NCLGS Announces Impressive Speaker Roster for

 Winter Meeting in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS: The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) has attracted an impressive roster of professionals who will speak at its four-day Winter Meeting, which takes place December 12-15 at Caesars New Orleans.

The Winter Meeting will bring together a powerhouse lineup of more than 50 political leaders, regulators, and gaming professionals from across the industry to debate and discuss the current trends, challenges, and critical issues facing the gaming industry.

Confirmed speakers include:

• John Alario, former two-term Speaker of the House and former two-term Senate President, Louisiana Legislature
• Representative Steve Bashore, Oklahoma
• Brett A. Bonin, Assistant Attorney General, Louisiana State Racing Commission
• Haley Barbour, former Governor of Mississippi
• Senator Jason Barrett, West Virginia; NCLGS Secretary
• Marisa Marino Beard, Director of Addiction Enhancements & Accountability, Office of Behavioral Health, Louisiana Department of Health
• Suzanne Bourgeois, Program Manager – Problem Gambling Resource Services, Assistant Attorney General – Gaming Division Louisiana
• Gretchen Corbin, President and CEO, Georgia Lottery
• Patrick “Page” Cortez, former Senate President, Louisiana
• Scott Crowell, Crowell Law Office Tribal Advocacy Group
• Representative Mike Finn, Massachusetts
• J.T. Foley, Executive Director, Coalition for Fantasy Sports
• Christopher Fleenor, Chief Technology & Gaming Officer, Ohio Casino Control Commission
• Delegate Shawn Fluharty, West Virginia; NCLGS President
• William M. Gantz, Partner, Duane Morris
• Former Senator Steve Geller, Florida; NCLGS General Counsel; NCLGS Founder
• Howard Glaser, Global Head of Government Affairs and Legislative Counsel, Light & Wonder
• Fredric Gushin, CEO, Spectrum Gaming Group
• Ferhan Hamid, Chair, Virginia Lottery Board
• DeShawn Hanika, Tight End, University of Kansas
• Jaclyn Harding, Director of Business Operations and Administration, Tennessee Sports Wagering Council
• Chris Hebert, Chairman, Louisiana Gaming Control Board
• Senate President Cameron Henry, Louisiana
• Dawn M. Himel, Director of Gaming Division, Louisiana Department of Justice
• Rose Hudson, President and CEO, Louisiana Lottery
• Representative Chris Kannady, Oklahoma
• Representative Shelley Kloba, Washington
• Dr. Jim Kitchens, The Kitchens Group Public Opinion Research
• Rasmus Kjaergaard, CEO, Mindway AI
• Bill Miller, President and CEO, American Gaming Association
• Tim Miller, Executive Director, UK Gambling Commission
• Jay McDaniel, Executive Director, Mississippi Gaming Commission
• Joe Morris, Senior Vice President of Racing, Caesars Entertainment
• Andromeda Morrison, General Counsel, Ohio Casino Control Commission
• Samir Mowad, Senior Vice President & General Manager at Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
• David E. Murley, Deputy Director, Online Gaming & Legal Affairs Michigan Gaming Control Board
• Mark Pace, President, International Gaming Standards Association
• Bill Pascrell III, BetMakers counsel; Partner, Princeton Government Affairs
• Don Pledger, Executive Director, Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling 
• Dave Rebuck, former Director, New Jersey Department of Gaming Enforcement
• Dr. Jennifer Shatley, Executive Director, Responsible Online Gaming Association 
• James Schultz, Executive Vice President, Global Legal and Public Policy, Scientific Games
• Representative Chris Stearns, Washington
• Paul Sternburg, Vice President, Allwyn North America
• Daniel Trolaro, Co-Managing Director of Education & Training, IC360
• Robert Urland, Regional President, Caesars
• Rudolph Wambsgans III, Gaming Commission Chairman, Tunica-Biloxi Tribal Gaming Commission
• Representative Al Williams, Georgia; NCLGS President-Elect
• Julie Wilkerson, Tribal Attorney, Jena Band of Choctaw Indians
• Tres York, Senior Director of Government Relations, American Gaming Association

The four-day event will begin with two IMGL Master Classes on Thursday afternoon, followed by 12 sessions over the next 3 days that will be chaired by legislative leaders from across the country. Attendees will also enjoy receptions on Thursday and Friday nights (sponsored by GLI and IGT respectively), as well as late-night parties on Thursday (sponsored by Light & Wonder) and Friday (sponsored by FanDuel). We’ll be announcing our off-site event options for Saturday afternoon soon.

These events will provide attendees with the opportunity to mingle with industry insiders, state legislators, and regulators on an informal basis.

NCLGS, founded more than a quarter-century ago, is the only organization of state lawmakers that meets on a regular basis to discuss issues related to gaming. NCLGS neither promotes nor opposes gaming but is focused on proper regulation and promoting best practices in the governance of this important industry.

To view the full agenda and to register, click here. Additionally, a group room block is available at Caesars New Orleans Hotel until November 10; attendees are strongly encouraged to book early to secure their accommodation as space is limited and sells out fast.

For sponsorship information or renewals, or for any issues with hotel reservations, contact Josh Faber or Allison McCoy.

Legislators and others seeking NCLGS membership information should contact Wayne Marlin.

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NCLGS Meetings are proudly produced and organized by Spectrum Gaming Group which serves as NCLGS Executive Director.

NCLGS is the only organization of state lawmakers that meets on a regular basis to discuss issues relating to gaming. Members of NCLGS serve as chairpersons or members of state legislative committees responsible for the regulation of gaming in their state legislative houses. NCLGS does not promote or oppose gaming but is primarily concerned with the regulation and economic and social impacts of the industry. The NCLGS Foundation is the educational and research arm of NCLGS. The 501(c)(3) non-profit is a source of non-partisan data on issues of gaming legislation and regulation. Learn more about NCLGS at https://www.nclgs.org/.