Vanguard Overwatch and McAtamney & Advisors have announced a strategic partnership that brings together leading expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), safer gambling and regulatory strategy to deliver tailored, end-to-end solutions for gambling operators and regulators navigating complex, high-stakes environments.

Vanguard Overwatch and McAtamney & Advisors have announced a strategic partnership that brings together their expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), safer gambling, and regulatory strategy to deliver "tailored, end-to-end solutions for gambling operators and regulators navigating complex, high-stakes environments."

Vanguard Overwatch and McAtamney & Advisors have announced a strategic partnership that brings together leading expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), safer gambling, and regulatory strategy to deliver tailored, end-to-end solutions for gambling operators and regulators navigating complex, high-stakes environments.

AUSTRAC CEO, Brendan Thomas - Speaking notes at Regulating the Game 2025

The Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney conference has officially concluded. Over the three days, global regulators, industry leaders, policymakers, researchers and compliance professionals gathered at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour.

The Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney conference officially concluded last Thursday, "marking another milestone in the evolution of gambling regulation, policy, and industry leadership," according to a press release.

Over three days, global regulators, industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and compliance professionals gathered at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour to tackle the most pressing regulatory challenges, share insights, and champion meaningful industry reform.

The Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney conference has officially concluded, marking another milestone in the evolution of gambling regulation, policy, and industry leadership. Over three dynamic days, global regulators, industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and compliance professionals gathered at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour to tackle the most pressing regulatory challenges, share cutting-edge insights, and champion meaningful industry reform.

The Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney conference has officially concluded, marking another milestone in the evolution of gambling regulation, policy and industry leadership. Over three dynamic days, global regulators, industry leaders, policymakers, researchers and compliance professionals gathered at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour to tackle the most pressing regulatory challenges, share cutting-edge insights and champion meaningful industry reform.

Speaking at the Regulating the Game conference in Sydney on Thursday (Mar. 13), AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas made it clear that the gambling industry is still very much in the spotlight.

AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas presents on the current state of affairs in Australian casino compliance and preventing gambling businesses from being exploited by criminals on the third day of Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney.

If you expect AUSTRAC to educate, educate, educate and then take action years later, you’re mistaken. If you think your business is too small to take responsibility for regulatory compliance, you’re also mistaken. Your services in the gambling industry have been subject to a regulatory regime for many years now and it is your responsibility to comply.

Brendan Thomas, CEO, AUSTRAC

Like many jurisdictions around the world who are still grappling with how the law should deal with AI in the corporate world, Australia has yet to commit to a mandatory AI framework, although a Voluntary AI Safety Standard was published by the federal government in August outlining 10 voluntary guardrails that can be applied throughout the AI supply chain.

Australia’s anti-money laundering watchdog AUSTRAC will continue to place a heavy focus on the gambling industry and won’t be cautious in taking action against companies that fail comply with their obligations, CEO Brendan Thomas has promised.

Barni Evans, Sportsbet CEO, took to the stage on day two of Regulating the Game Sydney 2025, where he discussed the hits and misses of the brand over the years and what the industry as a whole needs to do next. 

Government lobbying by market rival Tabcorp to increase the Point of Consumption taxes charged to Australia’s corporate bookmakers have been “destructive” for the industry and resulted in a worse outcome for customers, according to Sportsbet CEO Barni Evans.

Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney day 2 saw Professor of Marketing at UNLV, Dr Marla Royne Stafford, explain the increasing difficulties of ensuring effective responsible gambling advertisement in an increasingly over-exposed society.  

Crown Resorts CEO David Tsai has spoken of his desire to transform the company’s long-time flagship resort, Crown Melbourne, into an international tourism draw to rival the world-famous IRs found in Singapore, Las Vegas and Macau.

At this year’s Regulating the Game Sydney, Crown Resorts sent its recently appointed CEO to headline a panel in front of a live audience.

David Tsai first joined the company in 2022 before being selected as the Chief Executive Officer in October 2024. 

The former head of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has issued a warning against excessive regulation and taxation of the country’s gambling industry due to mounting evidence that players are being increasingly driven to illegal operators.

Speaking at the Regulating the Game conference in Sydney on Tuesday, Michael Phelan – who served as CEO of the ACIC for five years between 2017 and 2022 – said it was becoming increasingly apparent that heavy regulation of the casino industry and greater taxation of online gaming operators was negatively impacting both operators and players, opening the door for organized crime or illegal offshore offerings to fill the void.

The Regulating the Game 2025 conference kicked off yesterday in Sydney. Until March 13, the event will host insightful discussions, thought-provoking panels, and collaboration and networking opportunities.

The Regulating the Game 2025 conference is set to take place in Sydney from 10 to 13 March, bringing together global leaders in gambling law and regulation. The event, hosted at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, is expected to serve as a key platform for international collaboration and thought leadership within the industry.

The countdown is almost over—only seven days remain until Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney, where the global gambling regulation community will gather for a transformative week of insights, collaboration, and innovation.

There is now only one week remaining until gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game kicks off in Sydney.

Paul Newson, Principal of Vanguard Overwatch and organizer of Australian gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game, tells IAG about the evolution of the event and what attendees can expect from a revamped format in 2025.

Australian gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game is two weeks away, with anticipation building as the event gears up to deliver insights and discussions on the future of gambling regulation.

From March 10–13, 2025, at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, this year’s conference is set to be "an unmissable platform for international collaboration and thought leadership," according to the show's organizers.

There are now only two weeks remaining until gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game kicks off in Sydney.

Running from 10 to 13 March 2025 at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, this year’s conference shapes as a key platform for international collaboration and thought leadership.

With the latest edition of Regulating the Game fast approaching, to take place from March 10 to 13 at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour in Sydney (Australia), Yogonet caught up with Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch, to learn more about this year's conference highlights and why RtG is "THE event for anyone serious about shaping the future of gambling regulation, compliance, and industry transformation."

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.

Australian gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced David Tsai, Chief Executive Officer of Crown Resorts, as a featured speaker at its 2025 edition. The event will take place at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour in Sydney from March 10 to 13, 2025. 

Four weeks are remaining until the new edition of Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney, to be held March 10–13. The event will gather industry leaders, regulators, and key stakeholders at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour for "an immersive four-day experience that will shape the future of gambling regulation and industry practices."