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More than 50 Experts from Across the Country to Speak at East Coast Gaming Congress, September 21-23 in Atlantic City

The 25th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress will feature more than 50 speakers, including top CEOs, the Governor of New Jersey, and scores of other industry experts as it convenes September 21-23 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.
Several hundred gaming industry leaders, legislators, regulators, educators, suppliers, gaming lawyers, media, and other stakeholders will attend the conference’s Silver Jubilee to learn more about the trends, challenges, and critical issues facing all segments of the gaming industries.
The luncheon will feature a keynote address from Hon. Phil Murphy, Governor of New Jersey, and will also include the presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award to industry veteran Virginia McDowell.
Bill Miller, President and CEO, American Gaming Association, will provide an update and analysis on national issues.
Keynote speakers and other presenters include:
· James F. Allen, Chairman, Hard Rock International and CEO, Seminole Gaming
· Sherry Amos, Principal, Spectrum Gaming Hospitality Group
· John Atkinson, Director of Business Development, Sports Illustrated Sportsbook/888 Holdings
· Juliann Barreto, COO, Spectrum Gaming Group
· Scott Bowen, Government Affairs Specialist, NeoPollard
· James A. Carey Jr., Executive Director, New Jersey Lottery
· Stephen Cook, Chief Counsel, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
· David Cordish, Chairman, The Cordish Companies
· Peggy Daniel, US General Manager, The Lotter/New Jersey Lotto LLC
· Jay Dorris, CEO, PCI Gaming Authority
· Anthony Faranca, President, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
· Gabriel Feinberg, VP, Beach Point Capital
· Brooke Fiumara, CEO, OPTX
· Shawn Fluharty, Minority Whip, West Virginia House of Delegates; and Vice President, National Council of Legislators from Gaming States
· Jon Ford, Senator, Indiana; and President, National Council of Legislators from Gaming States
· Howard Glaser, Global Head of Government Affairs and Legislative Counsel, Light & Wonder
· Jason Guyot, President and CEO, Foxwoods Resort Casino
· Brian Hansberry, President, Delaware North, Gaming
· Mandi Hart, Chief Client Solutions Officer, Sightline Payments
· Eric Hausler, CEO, Greenwood Racing (Parx Casino)
· Deron Hunsberger, Chief Commercial Officer, Ainsworth Game Technology
· David Isaacson, Senior VP, Spectrum Gaming Capital
· Grant Johnson, CEO and Chairman, Esports Entertainment Group
· Kevin Jones, Chief Strategy and Legal Officer, Resorts World Casino and Genting America
· Cathy Judd-Stein, Chair, Massachusetts Gaming Commission
· Elizabeth Lanza, Director, Office of Compulsive and Problem Gambling, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
· Lucas Levenson, Attorney, Cooper Levenson, Attorneys at Law
· Lloyd D. Levenson, CEO and Co-Chair, Gaming/iGaming Group, Cooper Levenson, Attorneys at Law
· Lynne Levin Kaufman, Partner and Co-Chair, Gaming/igaming Group, Cooper Levenson, Attorneys at Law
· Colin Mansfield, Sector Head – US Gaming, Lodging and Leisure, Fitch Ratings
· John Martin, Executive Director, Maryland Lottery
· David Martinelli Jr., Chief Marketing Officer, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
· Jeffrey Millar, Commercial Director, North America, Evolution
· Howard S. Mittman, President, 888 US
· Lia Nower, Director, Center for Gambling Studies, Rutgers University
· Jette Nygaard-Andersen, CEO, Entain
· Ray Pineault, President and CEO, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
· Cyrus Pitre, Chief Enforcement Counsel, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
· James T. Plousis, Chairman, New Jersey Casino Control Commission
· Michael Pollock, Managing Director, Spectrum Gaming Group
· David Rebuck, Director, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
· Thomas Reeg, CEO, Caesars Entertainment
· Richard Schwartz, CEO, Rush Street Interactive
· Joel Simkins, Managing Director, Houlihan Lokey
· Gina Smith, Deputy Director of Gaming Compliance, Virginia Lottery
· Marty Small, Mayor, City of Atlantic City
· Jay Snowden, CEO, Penn Entertainment
· Elizabeth Suever, VP Government Relations, Bally’s Corporation
· Drew Svitko, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Lottery
· Teddy Swigert, Managing Director, Credit Suisse
· June Taylor, Chair, Ohio Casino Control Commission
· Richard Taylor Jr., Responsible Gambling Program Manager, BetMGM
· Marlene Warner, Principal, Spectrum Safer Gaming Advisors, and Executive Director, Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health
· Richard Weil, Principal, Spectrum Gaming Lottery Group, and President, Richard Weil Group
· Joseph Weinert, Executive VP, Spectrum Gaming Group
· Andrew Winchell, Director of Government Affairs, FanDuel
· Luisa Woods VP Marketing – Gaming and Entertainment, Delaware North
The conference will kick off with an opening reception on September 21. There also will be a networking cocktail party on Thursday evening. Additional panel discussions will focus on issues facing the industry, ranging from sports betting and igaming to the view from Wall Street, as well as insights from our Industry Leaders Forum.
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Aristocrat Interactive™ to Showcase Innovative iLottery Solutions at NASPL 2025 Annual Conference & Trade Show

Aristocrat Interactive™, the Real Money Gaming (RMG) division of Aristocrat, today announced its participation as a Level II Sponsor at the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) 2025 Annual Conference & Trade Show.
NASPL, the leading trade association representing 53 lottery organizations across North America, serves as a platform for collaboration, research, standards, and best practices that drive the future of the industry. Taking place September 8–11, 2025 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center in Ontario, Canada, the event, themed “Here to Play”, will gather lottery leaders from across North America to explore the evolving future of the industry.
Aristocrat Interactive will be showcasing its latest innovations for the iLottery sector through an interactive booth setup, one-on-one director’s dialogue sessions, a product and services showcase, and more. Attendees will get a first look at new eInstant titles, featuring fresh game mechanics and the business’s first cross-over game with its iGaming & Sports division. Aristocrat Interactive will also highlight its successful omnichannel solutions, which connect retail and online play to enhance player engagement and experience.
Building on this momentum, Aristocrat Interactive recently launched the New Hampshire Lottery’s new digital platform, signed long-term contracts with the Michigan Lottery and the Massachusetts Lottery, and secured a two-year extension with its NeoPollard Joint Venture in North Carolina—where Aristocrat Interactive provides the iLottery platform. These partnerships underscore Aristocrat Interactive’s commitment to helping lotteries deliver engaging digital experiences and sustainable growth.
“NASPL always sets the table for engaging discussions that can advance our customer-driven strategies to drive real digital growth for lotteries,” said Chris Shaban, Managing Director, iLottery at Aristocrat Interactive. “We’re looking forward to another opportunity to showcase Aristocrat Interactive as a solidified, future-ready unit with global gaming expertise.”
Attendees can connect with Aristocrat Interactive at Booth #209 and meet the team for one-on-one discussions in Room #205. Aristocrat Interactive will also hold a showcase on Wednesday, September 10 at 1:30 p.m. at its booth.
For more information about Aristocrat Interactive and its iLottery solutions, please visit aristocratinteractive.com.
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Scientific Games Introduces Obsidian, All-Black Holographic Lottery Scratch Games

Premium Instant Scratch Game Innovation Adds Luxury and Uniqueness at Retail with Exclusive Play Experience
Scientific Games announces Obsidian, its latest breakthrough in instant scratch game innovation. A revolutionary addition to the global lottery company’s holographic product offerings, Obsidian will debut at the North American Association of State & Provincial Lotteries 2025 Conference taking place September 8 to September 11 in Ontario, Canada.
With 18 unique design concepts, Obsidian games feature a dramatic combination of all-black tones and holographics to create a sleek, glasslike appearance. Named after naturally occurring volcanic rock, the Obsidian line offers a bold, ultra-premium look and scratch experience.
Obsidian is one of a number of new product designs from Scientific Games to be unveiled at NASPL 2025. The new products were developed by Scientific Games’ Innovation and Discovery teams at its metro Atlanta global headquarters, the largest lottery instant game production facility in the world. Obsidian games will also be produced at the company’s Canadian and UK facilities.
“Our game innovators have followed holographic trends on high-end luxury items and were inspired to create fresh, new games centered on value proposition design for our lottery partners,” said Danielle Hodges, Senior Director, Global Product Innovation & Development for Scientific Games. “At a time when the market basket average is increasing, holographic games allow lotteries to differentiate their games by adding a touch of luxury and uniqueness. In sneak previews of Obsidian with several lotteries, the response we’ve received is pure excitement.”
The company continues to lead the industry in scratch game innovation, using holographics to heighten retail appeal and create immersive player experiences.
Scientific Games, the world’s largest creator, producer and manager of lottery instant games, offers more than 100 strategic enhancements for its world-leading scratch products. The company’s products represent 70% of global instant game retail sales.
Innovating products and solutions that move the global lottery industry forward since 1973, Scientific Games provides retail and digital games, technology, analytics and services to 150 lotteries in 50 countries around the globe, including nearly every North American lottery.
Obsidian™ is a trademark of Scientific Games, LLC. © 2025 Scientific Games, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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ETPL APPOINTS LONDON-BASED OAKVALE CAPITAL AS EXCLUSIVE INVESTMENT BANKER TO LEAD CAPITAL RAISE AND GROWTH STRATEGY

The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), an ICC-approved T20 league co-owned by Abhishek Bachchan and backed by Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland, and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association, has appointed Oakvale Capital as its exclusive investment banker.
“Oakvale’s deep expertise in sports finance will be a game-changer for ETPL’s long-term vision. We look forward to working closely with their expert team to help bring our event to fruition,” said Warren Deutrom, CEO, Cricket Ireland.
“Oakvale is one of the leading London-based investment banks in the sports and gaming ecosystem. Their sector depth, global network, and track record advising rights-holders, clubs, and technology platforms make them the right partner for ETPL as we scale,” said Saurav Banerjee, Co-owner and Director, ETPL.
“We’re excited to support ETPL’s bold and innovative approach to cricket. The vision to elevate the sport in Europe with a premium, differentiated offering aligns well with Oakvale’s strategic focus in global sports properties,” said Sandford Loudon, Partner, Oakvale Capital.
Blending world-class cricket with a distinctively European experience, ETPL aims to redefine the sport through elite talent, immersive fan experiences, and data-driven innovation. In addition, KPMG in India has been appointed as ETPL’s strategic advisor.
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