New York State Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer to Address Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY: The Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga (RGCS) announced that Brian O’Dwyer, Chairperson of the New York State Gaming Commission, will address attendees on Wednesday, August 12, at 8:30 a.m. O’Dwyer, who leads one of the nation’s most influential regulatory bodies, will provide timely insight into New York’s gaming landscape, regulatory priorities, and the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping the future of gaming in the Northeast.

O’Dwyer brings decades of experience in public service, regulatory oversight, and legal leadership to the conference. As Chairperson of the New York State Gaming Commission, he oversees one of the most complex and diverse gaming jurisdictions in the country, including casinos, sports wagering, racing, charitable gaming, and lottery operations. His perspective is widely respected across the industry, making his participation a key highlight of this year’s program.

The conference will also feature NBC’s Steve Kornacki, who will headline a discussion called “Concentration, Competition and the Future of American Horse Racing.” Other session topics will include:

• Integrity, Horse Welfare, and the Human Element in Racing
• Regulatory Modernization in U.S. Racing and HISA Update
• Prediction Markets: Innovation or Regulatory and Legal Challenge?
• Downstate Casinos and the Future of Gaming in the Northeast
• iGaming: Inevitable Innovation or Passing Fancy?
• The Economics of Horse Ownership
• Prop Bets, Point Shaving, and Game Integrity
• Regulation, Competition, and Conflicts in the Gaming Ecosystem
• The Future of Historical Horse Racing
• Can the $100/Week Bettor Compete with CAWs?
• A Bet Is a Bet … Or Is It?

SIGNATURE EVENTS

• Welcome Party at the historic Adelphi Hotel
• Twilight Racing Happy Hour
• A Day at the Races at Saratoga Race Course
• Conference coincides with the Fasig-Tipton Yearling Sale

A DAY AT THE RACES

Immediately following the final panel on Wednesday, August 12 (beginning at noon)

Registered attendees can add this always‑popular experience for just $75. Your Race Day package includes:

• Admission to the Saratoga Race Course
• Preferred seating in the popular Porch section — located on the track level of the Clubhouse, just feet from the outside rail
• Food & beverage credit
• Souvenir program book

Space is limited and will sell out! Reserve your Race Day spot today.

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE, BUT FILLING FAST

A limited number of high‑visibility sponsorship opportunities remain. Organizations interested in elevating their presence at RGCS are encouraged to secure their package soon. See available sponsorship opportunities here.

HOTEL INFORMATION

This year’s conference coincides with “the crown jewel of the North American yearling sales calendar” – The Saratoga Sale – which features the finest of the North American yearling crop. This also means Saratoga will be bustling with visitors, so Attendees are strongly encouraged to book early.



If you have not yet secured your accommodations, a list of area hotels is as follows. Please note that the RGCS cannot guarantee availability.

Saratoga Hilton

Hampton Inn & Suites Saratoga Downtown

Embassy Suites Saratoga Springs

Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Casino Hotel

RGCS Contacts:

Sponsorship information: Josh Faber 

Conference and registration questions: Jenna Wheeler

Media inquiries: Sherry Amos

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