Vixio Regulatory Radar Podcast

With the law governing gambling in the UK about to undergo seismic change, we sat down with co-founder of Gamban and influential figure Matt Zarb-Cousin. Following his successful campaign to reform fixed-odds betting terminals, Matt has held high-profile positions in politics and social issue campaigns, he joins us on the podcast to talk through where he believes there is a need for drastic change...

The US iGaming market has experienced phenomenal growth over the last few years, establishing the United States among the very largest online markets in the world. In this podcast episode, we are joined by Howard Glaser, global head of government affairs and special initiatives for Scientific Games, to talk about the growth of iGaming in the US and understand why online casino legislation isn't as...

VIXIO GamblingCompliance Contributing Editor for Asia, Martin Williams, discusses last month's VIXIO special report on the threat that the Chinese government poses not only to the underground gambling industry in China, but also regulated markets in Asia and further afield struggling with the coronavirus pandemic. This episode looks at the latest fallout from Chinese government actions, the likely...

In this podcast episode, VIXIO GamblingCompliance chief analyst and US VP James Kilsby joins us to preview May's special session of the Florida legislature where lawmakers will be tasked with reviewing - and approving - a landmark, multi-billion-dollar agreement with the Hard Rock-owning Seminole Tribe that could bring both retail and online sports betting to the populous Sunshine State and reset...

In this podcast episode, we discuss how "Know Your Customer" (KYC) regulatory requirements appear to be evolving in the response to an increasingly digital world. The focus of KYC on anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud prevention has undoubtedly expanded into harm reduction in multiple jurisdictions in the past few years. As these changes are being driven by new technologies and social concerns,...

Legalised mobile sports betting in New York has been the dream of many in the gaming industry since the U.S. Supreme Court repealed PASPA. Earlier this week lawmakers reached an agreement on a plan that could produce $500 million in annual revenue three years after launching mobile betting in the state. However, complications surrounding the deal between Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislators has l...

Earlier this month the chief executive of the UK Gambling Commission made a swift exit amid a review of the Gambling Act and its own potentially seismic consultations. To discuss this we are joined by regulatory expert Dan Waugh, a partner with consultancy, Regulus Partners. He shares his view on the need for change at the regulator, what the Act review may hold and much more besides.

The potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to guide the future of responsible gambling is compelling. But what are the risks and opportunities inherent in this approach? And just how much can AI do to protect players from harm? To discuss this intriguing subject matter and more VIXIO GamblingCompliance Report and podcast regular Harrison Sayer's is joined for a deep dive conversation with Simo...

The results from a recent survey conducted by VIXIO GamblingCompliance which looks into the future for sports and casinos gambling in the U.S. revealed prevailing fears about the status of the Wire Act, the possibility of federal regulation, and much more. For this podcast episode, we are joined by show regulars and U.S. regulatory experts, James Kilsby and Matt Carey for an examination of the sur...

This episode of the VIXIO GamblingCompliance podcast we chart the ups and the downs of the gambling industry during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. We are joining by our top data expert Danny Stone as he shares the insights his team have developed from a close look at the financial fortunes of online and offline gambling in multiple jurisdictions, including much of Europe and the U.S.

Nearly two years after the legalisation of online gambling and sports betting, the Province of Buenos Aires has announced the seven winners of its tender process and is preparing to launch. In this episode of the podcast, Kristal Rovira, VIXIO GamblingCompliance's Legal and Research Director of the Americas, is joined by Argentine lawyer, Tomas Garcia Botta, to discuss next steps for the Province,...

Although the hope of an end to the pandemic dominates the view of 2021 around the world, in the meantime the pace of regulatory change in gambling shows no sign of slowing. Join VIXIO GamblingCompliance's regional experts as they take a look at the issues that will set the agenda for the year ahead in key gambling jurisdictions - Europe, Asia and the Americas. Podcast host Joe Ewens is joined by s...

In this edition of the VIXIO GamblingCompliance podcast, Contributing Editor for Asia Martin Williams speaks with veteran industry consultant David Green on the troubles facing Australian casino giant Crown Resorts. The company has been under constant pressure as damage from the pandemic combines with the fallout from inquiry hearings into the suitability of its subsidiary to hold a licence for it...

Main Episode, UK Casinos: COVID, 2021 and Beyond Recent multi-award winner at the VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards and compliance boss at Genting Casinos UK, Jon Duffy, delivers his verdict on the compliance challenges facing the UK casino industry today, the devastating impact of COVID-19 and his hopes for reforms in the government review of the Gambling Act in 2021.

Main Episode, Canada's Sports Betting Opportunity As 2020 draws to a close, Canada's gambling market has been thrown into the international spotlight, with the country's parliament considering legislation that would permit single-event sports wagering. In this episode of the VIXIO GamblingCompliance podcast, U.S. based reporter Matt Carey is joined by John Levy, CEO of theScore, to talk about the...

Main Episode, A Las Vegas Classic Revisited Before it was imploded to make way for the Venetian, the Sands was the quintessential classic Las Vegas casino that hosted the icons of the day, from legendary musician Frank Sinatra to U.S. President John F. Kennedy. In this episode of the podcast, VIXIO GamblingCompliance US Editor Chris Sieroty is joined by historian and author David Schwartz to discu...

Main Episode, Malta's Gambling Future Malta remains a nexus for online gambling, despite an evolving regulatory picture across most of Europe. In this episode of the VIXIO GamblingCompliance podcast, WH Partners' James Scicluna joins the show to discuss the island's place in the future on the industry, as well as some of the regulatory hot topics hitting closer to home.

Main Episode, The Future For Affiliates The role of marketing affiliates in the world of online gambling has been central to success in that sector for a number of years. However, with new advertising rules popping up across Europe, and the US market developing at pace, the role of the affiliate has never been more complex. But the sometimes fractious relationship between operator and affiliate re...

Main Episode, YGAM's Gambling Lessons The charity partner for the 2020 VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards , are YGAM, the Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust a charity which focuses on teaching young people and their educators how to develop the resilient skills needed to avoid harms caused by video gaming and gambling. In this episode, the charity's founder Lee Willows and exte...

Main Episode, Lifetime Achievement Interview: Richard Flint As we approach the fourth annual VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards, on October 29th 2020. We sat down with the winner of the Compliance Lifetime Special Achievement Award, the former Sky Bet CEO and well-known industry spokesperson Richard Flint. During his nearly 20 tenure with Sky Betting & Gaming Richard oversaw remarka...

Main Episode, U.S. Election Impact The unique election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden will have long-lasting aftershocks for the entire world. But where does gambling fit into the mix? Two of VIXIO GamblingCompliance's Washington D.C. experts guide you through how November's seismic election battle could affect U.S. gaming, from state laws up to the potential for federal consequences.

Main Episode, Japanese Online Gambling: Risk and Reality While the growing profile of the Japanese grey online casino market provides evidence of its financial promise, it also places it at greater risk of a regulatory crackdown. Join Joe Ewens, along with podcast regular and VIXIO Asia Correspondent, Martin Williams as they survey the landscape and explore what the future may hold for one of the...

Main Episode, Gambling Blocklist Boom Season two of the VIXIO GamblingCompliance podcast kicks off with a discussion on the use of blocklists in the global gambling industry. The use of blocklists as a tool to thwart the unlicensed gambling sector is at an all-time high, with 14,000 new websites added to lists across Europe in the first half of 2020 alone. On this episode, VIXIO GamblingCompliance...

Main Episode, Coronavirus Impact: What's Next for Asia? More than six months on from the initial outbreak in Wuhan, China, no corner of the world is unaffected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For this episode, VIXIO GamblingCompliance's Taiwan-based editor Martin Williams provides yet another update on the ongoing effects the coronavirus has had on the gambling industry in Asia and beyond. Marti...

Main Episode, EGBA: GDPR & European Trends The publication of the European Gambling and Betting Association's GDPR code last month marked the latest step in the industry's attempts to get to grips with the EU's complex data protection directive. To discuss the code, and much more beside, we spoke to the trade group's Secretary-General, Maarten Haijer.