Executive Panel Leads NCLGS Winter Meeting on Intersection of Gaming and Financial Crime

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) will open a critical international dialogue on the intersection of gaming and financial crime with a powerhouse panel of female executive leaders at its upcoming Winter Meeting, taking place December 10-13, 2025, at the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel.

The general session, titled “NCLGS International – The Nexus Between Money Laundering and Gaming: Unveiling Vulnerabilities and Strengthening Defenses,” will explore how criminal networks exploit both online and land-based gaming platforms to launder illicit funds, often linked to human trafficking and other forms of exploitation.

This timely session will be chaired by Representative Christie Carpino of Connecticut, NCLGS Vice President, and will feature a distinguished panel of experts:

• Dawne J. Spicer, Executive Director, Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF)
• Michelle Martin, CEO, ComplianceAid, Chairman and CEO of the Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crimes (AMLFC) Institute
• Juliann Barreto, COO, Spectrum Gaming Group
• Adrienne Lodge, COO, NFC Global

“The gaming sector’s global reach and rapid digital transactions create exposure to a range of financial crime risks,” said Juliann Barreto, COO of Spectrum Gaming Group. “Implementing strong AML frameworks and conducting thoughtful due diligence are essential to identifying and managing these risks effectively. As threats continue to evolve, the industry has a shared responsibility to close gaps and ensure gaming businesses are not unintentionally supporting human trafficking, scam networks, or other forms of organized crime. We are honored that Caribbean Financial Action Task Force Executive Director Dawne J. Spicer will be joining us to share regional updates and insights during the panel.”

Together, these leaders will examine emerging typologies, red flags, and real-world case studies that illustrate how financial crime intersects with the gaming sector. The panel will also address the regulatory and operational challenges in detecting and preventing abuse, and emphasize the need for cross-border collaboration and robust AML/CFT frameworks.



The NCLGS Winter Meeting will feature more than a dozen sessions over four days, covering topics including sports betting, tribal gaming, lotteries, iGaming, and responsible gaming. The event draws legislators and regulators from over 30 states, along with leading operators, attorneys, and policy experts.

For detailed information regarding registration for the Winter Meeting, click here.

Key contacts:

Sponsorship: Josh Faber

Legislative: Wayne Marlin

Media: Sherry Amos

Events: Jenna Wheeler

NCLGS is the only organization of state lawmakers that meets on a regular basis to discuss gaming-related issues. The NCLGS semiannual meetings, which are open to the public, attract numerous state legislators as well as regulators, gaming operators and suppliers, attorneys, lobbyists, media, and other stakeholders to discuss all aspects of regulated gaming, as well as the risk implications of unregulated gaming. NCLGS Meetings are proudly produced and organized by Spectrum Gaming Group which serves as Executive Director.

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