Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game announced that Jamieson O’Reilly, CEO and Lead Hacker at Dvuln, will deliver a keynote titled Oceans 11 Downunder: How I Hacked Australia’s Two Biggest Casinos (Legally) at the 2025 edition of the conference in Sydney.
In this keynote, O’Reilly will take attendees behind the scenes of how he legally hacked into two of Australia’s largest casinos, uncovering serious vulnerabilities in their digital infrastructure.
While casinos are known for their robust security measures, as they increasingly rely on interconnected systems and digital processes, new vulnerabilities emerge that even the most fortified establishments must contend with.
“When most people think of a casino, they think of high security, underground vaults, and an overall intimidating complexity. But with great complexity comes great security consequences. It’s easy to think of a casino as one big money-making machine. But the reality is, under the hood, casinos are run by many individual moving parts, all relying on each other equally to function,” said Mr. O’Reilly.
O’Reilly’s talk will delve into the specific techniques he used to breach these casinos’ defenses, exposing weaknesses in their systems, surveillance networks, customer databases, and backend operations. Although both casinos have since patched the vulnerabilities, Jamieson’s experience highlights the broader challenges facing the gaming industry in the digital age, where the expanding attack surface presents real risks.
As a leader in offensive security, he has conducted several red team exercises and adversary simulations against some of the hardest targets in the world, from banks and casinos to government agencies, to test their resilience against Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). His expertise helps organizations uncover critical vulnerabilities and build robust defenses against highly skilled attackers.
“With his incredible experience in ethical hacking and cybersecurity, Jamieson’s keynote is set to be a highly anticipated session of the conference. His revelations about how he legally breached the security of two major casinos provide crucial lessons for the entire gambling sector,” said Paul Newson, event organizer and Principal at Vanguard Overwatch.
“As the industry becomes more digitally interconnected, understanding the risks and learning how to defend against cyber threats is more important than ever,” he added.
Paul Newson
Jamieson is a member of the CREST Approved Australasia Council. In addition to this, Jamieson is also a co-author of the post-quantum encryption specification PPQM, demonstrating his knowledge of advanced cryptography and defensive security.
His keynote will not only offer an insider’s view into casino security vulnerabilities but will also provide practical insights into how businesses can strengthen their defenses against ever-evolving digital threats. “The session is essential for anyone in the gaming sector looking to safeguard their digital infrastructure in a connected world where no system is truly secure,” Regulating the Game’s organizers said.
Now in its fifth edition, Regulating the Game is a flagship conference that bridges the gap between regulators, industry professionals, and stakeholders. The conference introduces expert content, inspires critical discussions on policy and regulatory challenges, and drives innovation to underpin the future of effective gambling regulation.
Interested parties can visit the event’s website to register or contact the organizing team for more information about exhibiting, sponsorship opportunities, or applying to speak at Pitch!
