The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has outlined its priorities for 2027 under newly appointed President Brian Krolicki, with a focus on illegal gambling, regulatory efficiency and emerging technologies.
Krolicki, who succeeds Ben Haden following his three-year presidency, said the association would build on its existing initiatives while strengthening international cooperation among gambling regulators.
Haden will remain on IAGR's Board of Trustees, while David Phillips will serve as Vice President.
Addressing illegal gambling will remain a central priority, following the introduction of IAGR's first Illegal Gambling Awareness Week in 2026.
The initiative, which featured the Sal the Snake campaign and CheckBeforeYouPlay.org, aims to educate consumers about the importance of using locally licensed gambling operators.
IAGR plans to evaluate the campaign's effectiveness and expand participation in 2027, alongside continued enforcement cooperation through its Illegal Gambling Working Group.
Regulatory modernization will also feature prominently, with the association's Model Rules Committee developing a standardized licensing form and related procedures. The initiative seeks to improve consistency, information sharing and licensing efficiency while accommodating individual jurisdictions' regulatory requirements.
Meanwhile, IAGR's Technology Working Group will examine how artificial intelligence, data analytics and regulatory technology can support supervision and product approvals.
The group will also consider approaches to assessing new gambling products that fall outside existing technical standards.
International collaboration remains another focus, with IAGR planning a joint workshop with the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) at ICE Barcelona in January.
Discussions are expected to cover illegal gambling enforcement and measures to strengthen public confidence in regulated markets.
Krolicki also emphasized the importance of greater engagement with policymakers and industry representatives to identify practical regulatory improvements without compromising consumer protection.
Separately, preparations are underway for IAGR's 2027 Annual Conference, with prospective host organizations invited to submit expressions of interest.
Ontario's AGCO supported IAGR's first Illegal Gambling Awareness Week campaign to help consumers identify and avoid unlicensed gambling sites
