Vixio Regulatory Radar Podcast

In this episode, we examine one of the most significant policy shifts to hit the UK gambling sector in recent years: the Chancellor's decision to raise gambling taxes as part of the Autumn Budget. We're joined by Grainne Hurst , CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council , in conversation with Melanie Dayasena-Lowe , Vixio 's managing editor covering UK and European regulatory developments. Together, t...

In this episode, we launch a brand-new series as part of the Vixio Regulatory Radar podcast: The Analyst Angle . Hosted by Louise Coleman, Vixio's regulatory lead for Europe with fifteen years of experience, the series brings listeners closer to the conversations and insights shaping global regulated industries. To kick off the series, Vixio analysts delve into one of the most widely discussed top...

In this episode, we delve into one of the most disruptive forces shaping the gambling and financial landscape in 2025: prediction markets. We're joined by Mackenzie Schanke and Matt Carey from Vixio, who specialise in regulation across North America. Fresh from the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, Mackenzie and Matt unpack how prediction markets have evolved from niche forecasting tools into regul...

In this episode, we examine the intersection of digital advertising, AI, and compliance in the rapidly evolving world of gambling marketing. We are joined by Peter Szyszko, CEO and Founder of White Bullet, a London-based company that utilises artificial intelligence, data, and transparency to combat illegal and high-risk online advertising. Founded in 2013 by a team of IP lawyers, White Bullet col...

In this special episode of the Regulatory Radar Podcast, Vixio steps away from the fast-paced world of gambling compliance to reflect on a career that helped shape modern gambling regulation. Joining the show is Wes Himes, a senior figure at the Betting and Gaming Council and this year's recipient of the Global Regulatory Award for Compliance Lifetime Achievement. In conversation with Vixio's Chie...

Compliance teams are under more pressure than ever. Facing rapid regulatory shifts, growing stakeholder scrutiny, and limited internal resources. In this episode of the Vixio Regulatory Radar podcast , we explore how compliance leaders can navigate this complexity, avoid becoming bottlenecks, and build a culture of proactive compliance without compromising on control, speed, or resilience. Moderat...

In this episode of the  Vixio Regulatory Radar Podcast , we explore the complexities of international gambling expansion and the regulatory challenges that come with entering new markets. Moderator James Kilsby , Chief Analyst at Vixio, is joined by Charmaine Hogan , Head of Regulatory Affairs at Playtech, and Paresh Rughani , Head of Compliance at Play'n GO, for an in-depth discussion on: What co...

In this episode of the Regulatory Radar Podcast , Vixio experts discuss Africa's evolving gambling regulatory landscape. This episode dives into the sweeping changes and complex dynamics shaping compliance, risk, and opportunity for operators and stakeholders across the continent. During this discussion, listeners will learn more about: The growing political and legislative push for federal online...

In this episode of the Regulatory Radar Podcast , Vixio experts discuss iGaming technical compliance requirements. As regulated iGaming markets grow and diversify, technical compliance has become more than a box to tick - a strategic challenge with high stakes. With mounting pressure on compliance teams and increasingly complex requirements for  both online gambling operators and suppliers, how ca...

In this episode of the Vixio Regulatory Radar Podcast , we focus on the rapidly evolving regulatory environment for financial services in the United States. With a wave of deregulatory actions — including the recent major rollback of CFPB guidance — Vixio asks: W hat's driving this shift, what does it mean for the industry and consumers, and what's likely to happen next? Vixio experts Adam Parkins...

As the EU's Payment Services Directive 3 (PSD3) continues to move through the legislative process, payment firms are preparing for significant regulatory changes expected to take effect by 2026. But what exactly is on the horizon? In this episode of the Vixio Regulatory Radar Podcast , we are joined by a panel of experts to explore the key themes shaping PSD3 and what they mean for the future of p...

March was Problem Gambling Awareness Month in the U.S., making it the perfect time to explore the latest trends and regulations shaping responsible gambling worldwide. In this episode of the Vixio Regulatory Radar Podcast , we dive into the evolving regulatory landscape and the proactive compliance strategies businesses must adopt. This episode is extracted from Vixio's most recent webinar, modera...

Online payments carry a heightened risk of fraud, with the remote nature of transactions making identity verification more challenging - in particular, there's been a rise in authorised push payment (APP) fraud, which involves voluntarily transferring funds to a fraudster. In this episode of Vixio Regulatory Radar , Vixio Payments Compliance experts Adam Parkinson (Editor) and Jimmie Franklin (Sen...

Join us for a special milestone episode as we celebrate 100 episodes of the Vixio GamblingCompliance Podcast! In this episode, longtime podcast host  Joe Ewans reflects on six years of industry change alongside Matt Carey (US Reporter) and Martin Williams (Contributing Editor, Asia). Vixio also shares exciting news about the show's future—soon to be rebranded as the Vixio Regulatory Radar podcast....

Listen as Vixio dissect January 1st's landmark launch of regulated online gambling in Brazil so you can stay ahead in Brazil's burgeoning market and stay on top of regulatory risks and compliance challenges to come in 2025. This episode is an excerpt from a recent webinar hosted by Vixio. In it, a panel of industry experts outline the state of play in this exciting new market, explore market-entry...

For the final podcast episode of the year, Vixio experts reflect on 2024 and delve into the most significant regulatory changes and themes in the gambling industry worldwide throughout the year. They'll also offer a glimpse into the future with their predictions for how 2025 will unfold. This episode is excerpts from a recent webinar, where Vixio experts Joe Ewens and James Kilsby discussed: The k...

In this episode, we dive into the intricate world of Germany's gambling regulations, a landscape marked by complexity and controversy. To shed light on the current state of play across the nation, Vixio sat down with Jan Feuerhake, a partner at Taylor Wessing. Jan unpacks key topics such as tax rates, player monitoring, slots testing, and the rising issue of player refund lawsuits. Listen now as w...

In this episode of the Vixio podcast, we examine the ever-evolving landscape of gambling regulation in Asia-Pacific. Vixio explores the seismic shifts across various countries, from the controversial foreign-facing gambling industry facing a ban in the Philippines to the emerging compliance challenges in Australia, including a potential advertising ban. We'll also highlight exciting new opportunit...

Sports betting in the United States looks dramatically different today than a decade ago. The industry wouldn't be where it is today without the efforts of David Rebuck, the 2024 Vixio Compliance Lifetime Achievement Special Award recipient. As the longtime regulator of New Jersey, David was at the forefront of regulatory reform for gambling in the U.S. He was a crucial part of his state's success...

In this era of increasingly mature markets, Africa is often seen as a land of opportunity , but the continent is large and complex and resists simple understandings of its gambling regulation. In this podcast episode, Vixio's Principal Analyst, Zach Birnbaum, discusses the many twists and turns across the region. In this episode, Vixio discusses: The future of South Africa's massively important ma...

The American Gaming Association (AGA) recently partnered with Vixio to publish the "State of the States" report, a comprehensive review of the commercial gaming sector in 2023. The report provides financial performance figures and market analysis for the 36 jurisdictions with commercial gaming operations. In this episode, Vixio's Chief Analyst, James Kilsby, discusses the "State of the States" rep...

It's over a year since the white paper was published, and the Gambling Act Review is in full swing, but several key questions remain unanswered. Robust affordability checks, the safer gambling levy, a gambling ombudsman and many more promised reforms are still to be delivered, with the arrival of a new government adding another layer of unpredictability.   This podcast highlights a recent webinar...

To kick off season four of the Vixio GamblingCompliance podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Rightlander, one of the leading providers of affiliate compliance software. In this episode, Vixio reporter Harrison Sayers is joined by Rightlander's Chief Strategy Officer, Sarafina Wolde Gabriel. The pair discuss the complex nature of the UK gambling industry's relationship with affiliate marketing...

Since legislation for sports betting and online gaming in Brazil was finally passed at the end of last year, industry stakeholders have waited with bated breath for several critical policy questions to be resolved and for a licensing process to begin. With a licensing ordinance just being published, now is an ideal time to check in with the experts to get a clearer picture of what this means for d...

This bonus episode is the audio from a recent LinkedIn live broadcast that aired on June 10, 2024. During this broadcast, two members of the Vixio organisational team discussed how to get involved with the prestigious GRA event, its history, and some background information on the nomination process. Since their launch in 2017, the independently adjudicated Global Regulatory Awards have become the...