Regulators’ round table

• What Commonwealth or legislative changes are likely to result from the Productivity Commission’s report on Gambling and what will be the timeframe for these?
• New directions for establishing a statutory cause of action against gambling providers under the common law and equity
• Examining the implications of pub ownership privatisation and buy entitlements
• Will the states increase tax on net profits for gaming?
• How will the federal government influence wagering and gaming in Australia?

Panellists include:
Robert Chappell, Director, OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT GAMBLING AUTHORITY
Mike Sarquis, Executive Director, OFFICE OF LIQUOR & GAMING REGULATION, QUEENSLAND
 

Examining the implications of “managed liberalisation” of online gaming

• What would be the timeframe for this?
• Will Australia become the Asian gaming hub once again?
• What opportunities does it present for foreign operators to enter the market?
• How can game developers enter the social gaming/casual gaming space?

Jamie Nettleton, Partner, ADDISONS
 

Summarising the key harm minimisation proposals and their implications

• Should player choice and control be a policy issue?
• Revealing results from research into the location of ATMs and withdrawal limits
• Measuring the effectiveness of other methods to restrict access to cash & credit
• What has been the impact of the Victorian ban on ATMs in gambling venues?
• Implementing maximum bet limits and pre-commitment spending limits – How will this impact operators’ ability to generate revenue?
• What is the impact of full anti-smoking laws on operators?
• Responsible gambling codes and industry programs
• Implications of current and future research on the evolution of responsible gambling practices at Australian gaming venues

Nadine Grinblat, Senior Research & Communications Manager, AUSTRALASIAN GAMING COUNCIL
Ross Ferrar, CEO, GAMING TECHNOLOGIES ASSOCIATION
Dr Rohan Miller, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Business & Economics, UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
 

Problem gambling identification and management

• Measuring the prevalence of problem gambling
• Interpreting prevalence surveys, particularly with regards to trends
• Implications of trends for public policy
• Effectiveness of measures introduced to date

John Storer, Senior Research Associate, JUDITH STUBBS & ASSOCIATES
 

Outlining NSW’s vision for new gaming machine technology and responsible gaming initiatives

Luke Freeman, Manager, Gaming Technology Branch/Compliance Division, OFFICE OF LIQUOR, GAMING & RACING, COMMUNITIES NSW
 

Determining the future for global standards for gaming machines

• What is the timeframe for adoption of a new global standard for gaming machines and what does this mean for manufacturers?
• Will the regulations dictate to those who develop monitoring systems and will they have to be upgraded to run two protocols?
• How are new technologies such as server-based gaming changing the distribution of gaming machines?
• Who will be the new powerhouses in gaming machine operators?

Ross Ferrar, CEO, GAMING TECHNOLOGIES ASSOCIATION
 

Implementing the Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 

• Update on recent legislation regarding AML and CTF
• Evaluating the latest tools and systems for customer identification and age verification, including online
• Identifying risk factors and indicators
• Industry perspectives on implementing the AML/CTF programme

Moderated by:
Anthony Seyfort, Partner, LANDER & ROGERS
Panellists include:
Deborah Willcocks, Director, Gambling, AUSTRAC
Cameron Church, AML Compliance Officer, SPORTINGBET
 

Segmentation and targeting of casino customers in Asian versus Western jurisdictions

• Using appropriate segmentation and positioning to effectively brand your property
• Maximising brand equity and customer lifetime value
• Understanding the key differences between Asian and Western customers in terms of game preference and behaviours
• Adapting marketing and management practices for Asia
• Understanding the intricacies of the Asian VIP market

Prof. Sudhir Kalé PhD, Professor of Marketing; Co-Director, Centre for Globalisation and Development, BONDUNIVERSITY