IAGR2025 session:
PANEL – Where the wind is blowing: Emerging trends and market dynamics
Four regulators from different regions share their perspectives on the shifting dynamics of the global gambling industry — from the rise of AI and rapid product diversification to new technologies, cross-border challenges and the ongoing balance between innovation and consumer protection.
Joining Teo Chun Ching on the panel:
- Peter Czegledy, Partner and Chair of the Gaming Practice, Aird & Berlis LLP, Canada (Moderator)
- Dr Karin Schnarr, Chief Executive Officer and Registrar, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Canada
- Bashir Are, Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Lotteries & Gaming Authority, Nigeria
About Teo:
Teo Chun Ching is the Chief Executive of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore (GRA). Prior to 1 Aug 2022, GRA was the Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore. He successfully led the transformation to GRA, involving structural, organisational and legislative changes. He now leads a 200-strong GRA in regulating Singapore’s gambling industry, which includes casinos, Singapore Pools, gaming machine rooms, mahjong rooms, lucky draws, online games of chance, etc.
Mr Teo is seconded from the Singapore Police Force where he holds the rank of Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police. Mr Teo has held various senior positions in Police Headquarters and key operational command roles.
