CONFERENCE 2019 PROGRAM
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Day 1 - Monday 30 September
Day 2 - Tuesday 1 October
Day 3 - Wednesday 2 October
Day 4 - Thursday 3 October
THEME: "Regulating the game"
Monday, 30 September
08.00-17.00
Registration – Information desk open
09.00-12.00
IAGR Board of Trustees Meeting
Lunch is on your own ~ on Monday only
IAGR 2019 CONFERENCE PROGRAM BEGINS
12.30-12.45
Opening remarks & announcements by Master of Ceremonies
Paul Newson, IAGR Vice President, Trustee, NSW Responsible Gambling Fund
12.45-13.00
Opening of the IAGR 2019 Jamaica Conference: Welcome & introduction
IAGR President Trude Felde, Senior Advisor, Norwegian Gaming & Foundation Authority
13.00-13.15
Host's welcome & opening remarks
Mr. Clovis Metcalfe, OD, Chairman, Casino Gaming Commission and Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission
13.15-14.45
Keynote session
The Dynamic Realities of Crisis Management and Casinos: Prevention and Oversight In the Midst of Chaos
Dr Larry Barton, PhD, Distinguished University Professor of Crisis Management and Public Safety at the University of Central Florida (UCF)
14.45-15.15
Session
Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA)
Mr Robin Sykes, Technical Director, Financial Investigation Division of the Ministry of Finance & the Public Service, Jamaica
15.15-15.30
Networking & refreshments break
15.30-15.45
Group photo
15.45-16.45
Session & panel discussion
Questioning the evidence: what works in strategic interviewing and lie detection for regulatory compliance investigations?
Associate Professor Georgina Heydon, RMIT University, Australia
John Tedeschini, Edmonton Police Service - Retired
Indicators of Deception in Language
Paul Curby, Director, CurbyPartners
16.45-17.15
Session
Fighting Fire with Fire: reducing and preventing gambling harm using technology
John Dalzell, Chair, Responsible Gambling Fund Trust, NSW, Australia
17.15-17.30
Closing remarks by Master of Ceremonies
Paul Newson, IAGR Vice President, Trustee, NSW Responsible Gambling Fund
18.00-20.15
Opening reception
The IAGR 2019 conference delegates will be welcomed at a reception by the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission and Casino Gaming Commission. Details of the reception and all social networking activities will be available in the coming months.
Our guest speaker will be Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, CD, MP, who will officially welcome all delegates to Jamaica. IAGR President Trude Felde will also address delegates.
Tuesday, 01 October
07.30-17.00
Registration – Information desk open
08.30-08.45
Opening remarks & announcements by Master of Ceremonies
Nathan Bennett, Executive Officer, Liquor & Gaming NSW
08.45-09.15
Official keynote session
Dr The Hon. Nigel Clarke, MP, PhD, Minister of Finance & the Public Service, Jamaica
09.15-10.45
Keynote presentation
Applying Behavioural Insights to Increase Safer Gambling
Aisling Ní Chonaire, Senior Advisor, The Behavioural Insights Team
Gambling behaviour (session title TBA)
Jack Wilson, Head of Digital, 2CV Research
10.45-11.00
Networking & refreshments break
11.00-12.00
Session
A proactive staff-customer response to in-venue behavioural indicators of gambling problems: A paradigm shift from warning messages
Alexander Blaszczynski PhD, Professorial Research Fellow and Director, Gambling Treatment and Research Clinic, Science Faculty, Brain Mind Centre, School of Psychology, University of Sydney
12.00-13.00
Lunch
13.00-14.00
Session & panel discussion
Cyber security challenges
Travis Foley, Chief Operating Officer, BMM Testlabs
Nadav Arbel, CEO, CyberHat ltd.
14.00-15.00
Session & panel discussion
Blockchain: Implications for Gaming’s Public and Private Sectors
Facilitator
Sue Schneider, Editor-in-Chief, Gaming Law Review
Panellists
John English, Partner, Managing Director Sports Betting & Technology, Global Market Advisors
Earle Hall, CEO, AXES | GSA Blockchain Chair
André Wilsenach, SVP, Government Relations, BMM Testlabs
15.00-15.15
Networking & refreshments break
15.15-15.45
Session
The Impact of the Regulator (and Regulations) on Technologically Driven Product & Service Development
Ann-Dawn Young Sang, President and CEO, Supreme Ventures Group
15.45-16.45
Session
Modern monitoring system
Igor Rus, Director of Systems of ComtradeGaming
Modern central monitoring systems: Implementation and benefits
Frank Makryllos, Managing Director - Gaming Services, Tabcorp
16.45-17.15
Session - TBA
17.15-17.30
Closing remarks by Master of Ceremonies
Nathan Bennett, Executive Officer, Liquor & Gaming NSW
Wednesday, 02 October
07.30-17.00
Registration – Information desk open
08.30-08.45
Opening remarks & announcements by Master of Ceremonies
Mr Vitus Evans, Executive Director, Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission
08.45-9.45
Keynote session
Where's My Jetpack? The Future of Legal Gaming
Prof. I. Nelson Rose, Professor Emeritus Whittier Law School and Visiting Professor University of Macau
09.45-10.45
Session & panel discussion
Sportsbetting & match fixing – how should sports integrity frameworks develop to deal with current and emerging threats
Session facilitator
Julian Hoskins, Principal, Senet Legal Pty Ltd
Panellists
Becky Harris, Current academic fellow of University of Nevada Las Vegas
Khalid Ali, Secretary General of the International Betting Integrity Association (formerly ESSA)
Vitus Evans, Executive Director of Betting, Gaming and Lotteries, Jamaica
Jessica Maier, Partner, Melchers
10.45-11.00
Networking & refreshments break
11.00-12.00
Session & panel discussion
Artifical intelligence and the impact on gaming – including regulator, operator, supplier and test labs perspective
Facilitator
André Wilsenach, SVP, Government Relations, BMM Testlabs
Panellists - TBC
12.00-13.00
Lunch
13.00-13.30
Session
Threat of Serious Organized Crime
Miss Paula Llewellyn QC, Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Director of Public Prosecution, Jamaica
13.30-14.00
Session
Revolutionary Responsible Gambling: Innovative Approaches for Regulators
Keith Whyte, Executive Director, National Council on Problem Gambling (US)
14.00-14.30
Discussion & workshop
The Perks & Drawbacks of Different Forms of Regulating the Game
Birgitte Sand, Director, Danish Gambling Authority
Dr Simon Planzer, Partner, PLANZER LAW
14.30-15.00
Session
Can the use of big data prevent problem gambling?
Liv Rothe & Lars Petter Degnepoll, Norweigan Gaming and Foundation Authority
15.00-15.15
Closing remarks by Master of Ceremonies
Mr Vitus Evans, Executive Director, Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission
15.15-15.30
Networking & refreshments break
15.30-17.30
IAGR Annual Members Business Meeting (IAGR Members Only)
18.20-18.30
Delegates gather in the hotel lobby for departure to Gala Dinner. Dress code: business or cocktail attire.
18.30-22.00
IAGR Gala Dinner
The host jurisdiction is organising a memorable gala dinner for the 2019 Jamaica conference delegates at a uniquely Jamaican venue. Details of the dinner and all social networking activities will be available in the coming months.
22.30
Delegates return to hotel.
Thursday, 03 October
08.00-16.00
Registration – Information desk open
08.30-08.45
Opening remarks & announcements by Master of Ceremonies
Gayle Cameron, Commissioner, Massachusetts Gaming Commission
08.45-09.45
Keynote session
Responsive Regulation of Gambling
Professor John Braithwaite, B.A. (University of Queensland), Ph.D (University of Queensland), Distinguished Professor, College of Asia and the Pacific, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
09.45-10.45
Session & panel discussion
The light side of the (Caribbean) moon: Positive play and safe gambling practices
Facilitator
Professor Paul Delfabbro, School of Psychology, University of Adelaide
Panellists
Dr. Richard Wood, Gamres, Montreal, Canada
Professor Nerilee Hing, Central Queensland University, Australia
Dr. Jonathan Parke, Sophro Limited
10.45-11.00
Networking & refreshments break
11.00-11.30
Session
Regulator Driven Responsible Gaming
Richard Henry M.Sc. Psychology - Counselling, Responsible Gaming Counselling & Support Services, RISE Life Management Services
11.30-12.00
Session
A Review of Product-Related Risk in Gambling and New Developments in Education to Promote Responsible Game Design
Dr. Jonathan Parke, Sophro Limited
12.00-13.00
Lunch
13.00-14.00
Session
Updates and Insights from Latin and Caribbean Regulators: Lessons Learned
Karen Sierra-Hughes, Gaming Laboratories International
14.00-15.00
Session
International Masters of Gaming Law – TBA
15.00-15.05
Remarks from Master of Ceremonies
Gayle Cameron, Commissioner, Massachusetts Gaming Commission
15.05-15.30
IAGR2019 closing remarks
Paul Newson, IAGR Vice President, Trustee, NSW Responsible Gambling Fund
Conclusion of IAGR 2019 Jamaica Conference week
Please check back often as sessions and speakers are confirmed & updated regularly.
- All conference sessions are held at the Half Moon Resort.
- Registration and refreshment break locations will be confirmed near the conference space.
- The Registration Desk will be staffed during all conference sessions.
- Dress code information for the week's activities may be found above and on the Registration webpage.
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