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Record-breaking attendance at IAGR and IMGL 2024 conference
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) and the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) are preparing to host the largest conference in their history. Taking place in Rome from 21–24 October 2024, the event has confirmed over 400 attendees from across 50+ countries and six continents.
‘This year’s record attendance is a clear reflection of the global appetite for collaboration and innovation within gaming regulation,’ says Ben Haden, President of IAGR.
‘With over 400 attendees from over 50 countries, this is not just our largest conference, but a testament to the desire of regulators, lawyers and industry thought leaders to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in gaming. The conference provides the opportunity for us all to come together, share insights and shape the future of gaming regulation.’
Close to 100 expert speakers and panelists will present at the event. Attendees will explore topics including artificial intelligence, responsible gaming and the battle against illegal gambling.
IMGL President Quirino Mancini commented, ‘This conference offers a breadth of topics and insights, with deep expertise from the speakers and panelists. I’m excited to welcome delegates to my home city of Rome for this unparalleled opportunity to exchange knowledge and ideas.’
Speakers and panelists include:
- Andrew Rhodes, Chief Executive, Gambling Commission Great Britain
- Dr Tony Schellinck, CEO, Focal Research Consultants, Canada
- Anders Dorph, Director, Danish Gambling Authority
- Peter Kesitilwe, CEO, Botswana Gambling Authority
- Anna Harry, General Counsel, Casino Gaming Commission, Jamaica
- Matt Smith, Head of External Affairs, Betknowmore
- Simo Dragievic, Co-Founder, The Game Safety Institute, United Kingdom
- Mark Pace, Vice-President, IGSA & GSA Europe Managing Director
- Matthew Anderson, Manager – National Self-Exclusion, Australian Communications and Media Authority
- Dr Mary Donohue, CEO & Founder, The Digital Wellness Center, Canada
- Kevin Mullally, CEO, General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority, United Arab Emirates
- Bonnie Andrews, Research Manager, Massachusetts Gaming Commission, USA
- And many more
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The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has announced Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, as its new Board Chair for SIGA’s Board of Directors.
SIGA is a non-profit First Nation gaming operator for seven land-based casinos and the online gaming platform PlayNow.com in Saskatchewan.
Chief Cook-Searson first joined SIGA’s Board of Directors in 2018 and has been a regular SIGA Board member as well as a member of SIGA’s Audit & Finance Committee.
She is serving in her 20th year as Chief of Lac La Ronge Indian Band and has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and a graduate diploma in management from Athabasca University. She also holds honorary degrees from the University of Regina, the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
Chief Cook-Searson replaces outgoing Board Chair former Chief of Muskowekwan First Nation Reginald Bellerose, who has held the Board Chair position since February 4, 2015.
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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested the Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block more illegal online gambling sites, after investigations found these services to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
The latest sites blocked include Casiny, CoinPoker, Crown Play, Fafabet9, SlotFred, Smart 93 and Vigor Spin.
Website blocking is one of a range of enforcement options to protect Australians against illegal online gambling. Since the ACMA made its first blocking request in November 2019, 1251 illegal gambling and affiliate websites have been blocked. Around 220 illegal services have also pulled out of the Australian market since the ACMA started enforcing new illegal online gambling rules in 2017.
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Norway’s state-run gambling model could soon face a major change. With the next general election scheduled for September 8, the Progress Party is renewing calls to end the national gambling monopoly.
Speaking at a May conference hosted by the Norwegian Online Gaming Association (Norsk Bransjeforening for Onlinespill), MP Silje Hjemdal reiterated her party’s long-standing position that Norway must move towards a liberalised market. The call echoes the Progress Party’s 2021 election manifesto and gains momentum as similar reforms unfold in neighbouring Finland.
Hjemdal, a member of the Storting’s family and culture committee, highlighted successful remote gambling frameworks in Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. While she stopped short of endorsing a specific model, she expressed admiration for Denmark’s regulatory setup.
“I haven’t landed on a concrete model, but what’s happening in Denmark is very exciting. I’d gladly take a study trip there to learn more,” she said.
She also pointed to the broader risks of maintaining the monopoly, noting that large sums of money continue to flow out of the country through unlicensed platforms.
“We are one of the very few countries left using this model. There’s a clear need for better regulation—under the current system, Norwegian sports and culture lose out as money is spent offshore,” Hjemdal added.
The Progress Party isn’t alone in pushing for change. The Conservative Party also supports opening Norway’s gambling market and included the proposal in its latest manifesto, released in September 2023.
Carl Stenstrøm, Secretary-General of the Norwegian Online Gaming Association, believes the upcoming election could prove decisive. In a previous interview, he described the current level of cross-party support as the strongest yet for ending the monopoly, with liberalisation potentially arriving by 2028.
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