June 24th, 2020
As state policymakers grapple with expected budget shortfalls and the need to fund critical government services, many will clearly consider leveraging digital gaming as a source of revenue.
With the closure of every commercial and tribal casino in the U.S. and stay-at-home orders in effect, the online channels appear to offer an important alternative to distribute gaming and lottery content in a safe and reliable manner, while generating state revenue as shown with New Jersey's iGaming experience and Pennsylvania's iLottery offering. Should states pursue this opportunity? If so, in what form and in what timeframe? What are the drawbacks and caveats to be considered?
• Howard B. Glaser – Global Head of Government Affairs & Special Initiatives, Scientific Games
• Michael Lightman – Principal, Cerpien Solutions
• Michael Pollock – Managing Director, Spectrum Gaming Group
• Thomas Winter – Senior Vice President and General Manager of Online Gaming, Golden Nugget Casinos
July 29th, 2020
The Lottery model, which has been in place in the US for more than a half-century, has worked well and generated billions of dollars for worthy causes. Our team of experts will discuss whether the current model is still the best one, as new technologies, new forms of gaming, and new demographic challenges emerge. Questions to be addressed include:
• How can – or should – the model change?
• Why should it change?
• How should state governments change their views of lotteries? As regulators? As revenue generators? As both?
• How will the role of retailers change
- September 30 – Commercial, Indian Gaming: Finding Common Ground, Forging Partnerships
- October 28 – Distributed Gaming: The Building Wave
- November 18 – Online Everything: How quickly will Casino Players Adopt/Adapt?
