East Coast Gaming Congress Announces Speaker Lineup for 2025 Event

More than three dozen leaders from both the public and private sectors are set to speak at the 28th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress (ECGC), where they will explore key issues shaping the future of the gaming industry.

ECGC, the longest-running gaming conference in the United States, will take place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on 15–16 April 2025.

“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,” said conference co-founder Lloyd D. Levenson.

Conference co-founder Michael Pollock added, “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.”

Confirmed Speakers:

A diverse range of industry leaders, policymakers, and executives will share their insights at the event, including:

• Philip D. Murphy, Governor, New Jersey
• Bill Miller, President & CEO, American Gaming Association
• James F. (Jim) Allen, Chairman, Hard Rock International & CEO, Seminole Gaming
• William (Bill) J. Hornbuckle, CEO & President, MGM Resorts International
• Thomas R. Reeg, CEO, Caesars Entertainment
• Soo Kim, Chairman, Bally’s Corporation
• Ray Pineault, President & CEO, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
• James Plousis, Chairman, New Jersey Casino Control Commission
• Mary Jo Flaherty, Interim Director, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
• Helene Keeley, Executive Director, Delaware Lottery
• Khalid Reede Jones, Executive Director, Virginia Lottery
• Frank Suarez, Executive Director, Connecticut Lottery
• David S. Cordish, Chairman, The Cordish Companies
• Anna Sainsbury, CEO & Co-Founder, GeoComply
• Chris Grove, Co-Founding Partner, Acies Investments & EKG Ventures
• Omer Sattar, Co-Founder & CEO, Sightline Payments

A full list of confirmed speakers is available on the ECGC website.

Key Highlights & Honours

This year’s conference will feature a special Lifetime Achievement Award presentation to keynote speaker Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International.

ECGC has a rich history of featuring high-profile industry figures, including six sitting, former, and acting governors of New Jersey, as well as every CEO who has led the American Gaming Association.

The event will once again offer prime opportunities for sponsorship, networking, professional development, and business-to-business discussions, making it a must-attend gathering for gaming industry professionals.