The House Rules: Casino and iGaming Compliance

In this episode, we're going to explore the world behind the cameras and the reasons why casino surveillance isn't just a regulatory checkbox, but a key player in maintaining trust, security, and integrity in the industry.

This episode delves into British Columbia Lottery Corporation's (BCLC) innovative approach to player education, focusing on the operation of it’s GameSense Advisor program at gaming facilities.

Learn how BCLC utilizes GameSense and proactive education strategies to promote informed gambling choices and reduce stigma associated with accessing help resources.

Having recently implemented a responsible gaming program in Colorado, Christopher Schroder, the Colorado Division of Gaming Director, talks about their program and advice for implementing a similar program.

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Christopher Schroder is the Director of the Colorado Division of Gaming and brings over 20 years of gaming experience to the Division, including the opening of four casinos in multiple jurisdictions. In his current role, Schroder is responsible for managing and directing the activities of the Division including limited gaming, sports betting and fantasy sports contests. Schroder began his managerial career as the Director of Surveillance in 2006 for Peninsula Gaming, LLC in Northwood and Dubuque, Iowa where he was responsible for the opening of two casinos. From 2009 to 2014, he worked for the Isle of Capri Casinos, initially functioning as the Surveillance Manager for their Casinos in Black Hawk, Colorado, and later was directly involved in the opening of their new casino in Farmington, Pennsylvania. In 2014 Schroder served as the Security & Surveillance Manager at Hollywood Gaming / Penn National Gaming, Inc. in Youngstown, Ohio and from 2015 to 2019, he was the Director of Surveillance overseeing three casinos for Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas. Most recently, Schroder was the Director for the Bureau of Casino Compliance for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board where he directed the activity of the bureau through planning, developing, coordinating, and monitoring the compliance of the Pennsylvania gaming industry with regulations and controls to ensure the integrity of gaming. Schroder has served on multiple law enforcement collaboration boards, such as Crime Stoppers, in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as serving as the Vice President of Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties Crime Stoppers. Schroder holds an associate’s degree of Applied Science in Casino Management, and a bachelor’s degree of Applied Science in Project Management, both from the College of Southern Nevada, as well as a master’s degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Alabama. Schroder is also a certified Cyber Intelligence Investigator, Organized Retail Crime Investigator, Professional Criminal Investigator and Human Trafficking Investigator.

Join Timothy Cradle, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Blockchain Intelligence Group for a discussion on Managing Cryptocurrency Risk in the Casino and iGaming Environment.

This webinar will explore the challenges associated with introducing and accepting cryptocurrency transactions in the gaming environment as well as the recommended steps to mitigate such risks.

Speaker - Timothy Cradle https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-cradle-02039299/

Join Affy Sheikh and Alec Bower of Starlizard Integrity Services for a discussion on Match-Fixing in North America.

Join Thomas Mangine, Director AML & Risk Resilience at BMO for a discussion on the various considerations, impacts, and implications that Sports Betting presents for Financial Institutions

Join Kevin deBruyckere (Director, AML & Investigations, BCLC) and Cary Skrine (Executive Director, Enforcement, GPEB) for an exploration on how regulators and the regulated sector can work together effectively.

Join Ashley Franssen-Tingley from the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking for an in-depth discussion on Human Trafficking.

Ashley will introduce us to the subject, explore the distinct topics of Sex Trafficking and Labour Trafficking and provide an assessment of the Prevalence of Human Trafficking in the Canadian Gaming Industry.

We will take a deep dive into How Trafficking can intersect with the Gaming and Hospitality sector and finally, we will be introduced to the Tools and Resources that those in the gaming sector can use to combat human trafficking.

Join Matthew Friedman of the The Mekong Club (themekongclub.org) for a discussion on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

Join Gregory Dellas for a discussion surrounding PEPs, UBOs, Trusts and other High Risk Customers and the requirement to conduct effective Enhanced Due Diligence.