expanding the illegal market, whether regulation can draw effective boundaries and how such boundaries risk unintentionally legitimizing unlawful operators. Experts from the gaming industry, regulatory agencies, and the international community will discuss successful approaches, ongoing challenges, and the vital role of cross-jurisdictional cooperation in combating illegal operators and safeguarding the public.

Moderated by Michael Fries, Chief Compliance Officer for Light and Wonder, the panelists include: 

• Wulf Hambach, Partner, Hambach & Hambach
• Larry Iwanski, Managing Director - Disputes & Investigations, Alvarez & Marsal
• Marie Antonette Quiogue, CEO, Arden Consult International
• Daniel Wallach, Founder, Sports & Gaming Attorney, Wallach Legal

Networking Break 

New and Emerging Markets to Watch
This session explores the expansion of new gambling and betting markets around the world, highlighting how these jurisdictions are learning from established markets to shape their approaches to compliance, player protections, responsible gambling and other key considerations. Panelists will discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by emerging markets, share examples of how their new regulatory frameworks are being formed to incorporate lessons learned in established markets, and share how they are creating best practices for safeguarding players. 

Moderated by Megan Olivia Basson, the Executive Director of UNLV's International Center for Gaming Regulation, the panelists include: 

• Steven Kastner, VP Compliance, PlayDigital, IGT
• Mike Maodus, Partner, Blakes
• Beatriz Martorello, Vice President Legal - LATAM and Regulatory Affairs, Rush Street Interactive

Lunch

Innovations and Global Perspectives in Responsible Gambling
This session highlights the latest trends in responsible gambling programs worldwide, featuring insights from the UK’s advanced initiatives and the Better Gambling Forum’s work. Panelists will discuss how the industry is addressing the negative community impacts of betting, including player health and youth protections, and compare international approaches to self-exclusion. The conversation will also examine funding models for research, prevention, and treatment, offering a candid look at what works—and what doesn’t—across different jurisdictions. 

Moderated by David Whyte, a Partner with Harris Hagan, the panelists include:

• Stephen Martino, Chief Compliance Officer
• Sarah McCarthy, CEO, Responsible Gambling Council 
• William J. Pascrell, III, Esq., Princeton Public Affairs Group
• Kane Purdy, Managing Director, Gamesys Operations Limited, and Chair, GamProtect, UK
• Sarah Taylor, Executive Director, Hoosier Lottery

Advertising vs. Responsibility: Navigating the Industry’s
Most Persistent Tension
As gambling markets expand and competition intensifies, operators are under increased pressure to market aggressively while simultaneously meeting rising expectations around responsible gaming, consumer protection and social impact. Around the world, regulators, policymakers and the public are scrutinizing how gambling is advertised — from celebrity endorsements and sports partnerships to digital targeting, bonusing and social‑media‑driven engagement.

This panel brings together industry leaders, regulators and public‑health experts to explore how jurisdictions are redefining the boundaries of acceptable advertising, what “responsible marketing” should look like in a digital age, and how operators can balance commercial growth with their duty of care. Panelists will examine emerging global trends, enforcement actions and the practical realities of aligning brand strategy with responsible gaming principles in an environment where the margin for error is shrinking.

Moderated by David Rebuck, the former Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, the panelists include:

• Brad Fischer, Of Counsel, Orrick
• Antony Gevisser, Senior Vice President, Legal & Regulatory Affairs, SuperGroup 
• Cathy Judd-Stein, Principal, CJS Strategies

Networking Break

Litigation Trends and Consumer Protection in the US Gaming Market
Across the US gaming industry, regulated operators are facing a growing wave of litigation from customers and bettors, focusing on consumer protection issues like VIP treatment, advertising practices, and player losses. This panel will survey recent legal cases and explore the shifting landscape of consumer rights in gaming, with Industry experts and legal professionals discussing how operators are responding to these challenges, sharing strategies for mitigating risk, and offering insights to help regulators understand the evolving perspectives of operators. 

Moderated by Jessica Feil, General Counsel for OpenBet, the panelists include:

• Nick Green, General Counsel, Underdog
• Tamara Malvin, Partner, Akerman
• Luis Pinedo, SVP, General Counsel - North America, Bally’s Corporation
• Aalok Sharma, Partner, Stinson