NCLGS Summer Meeting Will Examine the Future of Horse Racing in Key Committee on Pari-Mutuel Session

SAN DIEGO, CA: With the Kentucky Derby coming up, national attention is turning once again to the Sport of Kings. The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) will spotlight some of the most consequential policy debates in racing today during its Committee on Pari-Mutuel session, “The Road Ahead: Decoupling, HHR and HISA.” The NCLGS 2026 Summer Meeting will take place July 8-11 at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego.

At the center of the discussion will be the ongoing implementation and impact of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), which continues to redefine national standards for safety, integrity, and enforcement across the industry. Panelists will explore how federal oversight intersects with state authority, and what that means for regulators, operators, and stakeholders moving forward.

The session will be chaired by West Virginia Senator Jason Barrett, who is the Secretary of NCLGS. Presenters include:

Scott Chaney, Executive Director, California Horse Racing Board
Nelson Clemmens, CEO, AmWager
Adam Koenig, Executive Director, Kentucky Quarter Horse Racing Association; former Kentucky legislator
Ed Martin, President & CEO, Association of Racing Commissioners International

This session is part of a robust program that includes:

General Session – Prediction Markets
General Session – Sports Betting in America: Risks, Rewards, and the Road Ahead
Joint Committee on Casinos & Indian Gaming Sovereignty – Sports Betting & the Future of Tribal Gaming: A California Conversation
General Session – State Attorneys General on the Docket
NCLGS International Committee – Illegal Gambling at Home and Abroad
Committee on Responsible Gambling
Committee on Lottery
Special Committee on Taxes – Balancing Revenue, Competition, and Sustainability in Modern Gaming
Committee on Emerging Forms of Gaming – Does Regulation Stifle Innovation? Legislative Considerations for a Rapidly Evolving Gaming Industry

A Legislator/Regulator Roundtable, presented in partnership with the North American Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA), will conclude the meeting.

Registration for the NCLGS Summer Meeting is open, with early‑bird discounts available. Sponsorship opportunities remain for organizations seeking to engage directly with lawmakers and industry leaders during this milestone year in which NCLGS is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

For more information visit NCLGS.org

NCLGS meetings are produced and organized by Spectrum Gaming Group, which serves as Executive Director and has helped guide the organization’s growth for more than a decade.

Key Contacts:

Sponsorship: Josh Faber

Events: Jenna Wheeler

Legislative: Wayne Marlin

Media: Sherry Amos

NCLGS is the only organization of state lawmakers that meets on a regular basis to discuss gaming-related issues. The NCLGS semiannual meetings, which are open to the public, attract numerous state legislators as well as regulators, gaming operators and suppliers, attorneys, lobbyists, media, and other stakeholders to discuss all aspects of regulated gaming, as well as the risk implications of unregulated gaming. NCLGS meetings are proudly produced and organized by Spectrum Gaming Group, which serves as Executive Director.

2026 Summer Meeting Sponsors

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