Rush Street Interactive’s Laura McAllister Cox Named Chief Compliance Officer of the Year at Vixio Global Regulatory Awards
Rush Street Interactive's Chief Compliance Officer, Laura McAllister Cox, has been awarded the Chief Compliance Officer of the Year at the Vixio Global Regulatory Awards in London. Under her leadership, RSI became the first U.S. operator to receive the Responsible Gaming Council's RG Check Accreditation. With nearly four decades of industry experience, McAllister Cox oversees RSI's compliance strategy across regulatory, licensing, anti-money laundering, technical compliance, and responsible gaming areas.
Her achievements include building RSI's compliance department into a world-class operation and implementing forward-thinking compliance strategies. She previously served as President of the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) from 2017 to 2018 and held leadership roles at Rush Street Gaming, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, and Gaming Partners International
Laura McAllister Cox, Direttore della Compliance di Rush Street Interactive, è stata premiata come Chief Compliance Officer dell'Anno ai Vixio Global Regulatory Awards a Londra. Sotto la sua guida, RSI è diventata il primo operatore statunitense a ricevere l'Accreditamento RG Check del Responsible Gaming Council. Con quasi quattro decenni di esperienza nel settore, McAllister Cox supervisiona la strategia di conformità di RSI in ambito normativo, licensing, antiriciclaggio, conformità tecnica e gioco responsabile.
I suoi successi includono la costruzione del dipartimento di conformità di RSI in un'operazione di livello mondiale e l'implementazione di strategie di conformità innovative. In precedenza, ha ricoperto il ruolo di Presidente dell'International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) dal 2017 al 2018 e ha ricoperto ruoli dirigenziali presso Rush Street Gaming, Greenberg Traurig, LLP e Gaming Partners International.
Laura McAllister Cox, Directora de Cumplimiento de Rush Street Interactive, ha sido galardonada como Directora de Cumplimiento del Año en los Vixio Global Regulatory Awards en Londres. Bajo su liderazgo, RSI se convirtió en el primer operador estadounidense en recibir la Acreditación RG Check del Responsible Gaming Council. Con casi cuatro décadas de experiencia en la industria, McAllister Cox supervisa la estrategia de cumplimiento de RSI en áreas regulatorias, de licencias, de prevención de lavado de dinero, de cumplimiento técnico y de juego responsable.
Entre sus logros se incluye la transformación del departamento de cumplimiento de RSI en una operación de clase mundial e la implementación de estrategias de cumplimiento innovadoras. Anteriormente, se desempeñó como presidenta de la International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) desde 2017 hasta 2018 y ocupó puestos de liderazgo en Rush Street Gaming, Greenberg Traurig, LLP y Gaming Partners International.
러시아 스트리트 인터랙티브의 최고 준수 책임자, 로라 맥앨리스터 콕스가 런던에서 열린 비지오 글로벌 규제 어워드에서 올해의 최고 준수 책임자로 선정되었습니다. 그녀의 지도 아래 RSI는 미국 최초로 책임 있는 게임 위원회의 RG 체크 인증을 받았습니다. 거의 40년의 산업 경험을 가진 맥앨리스터 콕스는 규제, 라이선스, 자금 세탁 방지, 기술 준수 및 책임 있는 게임 분야에서 RSI의 준수 전략을 감독하고 있습니다.
그녀의 성과에는 RSI의 준수 부서를 세계적 수준의 운영으로 발전시키고 선도적인 준수 전략을 구현한 것이 포함됩니다. 그녀는 이전에 2017년부터 2018년까지 국제 게임 자문 협회(IAGA)의 회장을 역임했으며, 러시 스트리트 게이밍, 그린버그 트라우릭 LLP, 게임 파트너 인터내셔널에서 리더십 역할을 수행했습니다.
Laura McAllister Cox, Directrice de la Conformité de Rush Street Interactive, a été nommée Directrice de la Conformité de l'Année aux Vixio Global Regulatory Awards à Londres. Sous sa direction, RSI est devenue le premier opérateur américain à recevoir l'Accréditation RG Check du Responsible Gaming Council. Avec près de quarante ans d'expérience dans l'industrie, McAllister Cox supervise la stratégie de conformité de RSI dans les domaines réglementaire, de licence, de lutte contre le blanchiment d'argent, de conformité technique et de jeu responsable.
Ses réalisations incluent la construction du département de conformité de RSI en une opération de classe mondiale et la mise en œuvre de stratégies de conformité novatrices. Auparavant, elle a été présidente de l'International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) de 2017 à 2018 et a occupé des postes de direction chez Rush Street Gaming, Greenberg Traurig, LLP et Gaming Partners International.
Laura McAllister Cox, Chief Compliance Officer von Rush Street Interactive, wurde bei den Vixio Global Regulatory Awards in London zur Chief Compliance Officer des Jahres ausgezeichnet. Unter ihrer Leitung wurde RSI der erste US-Betreiber, der die RG Check Akkreditierung des Responsible Gaming Council erhielt. Mit fast vier Jahrzehnten Branchenerfahrung überwacht McAllister Cox die Compliance-Strategie von RSI in den Bereichen Regulierung, Lizenzierung, Geldwäscheprävention, technische Compliance und verantwortungsbewusstes Spielen.
Zu ihren Erfolgen gehört der Aufbau der Compliance-Abteilung von RSI zu einem weltklasse Betrieb und die Umsetzung zukunftsorientierter Compliance-Strategien. Zuvor war sie von 2017 bis 2018 Präsidentin der International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) und hatte Führungspositionen bei Rush Street Gaming, Greenberg Traurig, LLP und Gaming Partners International inne.
- First U.S. operator to receive RG Check Accreditation, demonstrating leadership in responsible gaming
- Achievement of market-leading profitability under compliance leadership
- Successful strategic expansion into new jurisdictions
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CHICAGO, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE: RSI) (“RSI”) is proud to announce that Laura McAllister Cox, RSI’s Chief Compliance Officer, has been awarded the highly coveted Chief Compliance Officer of the Year award at the prestigious Vixio Global Regulatory Awards in London. This recognition celebrates Laura’s exceptional leadership, her instrumental role in navigating the ever-evolving regulatory landscape, and her unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of compliance and responsible gaming at RSI.
The Chief Compliance Officer of the Year award highlights compliance leaders who go beyond the call of duty, leading their departments through the complexities of regulatory change while significantly elevating compliance standards across their organizations. Laura’s nomination reflects her steadfast dedication to these principles and her unmatched contributions to the gaming industry.
“Laura McAllister Cox exemplifies the qualities of a transformative compliance leader,” said Richard Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of Rush Street Interactive. “Her vision, expertise, and unwavering commitment to regulatory excellence have not only positioned RSI as a pioneer in responsible gaming practices but also ensured that RSI consistently sets the industry standard for compliance and innovation. This award is a testament to her extraordinary impact on our company and the broader gaming landscape.”
Laura’s achievements include leading RSI to become the first U.S. operator to receive the Responsible Gaming Council’s RG Check Accreditation, an honor that underscores the company’s dedication to the safety and well-being of its customers while fostering a sustainable gaming environment. Under her guidance, RSI has also achieved market-leading profitability and strategic expansion into new jurisdictions, all while navigating complex regulatory frameworks with precision.
As Chief Compliance Officer of publicly traded Rush Street Interactive, Laura oversees the company’s compliance strategy across a range of critical areas, including regulatory, licensing, anti-money laundering, technical compliance, and responsible gaming. Her leadership has been instrumental in building RSI’s compliance department into a world-class operation with specialized subject matter experts across these domains.
Beyond her achievements at RSI, Laura is widely regarded as one of the most respected voices in the global gaming industry. Her distinguished career spans nearly four decades and includes serving as President of the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) from 2017 to 2018, as well as legal and compliance leadership roles at esteemed organizations such as Rush Street Gaming, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, and Gaming Partners International Corporation. Her expertise in gaming law and corporate compliance has solidified her reputation as a trusted authority in the field.
Laura’s ability to identify and cultivate exceptional talent, foster collaborative relationships with regulators, and implement forward-thinking compliance strategies has made her an unparalleled leader in the gaming industry. Her initiatives, such as yearly team summits and ongoing training programs, ensure RSI’s compliance team remains agile and equipped to address the ever-changing regulatory landscape.
“I am deeply honored to be named the Chief Compliance Officer of the Year,” said Laura McAllister Cox. “This recognition is a reflection of the incredible work of my team and RSI’s unwavering commitment to compliance excellence and responsible gaming. At RSI, we strive to lead by example and set the standard for innovation, integrity, and collaboration in the gaming industry. I am grateful to be part of a company that values these principles and to work alongside such talented professionals every day.”
The Vixio Global Regulatory Awards celebrate achievements and innovation in compliance and responsible gaming across the global gambling industry.
About Rush Street Interactive
RSI is a trusted online gaming and sports entertainment company focused on markets in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Through its brands, BetRivers, PlaySugarHouse and RushBet, RSI was an early entrant in many regulated jurisdictions. It currently offers real-money mobile and online operations in fifteen U.S. states: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia, Arizona, New York, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio and Delaware, and, as well as in the regulated international markets of Colombia, Ontario (Canada), Mexico and Peru. RSI offers, through its proprietary online gaming platform, some of the most popular online casino games and sports betting options in the United States. Founded in 2012 in Chicago by gaming industry veterans, RSI was named the EGR North America Awards Customer Services Operator of the Year five years in a row (2020-2024), the 2022 EGR North America Awards Operator of the Year and Social Gaming Operator of the Year, and the SBC Latinoamérica Awards 2024 Casino Operator of the Year and 2021 Sportsbook Operator of the Year. RSI was the first U.S.-based online casino and sports betting operator to receive RG Check iGaming Accreditation from the Responsible Gaming Council. For more information, visit www.rushstreetinteractive.com.
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