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Vixio Regulatory Radar PodcastA Look Back & A New Era AheadJoin us for a special milestone episode as we celebrate 100 episodes of the Vixio GamblingCompliance Podcast! In this episode, longtime podcast host Joe Ewans reflects on six years of industry change alongside Matt Carey (US Reporter) and Martin Williams (Contributing Editor, Asia). Vixio also shares exciting news about the show's future—soon to be rebranded as the Vixio Regulatory Radar podcast. Listeners can soon expect insightful discussions with not only top gambling regulation, law, and compliance experts. But now, expanded coverage from Vixio's payments compliance team. 🎧 Subscribe to catch the Vixio Regulatory Radar podcast...2025-03-1158 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastCompliance in UK Affiliate MarketingTo kick off season four of the Vixio GamblingCompliance podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Rightlander, one of the leading providers of affiliate compliance software. In this episode, Vixio reporter Harrison Sayers is joined by Rightlander's Chief Strategy Officer, Sarafina Wolde Gabriel. The pair discuss the complex nature of the UK gambling industry's relationship with affiliate marketing, highlighted by Rightlander's recently published UK marketing compliance report.2024-07-2226 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastUK White Paper: Defining the FutureA wave of consultations published this summer has revealed how the UK's regulator and government intend to re-write the rules for gambling businesses in Britain. Many stakeholders are making their voices heard in this pivotal period of gambling. This podcast episode is the full audio recording from a recent Vixio GamblingCompliance webinar, which took place on September 15, 2023. Vixio brought together leading experts with the key decision-makers behind the consultations to discuss the impending new era of UK gambling regulation. This episode feature speakers from the Department for Digital, Culture Media and Sport, the UK Gambling...2023-09-2054 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastWhat does the future hold for Online Gambling across The Netherlands?Ever since it fully opened its doors in 2019, the Dutch online gambling market has been characterised by rapid changes in regulations. Driven in part by ill political winds that are proving hard to disperse, the latest round of changes to the market has seen a ban on many types of gambling advertising. And there is more to come, with promised changes to duty of care and much more on the horizon. In this episode of the VIXIO GamblingCompliance podcast, Justin Franzen, a partner at law firm Kalff Katz and Franzen, breaks down what's in store for one...2023-08-0743 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastUK White Paper: The End of the BeginningAfter more than two years of delays and debates, the UK government has released its white paper on gambling regulatory reform, firing the starting gun on a pivotal 12 months for the country’s gambling industry. Almost every significant proposed change, from online stake limits to affordability checks, is subject to rapidly approaching consultations, defining the compliance landscape in the world’s largest regulated online gambling jurisdiction for years. This podcast episode is the full audio recording from a recent VIXIO GamblingCompliance webinar. In this recording, VIXIO brought together leading regulatory, legal and policy experts to discuss the fall...2023-06-021h 00Vixio Regulatory Radar PodcastUK Gambling: Understanding the White Paper We are on the verge of a new era of gambling regulation in the UK, after the government finally published its white paper on gambling reform. The proposed changes are manifold, but the specifics are few and far between. In this episode, VIXIO GamblingCompliance experts discuss some of the biggest areas of change laid out in the white paper and how we expect its proposals to play out in the pivotal months ahead. 2023-05-0940 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastIs India Set to Become an Online Gambling Juggernaut?Aggressive market growth turbo-charged by the pandemic and the central government’s shift to regulation promise to transform India into an online gambling juggernaut. But it is the Supreme Court of India and pro-reform state High Courts that are paving the way for the potential nationwide legalisation of skill gaming with stakes. In this episode of the VIXIO GamblingCompliance podcast, contributing editor for Asia, Martin Williams outlines the key roles that various courts play and the tensions they must overcome to provide a legal foundation for a surging industry.2023-05-0237 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastBrazil's Betting Market On The Cusp Of RegulationMore than four years after the passage of a federal law on fixed-odds sports betting, expectations are high that Brazil's new government is prepared to finally take action to implement that law and introduce a licensing and regulatory regime for online betting operations within the coming months. In this episode, VIXIO GamblingCompliance chief analyst James Kilsby discusses the state of play for sports betting regulation with Rafael Marchetti Marcondes, chief legal officer for the fast-growing Brazilian daily fantasy sports operator Rei do Pitaco and legal director for newly formed Brazilian associations on sports integrity and responsible gaming. 2023-04-1446 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastDoes Sports Betting Advertising Have a Future?As the U.S. sports betting market continues to mature, more focus than ever is placed on advertising. Regulators have expressed increased concern recently with certain advertising practices, including marketing to college campuses and using misleading terminology like “risk-free” to describe certain offers. In this episode, VIXIO GamblingCompliance analysts James Kilsby and Matt Carey discuss the changing winds of the U.S. sports betting advertising market, the steps that regulators have taken to date, and what the future could hold for the market if this trend continues to progress.2023-03-2436 minVixio Regulatory Radar Podcast2022 Year In Review: Europe, Asia, and the AmericasPodcast host Joe Ewens is joined by fellow VIXIO GamblingCompliance regulatory experts Martin Williams and James Kilsby for a detailed discussion on the hot topics affecting the gambling industry this year. The trio look at the key talking points from the year that was 2022, as well as look to the future at what will set the agenda for the year ahead in key gambling jurisdictions - Europe, Asia and the Americas.2022-12-1652 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastBlack, White, and Red Hot: A review of Latin America’s changing marketsVIXIO Vice President and Latin America expert James Kilsby is joined by Vixio GamblingCompliance journalist Talia Samuelson to discuss the regulatory landscape and challenges in Latin America’s most prominent markets. Up for discussion are Peru’s new online gambling law, Brazil’s future with a new President, and Chile’s multiple gambling bills and legal complaints. VIXIO GamblingCompliance subscribers can read the full 2022 Latin America Gambling Outlook, which can be found here.2022-12-0228 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastStoring Player Data SecurelyIn this episode, VIXIO GamblingCompliance journalist Harrison Sayers interviews Laurent Fournié the CEO Trust & Sign- at Docaposte, the pair discuss the standardisation of data laws, growing regulatory pressures on the industry, and why trust is as important as ever in the digital age.2022-11-1432 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastLifetime Achievement Interview: Paul BurnsAs we approach the sixth annual VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulator Awards (GRAs), on November 30, 2022, we sat down with Paul Burns the winner of this year’s Compliance Lifetime Special Achievement Award. In this very special episode, VIXIO GamblingCompliance’s Chief Analyst and VP Americas James Kilsby interviewed Paul ahead of the GRAs, discussing his career in the Canadian Gaming Association, the impact of Ontario’s recent regulatory changes and his perspective on what the future holds for Canada’s gaming market.2022-09-2042 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastSports Betting In AfricaThis episode discusses the proliferation of sports betting across Africa, recent regulatory changes, and the key events shaping the industry landscape. Podcast regular and journalist Harrison Sayers speaks with VIXIO analyst Zachary Birnbaum about the growth of sports betting in different African markets, the opportunities for growth, and the key compliance concerns driving change. VIXIO GamblingCompliance subscribers can read the full 2022 Africa Gambling Outlook, which can be found here.2022-07-2830 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastGlobal Regulatory Awards: Everything you need to knowIn this short bonus episode, we will be discussing the VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards, providing information on how to get involved, the history of the awards and some background information on the awards process. Since their launch in 2017, the independently adjudicated Global Regulatory Awards hosted by VIXIO GamblingCompliance have become the biggest of their kind, the first awards that recognise and celebrate individuals and teams that work tirelessly to set new standards in the compliance and responsible gambling industry. The sixth-annual Global Regulatory Awards are set to take place on November 30, 2022, building on the su...2022-06-1710 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastThe Big Melt: Online Gaming Liberalisation in IndiaIn this podcast episode, VIXIO GamblingCompliance Contributing Editor for Asia, Martin Williams, explores major judicial, legislative and market developments impacting the Indian online gaming industry over the last year. Pandemic damage has accelerated litigation by and against the industry, but sympathetic regional High Courts and Supreme Court backing are likely to shepherd liberalisation and regulation on a state by state basis, possibly with an assist from a central government that may be looking to streamline India's patchwork regulatory environment.2022-05-0436 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastThe Slow Rise of U.S. iGamingWhile sports betting has exploded in popularity in the U.S. with over 32 states offering legal betting, online casino gaming has only been permitted in six states, despite far stronger revenues than sports betting. In this episode, VIXIO GamblingCompliance Reporter Matt Carey joins the podcast to discuss the factors impeding online casino legislation in several U.S. markets and the trends that have limited the short-term growth of the overall market despite strong performance in the few markets where iGaming is permitted.2022-02-1427 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastGlobal Gambling's Past & FutureTo celebrate the 50th episode of the VIXIO GamblingCompliance podcast, we bring together three of our in-house experts to reflect on the most dramatic changes that have affected the global gambling scene since we aired our first episode. Our experts from Europe, Asia and North America identify where we think the blockbuster moments of the next two years are likely to be found. 2021-10-2847 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastLifetime Achievement Interview: Birgitte SandAs we approach the fifth annual VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulator Awards (GRAs), on October 21, 2021, we sat down with Birgitte Sand the winner of this year's Compliance Lifetime Special Achievement Award, and former head of the Danish regulator. In this role Birgitte famously took on the formidable task of overseeing the country’s transition from a monopoly gambling model to a system of licensing that is, these days, often cited as a gold-standard example of an open market. In this very special episode, VIXIO GamblingCompliance podcast host and Editor Joe Ewens interviewed Birgitte ahead of the GRAs, to di...2021-09-2828 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastOntario Online Opening Begins New Era In Canadian GamingIn this episode, Paul Burns, CEO and president of the Canadian Gaming Association, joins VIXIO GamblingCompliance’s chief analyst James Kilsby to discuss the rollout of single-event sports betting across Canada as well as the imminent opening of Ontario’s online gambling market to registered private operators through a groundbreaking regulatory model. While regulatory standards are now in place, question marks remain over the effective tax rate in Ontario and whether international liquidity will be allowed, with requirements of Canadian federal law meaning the Ontarian market is set to be unique in the global online gambling industry and...2021-09-2046 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastSports Betting in Brazil: Opportunities & ObstaclesIn this episode, VIXIO GamblingCompliance's chief analyst James Kilsby speaks with Brazilian gambling law expert Luiz Felipe Maia of FYMSA Advogados in Sao Paulo about Brazil's long and winding road to regulated sports betting. Two and a half years after Brazil's Congress passed a law to legalise both land-based and online fixed-odds betting, delayed efforts to establish a concession or licensing system received a boost as lawmakers agreed to enact new legislation to lower the effective tax rates. Still, significant challenges remain, including emerging competition from state and municipal governments that last year received legal approval to...2021-08-1139 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastU.S. Sports Betting and iGaming TrendsBONUS EPISODE: Podcast regulars Matt Carey and Danny Stone from VIXIO GamblingCompliance recently joined a Twitter Space live conversation hosted by U.S. based investment advisers Roundhill Investments. For this bonus episode of the podcast, we have taken an extract from this conversation where VIXIO's U.S. experts discuss sports betting data, trends and much more.2021-08-0254 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastPayments Landscape: 2021 & Beyond In this episode of the VIXIO GamblingCompliance podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Ian Kay, Vice President, Gaming & Trading, EMEA at leading payment processing company Worldpay from FIS. We delve into the research from Worldpay's latest Global Gaming Payments Report and discuss the crucial role that payments play within the global gambling industry. 2021-07-2230 min
Ask the Operator PodcastEpisode 9- Regulating sports betting in the AmericasJames Kilsby, VP Americas for VIXIO GamblingCompliance provides a macro-analysis of the key markets for sports betting in the Americas and walks us through the latest regulatory developments. 2021-06-0436 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastRiskiest Business: Global Gambling in China’s Cross-HairsVIXIO GamblingCompliance Contributing Editor for Asia, Martin Williams, discusses last month’s VIXIO special report on the threat that the Chinese government poses not only to the underground gambling industry in China, but also regulated markets in Asia and further afield struggling with the coronavirus pandemic. This episode looks at the latest fallout from Chinese government actions, the likely impacts on the land-based and online industries, and dilemmas facing operators, governments and regulators as Beijing applies anti-gambling laws to every one of its citizens on foreign soil, and even to foreign nationals and companies who profit from th...2021-05-2633 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastFlorida In Focus: Sports Betting & The Seminole CompactIn this podcast episode, VIXIO GamblingCompliance chief analyst and US VP James Kilsby joins us to preview May's special session of the Florida legislature where lawmakers will be tasked with reviewing - and approving - a landmark, multi-billion-dollar agreement with the Hard Rock-owning Seminole Tribe that could bring both retail and online sports betting to the populous Sunshine State and reset its overall gaming market for years to come. We discuss how Florida got to this point, what the new compact would mean in the context of the wider U.S. sports-betting market, and offer perspective on what...2021-05-0738 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastNew York Finally Green Lights Mobile Betting: What's Next?Legalised mobile sports betting in New York has been the dream of many in the gaming industry since the U.S. Supreme Court repealed PASPA. Earlier this week lawmakers reached an agreement on a plan that could produce $500 million in annual revenue three years after launching mobile betting in the state. However, complications surrounding the deal between Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislators has led to confusion and frustration among stakeholders, creating an empire state of uncertainty. In the latest episode of the podcast, we are joined by U.S. gaming expert and VIXIO GamblingCompliance Reporter...2021-04-0839 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastAI: The Future of Harm Reduction?The potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to guide the future of responsible gambling is compelling. But what are the risks and opportunities inherent in this approach? And just how much can AI do to protect players from harm? To discuss this intriguing subject matter and more VIXIO GamblingCompliance Report and podcast regular Harrison Sayer’s is joined for a deep dive conversation with Simo Dragicevic. Who is the Managing Director of Playtech Protect, as well as the Head of Playtech AI and Founder of BetBuddy.2021-03-0938 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastU.S. Market Hopes & FearsThe results from a recent survey conducted by VIXIO GamblingCompliance which looks into the future for sports and casinos gambling in the U.S. revealed prevailing fears about the status of the Wire Act, the possibility of federal regulation, and much more. For this podcast episode, we are joined by show regulars and U.S. regulatory experts, James Kilsby and Matt Carey for an examination of the survey findings, as well as a discussion of the overall prospects for the U.S. gambling market in 2021 and beyond.2021-02-2435 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastGambling's Pandemic Fortunes UncoveredThis episode of the VIXIO GamblingCompliance podcast we chart the ups and the downs of the gambling industry during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. We are joining by our top data expert Danny Stone as he shares the insights his team have developed from a close look at the financial fortunes of online and offline gambling in multiple jurisdictions, including much of Europe and the U.S.2021-02-0937 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastArgentina's Online Gambling OpportunityNearly two years after the legalisation of online gambling and sports betting, the Province of Buenos Aires has announced the seven winners of its tender process and is preparing to launch. In this episode of the podcast, Kristal Rovira, VIXIO GamblingCompliance’s Legal and Research Director of the Americas, is joined by Argentine lawyer, Tomas Garcia Botta, to discuss next steps for the Province, the enactment of a new federal tax, advertising issues and other regulatory topics.2021-01-2633 minVixio Regulatory Radar Podcast2021 Outlook: Europe, Asia, and the AmericasAlthough the hope of an end to the pandemic dominates the view of 2021 around the world, in the meantime the pace of regulatory change in gambling shows no sign of slowing. Join VIXIO GamblingCompliance's regional experts as they take a look at the issues that will set the agenda for the year ahead in key gambling jurisdictions - Europe, Asia and the Americas. Podcast host Joe Ewens is joined by show regulars Martin Williams and James Kilsby for a detailed discussion on the hot topics affecting the industry this year, including: the rapid expansion of...2021-01-1246 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastAustralia's Crown SlipsIn this edition of the VIXIO GamblingCompliance podcast, Contributing Editor for Asia Martin Williams speaks with veteran industry consultant David Green on the troubles facing Australian casino giant Crown Resorts. The company has been under constant pressure as damage from the pandemic combines with the fallout from inquiry hearings into the suitability of its subsidiary to hold a licence for its new Sydney casino.2020-12-1643 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastUK Casinos: COVID, 2021 and BeyondMain Episode, UK Casinos: COVID, 2021 and Beyond Recent multi-award winner at the VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards and compliance boss at Genting Casinos UK, Jon Duffy, delivers his verdict on the compliance challenges facing the UK casino industry today, the devastating impact of COVID-19 and his hopes for reforms in the government review of the Gambling Act in 2021.2020-12-0830 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastCanada’s Sports Betting OpportunityMain Episode, Canada’s Sports Betting Opportunity As 2020 draws to a close, Canada’s gambling market has been thrown into the international spotlight, with the country's parliament considering legislation that would permit single-event sports wagering. In this episode of the VIXIO GamblingCompliance podcast, U.S. based reporter Matt Carey is joined by John Levy, CEO of theScore, to talk about the opportunity legalised Canadian sports betting presents for operators and how the Toronto-based digital media company plans to capitalise on its home market of Ontario.2020-11-3033 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastA Las Vegas Classic RevisitedMain Episode, A Las Vegas Classic Revisited Before it was imploded to make way for the Venetian, the Sands was the quintessential classic Las Vegas casino that hosted the icons of the day, from legendary musician Frank Sinatra to U.S. President John F. Kennedy. In this episode of the podcast, VIXIO GamblingCompliance US Editor Chris Sieroty is joined by historian and author David Schwartz to discuss the Sands' place in Vegas history, as well as his thoughts on the future for the iconic Las Vegas Strip.2020-11-2344 min
Asia Gaming Brief PodcastsMartin Williams on post election China-US relations - AGBVIXIO GamblingCompliance journalist and Asia editor, Martin Williams, talks with AGB managing editor, Sharon Singleton, about whether the election of Joe Biden as president of the United States may help to reset rock-bottom Sino-U.S. relations. He says we can probably expect a different tone, but in substance, Beijing may even have a tougher time.2020-11-1811 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastMalta's Gambling FutureMain Episode, Malta's Gambling Future Malta remains a nexus for online gambling, despite an evolving regulatory picture across most of Europe. In this episode of the VIXIO GamblingCompliance podcast, WH Partners' James Scicluna joins the show to discuss the island's place in the future on the industry, as well as some of the regulatory hot topics hitting closer to home.2020-11-1733 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastThe Future For Affiliates Main Episode, The Future For Affiliates The role of marketing affiliates in the world of online gambling has been central to success in that sector for a number of years. However, with new advertising rules popping up across Europe, and the US market developing at pace, the role of the affiliate has never been more complex. But the sometimes fractious relationship between operator and affiliate remains central to the industry. In this episode of the VIXIO GamblingCompliance podcast BonusFinder’s Fintan Costello lays out his view on whether affiliates should be licensed in the UK, th...2020-11-1036 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastYGAM's Gambling LessonsMain Episode, YGAM's Gambling Lessons The charity partner for the 2020 VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards, are YGAM, the Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust a charity which focuses on teaching young people and their educators how to develop the resilient skills needed to avoid harms caused by video gaming and gambling. In this episode, the charity’s founder Lee Willows and external affairs chief Daniel Bliss dig into YGAM’s past, present and future, touching on the lessons learned along the way, as well as digging into some of the thorny issues surrounding gambling charities and the...2020-10-2349 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastLifetime Achievement Interview: Richard FlintMain Episode, Lifetime Achievement Interview: Richard Flint As we approach the fourth annual VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards, on October 29th 2020. We sat down with the winner of the Compliance Lifetime Special Achievement Award, the former Sky Bet CEO and well-known industry spokesperson Richard Flint. During his nearly 20 tenure with Sky Betting & Gaming Richard oversaw remarkable transformation and unprecedented growth, turning them into an online gambling powerhouse, while at the same time confronting head-on some of the industry’s most pressing responsible gambling challenges. His tenure saw massive growth at the sports-betting company, wh...2020-10-1339 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastU.S. Election ImpactMain Episode, U.S. Election Impact The unique election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden will have long-lasting aftershocks for the entire world. But where does gambling fit into the mix? Two of VIXIO GamblingCompliance's Washington D.C. experts guide you through how November's seismic election battle could affect U.S. gaming, from state laws up to the potential for federal consequences.2020-10-0940 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastGambling Blocklist BoomMain Episode, Gambling Blocklist Boom Season two of the VIXIO GamblingCompliance podcast kicks off with a discussion on the use of blocklists in the global gambling industry. The use of blocklists as a tool to thwart the unlicensed gambling sector is at an all-time high, with 14,000 new websites added to lists across Europe in the first half of 2020 alone. On this episode, VIXIO GamblingCompliance data analyst Ryan Heslop joins the podcast to delve into the reasons behind this blocking boom and the success, or otherwise, of this divisive form of enforcement.2020-09-1632 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastCoronavirus Impact: What's Next for Asia?Main Episode, Coronavirus Impact: What's Next for Asia? More than six months on from the initial outbreak in Wuhan, China, no corner of the world is unaffected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For this episode, VIXIO GamblingCompliance's Taiwan-based editor Martin Williams provides yet another update on the ongoing effects the coronavirus has had on the gambling industry in Asia and beyond. Martin and Joe discuss, among other topics, the current and future prospects for crucial gambling sectors across the region, including; China, Macau, Australia, South Korea, India and more. They also discuss how a vigilant...2020-07-3035 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastMacau: The Present and FutureMain Episode, Macau: The Present and Future The world’s richest gambling market is rapidly approaching its 2022 concession renewal, a process which could re-shape the region for the next 20 years. And with tensions between the US, Hong Kong and China already close to breaking point, Macau has rarely been more affected by the prevailing political headwinds. In this episode, VIXIO GamblingCompliance’s Asia Editor, Martin Williams, talks to local legal expert and former government advisor, Carlos Lobo, about the current state of affairs in Macau and how the landscape is shaping ahead of the...2020-06-1835 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastDraft Kings Entering the U.S. Stock Market - Morgan Stanley PerspectiveMain Episode, Draft Kings Entering the U.S. Stock Market - Morgan Stanley Perspective Daily fantasy sports contest and sports betting provider DraftKing's explosive entry onto the US stock market scene has drawn attention from far and wide across the gambling industry and wider mainstream media. On this episode, VIXIO GamblingCompliance Reporter and podcast regular Matt Carey is joined by Thomas Allen, Morgan Stanley's Lodging and Leisure analyst as he shares his view on the sustainability of the sports betting operator's meteoric rise. ***** Morgan Stanley Disclosure The information and opinions in Morgan Stanley Research were prepared by Morgan Stanley...2020-06-0124 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastRegulatory Forecast of Latin AmericaMain Episode, Regulatory Forecast of Latin America The often unpredictable legislative landscape of Latin America is currently witnessing a spike in efforts to regulate online gambling. To delve into the complexities, we spoke to VIXIO GamblingCompliance’s in-house Latin American expert, Kristal Rovira, for a look at what’s happening now and what’s next for gambling laws in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and beyond.2020-05-1426 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastPayments in a PandemicMain Episode, Payments in a Pandemic. With the global economy under unprecedented strain, gambling’s relationship with payments and banking has not escaped the upheaval. From a future where punters fear the virus-transmitting powers of cash to the struggles of effective affordability checks during a lockdown. VIXIO GamblingCompliance reporter Harrison Sayers delivers a financial forecast that touches on KYC and the ongoing debate over cryptocurrencies and challenger banks in gambling.2020-05-0424 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastCoronavirus Impact: Asia RevisitedMain Episode, Coronavirus Impact: Asia Revisited. This episode is the finale of a three-part update on the ongoing effects the coronavirus has had on the global gambling industry. For this episode, VIXIO GamblingCompliance's Taiwan-based editor Martin Williams provides an update on Asia, the original source of the virus. Martin and Joe discuss, among other topics, how South Korea could be viewed as a model for Western countries in their battle against infection and reflect on new infection spikes, the uncertainty of Chinese reporting and many other factors that suggest the impact of the pandemic on...2020-03-3132 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastCoronavirus Impact: EuropeMain Episode, Coronavirus Impact: Europe Straight from the lockdown, this episode of the podcast brings you an update on how the European gambling industry and its regulators are responding to the unprecedented crisis we are all currently living through. With sport all but cancelled, bookmaker shares in freefall and governments scrambling to prop up their economies, there are a whole host of issues affecting gambling’s many sectors across the continent. Joe Ewens and GamblingCompliance reporter Harrison Sayers discuss the future for sports betting after the pandemic abates, how regulators are turning up th...2020-03-2631 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastAsia: Coronavirus ImpactMain Episode, Asia: Coronavirus Impact The entire world has watched in horror as the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to spread from its epicentre in Western China. The effect of the coronavirus on gambling in Asia has already been profound. In Macau, the world's richest gambling hub, casinos shut their doors for weeks at the orders of the regional government. In other satellite markets, many highly dependent on Chinese players for revenue or themselves at risk of wide-scale infection, the situation is no less serious. To explore the ongoing effect of the...2020-02-1925 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastU.S. Sports Betting 2020 Outlook (Part 2)Main episode, U.S. Sports Betting 2020 Outlook (Part 2) It has been barely 18-months since the professional and amateur sports betting act was overturned, and there are now 13 states beyond Nevada with full sports betting up and running. In 2019, 9 states plus Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico enacted sports betting legislation, as well as this there have been over 150 major partnerships signed between; casinos, sportsbooks operators, technology providers, majors sports leagues and teams not to mention media companies. For this episode, Joe Ewens is once again joined by Reporter, Matt Carey and Vice President...2020-02-1715 minVixio Regulatory Radar PodcastU.S. Sports Betting 2020 Outlook (Part 1)Main episode, U.S. Sports Betting 2020 Outlook (Part 1) It has been barely 18-months since the professional and amateur sports betting act was over turned, and there are now 13 states beyond Nevada with full sports betting up and running. In 2019, 9 states plus Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico enacted sports betting legislation, as well as this there have been over 150 major partnerships signed between; casinos, sportsbooks operators, technology providers, majors sports leagues and teams not to mention media companies. For this episode, Joe Ewens is joined by Reporter, Matt Carey and Vice President, U...2020-02-0526 min