Leaders from Tribal and Online Gaming to Take Stage

LAS VEGAS—G2E announced additional speakers joining the G2E 2023 keynote stage, including leaders from DraftKings, FanDuel, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, National Congress of American Indians, and Poarch Band of Creek Indians.

“We are excited to welcome this impressive group to G2E’s biggest stage,” said American Gaming Association President and CEO Bill Miller. “These leaders will highlight both the diversity of the gaming community and the entertainment experiences we provide as they discuss where our industry is today and where we’re headed.”

Presented by Sportradar, CNBC’s Contessa Brewer will moderate a discussion on Wednesday, October 11 at 9:00 AM PT focused on sports betting and iGaming.

The Playmakers: A Conversation with Amy Howe and Jason Robins

Five years post-PASPA and with the expansion of online gaming, the evolution of sports, innovation in technology, and adoption of legal wagering have redefined the fan experience. This keynote discussion will dive into the state of online gaming, trends on the horizon, and what’s next for these industry leaders.

• Amy Howe, CEO, FanDuel
• Jason Robins, CEO & Co-Founder, DraftKings

The keynote stage will also feature an Indigenous Peoples’ Day discussion led by Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernie Stevens on Monday, October 9 at 3:50 PM PT. Full session details:

Shattering Ceilings: Women Leaders in Tribal Gaming

Celebrating the influential roles women play in tribal gaming, business, and politics, this discussion will highlight these leaders’ pivotal contributions to indigenous communities, the gaming industry, and beyond.

• Stephanie Bryan, Chair & CEO, Poarch Band of Creek Indians
• Melanie Benjamin, Chief Executive Officer, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
• Fawn Sharp, President, National Congress of American Indians

The full G2E 2023 education program—kicking off Monday, October 9 at 9:00 AM PT—will provide attendees with curated sessions on the future of casino gaming, sports betting, AI, digital payments and cryptocurrency, tribal and international gaming, and more.

Presented by the AGA and organized by RX, G2E’s full education lineup is available here, including the previously announced View from the Top: CEO Outlook 2023 keynote.

G2E is the world's premier gathering of commercial and tribal gaming professionals. For more than 20 years, G2E has served as the catalyst for gaming’s growth and innovation by convening the global industry to define tomorrow. 

As the national trade group representing the U.S. casino industry, the American Gaming Association (AGA) fosters a policy and business environment where legal, regulated gaming thrives. The AGA’s diverse membership of commercial and tribal casino operators, sports betting and iGaming companies, gaming suppliers, and more lead the $261 billion industry and support 1.8 million jobs across the country.  

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