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Annual East Coast Gaming Congress to be Held at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 15-16

East Coast Gaming Congress (ECGC), the longest-running gaming conference in the US, will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 15-16.
More than three dozen leaders in the public and private sectors will address the 28th annual conference, examining and charting a full range of issues that the gaming industry must address.
“Our lineup of speakers, ranging from the Governor of New Jersey to 10 industry-leading CEOs and beyond, makes this the strongest lineup of speakers in our entire history,” Lloyd D. Levenson, co-founder of the conference, said.
“The topics to be addressed will include the future of Downstate gaming in New York, the convergence of lotteries, changes in technology as well as the challenges posed by unregulated gaming, along with other critical issues,” Michael Pollock, co-founder of the conference, said.
Full List of Confirmed Speakers (Alphabetical Order)
• Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., Chairman, New York State Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering
• James F. (Jim) Allen, Chairman, Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming
• Dr. Jane Bokunewicz, Faculty Director, Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming Hospitality and Tourism (LIGHT)
• David Brace, David Brace, Principal, Innovation & Technology, Continent8
• Patrick Brown, Founding Partner, Brown & Weinraub
• David S. Cordish, Chairman of The Cordish Companies
• James Carey, Executive Director, New Jersey Lottery.
• Jacques Cornet, Partner, ICR
• Jay Dorris, President and CEO of Wind Creek Hospitality
• Tim Drehkoff, CEO of Rush Street Gaming
• Mary Jo Flaherty, Interim Director, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
• Shawn Fluharty, President of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States, Head of Government Affairs, Play’n GO
• Chris Grove, Co-Founding Partner, Acies Investments and EKG Ventures
• Rob Heller, CEO, Spectrum Gaming Capital
• Yael Harel Hertz, CEO, TheLotter Group
• Jeffrey Gural, Chairman, GFP Real Estate, owner of Meadowlands, Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs
• William (Bill) J. Hornbuckle, Chief Executive Officer and President of MGM Resorts International
• Lynne Levin Kaufman, Co-Chair, Gaming Law Practice Group, Cooper Levenson
• Helene Keeley, Executive Director, Delaware Lottery
• John Kempf, Senior Director, Fitch Ratings
• Soo Kim, Chairman of Bally’s Corporation
• Lloyd D. Levenson, CEO, Cooper Levenson
• Bill Miller, President and CEO, American Gaming Association
• Philip D. Murphy, Governor, New Jersey
• Ray Pineault, President and CEO of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
• James Plousis, Chairman, New Jersey Casino Control Commission
• Michael Pollock, Senior Policy Advisor, Spectrum Gaming Group
• Khalid Reede Jones, Executive Director, Virginia Lottery
• Thomas R. Reeg, Chief Executive Officer of Caesars Entertainment
• Omer Sattar, Co-Founder & CEO, Sightline Payments
• May Scheve Reardon, Vice President of Government Relations, Pollard Banknote
• Adam Rosenberg, Senior Advisor, Blackstone
• Anna Sainsbury, CEO and Co-Founder of GeoComply
• James D. Schultz, Executive Vice President, Global Legal and Public Policy, Scientific Games
• Michael Shillan, Chief Executive Officer, WOW Lottery Ventures LLC
• Marty Small, Sr., Mayor, Atlantic City
• Frank Suarez, Executive Director, Connecticut Lottery
• Michael Wagman, President & Managing Director, Clairvest Group
• Joe Weinert, Executive Vice President, Spectrum Gaming Group
• Andrew Winchell, Head of Government Affairs, Betr
The conference will also present a Lifetime Achievement Award to keynote speaker Jim Allen.
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UNLV International Gaming Institute Launches AI Research Hub

The UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) has launched its AI Research Hub (AiR Hub), a significant step toward advancing research and understanding on the impacts, risks, and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) within the gambling industry.
Co-founded by Kasra Ghaharian, IGI Director of Research, and Simo Dragicevic, an industry and research veteran who now serves as an Adjunct Fellow at the Hub, the initiative will develop an ecosystem for collaborative AI research and accelerate the adoption of trusted and responsible AI.
Key initiatives underway focus on critical areas, including the forthcoming State of AI in Gaming report. This annual deep dive will be a first of its kind for the sector, surveying current and future use cases and indexing companies on their AI maturity. Other initiatives include thought leadership and practical tools for operators and regulators to promote responsible AI oversight and governance, and developing benchmarking solutions for critical AI systems within the sector.
“UNLV’s International Gaming Institute has a long history of pioneering research in the gaming sector, and we are excited to launch AiR Hub as the next step in that journey. Our vision is to create tangible progress through collaborative, actionable research with engagement across a range of stakeholders, including regulators, academics, non-profit organizations, and industry,” Ghaharian said.
AiR Hub is supported by a prestigious group of founding industry members. Representatives from Action Gaming, Axes.ai, Evoke Plc, Gaming Analytics, Kindbridge Behavioral Health, Playtech Plc, ROGA (Responsible Online Gaming Association), and Walker Digital Table Systems will serve on AiR Hub’s industry advisory panel.
“We are grateful for not only the financial support offered by our founding members, but also the expert knowledge they bring in regard to technology, data, and wider gambling business and player support practices. We operate in a highly complex and integrated industry that is evolving quickly, and this knowledge and experience will be essential to fully understanding the risks and capitalizing on the potential of AI within the industry,” Dragicevic said.
The founding member round will remain open to organizations for an additional six months.
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Evolution Debuts US Launch of Red Door Roulette

Evolution announced the US launch of Red Door Roulette, the ultimate online live game show mash-up that combines the award-winning Lightning Roulette and the exhilarating bonus game from the world’s most popular live game show, Crazy Time.
Red Door Roulette was previously launched globally in 2023 and is set to hit the market first in New Jersey and Delaware, with other states soon to follow.
The fusion of these two popular live game shows elevates the gameplay to new heights with multiple diverse game rounds. In the introductory slot round, players can acquire up to 15 bonus numbers with keys with the hopes of entering the iconic Crazy Time bonus game, where the gigantic virtual wheel awaits with guaranteed multiplier rewards.
The anticipated US launch is a welcome addition to Evolution’s game show portfolio in North America and is another step in supporting the company’s growth strategy for live online casino gaming.
Jacob Claesson, Chief Executive Officer Evolution North America, said: “We are incredibly excited to officially launch Red Door Roulette in the US. Our game shows are an excellent introduction for new players to live dealer gaming, and following the game’s success internationally, we look forward to seeing how players in New Jersey and Delaware embrace this unique game. This is just the first phase of our tremendous live game roadmap for 2025, with a wide variety of new games coming soon to all regulated states.”
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Fanatics Sportsbook Partners with New York Racing Team

New York Racing Team announced a partnership with Fanatics Sportsbook to become the primary sponsor of the team’s No. 44 Chevrolet, driven by star driver J.J. Yeley for two of the NASCAR Cup Series’ most prestigious races – the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway and the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway.
The Fanatics Sportsbook No. 44 Chevrolet will take to the track – first in Music City on Sunday, June 1 and next in The Valley on Sunday, November 2 – decked in the company’s signature Lava Red and Black paint scheme and adorned with the Fanatics Sportsbook logo on the hood and sides of the car. It’s only fitting that Fanatics Sportsbook will grace the car for the first time in Tennessee, as the state was the first to experience the sportsbook upon its launch in 2023.
In celebration of this partnership, Fanatics Sportsbook will have exclusive new customer offers for the Nashville and Phoenix races, along with expanded NASCAR betting capabilities, such as race parlays, to finish on the podium, exacta and trifecta betting. Fanatics Sportsbook will also offer unique JJ Yeley specials and live betting markets on Raceday.
According to Fanatics Sportsbook, Yeley is +800 to have a Top 10 Finish at Nashville Superspeedway and customers will also be able to place wagers on J.J. Yeley’s Starting Grid Position, Chevrolet-specific placement, first lap results, and much more. NASCAR fans can download the Fanatics Sportsbook app on iOS and Android and begin their Fanatics betting experience.
“We are proud to partner with John Cohen and the New York Racing Team. The partnership with New York Racing Team is an incredible branding opportunity and an inflection point for us as we continue to build the fastest growing sportsbook in America. We are going to develop exclusive content for NASCAR fans and curate an elevated experience for our customers at each race that only a brand like Fanatics can offer. Our employees and customers can’t wait to cheer on the No. 44 Fanatics Sportsbook Chevrolet toward the checkered flag at Nashville Superspeedway and Phoenix Raceway,” said Selena Kalvaria, CMO of Fanatics Betting and Gaming.
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