SBC Summit Americas

05/13/2025

5/15/25

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM

IMGL Masterclass: From Legal to Legitimate: Post-Regulation Priorities in Gambling

The ink is dry, operators are live—but the work is just beginning. This panel explores the post-regulation phase: how to combat lingering black market activity, the role of enforcement, and how ESG strategies can help build public trust and long-term industry legitimacy. Lessons from jurisdictions that have been there—and those just starting out—will guide the conversation.

Speakers

Bill Pascrell, III (BP3)

Partner

Princeton Public Affairs Group

Juan Camilo Carrasco

Partner

Asensi Abogados

Gabriel Benedik

Senior Executive, Government Affairs

Gaming Laboratories International, Inc.

Daniel McGinn

Special Counsel

Jones Walker

Moderator

Tomas Enrique Garcia Botta

Partner / Socio

MF Estudio – Abogados

1:30 PM- 2:15 PM

IMGL Masterclass: Two Hemispheres, One Game: Regulatory Insights from the Americas

From Buenos Aires to Vancouver, the gaming landscape across the Americas is evolving rapidly. This panel explores what North America and South America can learn from each other when it comes to regulation, enforcement, and cultural nuance. Experts will unpack how regional values shape policy, how regulatory challenges were met in different jurisdictions, and what cross-continental collaboration could look like.

Speakers

Karen Marcela Sierra-Hughes

VP of LatAm, Caribbean & Spain

GLI

Katie Lever

Chief Legal Officer

Great Canadian Entertainment

Ian Thomas

Principal

Offit Kurman P.A.

Moderator

Ron Segev

Founding Partner

Segev LLP