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<\/p>\nA Douglas-based e-gaming executive has been flying the flag for the Isle of Man while speaking at a major international gambling regulation conference in Sydney, Australia.<\/p>\n
Frank Schuengel has worked in the island\u2019s egaming sector for more than two decades and previously served as a Douglas councillor<\/p>\n
He was invited to speak at Regulating the Game 2026, a global conference that brings together regulators, policymakers, industry leaders and researchers to discuss the future of gambling regulation.<\/p>\n
The event, held in Sydney last week, is widely regarded as one of the leading forums for discussion around gambling policy, compliance and regulatory best practice.<\/p>\n
The conference attracts participants from across the world, including government officials, academics, regulators and senior figures from the international gambling industry.<\/p>\n
Mr Schuengel delivered a keynote presentation entitled \u2018Grey Market Operations in an Ever More Regulated World: State of Play and Future Predictions.\u2019<\/p>\n
The session examined the role that so-called \u2018grey markets\u2019 play within global gambling and how operators, regulators and policymakers are responding to increasingly complex regulatory environments.<\/p>\n
It examined whether tightening regulatory frameworks are likely to reduce grey market activity or simply push it further underground.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the conference session, Mr Schuengel said it was important for the Isle of Man to remain visible within global discussions around gambling regulation.<\/p>\n
\u2018The Isle of Man has built a strong reputation as a well-regulated and credible jurisdiction within the international eGaming industry,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
\u2018Events like Regulating the Game bring together regulators and industry experts from all over the world, so it\u2019s an excellent opportunity to highlight the Isle of Man\u2019s experience and the role it plays in the global regulatory ecosystem.\u2019<\/p>\n
The conference itself focused heavily on the future performance, credibility and sustainability of gambling regulation.<\/p>\n
Its programme covers topics ranging from financial crime prevention and consumer protection to emerging technologies and the impact of black-market gambling activity. <\/p>\n
Mr Schuengel said: \u2018The Isle of Man has been involved in regulated online gambling for many years and has developed a regulatory system that is widely respected internationally.<\/p>\n
\u2018Being able to contribute to discussions like this helps ensure that smaller jurisdictions such as ours continue to be part of the global dialogue on how gambling regulation evolves.\u2019<\/p>\n
Regulating the Game also serves as an important networking platform, allowing regulators and industry professionals to build connections and share knowledge across borders. <\/p>\n
Mr Schuengel said the conference provided an opportunity not only to contribute to policy discussions but also to showcase the island\u2019s expertise within the global eGaming sector. <\/p>\n
\u2018It\u2019s always great to be able to fly the flag for the Isle of Man internationally,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
\u2018The island has built a strong reputation in e-gaming, and events like this allow us to share that experience while also learning from regulators and industry experts from around the world.<\/p>\n
\u2018It is also a prime opportunity to try and attract more business to the island and stabilise our e-gaming sector in anticipation of further growth over the coming years.\u2019<\/p>\n
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