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NCLGS Unveils Impressive Lineup of Speakers
for Summer Meeting in Louisville
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LOUISVILLE, KY: The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States has attracted an impressive roster of professionals who will speak at its four-day Summer Meeting, which takes place July 9-12 at the Hyatt Regency Louisville.
The Summer Meeting will bring together a powerhouse lineup of more than 60 political leaders, regulators, responsible gambling advocates, attorneys general, and gaming professionals from across the industry to debate and discuss the trends, challenges, and critical issues facing the gaming industry.
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Confirmed speakers include:
- Waqas Ahmed, Executive Secretary and Agency Head, Virginia Racing Commission
- A. John Baker, Regional VP, Government Relations, Caesars Entertainment
- Senator Jason Barrett, West Virginia; NCLGS Secretary
- Rep. Steve Bashore, Oklahoma
- Matt Bell, President and CEO, Casino Association of Indiana
- Chad Beynon, Senior Managing Director, Head of US Research, Macquarie Capital (USA)
- David Brace, Principal, Innovation and Technology, Continent 8 Technologies
- Greg Brower, Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLC
- Paul Buck, Founder and CEO, Epic Global Solutions
- Paul Burns, President and CEO, Canadian Gaming Association
- Rep. Christie Carpino, Connecticut; NCLGS Vice President
- Jacob Coin, Executive Advisor, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal Council
- Senator Bill DeMora, Ohio
- Hon. Doug Downey, Attorney General, Ontario
- Cesar Fernandez, Head of US State Government Relations, FanDuel
- Ivan Henry Fernandez, President and Executive Director, Illinois Gaming Machine Operators Association
- Brad Fischer, Counsel, Orrick; Representative of the Sports Betting Alliance
- Michele Fischer, Vice President, SIS Content Services
- Delegate Shawn Fluharty, West Virginia; NCLGS President
- Matt Fowler, Head of Global Operations, International Betting Integrity Association
- Marcus Fruchter, Administrator, Illinois Gaming Board
- Steve Geller, former Senator, Florida; NCLGS Founder and General Counsel
- Christopher Gerlacher, Prediction Market Industry Analyst, Prediction News
- Howard Glaser, Global Head of Government Affairs and Legislative Counsel, Light & Wonder
- Michael Golub, Deputy Attorney General, Division of Gaming Enforcement, New Jersey
- Mary Harville, President and CEO, Kentucky Lottery Corporation
- Joe B. Hoage, Executive Director, Indiana Gaming Commission
- Matt Hortenstine, General Counsel, J&J Ventures Gaming
- Brandt Iden, Vice President Government Affairs, Fanatics Betting & Gaming
- Jeff Ifrah, Founder, Ifrah Law Firm
- Lori Kalani, Chief Responsible Gaming Officer, DraftKings
- Alex Kane, CEO and Founder, Sporttrade
- Brian Kane, Executive Director, National Association of Attorneys General
- Chris Kannady, Representative, Oklahoma
- Larry King, Vice President Corporate Public Affairs, IGT
- Rep. Shelley Kloba, Washington, NCLGS Officer
- Adam Koenig, Executive Director, Kentucky Quarter Horse Racing Association; former Kentucky Legislator
- Corrie Martinez, Responsible Gaming Manager, Colorado Division of Gaming
- Jordan Maynard, Chair, Massachusetts Gaming Commission
- Shannon McCracken, Senior Director of Government Relations, Churchill Downs
- JB McCuskey, Attorney General, West Virginia
- Connor McNulty, Vice President, Legal and Chief Compliance Officer, PayNearMe MT
- Tom Metzger, CEO, Lotto.com
- Jonathan Michaels, Founder and Principal, Michaels Strategies
- Assemblymember Brittney Miller, Nevada
- Jeff Morris, Vice President, Public Affairs & Government Relations, Penn Entertainment
- David Osborne, Speaker, Kentucky House of Representatives
- Matthew Oyster, Chief Legal Counsel, Ohio Senate
- John Pappas, State Advocacy Director, iDEA Growth
- Michael Pollock, Senior Policy Advisor, Spectrum Gaming Group
- May Scheve Reardon, Vice President of Government Relations, Pollard Banknote
- Rep. Kevin Ryan, Connecticut; NCLGS Officer and former NCLGS President
- Phil Sicuso, Partner and Gaming Group Chair, Bose McKinney & Evans
- Brian Sigritz, Director of State Fiscal Studies, National Association of State Budget Officers
- Jonathan Skrmetti, Attorney General, State of Tennessee
- Ryan Soultz, Vice President of Government Affairs, Boyd Gaming
- Joshua B. Sterling, Partner, Milbank; former Director, Market Participants Division, US Commodity Futures Trading Commission
- Mark Stewart, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, The Cordish Companies
- Mike Stone, Executive Director, Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling
- Matt Strawn, CEO, Iowa Lottery
- Joseph Watkins, President, Worldpay Gaming Solutions
- Rep. Al Williams, Georgia; NCLGS President-Elect
- Kevin Winters, Founder, Almond Digital Health
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Early-bird rates are available until May 23. Additionally, a group room block is available at the Hyatt Regency Louisville. Rooms must be booked prior to June 16 to receive the group rate.
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.
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The Summer Meeting also includes:
- A special forum titled “The Big Picture: Focus on the Future Gaming Leaders”
- Two keynotes, including one by the Attorney General of West Virginia
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11 NCLGS committee panel discussions – full agenda available on website
- Two luncheons and receptions, as well as other evening events to be announced
- Happy Hour at Caesars Southern Indiana on the evening of July 11
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In addition, Gaming Laboratories International is again co-locating its annual Regulator Seminar with the NCLGS Summer Meeting on July 9, and the Sports Betting Regulators Association will hold a general session open to all attendees.
The NCLGS Summer Meeting is approved for 12 CLE credits with the State Bar of Nevada.
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About NCLGS: Founded more than a quarter-century ago, NCLGS is the only organization of state lawmakers that meets on a regular basis to discuss gaming-related issues. 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 proudly produced and organized by Spectrum Gaming Group, which serves as NCLGS Executive Director.
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