[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
[11:15 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
September 9th - Main Conference
[7:00 AM-9:00 AM] Registration Open - Continental Breakfast
[9:00 AM-9:15 AM] Opening Remarks and State of the Union
[9:15 AM-9:30 AM] Welcoming Remarks from Mike Dreitzer Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman
Mike Dreitzer, Chairman 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.
[9:30 AM-10:15 AM] Tuesday Morning Keynote: Tara Sullivan - Director of Field Operations, Western Area, IRS CI
As the premier financial investigative agency for the US government, Director Sullivan from IRS CI will discuss the current priorities and the impact of particular investigations on the gaming industry. Director Sullivan will also discuss how BSA data is used by federal law enforcement.
[10:30 AM-11:30 AM] Recent Anti-Money Laundering Enforcement Actions and Prosecutions
This session offers a high-level review of various AML enforcement actions--civil and criminal, state and federal--in the gaming sector from the past year. We will focus on the Who-What-When-Where of each of the enforcement actions, and the Why: why it matters for other casinos and card clubs. We will also look at other "non-gaming" AML and sanctions cases to examine lessons learned for the industry and areas of regulatory/law enforcement focus.
[11:30 AM-12:30 PM] 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 former BSA IRS Compliance Exam Supervisor 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.
Judge George Assad, Board Member of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, will present on recent NGCB enforcement actions. This session will offer key insights into regulatory priorities and enforcement trends — essential knowledge for anyone responsible for compliance, surveillance, audit, cage operations, or other critical casino functions.
[3:00 PM-4:00 PM] Tuesday Afternoon Keynote: Carole House - Former Special Advisor for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Policy, White House National Security Council (NSC)
Carole House, Former White House National Security Council (NSC) Special Advisor for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure, will deliver the Tuesday afternoon keynote address, sharing her perspectives and vast experience in emerging technology, national security, and illicit finance compliance issues.
[4:00 PM-5:00 PM] SAR Narrative Writing & Continuing SARs: From Good to Exceptional
Gain insider perspectives from seasoned professionals — former law enforcement agents, a former IRS BSA examiner, and a current compliance officer with prior IRS Criminal Investigation experience. This session will walk you through best practices for crafting clear, concise, and actionable SAR narratives, and for managing continuing SAR filings effectively. Learn how to enhance the quality of your reports to better support law enforcement investigations, meet evolving regulatory expectations, and ensure your continuing SARs deliver maximum impact.
[5:30 PM-7:30 PM] Welcome Reception for All Conference Participants and Speakers
September 10th - Main Conference
[7:00 AM-9:00 AM] Continental Breakfast
[9:00 AM-10:00 AM] Legacy Panel: Former FinCEN Directors
Join an extraordinary conversation with former Directors of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) as they reflect on their tenure leading the nation’s financial intelligence unit. This unique panel will explore how BSA/AML enforcement priorities have evolved, lessons learned from landmark cases, and the challenges of balancing national security, regulatory expectations, and industry realities. Gain rare, first-hand insights into the policies and decisions that have shaped the modern compliance landscape — and hear their perspectives on where financial crime enforcement is headed next.
[10:00 AM-11:00 AM] 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.
[11:15 AM-12:15 PM] Understanding Chip Walks and Player Movement Risks
Chip walks and player movement can be more than just operational challenges — they can signal potential money laundering, fraud, or other illicit activity. In this session, we will break down how these behaviors occur, the regulatory concerns they raise, and the red flags to watch for. Learn practical strategies to identify, investigate, and document these activities, and discover how proactive monitoring can mitigate risks, strengthen your AML program, and protect your casino from regulatory scrutiny.
[12:15 PM-1:45 PM] Lunch
[1:45 PM-2:45 PM] KYC and Source of Funds: Getting It Right from the Start
One of the most critical areas in AML compliance today is ensuring a strong foundation for Know Your Customer (KYC) and Source of Funds (SOF) protocols. Top compliance professionals from across the Las Vegas Strip will provide attendees with practical, experience-driven insights to help enhance due diligence efforts and meet evolving regulatory expectations.
[3:00 PM-4:00 PM] Fireside Chat With Treasury
In a candid, "fireside-style" discussion with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, we will discuss what the government and law enforcement agencies see as the most important money laundering risks and threats, compliance challenges for industry, and current government priorities in combating illicit finance.
[4:00 PM-5:00 PM] Beyond the BSA Officers Panel: The People Powering BSA Compliance
BSA Officers set the strategy — but it’s the professionals behind the scenes who make compliance happen. This panel features the team members who track activity, investigate cases, and prepare the reports that keep programs effective. Hear their perspectives on emerging risks, operational challenges, and the realities of running a strong BSA/AML program day in and day out.
September 11th - Main Conference
[7:00 AM-9:00 AM] Continental Breakfast
[9:00 AM-10:00 AM] The Gray Market and Unregulated Gaming Models
Sweepstakes, skill games, and event-based contracts are proliferating nationwide, often operating outside traditional casino regulation. This session gives attendees an inside look at how these models work, the risks they pose, and the steps states are taking to address them. Hear directly from regulators about enforcement challenges, market impacts, and what these trends could mean for the future of regulated gaming.
One of the most challenging parts about being an AML compliance officer at a casino or card club isn't just meeting the expectations of the federal and state regulator; it's also answering the inquiries and expectations of your banking relationship. Both casinos and banks are "financial institutions" under the Bank Secrecy Act, although they are fundamentally different in several ways. And banks, like casinos, have their own regulatory expectations and risk. This panel -- hosted by a veteran of both the banking and casino industry--will explain how casinos can make their relationship with their banking partners healthy, transparent, and productive.
[11:15 AM-12:15 PM] Horizon Topics -- Deepfakes: How artificial intelligence and fabricated identity challenge AML compliance
The advent of artificial intelligence has brought new opportunities for anti-money laundering compliance--but also new risks. This panel of experts will unpack how deepfakes pose new challenges to compliance efforts, and what law enforcement and industry have done to mitigate those risks and address those challenges.
[12:15 PM-1:30 PM] Lunch
[1:30 PM-2:30 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.
[2:30 PM-3:30 PM] Horizon Topics - Crypto; the intersection of cryptocurrency and gaming; navigating the risks and opportunities
Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets are proliferating in scale, in number, and in complexity. They also offer a host of new opportunities and new risks with illicit actors attempting to use them for money laundering, sanctions evasion, and other unlawful activities. This panel gives an overview of the crypto landscape, important issues relating to illicit finance, and the evolving intersection between crypto and gaming.
[3:45 PM-4:30 PM] Conference Wrap-Up and Q&A
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