Yesterday, The Innovation Group, organizers of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming (ELG) program, along with our partners at Global Gaming Business, were thrilled to announce the new class of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40. Honorees were nominated by the industry to be recognized for the significant contributions they already have made to gaming. Read the full press release here and join us in congratulating the following individuals:

• Timothy Aguilar, Vice President Business Development, Caesars Digital
• Jonathan Aiwazian, CEO, idPair
• Kyle Anderson, VP of Property Marketing, Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel
• Gabrielle Angle, Business Development Director – North America Gaming & Licensing, GeoComply
• Andrew Baca, Executive Director, Global Head of Product, Gaming, J.P. Morgan
• Mark Barrath, Director, Retention & Monetization, Golden Hearts Games
• Boris Borisov-Lukov, Vice President of Finance, Caesars Entertainment
• Cassie Brickman, CEO, Betting Hero
• Stephanie Bruckner, Executive Director, Global Portfolio Strategy – Gaming, Light & Wonder
• Joe Casole, Vice President, Legal & Regulatory Affairs, IC360
• Jody Collins, Vice President, Global Development, MGM Resorts International
• Darryl DeRaedt, Vice President of Operations, Everi
• Jocelyn Fietkiewicz, Deputy Attorney General, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
• Ben Freedland, General Counsel, Minnesota State Lottery
• Kasra Ghaharian, Director of Research, International Gaming Institute, UNLV
• Jeremy Hirst, Director of Casino Optimization & Analytics, Tangam Systems
• Akshay K. Khanna, Co-founder and CEO, Jackpot.com
• Clint Koehn, Vice President of Gaming Operations, Gaming Capital Group
• Alesha Konskey, Gaming Operations Specialist,
• Anthony Kosturos, Chief Financial Officer, Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians
• Jordan M. Maynard, Interim Chair, Massachusetts Gaming Commission
• Ashley McCulloch, Director Account Management – North America, Inspired Gaming Group
• Geneva Mojado, Vice Chair, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
• Jeff Morales, Vice President of IT Operations, Cordish Gaming Group
• Sarah Murray, Food and Beverage Shared Service Manager, River Spirit Casino Resort
• Megan Nation, VP of Professional Services & Sales, Wondr Nation
• Paul Parry, Senior Engineering Manager, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI)
• Karolina Pelc, Founder BeyondPlay, VP BeyondPlay, FanDuel
• Declan Raines, Senior Director – US Gaming, TransUnion
• Presley M.C. Redeye, Councilor, Seneca Nation Council
• James Seils, Co-Founder and CTO, BettorEdge
• Lisa Singer, VP Brand & Strategy, High 5 Games
• Ashley Skeen Unga, Senior Director of Customer Success, Gaming Analytics
• Jonathan Smith, Senior Director Sales Operations and Strategy, IGT
• Jo'Elle Thompson, Compliance Officer, National Indian Gaming Commission
• Rickard Vikström, CEO & Founder, Internet Vikings
• Julia Weygandt, Chief Operations Officer, G Gaming Ltd
• Kassi Yellowitz-Melton, Vice President of Sales, Gift & Go
• Tres,York, Senior Director, Government Relations, American Gaming Association
• Alexx Zawada, Chief Marketing Officer, Potawatomi Casino Hotel

There is still time to register and join us for the following events in Las Vegas. We hope to see you there!

Open Space

Monday, October 7 | 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Join ELG in The Wheel House at The Linq for an Open Space content session hosted by GGB and iGB Executive. Unique among industry events, Open Space has no moderators or speakers steering the conversation – content is driven entirely by the participants present. Click the link above for more information about the format or register here for free.

ELG & iGB Executive Networking Reception

Monday, October 7 | 3:30 PM

Unable to attend the Open Space program? Join us after for networking only during the event’s closing reception, co-hosted by ELG. Connect with fellow ELG peers and iGB Executive members, learn more about the day’s program, and make connections to build upon throughout the week. This event is also free, but an RSVP is required to attend – please respond here. 

ELG Networking Reception at G2E

Wednesday, October 9 | 4-5 PM

Join us for our annual toast to the newest class of the ELG 40 Under 40! Slip away late afternoon to the G2E Networking Lounge (Booth #5649) to celebrate with your peers and connect with fellow emerging leaders. Thanks as always to our partners at GGB and G2E for their generous support of this program.

Questions about any of these opportunities? Contact ELG Program Director Allison McCoy.

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