Confirmed Speakers Announced for NCLGS Summer Meeting in Pittsburgh

Confirmed Speakers Announced for

NCLGS Summer Meeting in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, Pa.: The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) has attracted an impressive roster of professionals who will speak at the four-day conference, which takes place July 17-20 at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh.

The event will bring together gaming executives, legislators, regulators, and members of the media to examine the trends, challenges, and critical issues facing the gaming industry. More than 50 gaming professionals, sports betting pros, collegiate administrators, regulators, and elected officials have been confirmed as speakers as of May 30. The summer conference will include the co-located GLI Regulator Seminar, a Responsible Gaming Roundtable, three days of NCLGS sessions, two evening receptions, one late-night gathering, and a Friday afternoon offsite event to be announced soon.

Confirmed speakers to date include:

Waqas Ahmed, Deputy Executive Director, Kentucky Horse Racing Commission
Juliann Barreto, COO, Spectrum Gaming Group
Senator Jason Barrett, West Virginia; NCLGS Treasurer
Ali Bartlett, Partner, Bose McKinney & Evans
Representative Steve Bashore, Oklahoma
Representative Karen Bennett, Georgia
Julie Broadway, President, American Horse Council
Patrick Browne, Secretary of Revenue, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Kimberly Copp, Partner, Taft Law Firm
Gretchen Corbin, President and CEO, Georgia Lottery Corporation
Senator Jay Costa, Pennsylvania
Laura McAllister Cox, Chief Compliance Officer, Rush Street Interactive
Tim Drehkoff, CEO, Rush Street Gaming
Josh Ercole, Executive Director, Council on Compulsive Gaming of PA, Inc.
Cesar Fernandez, Senior Director and Head of State Government Affairs, FanDuel
Representative Mike Finn, Massachusetts
Delegate Shawn Fluharty, West Virginia; NCLGS President
Anthony Gaud, Co-CEO, Gaud-Hammer Gaming Group (G3)
Former Senator Steve Geller, General Counsel and Founder, NCLGS
Howard Glaser, Global Head of Government Affairs and Legislative Counsel, Light & Wonder
Clint Hangebrauck, Managing Director of Enterprise Risk Management, NCAA
Susan Hensel, Co-Founder & Partner, Hensel Grad P.C.
Matt Hortenstine, General Counsel, J&J Ventures
Brad R. Humphreys, Professor of Economics, West Virginia University
Brandt Iden, Vice President of Government Affairs, Fanatics
Jeff Jackson, Commissioner, Missouri Valley Conference
Representative Chris Kannady, Oklahoma
Representative Shelley Kloba, Washington
Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos, Professional sports bettor
Jennifer LaMont, Agent in Charge, Washington State Gambling Commission; Immediate Past President of NAGRA
Troy Mackey, Committee Coordinator, Racing and Wagering NY Assembly
Chris McErlean, Vice President Racing, Penn Entertainment
Charlie McIntyre, Executive Director, New Hampshire Lottery
Lynne McNally, Director of Government Affairs, War Horse Gaming
Alan Miller, Legislative Counsel, Louisiana Senate
Jim Miller, President, Charles Town (WV) Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
Jeff Morris, Vice President Public Affairs, Penn Entertainment
Representative David Muradian, Massachusetts
Eileen O’Brien, Commissioner, Massachusetts Gaming Commission
Kevin O’Toole, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
Michael Pollock, Senior Advisor, Spectrum Gaming Group
Delegate Pam Queen, Maryland
Assemblymember James Ramos, California
May Scheve Reardon, Vice President of Government Relations, Pollard Banknote Limited
Lou Rogacki, Deputy Director, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
Representative Kevin Ryan, Connecticut; former NCLGS President
Richard Schuetz, CEO, Schuetz LLC
James Schultz, Executive Vice President, Global Legal and Public Policy, Scientific Games
Phil Sicuso, Partner, Bose McKinney & Evans
Ryan A. Soultz, Esq., Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Boyd Gaming
Representative Chris Stearns, Washington
Kurt Steinkamp, Chief of Staff, Michigan Gaming Control Board
Drew Svitko, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Lottery
Billy Walters, Legendary gambler and professional sports bettor
Eric Weiss, Managing Director, North America, IC360
Representative Al Williams, Georgia; NCLGS Secretary
Ryan Winfield, Special Agent, Arizona Department of Gaming and current NAGRA President
Tres York, Senior Director, Government Relations, American Gaming Association

Click here to view the full agenda and to register. A hotel group room block is available at The Landing Hotel at Rivers and reservations must be made by June 23 to receive the NCLGS-contracted rate. Attendees are strongly encouraged to book early to secure their accommodation as rooms in the NCLGS block are limited in number and will sell out.

The NCLGS semiannual meetings attract state legislators as well as regulators, gaming operators and suppliers, attorneys, lobbyists, media, and other stakeholders to discuss all aspects of regulated gaming. The meetings help state legislators from across the country establish sound, effective gaming policies. Founded more than a quarter-century ago, NCLGS is the only organization of state lawmakers that meets on a regular basis to discuss issues related to gaming. NCLGS neither promotes nor opposes gaming but is focused on proper regulation and promoting best practices in the governance of this important industry.

NCLGS meetings are the only conferences in the United States that focus on the goals and plans of legislative decision-makers. The meetings are also open to the public. Click here to register. For sponsorship information, contact Josh Faber or Allison McCoy.

Legislators and others seeking NCLGS membership information should contact Wayne Marlin.