IAGR Event Paves the Way for Global Collaboration in the Gaming Industry

_{Global gaming regulators addressed industry challenges and regulatory collaboration in discussions at the IAGR conference. (Image: Gambling Commission)}

The IAGR has welcomed regulators from across the globe to events taking place in Birmingham. The event offered a chance for professionals to discuss their country’s approach to gaming regulation issues.

The events were a warmup to the Gambling Commission’s Spring Conference, which welcomed delegates to hear about how the Gambling Commission is building the evidence base in Great Britain.

The events drew members and regulators from around the globe to engage in important discussions surrounding contemporary challenges and strategies within the land-based casinos and gambling industry.

Illegal Gambling in the Sights of International Regulators

Delegates shared their insights and approaches to regulatory practices to yield critical resolutions on pressing issues, including illegal gambling operations, data collection methodologies, and overall regulatory compliance.

Jamie Wall, Senior Manager of International Regulatory Partnerships, expressed enthusiasm about the event, stating, “It is with great pleasure that we welcome regulators from around the world to Birmingham to discuss and agree on action on a wide range of topics that are affecting our jurisdictions.

"Only by working together can we seek to tackle cross-jurisdictional issues such as illegal gambling and data collection.”

_{Industry leaders and regulators collaborated at the IAGR event in Birmingham. (Image: Gambling Commission)}

Gambling Industry Faces Significant Challenges

The casino and gambling industry faces significant challenges in today’s rapidly evolving environment. Regulatory bodies like the Gambling Commission play a crucial role in ensuring that the integrity of gaming practices is upheld, while also protecting consumers from the pitfalls of illegal operations.

CEO Andrew Rhodes said: “A huge advantage of a conference like today, is when you bring together different voices, different perspectives, different backgrounds. 

"The Gambling Commission did that for the first time last year and I think it's important we bring together academics, the charity sector, the industry, the regulator and international partners to talk about what are really complex issues. 

"You're not going to find solutions to those issues unless you bring those different voices and different perspectives into the room and today is an absolutely brilliant opportunity to do that. That’s why it's worth the investment from the Commission and everyone who's given their time today to be here with us.”

With crime an ever-present challenge to the gambling industry, it is critical that regulators collaborate to develop comprehensive responses to an ever-developing advanced technological criminal influence on a global scale.

Robeson Reeves from Bally's Casino said: “It's great to be at the Gambling Commission spring conference. I’ve seen lots of people from the industry – lots, lots of people who assist players and manage the industry and protect every single customer. It's been really collaborative. I'm happy to see that. 

"The relationship has integrated much better now than it ever has before. So the industry, the regulator and all parties are working effectively together now and that's exciting for the future of the UK gambling industry.”