The Global Gaming Expo, presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and organized by RX, announced its highly anticipated main stage programming for G2E 2025. Over three days, G2E will feature conversations with some of the most influential voices in gaming and offer diverse perspectives on the future of the industry. G2E 2025 takes place Oct. 6-9 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas and marks the event’s 25th year.

“We are honored to welcome a distinguished lineup of key industry leaders to the G2E main stage. As we mark 25 years of G2E, we’re proud to continue to be a catalyst for gaming’s growth, and our programming reflects the ideas and leadership shaping the industry’s future,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller.

Progress or Pressure: How Tribes Can Harness Innovation on Their Terms

Monday, Oct. 6 at 4 p.m.

Doors open at 3:30 p.m.

Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr. will open the main stage by underscoring the central contributions of tribal operators to the U.S. gaming landscape and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Bringing together leading tribal voices, the program will explore how tribes embrace innovation on their own terms—balancing growth with sovereignty and long-term success. Panelists will address how emerging technologies, evolving business models, and the rise of illegal, unregulated markets are reshaping the competitive environment. The dialogue will highlight both the opportunities to harness new tools for sustainable growth and the pressures of protecting the industry’s integrity in a rapidly changing landscape.

Moderated by IGA’s Executive Director Jason Giles, the conversation will feature:

• Rodney Butler, Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation

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• James Siva, Chairman, California Nations Indian Gaming Association

Additional participants may be announced in the coming days.

Inside the C-Suite: Gaming’s Future in Focus on Stage

Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 8:45 a.m.

Doors open at 8:15 a.m.

AGA President and CEO Bill Miller will open G2E 2025’s keynote session, welcoming global gaming professionals and underscoring the strength and momentum of legal gaming upon the opening of the industry’s biggest gathering of the year.

Following Miller’s remarks, Hope King, founder of Macro Talk, on-air contributor to Yahoo Finance, and events host and moderator for Axios, will lead an impactful series of one-on-one conversations with top global gaming CEOs. Discussions will address key trends and challenges shaping the industry—including investor expectations, domestic and international expansion, and intensifying competition in regulated and unregulated markets. Featuring:

• Bill Hornbuckle – CEO & President, MGM Resorts International

• Peter Jackson – CEO, Flutter Entertainment

• Jason Robins – CEO, DraftKings

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The session will conclude at 10 a.m., immediately followed by the opening of the expo floor.

Breaking the Stigma: An Honest Dialogue on Mental Health

Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 9 a.m.

Doors open at 8:45 a.m.

Multi-sport athlete and mental health advocate Kendall Toole will share her personal journey in a conversation moderated by Global Gaming Women (GGW) Sip & Social Chair Meghan Speranzo. Presented by GGW, the session will foster an open dialogue on mental health, designed to reframe how attendees think about wellness and inspire stronger voices across the gaming industry and beyond. This conversation will be open to all badge holders. Ahead of the discussion, GGW will host their Sip & Social event from 8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. in the same room.

Presented by the AGA and organized by RX, G2E’s full education lineup features more than 100 sessions. G2E 2025 runs from October 6-9 (Education: October 6-9 | Expo Hall: October 7-9) at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.

Since 2001, G2E has served as the premier global event for the legal, regulated gaming industry, fostering innovation and driving growth across casinos, hospitality, technology, iGaming, sports betting, and more. The event will welcome over 25,000 industry professionals from more than 120 countries, regions, and territories, and nearly 400 exhibitors showcasing the latest global gaming technologies.

Global Gaming Women (GGW) is proud to announce a dynamic event lineup for the 2025 Global Gaming Expo, offering a week of networking, education, celebration, and fundraising opportunities designed to uplift and empower women across the gaming industry.

Day Zero Celebration: Sunday, October 5
The week kicks off with the Day Zero Celebration, honoring the 10 Women Rising in Gaming: Class of 2025, in partnership with CDC Gaming. This invitation-only event will shine a spotlight on women making an impact in the gaming industry and set the tone for an inspiring week ahead.

GGW Retreat: October 7–9
From Tuesday through Thursday, GGW invites G2E attendees to recharge at the GGW Retreat, located in Lido 3001-3102 on the third floor of the Venetian Expo. Open to all show attendees, the retreat will offer coffee, free updated professional headshots, GGW profile assistance, a chance to meet the hosts of the GGW Fair Game podcast and a quiet, relaxing space to take a break from the show floor. Hours for the space will be as follows:

• Tuesday, October 7: 9AM-5PM
• Wednesday, October 8: 9AM-5PM
• Thursday, October 9: 9AM-1PM

American Gaming Association’s Gaming Hall of Fame: October 7
GGW will proudly celebrate the induction of founding member Ann Simmon Nicholson into the American Gaming Association’s Gaming Hall of Fame. This historic honor recognizes her enduring contributions and passionate advocacy for women in gaming. This event is invitation only.

Sip & Social: October 8
GGW is excited to announce the return of the Sip & Social networking event, which will take place at 8:00-8:45AM in Venetian Ballroom F. Following, in partnership with the Global Gaming Expo, RX Global and the American Gaming Association, GGW will host G2E’s Wednesday main stage session at 9AM, free to attend for credentialed G2E attendees. Back with a powerful new format, this year’s session is titled Breaking the Stigma: An Honest Dialogue on Mental Health and will feature a fireside chat with Kendall Toole, top fitness instructor, community builder and mental health advocate. This conversation will change the way attendees think about wellness both at work and outside of the office.  Participants can expect to engage in networking opportunities and strengthen their industry connections all while gaining valuable insight about this important topic.

Kick Up Your Heels Fundraiser: October 8
Join GGW at XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas for the 15^th Annual Kick Up Your Heels Fundraiser, supporting the GGW Charitable Education Fund. The evening includes a tribute to Patty Becker, founder of the event, and honors recipients of the Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award.

“Global Gaming Women is proud to present a dynamic G2E schedule, from our rejuvenating retreat and meaningful celebrations to inspiring conversations and our premier fundraising event,” said Lauren Bates, President of Global Gaming Women. “Each of these experiences reflects our unwavering commitment empowering women and allies across the gaming industry and fostering inclusive opportunities for all to rise and thrive.”

Win Systems will once again be present at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Las Vegas 2025, one of the most important events in the industry worldwide. The expo will take place from October 7 to 9 at The Venetian Expo and Win Systems will welcome all its clients at booth #2050.

During the event, the company will showcase multiple innovations across its different business lines, specially developed and adapted to the needs of each market. Within the Systems division, Win Systems will present innovations designed for both casinos and the route market, as well as an important new development in its Electronic Payment Solutions Business Unit.

In addition, the company will unveil new models of roulette, slots, and games that promise to impress operators and players alike, consolidating its position as a leader in innovation and entertainment experiences.

“G2E Las Vegas is the ideal stage to showcase our latest innovations and the result of months of work and development. This year we arrive with proposals designed to meet the challenges and opportunities of each market, always maintaining our mission to continue driving the future of Gaming,” said Eric Benchimol, CEO of Win Systems.

Win Systems invites all industry professionals to visit its booth to experience its latest launches firsthand and see how its comprehensive solutions continue to set trends in the sector.

For more information about Win Systems and its cutting-edge gaming solutions, visit winsysgroup.com