G2E 2024 Announces Gaming CEOs Jason Robins and Derek Stevens as Wednesday Keynote Speakers

Leaders Will Take the Stage to Discuss the Future of Sports Betting and Casino Innovation

LAS VEGAS – The Global Gaming Expo announced that DraftKings’ Jason Robins and Circa Las Vegas’ Derek Stevens will feature as G2E’s Wednesday keynote speakers.

"We’re thrilled to bring another exceptional lineup of industry leaders to G2E,” said American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Bill Miller. “From brick-and-mortar gaming to online wagering, this year’s speakers reflect the dynamism that is pushing our industry ahead. We look forward to showcasing the continued growth of gaming on the G2E keynote stage and throughout the show.”

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. PT on Wednesday, Oct. 9, the keynote will kick off the second day of expo hall activities. Full session details:

View From the Top: Perspectives from Top U.S. Gaming Leaders

Emmy-winning national sports reporter and show host Rachel Nichols will moderate back-to-back conversations with two of gaming’s most innovative leaders, addressing current evolutions in sports betting and casino gaming as well as what’s next for the industry in Las Vegas and nationwide. 

• Jason Robins, DraftKings Co-founder and CEO
• ·Derek Stevens, Circa Resort and Casino Owner and CEO

G2E 2024’s education program begins Monday, October 7, at 9:00 a.m. PT, offering sessions on topics like the future of casino gaming, sports betting, AI, digital payments, responsible gaming, and tribal and international gaming.

Presented by the AGA and organized by RX, G2E’s full education lineup features more than 100 sessions. G2E 2024 runs from October 7-10 (Education: October 7-10 | Expo Hall: October 8-10) at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. G2E’s full education lineup is available here, including the previously announced View From The Top: Perspectives from Global Gaming Leaders keynote on Tuesday.

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 $329 billion industry and support 1.8 million jobs across the country.

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