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Regulating the Game Announced New Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing Masterclass at 2025 Conference

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Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced the latest addition to its 2025 Masterclass Series with KordaMentha to conduct a masterclass titled “ML/TF Risk Assessment – Tips, Tricks, and Missing Bits”.

The masterclass, to be delivered by Kordamentha’s Executive Director, Financial Crime Richard Lee; Director, Financial Crime Skye Arnott; and Manager, Financial Crime Ishaan Singh, will delve into how organisations can conduct meaningful risk assessments that drive actionable outcomes. Attendees will gain valuable insights into tailoring risk assessments to their unique business needs, identifying and addressing often-overlooked areas in risk assessments and leveraging outcomes to strengthen AML/CTF programmes effectively.

The hands-on masterclass is designed to equip participants with the tools and strategies necessary to elevate their organisation’s AML/CTF compliance and risk management practices. It is tailored for compliance professionals, risk managers and industry leaders seeking to build robust AML/CTF programmes.

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“The Masterclass Series is all about empowering attendees with practical skills and actionable insights from leading practitioners,” said Paul Newson, Principal at organiser Vanguard Overwatch.

“KordaMentha’s team brings a wealth of expertise in financial crime, and this session is a must-attend for anyone serious about enhancing their AML/CTF frameworks.”

Alice Saveneh-Murray, partner at KordaMentha, said: “The expectations of regulators in this space continues to increase, especially following the announcement of the AML/CTF Modernisation Reforms. It has never been more critical for AML/CTF professionals to have the skills necessary to conduct a thorough and compliant risk assessment. Our team are pleased to be able to share best practices, strategies and common pitfalls to avoid so participants are empowered meet the requirements of the new regime with confidence.”

Regulating the Game will take place at Sofitel Sydney from 10 to 13 March 2025, bringing together global leaders, regulators, and industry professionals to address key challenges, explore innovative solutions and drive sector leadership. Now in its fifth edition, the conference provides expert content, fosters meaningful discussions on policy and sector challenges and drives innovation to underpin effective and efficient gambling regulation.

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David Tsai named as Featured Speaker at Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney

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David Tsai, CEO of Crown Resorts, has been named as a Featured Speaker of next month’s Regulating the Game conference, taking place at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour on March 10–13.

Tsai, who was appointed as Crown Resorts CEO in October 2024, brings two decades of integrated resorts experience to his leadership role. Joining Crown in December 2022, he initially served as CEO of Crown Perth before stepping into the top position following the departure of Ciarán Carruthers.

His career includes over 15 years with MGM Resorts International, where he held senior roles such as President of the Midwest Group, overseeing MGM Grand Detroit and MGM Northfield Park. During his tenure, he led large-scale transformations, such as the $550 million redevelopment of the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino into new lifestyle luxury brands Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas.

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“Regulating the Game provides a great platform to discuss the regulatory landscape for the gaming industry. I look forward to sharing our insights, learnings, and vision to embrace guest safety and wellbeing while becoming the leading entertainment destinations in Australia,” Tsai said.

“David’s extensive experience in leading integrated resorts and driving transformative projects brings a unique perspective to the conference. His insights into strategic leadership, operational excellence, and navigating complex regulatory environments will be invaluable to attendees,” Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch, said.

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Western Australia Increases Penalties to Strengthen Gambling Laws

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The Government of Western Australia (WA) has increased enforcement powers and penalties to bolster the regulation of WA’s gambling industry through law reform.

The reforms address the findings and recommendations of the Perth Casino Royal Commission which found that the legislation needed to be modernised to be fit for purpose.

Amendments include significant increases in a range of penalties when there is a failure to comply with gambling laws and directions issued by the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC).

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Gaming and Wagering Commission Chair Gary Dreibergs said: “I welcome the reforms which will greatly assist the Gaming and Wagering Commission in our important task to enforce gambling laws and disrupt illegal gambling in WA.

“The substantial increase in penalties will act as a more effective deterrent and a more appropriate punishment for law breakers who may regard current lower penalties as an acceptable risk when they consider the profits that can be made from subverting the laws.

“The extra powers for the GWC will help to significantly boost our ability to carry out successful investigations and prosecutions to stamp out illegal activity, which often attracts money launderers and organised crime gangs.”

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BlueBet to Acquire Certain Assets of Merlehan Booking

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BlueBet Holdings has signed a binding Asset Sale Agreement to acquire certain assets of Merlehan Booking Pty Ltd (TopSport).

To support the acquisition, BlueBet is undertaking an institutional placement to raise approximately $15.0 million by issuing around 44.1 million new shares. The proceeds will fund the upfront payment to TopSport and support integration, migration costs, working capital and further growth initiatives. The placement is priced at $0.34 per share, representing a premium over recent trading prices, and is set to settle on 12 February 2025.

The acquisition leverages BlueBet’s repeatable M&A model, driving industry consolidation and creating shareholder value. TopSport is expected to enhance BlueBet’s margin advantage, share of wallet, and customer engagement through BlueBet’s technology platform, including its personalised promotion engine.

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“The acquisition of TopSport materially enhances BlueBet’s profitability and scale, is highly accretive for our shareholders and brings us closer to our strategic target of 10%+ market share in Australia. Inorganic growth remains a key opportunity for BlueBet and we have a laser focus and a repeatable M&A model to drive shareholder value by further consolidating the Australian wagering market. This transaction is a blueprint for further M&A and delivers a high conversion of Net Gaming Revenue to EBITDA as we leverage our previous investment in our proprietary technology, brand and best-in-class management team. Tristan Merlehan is one of this country’s most-respected bookmakers and will further strengthen our market-leading risk and trading capability, driving margin improvement and sustainable profitability for shareholders,” BlueBet CEO Andrew Menz said.

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