[8:30 AM-10:00 AM] Registration Open - Continental Breakfast
[10:00 AM-10:15 AM] Opening Remarks
[10:15 AM-11:00 AM] Money Laundering and Illicit Finance in the Casino Industry
[11:00 AM-11:15 AM] Break
[11:15 AM-12:15 PM] Title 31 BSA Overview: An Introduction to the Regulatory Landscape
This session provides an overview of the legal and regulatory landscape of BSA/AML rules and expectations: what laws apply; who enforces them; when actions are civil or criminal; and the consequences of noncompliance.
[12:15 PM-1:15 PM] Lunch
[1:15 PM-2:00 PM] AML Program Requirements: The Six Pillars, Risk Assessments, and KYC Issues
Understanding the basic requirements for your AML Compliance Program is both an explicit part of following the rules of the Bank Secrecy Act, but is also key to the other BSA requirements. In this session, you will learn about the most critical requirements to ensure that your risk-based program meets IRS and FinCEN requirements.
[2:00 PM-3:00 PM] Suspicious Activity Investigation and Reporting
The trend for SAR filings is increasing every year. This session will provide a comprehensive review of SAR compliance. Attendees will gain extensive information about suspicious activity identification, narrative writing, reporting, and documentation. This session will equip casino compliance professionals with a solid understanding of SAR investigative requirements that can be used to enhance the SAR program to mitigate potential non-compliance risks.
The CTR session will include an overview of CTR tracking and all related reporting requirements.
[4:00 PM-4:30 PM] OFAC Compliance, BSA Recordkeeping and 314 (b) Information Sharing
In this session, we will learn the basics about OFAC and how to ensure compliance, as well as BSA recordkeeping, and FinCEN's voluntary (but strongly encouraged) 314(b) information sharing program.
[4:30 PM-5:00 PM] Q&A Forum - Ask the Experts
[Day One] August 13 - Main Conference
[7:00 AM-9:00 AM] Registration Open - Continental Breakfast
[9:00 AM-9:30 AM] Opening Remarks and State of the Union
[9:30 AM-9:45 AM] Welcoming Remarks from Dr. Brittnie Watkins, Nevada Gaming Control Board
Dr. Brittnie Watkins, of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, will welcome attendees to this year's Annual Conference. The Control Board oversees Nevada’s gaming industry, and protects the stability and integrity of the gaming industry through investigations, licensing, and enforcement of laws and regulations. Dr. Watkins is also the first Black woman to be elected to the State Bar of Nevada Board of Governors.
[9:45 AM-10:30 AM] Day One Keynote: Brian Nelson - Treasury’s Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence"
Under Secretary Nelson’s team leads U.S. government efforts to counter illicit finance to protect the U.S. financial system, and to respond to national security threats, domestic and overseas. The Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence applies Treasury’s policy, enforcement, intelligence, and regulatory tools to identify, disrupt, and disable terrorists, criminals, and other illicit actors. The Directors of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes, among others, report to this office.
[10:30 AM-10:45 AM] Break
[10:45 AM-11:30 AM] Keynote: Carole House - Special Advisor For Cybersecurity And Critical Infrastructure Policy, White House National Security Council (NSC)
Carole House, White House National Security Council (NSC) Special Advisor for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure, will deliver the Thursday morning keynote address, sharing her perspectives and vast experience in emerging technology, national security, and illicit finance compliance issues.
[11:30 AM-12:30 PM] Advanced Surveillance Techniques using Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition
This session will discuss new cutting-edge technology that integrates facial recognition and surveillance capabilities with data analytics to provide compliance and management critical information on a time sensitive basis. Attendees will learn how to leverage data and integrate the latest surveillance technologies and techniques to drive investigations and reviews to their fullest potential.
[12:30 PM-1:45 PM] Lunch
[1:45 AM-2:45 PM] Hot Off the Press: Critical BSA/AML Hot Topics for the Casino Industry
The gaming industry has seen substantial changes over the past several years, and this past year has been no exception. This session will cover new and emerging topics--typologies, guidance and other messaging from the government, and new initiatives relating to anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance that should be on the dashboard of every compliance department.
[2:45 PM-3:00 PM] Break
[3:00 PM-4:00 PM] The 2024 Elections and Their Effects Upon The Gaming Industry, And Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
Come enjoy a presentation titled “Ten Rules for Analyzing the Election Like a Political Pro”. Learn to analyze the fall elections like a political expert. The speaker is a former senior Congressional and White House official with decades of experience in national politics, including roles in Presidential campaigns and debate preparation. The session will also cover what the elections mean for the gaming/casino industry. Come listen to a fascinating discussion of the elections - while learning to analyze the elections with a more expert eye.
[4:00 PM-5:00 PM] BSA Officers Panel: From the Front Lines
This panel discussion will include BSA officers from leading organizations, including the Chickasaw Nation, MGM Resorts International, Penn Entertainment, and Yaamava' Casino. They will share their best practices, challenges and ideas that can help other casinos and BSA Officers. The panel will also discuss the current IRS examination process and how to successfully navigate an IRS exam.
[5:30 PM-7:30 PM] Welcome Reception for All Conference Participants and Speakers
As the premier financial investigative agency for the US government, Chief Ficco from IRS CI will discuss the current priorities and the impact of particular investigations on the gaming industry. Chief Ficco will also discuss how BSA data is used by federal law enforcement.
[9:45 AM-10:30 AM] IRS Examination Hot Topics
The Internal Revenue Service (Small Business/Self-Employed Division) has a specialized team of examiners to review and examine casinos and card clubs, and refer instances of non-compliance to FinCEN. A BSA IRS Compliance Exam Supervisor, along with the Section Chief overseeing FinCEN's decisioning around those exams, will cover “pain points” found during recent exams, ways to make the examination process more efficient and less disruptive, and approaches to identify and remedy problems before they become cited in an exam report.
[10:30 AM-10:45 AM] Break
[10:45 AM-11:45 AM] Cyber-Threats And The Gaming Industry
In recent years casinos large and small have been targeted in cyber attacks by foreign actors. In this session you will learn from the experts on how to help prevent cyber attacks and what to do if there is a breach of your systems.
[11:45 AM-12:30 PM] Leveraging Marketing & Hosts to Support Compliance
Your marketing department is a treasure trove of information and data about your patrons. Learn how to leverage that information for your compliance program and possibly avoid regulatory or criminal enforcement actions
[12:30 PM-1:45 PM] Lunch
[1:45 PM-2:45 PM] Recent Anti-Money Laundering Enforcement Actions and Prosecutions: Lessons from Recent Non-Casino Cases, and FinCEN/OFAC/DOJ Enforcement and Compliance Principles
Despite the relative recent quiet in the gaming sector, FinCEN and the IRS have been quite active in examinations, new guidance, and enforcement in other sectors. Indeed, many of these enforcement efforts and guidance are industry-agnostic, so it is important to "look around the corner" to see what concerns are being targeted by the agencies. Seeing what enforcement actions in other industries, along with industry-wide guidance, will help gaming industries and their compliance departments to anticipate areas of enforcement and examination inquiry across the waterfront of combating illicit finance.
[2:45 PM-3:00 PM] Break
[3:00 PM-4:00 PM] Independent Testing - Is Your Program Ready for an IRS Exam?
According to IRS-BSA Examiners, the independent testing pillar is one of the most important parts of your program. Learn what IRS Examiners expect of your independent testing, tips and tricks on how to prepare for the testing, and things that you must require from those conducting your testing.
[4:00 PM-5:00 PM] Recent Criminal Enforcement Actions – Source of Funds and Illegal Sports Wagering
Jeff Mitchell will deliver an insightful presentation on the prosecutions of several southern California illegal bookmakers, the MGM Grand Casino and its former President Scott Sibella, the Cosmopolitan Casino, and a Money Service Business. This session will provide a deep dive into the intricacies of these cases, highlighting the stipulated revisions to MGM’s AML program as part of the settlement agreement with the casino.
[Day Three] August 15 - Main Conference
[7:00 AM-9:00 AM] Continental Breakfast
[9:00 AM-9:45 AM] Thursday Morning Keynote: James Barnacle - FBI Deputy Assistant Director
Deputy Assistant Director Barnacle will share his views and insights regarding money laundering and other financial crime typologies, the Bureau’s fight against illicit finance, emerging issues, and the importance of BSA/AML compliance by the gaming industry.
[9:45 AM-10:30 AM] National Money Laundering Risk Assessment and Illicit Finance Strategy
In this session you will learn how the government identifies fraud and money laundering threats, and the strategy to address these threats. Learn how these two documents should be the cornerstone of your BSA/AML program.
[10:30 AM-10:45 AM] Break
[10:45 AM-11:30 AM] Sanctions Compliance: Office of Foreign Assets Control
The Office of Foreign Assets Control administers most U.S. economic sanctions, which imposes a strict liability penalty standard for violations. Hear directly from OFAC regarding the agency's recent compliance guidance; OFAC's regulatory regime and the similarities and differences from the BSA/AML regime; and highlights of its recent enforcement actions.
[11:30 AM-12:15 PM] Federal Law Enforcement Panel
Senior executives from IRS-CI, HSI, and the FBI will discuss current fraud typologies and money laundering issues that all compliance personnel need to know about.
[12:15 PM-1:15 PM] Lunch
[1:15 PM-2:00 PM] What Your State Gaming Regulators Want You To Know
State gaming regulators share their views and perspectives on BSA/AML compliance; federal-state interactions; and how to maintain an effective compliance program.
[2:00 PM-2:45 PM] Do You Know Your Data?
Data analytics plays an integral role ensuring your BSA/AML compliance program meets regulatory expectations. In this session we will discuss the importance of periodic audits of key Title 31 information, as well as the types of suspicious activity that you should be identifying.
[2:45 PM-3:00 PM] Break
[3:00 PM-3:45 PM] Effective Writing for Professionals
Compliance Officers, like other professionals, spend much of their day (and career) writing documents, whether in the form of investigative reports, memos, government filings, or other important documents. This conference session – led by a writing expert who has authored Senate Reports, filings on behalf of foreign governments and Fortune 100 corporations, memoranda to the President and presidential campaign speeches – will cover key aspects of professional writing, including crafting clear, persuasive, and concise reports; drafting crisp, accessible, and actionable emails; and structuring compelling presentations. Participants will learn techniques to tailor their writing style to different audiences and purposes, and explore best practices for elevating their writing and enhancing their professional image in a variety of business contexts.
[3:45 PM-4:30 PM] Conference Wrap-Up and Q&A
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