Sydney’s Regulating the Game Conference to Welcome VGCCC Deputy Chair Dr Ron Ben-David as Keynote Speaker

Annual gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced Dr Ron Ben-David, Deputy Chair at the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) as a keynote speaker at its 2025 edition in Sydney.

Coming off a period of substantial reform for Victoria’s casino and broader gaming industry, which included the establishment of the VGCCC to better oversee the operations of Crown Melbourne, Dr Ben-David will share his extensive experience in regulatory and governance reforms.

He brings a wealth of knowledge from his diverse career as a Professorial Fellow with the Monash Business School (Monash University) and the principal of Solrose Consulting. Between 2008 and 2019, he served as the full-time chair of the Essential Services Commission of Victoria, leading numerous far-reaching reforms. His career also includes heading the secretariat for Professor Ross Garnaut’s climate change review in 2008 and a decade as a senior leader in the Victorian public service, including a tenure as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Known for his free-thinking and willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, Dr Ben-David writes and presents extensively on market, regulatory and governance reforms. His involvement with organisations like ClimateWorks Australia, the Consumer Policy and Research Centre and the Regulatory Policy Institute further showcases his dedication to impactful regulatory practice.

Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch, said, “Having Dr Ron Ben-David share his expertise and insights at Regulating the Game 2025 will be illuminating. His unique perspective and vast experience are sure to provoke thought and inspire discussions and innovation. This conference continues to set high standards with unmatched speaker line-ups and content that addresses the sector’s most pressing issues.”

The Regulating the Game conference has emerged as a landmark event renowned for fostering regulatory and sector leadership, pioneering thinking, and stimulating conversations and collaborations. It continues to build on its legacy of excellence, further solidifying its position as a crucial gathering for regulatory and industry professionals.

Regulating the Game will take place in Sydney, Australia from 10 to 13 March 2025.