This week’s newsletter comes with a special twist — we’re excited to share that UNBLOCK was a proud sponsor of the Gaming Leaders’ Summit US, held on November 17–18, 2025. We’ll tell you a bit more about it below. 

Innovation in Identity & Compliance 

The afternoon kicked off with a sponsored keynote by Socure on how AI-driven identity verification is reshaping the gaming experience. The session explored how advanced identity tools streamline onboarding and payouts while strengthening KYC, age verification, and sanctions monitoring. Key insights included:

• Single Player Identity to reduce friction and fraud.

• Data-driven decision-making powered by ecosystem-level analytics.

• Blockchain payments—stablecoins and cards—to cut fraud and improve UX.

Unblock Takes the Stage: Global Payouts & Cross-Border Play 

The spotlight then turned to Jackpot Journeys, a high-energy panel hosted by Unblock Payments. Led by Oscar Flores with panelists Gregory Bailey and Jony Palacios, the discussion highlighted how branded payout cards are transforming player journeys and driving loyalty across jurisdictions. Key topics covered:

• Efficiency and transparency enabled by card issuing.

• Regulatory lessons, including Wynn Resorts’ $130M DOJ settlement. 

• Localized compliance challenges—especially in Brazil—requiring tailored KYC.

• The importance of proactive compliance and public-private collaboration.

Unblock also led the Crypto & Blockchain roundtable, reinforcing its role as a key innovator in digital payments for the gaming industry.

Global Strategy, Regulations & the Future of Player Experience 

The final panel, Everything Everywhere All at Once, moderated by Brendan Bussman, focused on building unified, frictionless payment experiences across highly fragmented markets. Speakers examined how operators can adapt to fast-evolving regulations through effective change management. Highlights included:

• Unified payments as the foundation for localized player experiences.

• Navigating global and local AML and anti-fraud requirements. 

• Strategies for scaling responsibly in emerging markets.

The day wrapped up with a lively networking reception hosted by Callsign—complete with a birthday celebration for Joel Bishop.

UNBLOCK shined at the Miami Gaming Leaders Summit, taking the spotlight in panels on payments, compliance, and player experience. Innovation and collaboration were at the forefront, showcasing how the industry is moving toward safer and more efficient solutions.