Events
Regulators Roundtable 2022 - Agenda
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Early Registration Open
Egyptian Ballroom Foyer
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fun Run Signups to the Welcome to Las Vegas Sign
Egyptian Ballroom Foyer
6:00 a.m.
Regulators Fun Run
Run to the “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign.
Meet at the GLI Registration Desk (Egyptian Ballroom Foyer)
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Conference Registration and Information Desk Open
Egyptian Ballroom Foyer
Emcee – Paul Spiers-Hernandez, Steinbeck Communications
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast and Networking – Provided by GLI
Egyptian Ballroom
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Egyptian Ballroom
James Maida, President & CEO, GLI
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Keynote Address: What Makes Gamblers Tick?
Egyptian Ballroom
Nate Silver, Author and Founder of FiveThirtyEight.com
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Refreshment Break and Networking – Provided by GLI
Egyptian Ballroom
10:45 a.m. – Noon
Catch the Vision of Top Gaming Innovations
Egyptian Ballroom
James Maida, President & CEO, GLI
Mackenzie Haugh, Vice President of Engineering, GLI
It’s been two years since our last Regulators Roundtable, and so much has changed in gaming. Where are we now? Where are we going? Where will the industry be in five years? In this discussion,
Mackenzie Haugh, GLI Vice President of Engineering, and James Maida, GLI President & and CEO, will talk about the questions that we have all been wondering and provide their insights into the future of gaming.
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Networking Lunch – Provided by GLI
Lotus Ballroom
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Innovation Room
Galleria D & E
Afternoon: Concurrent Breakout Sessions
1:30 P.M. – 4:50 P.M.
1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Infosec Heavyweights
Galleria A
Moderator: Gus Fritschie, VP, Security Services, Bulletproof
Speaker: Stephen Harrison, VP, Cyber Defense, MGM Resorts International
Speaker: Jason Stump, CIO-North America, Wynn Resorts
An illuminating conversation with two of the top gaming executives on a variety of information security topics that are most important for regulators.
1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Regulating New Delivery Channels and Product Lines. Is Your Team Ready?
Galleria B
Moderator: Kevin Mullally, SVP, Government Affairs and General Counsel, GLI
Speaker: Charles Moore, Executive Director, Wyoming Gaming Commission
Speaker: Tom Sage, Executive Director, Nebraska Gaming Commission
Speaker: Kelly Myers, Client Service Representative, GLI
Speaker: Charles Gardiner, Executive Director, Louisiana Racing Commission
What are the lessons learned while writing regulations during advancements in technology? Topics will include sports betting, cashless, and mobile gaming. In this session we will examine the challenging process of writing regulations for new delivery channels and product lines, and the impact on the regulator and time to market.
1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Innovation of Inventory Management Systems (“The Customer Experience”)
– Taking Control of Your Slot Floor with IRIS by Kobetron
Galleria C
Moderator: Joseph Decorah, Client Service Representative, GLI
Speaker: Brandon Macheta, Senior Gaming Technology Inspector, Pokagon
Speaker: Joseph Ibarra, Senior Compliance Inspector, Shingle Springs Rancheria Gaming Commission
Speaker: Patrick Parish, Software Implementation Specialist, Kobetron
Whether tracking software statuses for an audit or as part of an investigation, regulators and casino personnel are challenged with keeping up with the ever-changing landscape of today’s gaming floor. This session will look at lessons learned while implementing IRIS. How is technology assisting with eliminating manual processes and centralizing your data? How can an inventory management system help with communication between departments? Why are real-time alerts key to always keeping your floor compliant while protecting your brand and customers?
IRIS by Kobetron provides valuable tools that regulators can use to monitor slot floor changes.
We will discuss the following items:
• Maintaining slot data using change requests and the workflow approval process
• Moving from a paper copy of regulatory forms to an electronic format using checklists
• Real-time lab status report changes
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Refreshment and Networking Break – Provided by GLI
Lotus Ballroom Hallway
2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Cloud, Crypto, Cashless, and Other Emerging Technologies:
How to Secure and Regulate
Galleria A
Speaker: Scott Melnick, Principal Security Research and Development, Bulletproof
A look at how operators are utilizing cloud technologies, and the methods to secure and regulate those environments. We’ll also talk about the security and regulatory implications of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, cashless and other emerging technologies in gaming will be covered.
2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
A Look Inside Gaming Authentication Terminal (GAT)
Galleria B
In this hands-on session you will hear from speakers about GAT a serial communication protocol used for identifying and authenticating gaming software and firmware used by regulators and operators in the field. Get a clear understanding of what is needed for GAT and the benefits.
Speaker: Matt Toler, Senior Gaming Technology Advisor, GLI
2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
What Can the U.S. Learn from Other Markets?
Galleria C
Moderator: Joe Bunevith, Director of Client Solutions, GLI
Speaker: Melissa Blau, Director, iGaming Capital
Speaker: Michael Daly, CEO, Catena Media
Speaker: Peter Laverick, CEO, Incline Bet
iGaming is now in six states in the U.S. with more coming. Europe, namely the UK, has had regulated iGaming for over 15 years. They’ve dealt with the issues of new operators emerging, responsible gaming, how advertising is handled, what payment systems can be used, and much more. What lessons can the emerging U.S. markets learn from our friends overseas?
3:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
Security Testing – What Are We Doing Wrong and How to Fix It?
Galleria A
Speaker: Gus Fritschie, VP, Security Services, Bulletproof
Speaker: Melissa Aarskaug, VP Sales and Business Development, Bulletproof
An overview at what current security testing requirements are, what they are missing, the risk to regulators, and how to improve them. We will also review various security frameworks and what gaming can leverage from other verticals and industries.
3:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
Taking Control of Your Slot Floor with IRIS by Kobetron –
(Conversation Continued from 1:30 pm Session)
Galleria B
Speaker: Patrick Parish, Software Implementation Specialist, Kobetron
Speaker: Joseph Decorah, Client Service Representative, GLI
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Networking Reception – Provided by GLI
Topgolf
Las Vegas 4627 Koval Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89109
5:30 PM Boarding Begins / 7:45 – 8:00 PM Shuttles Return to the Luxor
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Conference Registration and Information Desk Open
Egyptian Ballroom Foyer
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast and Networking – Provided by GLI
Egyptian Ballroom
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Innovation Room
Galleria D & E
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Welcome and Remarks
Egyptian Ballroom
James Maida, President & CEO, GLI
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
NFT and Cryptocurrency Are Coming to You!
Egyptian Ballroom
Moderator: Mackenzie Haugh, VP Engineering, GLI
Speaker: Jennifer Carleton, Chief Legal Officer, Sightline Payments
Speaker: Brian Walker, SVP of Engineering, DraftKings
Speaker: Zaki Fasihuddin, Executive Consultant, Blockchain, Cyrpto, NFT, Web3,
MGM Resorts International
Speaker: Matthew Dickson, BitBoss Corporation, CEO and Co-Founder
This session will discuss how you might start seeing NFT and cryptocurrency in land-based, online gaming, and sports betting. We’ll explore the benefits and challenges these currencies introduce in wagering such as AML, taxation and depreciation and the cost of creation and handling.
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Refreshment and Networking Break – Provided by GLI
Egyptian Ballroom
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Mergers and Acquisition in the Gaming Industry
Egyptian Ballroom
Moderator: Joe Carlon, Senior Director of Engineering, GLI
Speaker: Chris Grove, Industry Analyst, Eilers & Krejcik Gaming
Speaker: Chris Soriano, Chief Compliance Officer, Penn National Gaming
Speaker: Greg Small, Executive Director, Indiana Gaming Commission
Speaker: David Murley, Deputy Director, Michigan Gaming Control Board
The Gaming Industry in the U.S. has seen unprecedented growth in sports betting and iGaming in the last few years, which has created new startups and expansion of existing companies. Sports and iGaming operations have grown from other industries, traditional gaming, international companies, and third-party support services (geolocation, identity verification, sports information feeds). As this part of the industry takes hold in the U.S., and expansion across all gaming continues, conglomerates will be formed that will impact regulators’ licensing, certification, technical deployments, and regulatory oversight of these companies. This session will discuss the obstacles faced when a merger occurs, and the lessons learned to date.
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch – Provided by GLI
Lotus Ballroom
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Key to Security, Vulnerability Management and How Regulators Can Gain
Greater Visibility
Egyptian Ballroom
Moderator: Chris Coyle, Managing Director, Cyber Risk Management Services, Creative Business Collaborative Group
Speaker: Stephen Garcia, VP Cybersecurity, FanDuel
Speaker: Mark Fidel, Co-Founder, Risksense
Speaker: Gus Fritschie, VP Information Security Services, Bulletproof
Speaker: Dan Hartman – Director, Colorado Division of Gaming at State of Colorado
This session will discuss the importance of vulnerability management and how this activity can assist regulators to obtain insight into those organizations they are responsible for oversight. Also discussed will be the risks facing gaming operators and how to best protect the integrity of gaming.
Questions that will be covered include:
- As a regulator what do you think your role is for cybersecurity in traditional brick and mortar casinos? online operators?
- As you think of the rapid advancement of technology, how does impact staffing a regulatory agency and maybe rethinking traditional regulatory positions?
- What are the top risks facing gaming operators today?
- How do organizations perform vulnerability management and risk prioritization to increase their security posture?
- What is the role as a regulator as it relates to security and managing risk?
2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Refreshment and Networking Break – Provided by GLI
Egyptian Ballroom
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Casino Office HACKED!
Egyptian Ballroom
Performers: Cardio Spider, Las Vegas Improv Group – Christopher, Paul Lirette, and Trina Colin
Improv Emcee: Matt Toler, Senior Gaming Technology Advisor, GLI
In this hilarious sketch comedy entertainment by the Cardio Spider improv comedy group, Christopher, Paul Lirette, and Raul Martinez will perform their skit “Hacked” written by Cardio Spider improv comedy group. Be sure to check out this humorous depiction of the everyday risks of malware in the workplace where they act out real-life scenarios where an employee discovers that their computer has been compromised by malware.
3:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Egyptian Ballroom
Paul Magno, Executive Vice President, GLI
INNOVATION ROOM
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – March 16
9:00 am – 2:00 pm – March 17
Back by popular demand, this year’s Innovation Room, presented by GLI University®, promises to inspire you with live demonstrations of the latest gaming technology, insightful knowledge from our subject-matter experts, and “hands- on” examples of GLI’s groundbreaking products and services. “Innovation:” It’s not just a word; it’s in our DNA. Elevate your conference experience with an exciting glimpse into the future of gaming with these industry-leading Innovation Room presenters including Ainsworth, Light and Wonder/Authentic Gaming, GiG, IGT, Kobetron, and UNLV.
Ainsworth will be demonstrating their Historical Horse Racing (HHR) system.
Light and Wonder/Authentic Gaming will be demonstrating Live Dealer Studio Gaming.
GiG will be demonstrating their responsible gaming system.
IGT will be demonstrating a multi-use terminal for sports betting, Electronic Table Game (ETG), and traditional Class III Gaming.
Kobetron will be demonstrating the newest Kobetron unit and will also have a single Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) upon which to demonstrate GAT.
UNLV Center for Gaming Innovation staff and students will be on hand to showcase their newest innovations coming from the university from some of their best and brightest.