Last month, the SBC Summit in Lisbon brought together industry leaders to discuss critical topics shaping the future of gambling. Among the standout speakers were BetComply’s CEO, Daniel Brookes, and Chief Compliance Officer, Mike de Graaff, who delivered insightful panels that addressed pressing issues in the sector.

 

Daniel Brookes: Spotlight on the UK White Paper

As the world’s most valuable gambling market gears up for the ramification of a new white paper, much of which will focus on preventing unsafe gambling, how can – and how should – operators react to increased regulatory scrutiny? What will the learnings be from the UKGC’s long-awaited 2024 report, the largest data project on responsible gambling in the world to date?

Mike de Graaff: A Trio of Crucial Topics

Mike de Graaff was invited to join three impactful panels that resonated with attendees:

1. Compliance Leaders Panel: Regulating Safer Gambling from Within
As regulations in multiple markets continue to move at different speeds and in different directions, the compliance landscape grows in complexity particularly with regards to gambling safety and payments. How is today’s compliance leader able to stay ahead of the curve and ensure no stone left unturned?

 

 

2. Building Stakeholder Trust: Does the Industry Know What It’s Doing?

A perfect storm of blanket regulations, public outcry and media confusion means operators in Europe and elsewhere are being forced like never before to proactively build trust with stakeholders that the industry indeed knows what it is doing. How can operators leverage technology such as AI, self-regulation measures and connections with the healthcare sector to improve the implementation of regulatory frameworks and change mistaken perceptions?

 

 

3. Cyber Security: The Ultimate Player Protection
This session delves into the relationship between cybersecurity, player protection, and regulatory frameworks within the gambling industry. Cybersecurity not only safeguard players but also must align with regulatory requirements, so how can we explore further the role regulatory standards play in shaping cybersecurity practices within online gambling platforms? How can regulatory bodies and the gambling industry collaborate to create a secure, compliant, and trustworthy environment for players?