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Strive Gaming Names Tommaso Di Chio as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

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Legal specialist joins award-winning North American PAM provider from Kambi and has been tasked with overseeing all of the company’s legal and compliance activity

Strive Gaming, the modern, multi-state, multi-tenanted platform provider to operators in the North American market and with applications currently pending in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan, has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of Tommaso Di Chio as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer.

As Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Tommaso will use his skills and experience in navigating the intricate landscape of regulatory compliance and laws to oversee all of Strive Gaming’s legal matters in North America and worldwide.

Tommaso will also lead Strive Gaming’s efforts to grow and strengthen its legal and compliance teams, equipping them with the necessary tools they need to navigate the challenges and unlock the opportunities that will present themselves as the North American market continues to mature.

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He joins Strive Gaming from Kambi where he held senior legal and compliance roles over a nine-year tenure, rising up the ranks to become Senior Vice-President of Legal, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance and Group Deputy General Counsel.

He is highly adept at balancing regulatory compliance and business interests, becoming a resourceful figure for regulators, lawmakers and industry stakeholders. His negotiating skills have also been put to the test in high-stakes agreements between major industry players.

“The legal and regulatory landscape in North America continues to evolve at pace so it’s vital that we have a team of highly experienced specialists to help navigate these often-choppy waters,” the Chief Executive Officer for Strive Gaming, Max Meltzer, said. “In Tommaso, we have the perfect person to oversee all legal and compliance activity at Strive Gaming and to lead and grow our teams. This is an important hire for us and will help us to continue to strengthen our position as the leading PAM provider in North America and beyond.”

“In our fast-changing industry, the secret sauce is balancing cool new ideas with being responsible,” Di Chio said. “I’m all about pulling together the smarts from regulators, lawmakers and folks in the industry to make gaming not just a money-maker but also something we can be proud of. I’m thrilled to be joining Strive Gaming on its journey; a journey that we are in together, every step of the way.”

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GRAI Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Belgian Gaming Commission

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As part of the process to put in place information sharing agreements with other regulatory bodies, CEO of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, Anne Marie Caulfield signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Magali Clavie of the Belgian Gaming Commission.

This agreement establishes a framework for cooperation and sets out the broad principles of collaboration between the Gambling Regulator and the Belgian Gaming Commission. The shared aims of both regulators are to enable closer working relationships which will enhance each organisation’s ability to discharge their respective duties and functions.

The Belgian Commission have given their time generously in the set up phase of the GRAI and their support and advice has been greatly received.

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This is the second of a series of MOUs which the GRAI intends to put in place with other Gambling Regulators across the EU in the months ahead.

Anne Marie Caulfield, CEO of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, said: “This Memorandum of Understanding with the Belgian Gaming Commission is a significant step in formalising the working relationship between Irish and Belgian gambling regulators. I would like to thank Magali Clavie, Steve Mees, and their colleagues for the support and advice they have given the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland in its formative phase.”

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Scientific Games Granted License from UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority

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Scientific Games is licensed by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority as a Gaming-Related Vendor for the supply of lottery products and services in the UAE. The GCGRA is the federal executive agency responsible for regulating and overseeing all commercial gaming in the UAE to ensure fairness and transparency.

The agency was established in 2023 to cultivate world-class commercial gaming operations and implement efficient regulation, grounded in the principles of integrity, innovation and responsible practices. Commercial gaming activities in the UAE include lottery, internet gaming, sports wagering and land-based gaming facilities.

With operations on five continents, Scientific Games provides retail and digital games, technology, analytics and services to 150 lotteries in 50 countries around the globe.

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“We are extremely pleased that Scientific Games has been authorized as a lottery supplier in the UAE with this license. We look forward to putting our more than 50 years of expertise to work in the UAE to offer high-performing products that will responsibly help drive revenue for lottery programs supporting local communities and projects of national importance,” said Michael Conforti, President, International Business for Scientific Games.

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IAGR announces program for IAGR2025 conference in Toronto

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The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has released the program for its upcoming annual conference, to be held in Toronto from 20-23 October.

With the theme ‘Resilient regulation: Exploring what works, why and what’s next’, the event brings together global regulators and thought leaders to examine how regulatory frameworks can evolve to meet today’s challenges.

The four-day program explores timely issues, including the rise of AI and behavioural analytics, the impact of converging technologies, cross-border collaboration and the continued push to strengthen responsible gambling policies.

IAGR President Ben Haden said the program offers a strong preview of the content and conversations delegates can expect in Toronto.

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‘This year’s program showcases the breadth and complexity of the challenges facing gambling regulators worldwide, from protecting player wellbeing to tackling illegal markets and understanding new technologies,’ Haden said.

‘I encourage regulators, researchers and policy professionals from around the world to join us in Toronto. The conference is a space to learn, share experience, challenge assumptions and shape the future of effective, collaborative regulation.’

Confirmed speakers and panellists include:

  • Andrew Rhodes, CEO, Gambling Commission, Great Britain
  • Anders Dorph, Director, Danish Gambling Authority, Denmark
  • Dr Karin Schnarr, CEO and Registrar, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Canada
  • Mark Vander Linden, Director of Research and Responsible Gaming and Carrie Torrisi, Chief of Sports Wagering Division, Massachusetts Gaming Commission, United States
  • Bashir Are, CEO, Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, Nigeria
  • Teo Chun Ching, Chief Executive, Gambling Regulatory Authority, Singapore
  • Ladipo Abiose Akolade, Founder, GamblePause Initiative Africa, Nigeria
  • Rasmus Kjaergaard, CEO, Mindway AI, Denmark
  • Tracy Parker, Senior Vice President, Accreditation, Advisory and Insights, Responsible Gambling Council, Canada
  • Pedro Romero, Chief of Safer Gambling Partnerships, BetBlocker, Gibraltar
  • Sonia Wasowska, Head of Supervision, General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority, United Arab Emirates
  • Steven Blackburn, Partner, Ashurst Risk Advisory, Australia

The event will be held at The Westin Harbour Castle on Toronto’s waterfront.

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