PODCAST:The AI in Business Podcast
TITLE:Fraud Challenges in the Gaming Industry from a Data Perspective - with Pablo Vargas of FanDuel
DATE:2023-12-20 00:00:00
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In this episode of the AI in Business podcast, titled "Fraud Challenges in the Gaming Industry from a Data Perspective - with Pablo Vargas of FanDuel," host Matthew D'Amello discussed with Pablo Vargas, the Risk and Compliance Manager at FanDuel, about the complexities of managing fraud risk in the gaming industry. Here's a summary of the key points:
Pandemic's Impact on Consumer Behavior: Vargas highlighted the need to reassess consumer behavior data post-pandemic. The change in consumer habits necessitates a re-evaluation and adjustment of existing data models, which may no longer be as relevant.
Awareness of Data Tracking and Privacy Concerns: The discussion pointed out that consumers are increasingly aware that they are being tracked and how this awareness impacts their behavior. This situation presents a challenge in balancing data collection with privacy concerns.
Use of AI in Anti-Fraud Workflows: Vargas emphasized that AI and machine learning technologies have been around for a while but are now being more widely adopted. He stressed the importance of using these technologies not just for profit maximization but also for detecting fraudulent activities and patterns.
Challenges in Retail and Online Gaming: The gaming industry, being relatively new and in a growth state, faces unique challenges in data collection and integration. In retail gaming, collecting customer information is difficult as transactions often require minimal personal data. Online gaming, on the other hand, provides better opportunities for data collection.
Data Collection and Customer Onboarding: The conversation touched on the difficulties in collecting clean, useful data and the importance of understanding customer behavior. The goal is to get a holistic view of the customer to enhance the customer experience and detect potential fraud.
Regulatory Challenges and Industry Cooperation: Vargas described the gaming industry as complex, dealing with government regulations, various companies, and a lack of cooperation that leads to inefficiencies. A more collaborative approach could benefit the industry as a whole.
Perspective on Fraud Detection and Customer Experience: Vargas shared insights from his experience in financial services, explaining the importance of balancing fraud detection with not impacting good customers. He discussed the need for business savvy in conjunction with AI and machine learning to accurately interpret data and industry trends.
The episode concluded with a summary of how these insights apply to various sectors, emphasizing the value of understanding customer segmentation and the challenges faced by industries in managing risk and fraud in the evolving landscape of data and AI.
