Kinectify Conversations

In Episode 21 of Kinectify Conversations, Jaclyn Woods, BSA/AMLCompliance Officer for the Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce, joins Sean Topchi to talk about law enforcement partnerships, compliance challenges, and vendor transparency and accountability. Jaclyn shares her journey from operations to compliance and how her experience gives her a unique edge in understanding the complexities tha...

In Episode 20 of Kinectify Conversations, Sean Topchi hosts an in-depth discussion with Derek Ramm, Kinectify’s Global Head of Advisory Services, and Jim Lee, Global Head of Capacity Building at Chainalysis and former Chief of IRS Criminal Investigations. Jim Lee shares his extensive 30-year career journey within IRS-CI, where he played a pivotal role in leading some of the most significant financ...

In Episode 19 of Kinectify Conversations, Sean Topchi sits down with DG Smalling, a Choctaw Nation Master Artist, to discuss his unique career journey and the intersection of art and tribal gaming. DG shares his transition from a background in crisis management, focusing on political violence and terrorism, to becoming a renowned artist within the tribal gaming industry. He delves into his innovat...

In Episode 18 of Kinectify Conversations, Sean Topchi, Quinton Singleton, and Joseph Martin explore the dynamic evolution of the gaming industry, emphasizing the pivotal role of technological innovation and regulatory compliance. Quinton Singleton shares his journey from working at Deloitte and Lewis and Roca to his entrepreneurial ventures, including founding Betworks. He highlights the significa...

In episode 17 of Kinectify Conversations, Sean Topchi hosts Arpita McGrath, Chief Compliance Officer at SportTrade, diving into her multifaceted career path that led her to the forefront of regulatory compliance and AML within the gaming and betting industries. Arpita begins with her auditing roots at Deloitte, transitioning to advisory roles that deeply engaged with BSA/AML auditing, system valid...

In episode 16 of Kinectify Conversations, we feature Derek Ramm, Global Head of Advisory Services at Kinectify Advisors, who alongside Sean Topchi, Director of Business Development at Kinectify, discusses his extensive experience in the gaming industry, particularly in anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance roles in Canada and internationally. Derek details his career trajectory, highlighting...

As the gaming industry evolves, tribal casinos face unique challenges, particularly with the integration of sports betting as well as the challenges faced by vendors partnering with tribal gaming entities. Our guest, Tonya Mathews, Executive Director of the Peoria Tribal Gaming Commission, joins host Sean Topchi, Director of Business Development at Kinectify, to provide insightful commentary on th...

In this insightful episode of our podcast, we delve into the critical topic of AML Compliance and Data Protection in iGaming. Our guest, Chris LeBlanc, Senior Director of Compliance for Mohegan Digital, alongside host Sean Topchi, Director of Business Development at Kinectify, shares his unique journey from journalism to law, emphasizing the importance of robust AML compliance and data protection...

In this episode of Kinectify Conversation, Ari Tuchman, CEO of Quantifind , joins Joseph Martin and Sean Topchi as they explore the world of AI and risk management.   Tuchman's journey, from atomic physics to utilizing AI for sanctions monitoring, offers a fresh perspective for gaming operators, focusing on refining watchlist, sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening. The conversation cover...

In episode 12 of Kinectify Conversations, "The Promise and Challenge of Rural Casinos in Gaming," Sean Topchi delves deep with guest Alex Dixon, President and CEO of the Q Casino and DRA , to explore the intricacies and nuances of the gaming industry in rural settings. They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that rural casinos face, especially in the wake of rapid technologi...

In this episode of Kinectify Conversations, Jamie Hummingbird, Chairman of the National Tribal Gaming Commissioners and Regulators (NTGCR), joins hosts Shannon Adair and Sean Topchi to discuss tribal gaming regulation.  Hummingbird provides background on his 30 years of experience in tribal gaming regulation. He explains the roles and responsibilities of tribal gaming commissions, including oversi...

In this episode of "Kinectify Conversations", host Sean Topchi, Director of Business Development at Kinectify, engages in a deep dive discussion with Joseph Martin, the CEO of Kinectify, and Daniel Umfleet, the founder and CEO of Kindbridge Behavioral Health.  The dialogue centers on their mission of sharing insights from gaming industry leaders, drawing on years of experience navigating...

In episode 9 of Kinectify Conversations, we sit down with Paul Burns, President of the Canadian Gaming Association, to discuss the implications of the PCMLTFA Consultation Paper for the Canadian gaming industry. The PCMLTFA Consultation Paper is a major piece of proposed legislation that could have a significant impact on the way gambling is regulated in Canada. Burns provides his insights on the...

In Episode 8 of Kinectify Conversations, Paul Camacho, VP of Casino Compliance for Yaamava' Casino , shares his work experience working with law enforcement to investigate money laundering in casinos. He discusses the challenges of investigating money laundering in casinos, the importance of public-private partnerships in the fight against money laundering, and the need for casinos and law enf...

In this episode of Kinectify Conversations, Sean Topchi interviews Seth Schorr, CEO of Fifth Street Gaming, about current trends in online gaming, esports, and betting. Schorr discusses ways sports book operators will differentiate their products in the future, and how startups that focus on enhancing the end-user experience will drive innovation. In addition, Schorr provides his perspective on po...

In episode 6 of Kinectify Conversations, Seth Young, the Chief Strategy Officer at FSG Digital and founding partner at GMA Consulting, joins Sean Topchi, the Director of Business Development at Kinectify, and host Shannon Adair, the Director of Client Success, to discuss his journey into the gaming industry, leadership within the industry, and his startup experience. Together they also explore Set...

In the latest episode of Kinectify Conversations, Zach Zarnoch, the Chief Compliance Officer at Foxwoods Resort Casino, and Sean Topchi, Director of Business Development at Kinectify discuss Zach's early career in the compliance and AML industry, including his law background and how he got started at Foxwoods Resort Casino. They also delve into the challenges of AML and compliance in the casino in...

An in-depth and comprehensive conversation with OpenBet's CEO Jordan Levin. Here we discuss the life of a CEO leading a global powerhouse in OpenBet and how he thinks about the complexities of compliance within the growing digital gaming space and sports betting space.

In the latest episode of Kinectify Conversations, at time of recording, former CCO of WAGr Lauren Lemmar, Chief Marketing Officer Devin Simonson, and  Kinectify’s Director of Business Development Sean Topchi discuss the role of AML and Compliance in today’s emerging online betting, sports-betting and igaming startups. We dive deep into the challenges frequently facing growing startups within...

In the latest episode of Kinectify Conversations, former CEO of MGM Resorts Jim Murren and Kinectify’s Director of Business Development Sean Topchi discuss the role of AML and Compliance in today’s C-Suite, including the challenges frequently faced by top executives within the rapidly growing sportsbetting and igaming industry. Murren and Topchi also explore how companies and executives can use co...

While most kids are playing Super Mario, Chris Benton was playing Caesars Palace Deluxe. He is now responsible for managing WynnBet’s AML and responsible gaming program. Benjamin Floyd’s educational background was in Slavic studies until going in a different direction after school. After 20 years of Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering experience at multiple organizations like T Row Price, Wal-mar...