Gaming Industry Leaders Convene in Las Vegas for Anti-Money Laundering Summit

The BSA-AML Compliance Group has scheduled its annual conference for September 15–17, 2026, at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The event, which aims to address sophisticated illicit finance risks within the casino sector, will feature a pre-conference Fundamentals Day on September 14. This year's agenda focuses on integrating data analysis, artificial intelligence, and regulatory oversight to combat money laundering in an increasingly digital gambling landscape.

Keynote speakers include Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Michael Dreitzer and Chief of IRS Criminal Investigation Jarod Koopman. Their contributions will highlight recent enforcement actions and the critical nature of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) in federal investigations. These insights arrive as the industry continues to grapple with persistent cyber threats, exemplified by recent security breaches, including the ongoing vulnerability of entities like Station Casinos.

The conference aims to reconcile traditional compliance frameworks with the legal and regulatory complexities surrounding emerging trends, including prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. By uniting compliance officers, academia, and federal enforcement officials, the organizers seek to bolster the industry's ability to monitor funds and prevent financial crimes. With over 560 attendees recorded at the 2025 event, the 2026 summit remains the definitive forum for discussing illicit finance mitigation across tribal and commercial gaming sectors.