The gaming sector has expanded globally and the course will provide participants with advanced training in the legal and regulatory aspects of the sports betting industry. Among the professors and guest speakers are top experts in the field, including Distinguished Professors of Gaming Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, current and former regulators, and leading executives in the sports betting and related industries such as sports date.
The course, which is a partnership between Católica | Lisbon Law School and the Macau office Rato, Ling, Lei & Cortés | Lektou, aims to innovate and provide participants with knowledge in emerging areas of law that require specialization. The sports betting industry needs qualified professionals and this course offers the possibility to acquire knowledge in its various areas.
Aimed at executives, lawyers, judges, consultants and other professionals or agents who work or intend to work in the industry, the course provides essential information about betting and the different legal and regulatory structures.
Participants will gain important background in the interpretation and application of laws, lexicon and legal concepts of sports betting and their inclusion in the global gaming industry, with the possibility of developing skills that are essential to exercise in the industry.
GOALS
ADMISSION CONDITIONS
Degree in Law or any other whose professional experience allows and requires a specialization in these areas.
How to apply
Submit the Application Form, following the instructions for filling in and sending documents.
Documents to be presented:
-Digitized driving certificate
-Curriculum vitae
-1 photograph
FEES AND PAYMENTS
The Advanced Course in Sports Betting has a cost of €900, (full payment upon registration). Payment may be made in installments, under the conditions indicated in the registration form.
Members of the Bar Association - OAB will have a discount on the fee.
More information can be found here.
PROGRAM AND LECTURERS
SCHEDULE
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm (Lisbon time)
3:30 pm – 6:30 pm (Brasilia time)
10:30 am – 1:30 pm (Las Vegas time)
APRIL
5 / 30m Opening Session
Fernando Oliveira e Sá Invited Professor, Católica | Lisbon School of Law
Pedro Cortés Guest Lecturer, Católica | Lisbon School of Law, Managing Partner, Rato, Ling, Lei & Cortés | Lektou, Macau SAR
5 / 3h Introduction to Sports Betting
Anthony Cabot Distinguished Fellow in Gaming Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
7 / 3h Global Sports Betting Industry
Sérgio Garcia Alves Chair of the Gambling Law Committee Brazilian Bar Association - DF (OAB/DF)
12 / 3h Regulatory models. Regulated and unregulated markets. Licensing
Anthony Cabot
14 / 3h Regulation and Enforcement -
Becky Harris Distinguished Fellow in Gaming and Leadership, International Gaming Institute,
University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Former Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board
Paulo Duarte Lopes Director of SRIJ at Turismo de Portugal, I.P.
19 / 3h Sports' governing bodies perspective on sports betting
Alexandre Miguel Mestre Independent member of UEFA Governance and Compliance Committee
21 / 3h Sports betting in Europe: EU, United Kingdom
Ekaterina Hartmann Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, European Gaming & Betting Association
26 / 3h Compliance and Internal Controls. Anti-Money Laundering. Know Your Customer Cybersecurity
Martin Lycka SVP for American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling at Entain
Victoria Fernandes Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager at Kambi
28 / 3h Responsible Gaming - medical approach. Different types of prevention (online and land based). Types of gamblers. Advertising restrictions. Regulatory solutions
Pedro Hubert Player Support Institute
MAY
3 / 3h Responsible Gaming - Regulatory approach. Advertising. Self-exclusion
Lecturer to be designated
5 / 3h Sports Integrity
Declan Hill D.Phil, University of New Have
10 / 3h Wagering Integrity
Lecturer to be designated
12 / 3h Technology and Sports Data
Santiago Asensi Founder and Managing Partner, Asensi Abogados
Lorenzo Caci Director of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, Sport Radar AG
17 / 3h Taxation of Sports Betting. GGR or Turnover
Lecturer to be designated
19 / 3h AML and CFT
Becky Harris
Attendance certificate
To obtain the attendance certificate, effective presence in 3/4 of the sessions is required.
Source: GMB
