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Education Matters PodcastEpisode 36 - Dean Shareski & Anna Villalta: AI & Education in Quebec and CanadaIn this episode of the Education Matters podcast, we explore the evolving role of education in Canada, particularly focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools. We discuss the importance of AI literacy, equity of access, and the challenges and opportunities AI presents in the educational landscape. Dean Shareski and Anna Villalta share their insights on how AI can be used as a tool to enhance learning, while also addressing the ethical considerations and potential risks involved. They emphasize the need for a thoughtful approach to AI, advocating for a balance between innovation and caution. The conversation a...2025-06-261h 06
Education Matters PodcastEpisode 35 - Reg Klassen: Canada’s Education IdentityIn this episode of the Education Matters podcast, Reg Klassen, the executive director of the Canadian Association of School System Administrators (CASA), shares his journey from a challenging childhood in Saskatchewan to a successful career in education. He discusses the importance of building relationships in education, the impact of teachers on students, and the need for parental involvement in their children's education. Reg reflects on his own struggles in school, the challenges he faced as a teacher, and the inspiring stories of students who overcame adversity. He emphasizes the human aspect of teaching and the importance of understanding the...2025-06-1959 min
The House Rules: Casino and iGaming ComplianceEp 13 - The Eye in the Sky - The Role of Casino Surveillance in ComplianceIn this episode, we're going to explore the world behind the cameras and the reasons why casino surveillance isn't just a regulatory checkbox, but a key player in maintaining trust, security, and integrity in the industry.
2024-11-0413 minThe House Rules: Casino and iGaming ComplianceEp 12 - Fostering Safer Gambling through Player Education and GameSenseThis episode delves into British Columbia Lottery Corporation's (BCLC) innovative approach to player education, focusing on the operation of it’s GameSense Advisor program at gaming facilities.
Learn how BCLC utilizes GameSense and proactive education strategies to promote informed gambling choices and reduce stigma associated with accessing help resources.
Tamara Morgan is the Manager for GameSense Programs and Training at BCLC.
2024-09-2849 minThe House Rules: Casino and iGaming ComplianceEp 11 - Best Practices When Implementing a Responsible Gaming ProgramHaving recently implemented a responsible gaming program in Colorado, Christopher Schroder, the Colorado Division of Gaming Director, talks about their program and advice for implementing a similar program.
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Christopher Schroder is the Director of the Colorado Division of Gaming and brings over 20 years of gaming experience to the Division, including the opening of four casinos in multiple jurisdictions. In his current role, Schroder is responsible for managing and directing the activities of the Division including limited gaming, sports betting and fantasy sports contests. Schroder began his managerial career as the Director...2024-09-271h 06The House Rules: Casino and iGaming ComplianceEp 10 - Managing Cryptocurrency Risk in Casino Gaming
Join Timothy Cradle, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Blockchain Intelligence Group for a discussion on Managing Cryptocurrency Risk in the Casino and iGaming Environment.
This webinar will explore the challenges associated with introducing and accepting cryptocurrency transactions in the gaming environment as well as the recommended steps to mitigate such risks.
Speaker - Timothy Cradle https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-cradle-02039299/
2024-09-231h 01The House Rules: Casino and iGaming ComplianceEp 9 - Crime Scene Investigations: Match-Fixing in SportJoin Affy Sheikh and Alec Bower of Starlizard Integrity Services for a discussion on Match-Fixing in North America.
2024-09-2134 minThe House Rules: Casino and iGaming ComplianceEp 8 - Sports Betting: Considerations and Implications for Financial InstitutionsJoin Thomas Mangine, Director AML & Risk Resilience at BMO for a discussion on the various considerations, impacts, and implications that Sports Betting presents for Financial Institutions
2024-09-111h 20The House Rules: Casino and iGaming ComplianceEp 7 - Regulated and Regulators - Working Together to Reduce Crime in British Columbia’s Casino industryJoin Kevin deBruyckere (Director, AML & Investigations, BCLC) and Cary Skrine (Executive Director, Enforcement, GPEB) for an exploration on how regulators and the regulated sector can work together effectively.
2024-09-1157 minThe House Rules: Casino and iGaming ComplianceEp 6 - Human Trafficking Risks in Canadian Gaming IndustryJoin Ashley Franssen-Tingley from the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking for an in-depth discussion on Human Trafficking.
Ashley will introduce us to the subject, explore the distinct topics of Sex Trafficking and Labour Trafficking and provide an assessment of the Prevalence of Human Trafficking in the Canadian Gaming Industry.
We will take a deep dive into How Trafficking can intersect with the Gaming and Hospitality sector and finally, we will be introduced to the Tools and Resources that those in the gaming sector can use to combat human trafficking.2024-09-111h 17The House Rules: Casino and iGaming ComplianceEp 5 - Modern Slavery and Human TraffickingJoin Matthew Friedman of the The Mekong Club (themekongclub.org) for a discussion on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
The topics covered in presentation include the following:
- A detailed description of the relationship between forms of modern
slavery and business risk;
- A detailed analysis of the relevance of this issue to the private sector;
- An update on the relevance of ESG to modern slavery;
- The changing modern slavery paradigm in all its forms;
- The impact of COVID on modern slavery and supply chains globally;
- A comprehensive summary of global trends and patterns;
...2024-09-1057 minThe House Rules: Casino and iGaming ComplianceEp 4 - Practical Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for High Risk Customers in Casino GamingJoin Gregory Dellas for a discussion surrounding PEPs, UBOs, Trusts and other High Risk Customers and the requirement to conduct effective Enhanced Due Diligence.
2024-09-1058 minThe House Rules: Casino and iGaming ComplianceEp 3 - Crypto and CasinosJoin Alex Cote for an introduction to cryptocurrency, compliance approaches to Cryptocurrency, and the role of Crypto in the casino gaming industry
2024-09-1032 minThe House Rules: Casino and iGaming ComplianceEp 2 - Understanding the Three Lines of Defence ModelJoin Andres Betancourt for a discussion on the Three Lines of Defence Model, an examination of each line, and the roles they plays in an effective compliance framework.
2024-09-1058 minThe House Rules: Casino and iGaming ComplianceEp 1 - Welcome to The House RulesWelcome to "The House Rules", the new gaming compliance podcast from the Association of Certified Gaming Compliance Specialists.
In this podcast we will hear from casino and i-gaming compliance specialists, discussing the latest trends and hot topics impacting the industry. We will also be focusing on careers in compliance, hearing from seasoned professionals about their own career paths and sharing their expertise and insights.
In this Episode, we will hear from ACGCS Founder and CEO, Dr. Ian Messenger, who provides an introduction to the Association and its contribution to casino gaming compliance.2024-09-0908 min
Gaming News Canada ShowDr. Ian Messenger tells the story of the Association of Gaming Compliance SpecialistsDr. Ian Messenger is a man with many hats over his professional career, from his work as an officer with Lothian and Borders Police in Edinburgh almost 20 years ago, to time as an operational duty officer with Interpol London and international intelligence officer, to investigating crimes of the financial sort with HSBC and OLG. Messenger’s experiences and expertise motivated him in the fall of October 2022 to create the Association of Certified Gaming Compliance Specialists, which today provides training to the casino and igaming sector in Canada and around the rest of the world. In March...2024-06-1345 min