Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced Donata Szabo, Regional Head of Licensing, Government & Regulatory Affairs – EMEA/APAC at Sportradar, as the third conference chair for its 2025 edition.
Szabo oversees regulatory and licensing efforts across the diverse EMEA/APAC regions at Sportradar, leveraging her global experience to offer insights into regulatory systems worldwide. “With a background in international and human rights law from the University of Cambridge, Donata’s unique blend of expertise will bring exceptional value to the conference,” organizers commented.
Szabo said: “I am pleased to be a part of Regulating the Game and contribute towards meaningful discussions on effective and innovative regulation as well as fostering global collaboration on safer gambling and regulatory excellence.”
Szabo joins the following line-up of conference chairs:
- Dr Marla Royne Stafford, Professor of Marketing at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and expert in responsible gambling was the first Conference Chair announced.
- Andrew W Scott, Vice Chairman and CEO of Inside Asian Gaming, brings nearly four decades of expertise in the gaming industry and a wealth of knowledge about Asia-Pacific markets.
Donata will be providing insights into global regulatory challenges and how technological advancements can help regulators create sustainable gaming markets through a session titled Improving Regulatory Performance with Modern Technology.
Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch, remarked: “The caliber of our Conference Chairs reflects the growing significance of Regulating the Game. Donata’s expertise, alongside Dr Stafford and Andrew W Scott, ensures the 2025 conference will be an extraordinary event, fostering critical conversations and driving innovation in gambling regulation.”
Paul Newson
Previous conference chairs/guest MCs include:
- Andrew Gellatly, Executive Director, Alderney Gambling Control Commission.
- Dan Rule, General Manager, Financial Crime & Regulatory Transformation, Endeavour Group
- Paul Curby, Partner at CurbyMclintock.
- Dr Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist and author of The Dopamine Brain.
- Ian Hughes, Chief Commercial Officer at Gaming Laboratories International.
Now in its fifth edition, Regulating the Game is a flagship conference that brings together experts, regulators, and industry professionals. The conference is dedicated to introducing expert content, inspiring discussion and debate about policy and sector issues, and driving innovation to support efficient and effective gambling regulation.
Registration for the 2025 conference is now open and access to the special conference accommodation rate at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour closes on 3 February. Organizations wanting to send multiple staff can access discounted registration and early bird rates for individuals are available.
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!
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2025/01/28/93176-regulating-the-game-announces-sportradar-39s-donata-szabo-as-third-conference-chair
