{"id":777031704,"date":"2025-09-15T09:50:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T12:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777031704"},"modified":"2026-04-21T19:09:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T22:09:28","slug":"entain-australia-and-new-zealand-ceo-andrew-vouris-announced-as-featured-speaker-for-regulating-the-game-2026-sydney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/entain-australia-and-new-zealand-ceo-andrew-vouris-announced-as-featured-speaker-for-regulating-the-game-2026-sydney","title":{"rendered":"Entain Australia and New Zealand CEO Andrew Vouris announced as featured speaker for Regulating the Game 2026 Sydney"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Andrew joins an outstanding lineup of international speakers, regulators, and sector leaders at Regulating the Game 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Press release.- The organisers of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/responsible-gambling-council-joins-judging-panel-for-inaugural-rtg-global-awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regulating the Game<\/a>, a leading international gambling law and regulation conference, have announced\u00a0<strong>Andrew Vouris<\/strong>, chief executive officer of<strong>\u00a0Entain Australia and New Zealand<\/strong>, as a Featured Speaker at its 2026 edition. The conference will take place from March 9\u201311, 2026, at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrew was appointed CEO of Entain Australia and New Zealand in August 2025, bringing almost two decades of leadership experience in wagering, operations, and innovation at some of Australia\u2019s largest wagering operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His career spans senior leadership roles in Tabcorp\u2019s multi-billion-dollar wagering and media business, heading global operations of a pioneering esports and wagering platform, and partnering with private equity to build early-stage ventures in esports. Across these diverse roles, Andrew has been deeply engaged in navigating complex regulatory and compliance challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A long-time advocate for compliance-led and customer-focused business models, Andrew has consistently championed the view that sustainable wagering businesses are built on strong governance, integrity, and a commitment to customer protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since stepping into the CEO role at Entain Australia and New Zealand, Andrew has set clear priorities: to embed a culture of<strong>&nbsp;\u201cwin, but not at all costs\u201d<\/strong>, return to the basics of selling bets, and lead innovation while ensuring customers are protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Andrew<\/strong>&nbsp;said:&nbsp;<strong>\u201c<\/strong>I am grateful for the opportunity to speak at Regulating the Game 2026, which provides a unique global platform for advancing dialogue between regulators, industry, and thought leaders. At a time when public expectations and regulatory demands are at an all-time high, I look forward to sharing Entain\u2019s vision for balancing sustainable growth, compliance leadership, and customer protection.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paul Newson<\/strong>, principal at Vanguard Overwatch and founder of Regulating the Game, welcomed Andrew\u2019s participation: \u201cAndrew\u2019s leadership vision for Entain, and his extensive track record across wagering and esports, bring an important perspective to Regulating the Game 2026. His focus on culture, compliance, and innovation aligns strongly with the values of the conference, and we are thrilled to feature his insights as part of this year\u2019s program.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/0115_Sydney-2026-Custom-Speaker-Tile_Andrew-Vouris_v1-2-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-777031705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/0115_Sydney-2026-Custom-Speaker-Tile_Andrew-Vouris_v1-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/0115_Sydney-2026-Custom-Speaker-Tile_Andrew-Vouris_v1-2-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/0115_Sydney-2026-Custom-Speaker-Tile_Andrew-Vouris_v1-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Andrew joins an outstanding lineup of international speakers, regulators, and sector leaders at Regulating the Game 2026, which will also feature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/where-innovation-meets-impact-pitch-lands-at-the-sydney-opera-house-for-regulating-the-game-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pitch!<\/a>\u00a0at the Sydney Opera House (March 9, 2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The inaugural\u00a0<strong>RTG Global Awards &amp; Gala Dinner<\/strong>\u00a0(March 10, 2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An expanded exhibition showcase and program of expert masterclasses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The inaugural RTG Global Awards feature six categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Leadership Voice<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for principled, reform-focused leadership contributing to sector uplift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safer Gambling Champion<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for operators or organisations delivering tangible harm minimisation outcomes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compliance Excellence<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 recognising uplift in AML, risk culture, or regulatory compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RegTech Solution of the Year<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 celebrating innovative technologies improving sector integrity and compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Impact Initiative<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for initiatives delivering measurable community benefit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emerging Leader \u2013 Safer Gambling or Compliance<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 spotlighting rising talent (under 40) making meaningful contributions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Nominations are now open \u2013 put yourself forward, nominate a deserving person or organisation, and encourage your peers to be recognised. Help shine a light on leadership, innovation and impact across the sector. Submit your nomination today at: www.regulatingthegame.com\/global-awards-2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Early bird tickets are now open<\/strong>, providing discounted rates for early registrants.&nbsp;<strong>Discounted group packages are also on offer, but these have proven extremely popular in past years and are available only in limited numbers.<\/strong>&nbsp;Organisations and individuals are encouraged to book early via www.regulatingthegame.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on Regulating the Game 2026, including speaking, Pitch!, sponsorship, and exhibition opportunities, visit www.regulatingthegame.com or contact&nbsp;info@regulatingthegame.com&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Andrew joins an outstanding lineup of international speakers, regulators, and sector leaders at Regulating the Game 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":176,"featured_media":777031708,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":true,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"Andrew Vouris, CEO of Entain Australia and New Zealand, is confirmed as a featured speaker at Regulating the Game 2026, a prominent international gambling law and regulation conference. Vouris will share Entain's vision for balancing sustainable growth, robust compliance leadership, and enhanced customer protection, reflecting his extensive experience in navigating complex regulatory challenges within the wagering and esports sectors. The conference, scheduled for March 2026 in Sydney, will also host the inaugural RTG Global Awards, recognizing excellence across various industry verticals including compliance, safer gambling, and RegTech innovation.","focusai_entities":"Andrew Vouris, Entain Australia and New Zealand, Regulating the Game, Tabcorp, Vanguard Overwatch, Paul Newson, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Sydney Opera House","focusai_location":"Australia, New Zealand, Sydney","focusai_target_profile":"ceo_executive (0.9), regulator (0.95), compliance_legal (0.95), operator_casino (0.9), tech_data (0.75), payments_fraud_aml (0.75), investor_analyst (0.85), supplier_vendor (0.8), journalist_researcher (0.9)","focusai_suggestions":[{"label":"Entain's Compliance Strategy","query":"How does Entain Australia and New Zealand plan to operationalize its 'win, but not at all costs' philosophy to enhance regulatory compliance and customer protection while maintaining market share?"},{"label":"RegTech Impact","query":"What specific advancements in RegTech are anticipated to be critical for achieving compliance excellence and improving sector integrity in the Australian and New Zealand iGaming markets by 2026?"}],"footnotes":""},"categories":[16336,4,159],"tags":[24717],"class_list":["post-777031704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-australasia-news","category-events-articles","category-shows","tag-regulating-the-game-sydney-2026","press-release"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/777031704","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/176"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=777031704"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/777031704\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":777031709,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/777031704\/revisions\/777031709"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/777031708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=777031704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=777031704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=777031704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}