Nevada regulator Brian Krolicki named president of international gaming association

The International Association of Gaming Regulators has appointed Nevada Gaming Commission member Brian Krolicki as its new president. David Phillips, the chief operating officer of Ontario's Alcohol and Gaming Commission, will be vice president. They succeed Ben Haden of the Great Britain Gambling Commission, who has finished a three-year term but remains on the board of trustees. Krolicki previously held the vice president role at IAGR.

Krolicki thanked Haden for his leadership, saying he helped the association expand its ambitions and deliver more value globally. "I am particularly pleased that he will remain on the board of trustees, where his experience, judgment and friendship will continue to benefit our work," Krolicki said. He welcomed Phillips to the leadership team, noting his operational experience and efforts to combat illegal gambling. Krolicki stated his priority is to build on 2026's momentum with practical initiatives "that help our members protect consumers, improve regulatory effectiveness and respond to change." He said fighting illegal gambling remains a central focus. The association recently concluded its inaugural Illegal Gambling Awareness Week, which promoted the consumer resource CheckBeforeYouPlay.org.

The association will review the results of that awareness campaign in 2027 and work to increase participation. Its Illegal Gambling Working Group, co-chaired by Phillips, will continue to foster cooperation on enforcement. Another key initiative involves modernizing licensing through a new Model Licensing Form being developed by the Model Rules Committee. Krolicki explained that the form aims to improve consistency and efficiency across jurisdictions. "This work should help regulators concentrate their resources on meaningful risks while respecting each jurisdiction’s legal requirements and policy choices," he said. The association's Technology Working Group will also study how artificial intelligence and regulatory technology can aid supervision and assess novel products.

IAGR plans to expand opportunities for regulators to collaborate, including through a new Global Regulatory Briefing produced by Vixio. It is organizing a joint workshop with the International Masters of Gaming Law at ICE Barcelona in January to discuss illegal gambling and market stability. Krolicki also called for deeper engagement with policymakers on regulatory friction and evidence-based improvements. "Our members’ participation will determine how much we accomplish," Krolicki said. He encouraged regulators to nominate colleagues for committees and share their experiences. The association is also seeking a host for its 2027 Annual Conference and will share details as plans advance.