Sports writer and presenter Titus O'Reily to speak at Regulating the Game 2025 in Sydney

The Regulating the Game conference has announced that Titus O’Reily, renowned writer, presenter, performer, and broadcaster, will be a keynote speaker at its 2025 edition in Sydney.

Titus is the author of "Please Gamble Irresponsibly: The rise, fall, and rise of sports gambling in Australia", which chronicles the regulation of gambling in Australia. "O’Reily’s participation adds to the compelling agenda and excitement surrounding this event," said the event's organizers. 

His influence extends across various media platforms, including appearances on The Front Bar, The Today Show, and regular spots on 3AW and Triple M. His national comedy tours and his role as a speaker at high-profile events, such as the AFL Grand Final, underscore his broad appeal and engaging style, says Regulating the Game.

Titus has authored four books: A Thoroughly Unhelpful History of Australian Sport (2017), A Sporting Chance (2018), Please Gamble Irresponsibly (2019), and Cheat: The Not-So-Subtle Art of Conning Your Way to Sporting Glory (2020). His commentary has been humorously described by respected figures in sport as 'awful', 'childish', and 'barely comprehensible', while others find it 'hilarious'.

"Regulating the Game has quickly become the premier forum for ideas on regulation in the gambling industry. I’m thrilled to be able to share Australia’s colorful history of gambling and regulation," said O’Reily.

Paul Newson, the event organizer, said: "With dynamic personalities like Titus O’Reily sharing their unique perspectives, our attendees are guaranteed to be both entertained and enlightened.

"We have a history of delivering unmatched speaker line-ups and content, spanning critical themes and issues confronting regulators and the sector. It has become a must-attend event for regulatory and industry professionals and essential for operators committed to securing an innovative, thriving, and sustainable industry."

The Regulating the Game conference seeks to foster regulatory and sector leadership, pioneering thinking, and stimulate advanced 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," organizers commented.

Paul Newson

"Our inaugural call for speakers is receiving strong interest and we encourage sector leaders, regulators, policymakers, manufacturers, compliance and forensic experts, industry professionals, clinicians, researchers, academics, and thought pioneers to apply to speak at the conference in March next year," they noted.

Further, organizers added: "We think it’s important that all stakeholders are engaged and participating in the public square, contributing knowledge and insights, and hearing diverse perspectives to best inform public policy thinking and discussions, and help influence robust regulatory settings that deliver effective industry supervision while facilitating the conditions for a safer, invigorated and sustainable sector."

Registration for the conference opens in August. For more details about the conference, sponsorship, or exhibition opportunities, interested parties can visit the conference website.