New York’s New Casino Landscape

Takes Center Stage at the

Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY: Following New York’s landmark selection of Bally’s, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Metropolitan Park and Resorts World New York City to develop the state’s three downstate casino resorts, the Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga (RGCS) will convene a timely discussion examining how these transformational projects will reshape gaming across the United States.

The conference, taking place August 10-12 at the Saratoga Hilton, will feature “Downstate Casinos and the Future of Gaming in the Northeast,” a forward-looking panel exploring the competitive, economic, and regulatory implications of New York’s newest casino developments.

The selection of the three operators marks one of the most significant gaming expansions in the Northeast in decades. With billions of dollars in planned investment, the projects are expected to redefine New York’s gaming landscape while influencing competition throughout the region. The panel will examine how the new casinos may affect existing gaming markets, horse racing, tourism, tax revenues, employment, and future investment opportunities across the United States.

The session will be moderated by Patrick Brown, Co-Organizer of the Racing & Gaming Conference at Saratoga and Partner Emeritus at Brown Weinraub PLLC. Speakers include:



• Tim Drehkoff, Chief Executive Officer, Rush Street Gaming
• Chris Jewett, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Bally’s Corporation
• Michael Pollock, Senior Advisor, Spectrum Gaming Group
• Meghan Taylor, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Relations, Resorts World New York City

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

• Regulatory Modernization in U.S. Racing and HISA Update
• Integrity, Horse Welfare, and the Human Element in Racing
• Regulation, Competition, and Conflicts in the Modern Gaming Ecosystem
• Prediction Markets: Innovation or Regulatory and Legal Challenge?
• iGaming: Inevitable Innovation or Passing Fancy?
• The Economics of Horse Ownership
• Prop Bets, Point Shaving, and Game Integrity
• 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

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

Hilton Garden Inn Saratoga

RGCS Contacts:

Sponsorship information: Josh Faber 

Conference and registration questions: Jenna Wheeler

Media inquiries: Sherry Amos

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