Seton Hall University School of Law’s industry-leading program, the annual Gaming Law, Compliance, and Integrity Bootcamp, is now underway. This year’s record attendance, with over 130 participants, signals a growing demand in the gaming industry for in-depth education about compliance, integrity, and ethics.
The Bootcamp enhances attendees’ understanding of how to foster an ethical business culture; expand knowledge of the history, structure, and future of the gaming industry; teach key aspects of U.S. and E.U. gaming regulatory frameworks; and share specific tools and best practices to prevent, detect, and mitigate corruption and fraud in gaming.
“As the sports betting industry grows in size and complexity, it becomes increasingly important to educate its professionals on compliance and legal best practices. Our annual Bootcamp is intended to do just that,” said Devon Corneal, Associate Dean for Academics at Seton Hall Law School.
Seed funding for the program’s launch and multiple years of administration was provided by Entain Foundation U.S., a first-of-its-kind nonprofit dedicated to promoting responsible gambling, sports integrity, and corporate compliance. 2024 Bronze Sponsorship funding is provided by BETMGM.
“The long-term sustainability of the gambling industry depends on robust regulation and enhanced consumer protection. This is why we need dedicated and skilled professionals in regulatory affairs and compliance,” said Martin Lycka, SVP for American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling for Entain and Trustee for Entain Foundation U.S. “Educating these professionals and inspiring them to rededicate their focus on compliance and integrity is a key objective of the Bootcamp.”
By launching the groundbreaking program in March 2020, Seton Hall Law School was one of the first higher education institutions to connect its students and community members with compliance and regulatory executives from the legal gaming industry in a formal, educational setting.
Throughout the two-day event, attendees examine gaming-related laws and regulations alongside other compliance and ethics officers, legal counsel, gaming consultants, and regulatory professionals. Topics covered at the Bootcamp include responsible gambling, AML compliance, esports, anti-corruption prevention, cybersecurity, and more.
“This is a landmark event for the industry,” said Bill Pascrell, III, Faculty Member of the Gaming Law, Integrity and Compliance Bootcamp and Partner at Princeton Public Affairs Group. “The Bootcamp has trained countless gaming industry professionals in best practices, compliance, and integrity, all of which help make the gambling industry more impactful and responsible.”
“Each year, we adjust our programming—from anti-corruption to responsible gambling—to meet the current needs of the industry,” continued Ms. Corneal. “I am confident that this year’s event will empower our participants to return to their work armed with the latest insights and best approaches for ensuring a safe, sustainable, and ethical industry.”
This year’s Bootcamp features 50+ speakers, all experts in their industries, including sports betting and casino operations, gaming regulation, law, and consulting. A complete list of speakers can be found here.
About Seton Hall University School of Law
Founded in 1951 and located in Newark, Seton Hall University School of Law is New Jersey’s only private law school and a leading Catholic law school in the New York metropolitan area. Seton Hall Law is dedicated to preparing students for the practice of law through excellence in scholarship and teaching, with a strong focus on clinical education. The Law School also offers a robust selection of compliance programs for law, graduate students, as well as mid-career professionals in the health, life sciences, financial services, and gambling sectors.
