The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) today announced that its 2014 Annual Conference will take place in Philadelphia on October 27-29, 2014. The event will explore emerging issues affecting gaming regulators, policymakers and industry executives in gambling markets around the world.
The conference will focus on challenges faced by regulators as they seek to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of gambling oversight. Expected to attend the annual gathering are IAGR members who represent gaming jurisdictions from throughout the world including those in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Central America, Caribbean and South America. Industry representatives are also invited to attend this year’s conference.
The program currently includes the session topics which will address:
Law & Regulation
Problem Gambling
Money Laundering
Testing & Audit Compliance
Probity & Investigations
Social Gaming and Virtual Currency
Regulatory Issues around the World, and
Internet Gaming
“IAGR is committed to bringing regulators around the world to come together to discuss the latest developments in our regulatory work so that we can help each other become more effective. This year’s conference will be held in the historic city of Philadelphia, at a time when there is rapid development in the regulatory framework for online gambling in the United States. This will be an exciting and meaningful conference for all our members to attend, as we chart the future directions for gambling regulation around the world,” said Peet Meng LAU, President of IAGR, and Board Member of Singapore’s Casino Regulatory Authority.
“As Conference chair, I hope regulators from all parts of the world take the opportunity to attend our Philadelphia Conference,” said Atle Hamar, IAGR Trustee and Director General of the Norwegian Gaming and Foundation Authority. “Since IAGR became an independent organization in 2010, this Conference has been the most important meeting and networking arena for regulators. International Key note speakers and panelists will give the program the best quality.”
“The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) is very excited to host the 2014 IAGR conference,” said Susan Hensel, immediate past President of IAGR and Director of Licensing for the PGCB. “This is the first time the conference will be held in Pennsylvania and we are looking forward to informative sessions and productive networking opportunities against a backdrop that uniquely blends history, culture and cosmopolitan attractions as only Philadelphia can offer.”
The deadline for the USD $750 IAGR Member’s Early Bird registration fee is September 19, 2014 after which the IAGR members will pay USD $900. The fee for non-IAGR Members and General Industry Attendees is USD $ 1,250.
The IAGR Conference will be co-located with the International Association of Gaming Advisors Annual Conference, which will be held at the same hotel venue, the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, from October 29-31, 2014.
For more information on the IAGR Conference visit: http://iagr.org/philadelphia-2014/
