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09:0009:10
Clarion Events and Chairperson Formal Welcome
Opening welcome and housekeeping from the Clarion Events organiser and the event chair.
About Payments, Fraud & Compliance Gaming Leaders' Summit - Americas
The Payments, Fraud & Compliance Gaming Leaders' Summit - Americas (PFC Americas) is Clarion Events' annual, invite-only gathering in Miami for senior iGaming decision-makers. The 2026 edition runs on 16-17 November at the JW Marriott in Brickell, with the organiser targeting 80+ Americas-based executives such as CEOs, COOs and heads of payments, fraud, finance and country operations. The single-track programme mixes opening discussions, a regulatory keynote, sponsor-hosted panels and lunch-and-learn sessions with closed-door peer roundtables run under Chatham House rules. Published 2026 topics include money mules and AML, AI document automation, open banking, LatAm payments, crypto payments, KYC, promo abuse, multi-state compliance and the impact of tax rises on black markets. A core part of the format is pre-qualified 30-minute one-to-one meetings between operators and a capped group of solution providers, who use standardised meeting booths rather than an exhibition floor. Speakers announced so far include US state regulators from Nevada, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Louisiana alongside operator, legal and payments executives; day one closes with an evening reception.
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Payments, Fraud & Compliance Gaming Leaders' Summit - Americas speakers
19Arin RayVP, EnterprisezerohashBill BennettGM, Sales - AmericasCallsignChris HebertChairmanLouisiana Gaming Control BoardEllen SezerinoSenior Director, Legal & Business AffairsJogo GlobalEvan DavisGaming & Sports Practice LeadRCCB LawFFFellipe FragaChief Business OfficerStelarBetFiona PowerFounder and Principal | Chief Commercial OfficerPowerRoom Éire | The UnitJake DoveyCEO & FounderPayModumJohn DillettAdministratorWisconsin Division of GamingJoshua KirschnerOf CounselHK LawJoshua SlaffSenior Director, AML & Financial Crimes ComplianceFanatics Betting and GamingKurt SteinkampChief of StaffMichigan Gaming Control BoardLee CopelloDirector - iGaming CompliancePennsylvania Gaming Control BoardLindsay AndersonLawyerSegev LLPMatthew KaneHead of LegalBetrMax CollingeHead of ProductYaspaMike DreitzerChairmanNevada Gaming Control BoardSue PageCEO AmericasNeosurfSusan BalaCEO and FounderAdvanced Compliance Technology
Payments, Fraud & Compliance Gaming Leaders' Summit - Americas agenda
32 sessions09:1009:40
OPENING DISCUSSION: The Future of Gaming in America: Where Do We Go From Here?
Regulatory and industry voices discuss how innovation, consumer behaviour and new commercial models will shape the next phase of US gaming.
09:4010:10
PANEL DISCUSSION: Can You Really Trust the Customer? Identity, Authentication & Fraud in the Age of AI
Callsign-hosted panel on rebuilding customer trust as AI-driven fraud, deepfakes and synthetic identities grow, and on low-friction authentication.
10:1511:15
PEER ROUNDTABLE: AML: Rise and Detection of Money Mules
Closed-door discussion on how money mule networks exploit digital payment channels and how operators can detect them.
10:1511:15
PEER ROUNDTABLE: AI Document Automation: Simplifying Verification, Accelerating Decisions
Operator roundtable on using AI to speed up document review, identity verification and compliance decisions.
10:1511:15
PEER ROUNDTABLE: Open Banking: Faster Payments, Better Margins?
Operators compare experiences with open banking and instant bank payments as a route to better conversion and lower costs.
10:1511:15
PEER ROUNDTABLE: Compliance Without Compromise: RG without Friction
Discussion on delivering effective responsible gambling measures without adding unnecessary friction to the player journey.
10:1511:15
PEER ROUNDTABLE: LatAM Payments: Scaling Strategically
HG Cash-hosted roundtable on local payment behaviours, regulation and market structure for operators expanding into Latin America.
11:4013:10
One-to-One Meetings & Networking
Pre-scheduled one-to-one meeting slots between delegates and solution providers (slot times printed as 11:20-12:50).
13:0013:20
LUNCH & LEARN: Playing Blind at Point of Deposit?
Yaspa-hosted lunch session on what operators miss about player behaviour at the moment of deposit and how payment data can inform risk and protection.
13:2013:50
PANEL DISCUSSION: The Next Competitive Advantage: Are Payments Becoming the Product?
PayModum-hosted panel on whether the payment experience is becoming a competitive differentiator across fragmented Americas markets such as the US, Brazil, Mexico and Canada.
14:0015:30
One-to-One Meetings & Networking
Second block of pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings between delegates and solution providers.
15:3516:05
PANEL DISCUSSION: The New Player Experience: How Much Friction Is Too Much?
Panel on onboarding design: balancing fraud prevention, compliance and conversion, and which team should own the first player interaction.
16:1517:15
PEER ROUNDTABLE: Crypto Payments: Mainstream APM or Risk Vector?
Closed-door discussion on crypto and stablecoin payments as an alternative payment method versus their financial-crime risk.
16:1517:15
PEER ROUNDTABLE: Building for 50 Rulebooks: Future-Proof Global Compliance
Roundtable on handling fragmented state and national technical and regulatory requirements when expanding across North and South America.
16:1517:15
PEER ROUNDTABLE: KYC: Balancing Compliance and CX
Operators share approaches to identity verification and onboarding that satisfy regulators while limiting friction for customers.
16:1517:15
PEER ROUNDTABLE: Promo Abuse: Competitive Balance with Bottom Line
Discussion on curbing bonus abuse and multi-accounting while keeping promotions commercially effective.
16:1517:15
PEER ROUNDTABLE: Human or Machine? Trust in the Age of AI
Callsign-hosted roundtable on adopting AI in fraud and compliance while maintaining trust, transparency and governance.
17:1519:15
Closing Remarks & Evening Reception
End-of-day wrap-up followed by an evening drinks reception with food and live music.
09:1509:25
Clarion Events and Chairperson Formal Welcome
Day-two welcome from the Clarion Events organiser and the event chair.
09:2510:00
OPENING REGULATORY KEYNOTE: The Future of Consumer Protection: Navigating the Next Phase of Gaming Regulation Across the Americas
Regulators set out how consumer-protection frameworks are adapting to new technologies, business models and player behaviour across the Americas.
10:0011:00
Are Payment Frictions Costing Operators Players, and How Do We Fix It?
Day-two discussion on how payment friction drives player churn and what operators can do about it.
10:0011:00
At What Point Do Tax Hikes and Tighter Regulation Start Fuelling the Black Market Instead of Protecting Consumers?
Discussion on the point at which higher taxes and tighter rules push players toward unlicensed black-market operators.
10:0011:00
What Does Effective Fraud Prevention Look Like in an Era of Bots, AI and Organised Crime?
Discussion on fraud prevention in the face of bots, AI-enabled attacks and organised crime.
11:0012:30
One-to-One Meetings & Networking
Day-two block of pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings with solution providers.
12:3013:20
WORKSHOP: When Did Your Health Take a Back Seat to Your Career?
Interactive small-group workshop on why work tends to override personal health and how leaders can rebalance habits and boundaries.
13:2013:50
PANEL DISCUSSION: Are Operators Leaving Money on the Table? The Untapped Opportunity of Alternative Payments for Responsible Gambling
Neosurf-hosted panel on how alternative, prepaid and cash-based payment methods can support growth and safer gambling across the Americas.
14:0014:30
One-to-One Meetings & Networking
Final one-to-one meeting block (session page also prints a 15:20-15:50 slot).
14:3515:30
PEER ROUNDTABLE: Emerging Markets
Peer roundtable on opportunities and challenges in emerging gaming markets.
14:3515:30
PEER ROUNDTABLE: Payment Method Name Verification
Peer roundtable on verifying that payment-method account names match player identities.
14:3515:30
PEER ROUNDTABLE: Data & Analytics
Peer roundtable on using data and analytics across payments, fraud and compliance.
15:3015:40
Closing Remarks
Formal close of the 2026 summit.
Exhibitors at Payments, Fraud & Compliance Gaming Leaders' Summit - Americas
6 listed on Gamitas
Also exhibiting: Advanced Compliance Technology, Callsign, Crypto.News, Final, ForumPay, HG Cash, ICE Gaming, Locance, QOOBISS, iGaming Business, zerohash
Payments, Fraud & Compliance Gaming Leaders' Summit - Americas news
3AI Document Automation: Why Curiosity Still Outpaces Adoption in iGaming
Neil Dillon of Solas Compliance summarises a PFC summit roundtable showing strong interest in AI-driven document verification but limited real deployment. The same topic is a peer roundtable on the 2026 Americas agenda.
Beyond Compliance: Why 2026 Will Redefine Trust, Fraud, and Responsible Innovation in Gaming
Dr. Mary Donohue, who chaired day one, reflects on the latest PFC Gaming Leaders' Summit, highlighting faster-evolving fraud, generational shifts in risk and a move toward proactive, behaviour-aware compliance. She frames 2026 as a pivotal year for identity, payments and player protection.
Canada iGaming Industry Report: Opportunities, Challenges & Strategic Insights
StratEdge Group shares insights from its engagement with industry peers on the Canadian iGaming market, covering growth opportunities, challenges and strategic considerations. Published on the GLS Knowledge Hub as series thought leadership.
Payments, Fraud & Compliance Gaming Leaders' Summit - Americas FAQs
6When and where is PFC Americas 2026?
It takes place on 16-17 November 2026 at the JW Marriott in Brickell, Miami.
How do I get a pass to attend?
The summit is invite-only. Senior leaders can enquire through the attendee form; the team reviews eligibility and, if approved, attendance is complimentary.
Can solution providers buy an attendee pass?
No. To keep a balanced ratio of delegates to vendors, solution providers cannot buy attendee-only passes and take part through sponsorship packages instead.
Is there an exhibition hall?
No traditional exhibition space is offered. Meetings sponsors get a standardised meetings booth, and events are held in five-star hotels.
Can I follow the sessions online?
No. The summits are fully in-person and run under Chatham House rules to encourage candid discussion.
Is food provided?
Yes. Breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks and refreshments are included throughout the event.