Wednesday, July 8

2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration open

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  NCLGS Attendee Welcome Reception - sponsored by Brightstar

(Side Bar – 536 Market St. San Diego, CA 92101)

Thursday, July 9

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration open

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. NCLGS Officers Meeting (Invitation Only)

9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Welcome Address

9:10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. General Session – Prediction Markets

Prediction markets have triggered one of the most disruptive jurisdictional clashes in modern gaming policy. A growing wave of lawsuits highlights just how unsettled U.S. law remains on whether these platforms fall under federal commodities regulation or state gambling authority. With limited clarity from federal regulators and assertive action from states, the result has been regulatory fragmentation and legal uncertainty. At the same time, concerns are mounting around consumer safeguards, problem gambling risks, and insider information advantages. As the legal battles unfold, the industry players and states are both playing defense in courtrooms nationwide and advancing an offensive strategy in Washington — pushing for a clearer, unified regulatory framework.

10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Networking Break

10:50 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. General Session – Sports Betting in America: Risks, Rewards, and the Road Ahead

Sports betting is transforming the gaming and sports industries – but at what cost? This extended session will discuss the concerns over addiction and financial harm among young people, debates about the integrity of sports and the treatment of athletes, economic and regulatory opportunities, and comparisons with predictive markets. The rapid growth of legalized sports wagering raises challenging questions for policymakers, operators, and the public.

12:10 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Luncheon – Keynote

1:40 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Special Joint Committee on Casinos and Indian Gaming Sovereignty, Sports Betting & the Future of Tribal Gaming: A California Conversation

As the epicenter of tribal gaming and one of the most influential policy markets in the country, California sits at the crossroads of sovereignty, innovation, and expansion. What happens here shapes the national gaming landscape. This panel of tribal leaders, state lawmakers and industry experts will provide a candid and forward-looking discussion on the future of gambling policy in partnership with Indian Country. This is more than a policy discussion – it’s a strategic conversation about the next era of regulated gaming in America.

2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Pari-Mutuel Committee – The Road Ahead: Decoupling, HHR and HISA

As gaming markets expand and evolve, state legislatures are reassessing the future of pari-mutuel horse racing. This panel will examine the most pressing structural and regulatory issues facing racing today – including decoupling legislation, the continued expansion and legal scrutiny of Historical Horse Racing (HHR) machines, and the growing trend of consolidating state racing commissions under broader gaming commissions. Presenters will explore whether traditional policy frameworks still serve their intended purpose, how states are balancing modernization with preservation of the racing industry, and what governance models best ensure integrity, sustainability, and economic stability.

3:20 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Networking Break

3:40 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. General Session: State Attorney Generals on the Docket

As legal gambling expands across the United States, so do the complexities of enforcement, consumer protection, and intergovernmental coordination. Attorneys General sit at the critical intersection of state sovereignty, federal oversight, and rapidly evolving digital marketplaces. This candid discussion will provide legislators with direct insight into how chief law enforcement officers are approaching enforcement strategy in the current landscape and what statutory changes may be necessary to strengthen state authority. Among the topics will be combatting illegal and offshore gambling operators, multi-jurisdictional investigations and enforcement partnerships, the rise of unregulated online gaming and prediction markets, and federal–state coordination in an era of expanding gaming verticals.

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. NCLGS Cocktail Reception

Sponsored by Hard Rock International & Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Friday, July 10

7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Registration open

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m.  9:10 a.m. Morning Remarks

9:10 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. NCLGS International Committee: Illegal Gambling Home and Abroad

Illegal gambling is no longer confined to back rooms and offshore sportsbooks operating in the shadows. Today’s unlicensed marketplace spans offshore online casinos, crypto-based prediction markets, sweepstakes platforms, unregulated skill games, and illegal retail machines embedded in communities across the United States. At the same time, international operators based overseas are accessing U.S. consumers with little fear of state enforcement, raising serious concerns about consumer protection, anti-money laundering compliance, tax leakage, and national sovereignty. This forward-looking panel will focus on what tools legislators actually have — and what new strategies may be required.

10:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Committee on Responsible Gambling

As legalized gaming and sports betting expand, advertising has become increasingly prevalent across television, social media, and digital platforms. While marketing supports legal, regulated markets, concerns remain about underage exposure to gambling content and its potential impact on youth.

This session, which will start with a feature from Parents Standing Together, will examine the risks associated with underage exposure to gambling and gambling advertising. Panelists will discuss emerging trends, highlight where advertising may unintentionally reach minors, and explore policy considerations to strengthen responsible gaming safeguards and promote age-appropriate messaging.

Attendees will gain insights into the intersection of advertising, youth exposure, and responsible gambling policy, along with strategies to balance industry growth with effective consumer protections.

11:10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Networking Break

11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Committee on Lottery

State lotteries have long been one of the most stable and politically durable forms of legalized gaming in America. But the model is being tested. As digital gaming expands, third-party lottery couriers grow, and iLottery platforms gain traction, lawmakers are facing foundational questions, including: Should lotteries move fully into online sales? How do we protect retailers while embracing digital convenience? What guardrails are needed for lottery couriers? And when iLottery “instant win” games look and feel like slot machines, are we still talking about lottery policy, or something else entirely? This panel of lottery directors, industry representatives and legislators will examine where the lottery model goes next.

12:20 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. General Session

Saturday, July 11

7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.  NCLGS Executive Committee Meeting (Invitation Only)

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Legislator Roundtable (open to all legislators)

9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Special Committee on Taxes - Balancing Revenue, Competition, and Sustainability in Modern Gaming

As gaming expands across sports betting, iGaming, brick and mortar and emerging wagering platforms, one question dominates legislative debate: What is the right tax rate? Too high, and states risk driving operators out, suppressing investment, or fueling unregulated markets. Too low, and policymakers leave critical public revenue on the table. This panel of legislators, regulators, economists and industry leaders will discuss comparative tax models across gaming verticals and states, the impact of tax policy on competition and illegal markets, lessons from high-tax and low-tax jurisdictions, and much more.

9:50 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Committee on Emerging Forms of Gaming - Does Regulation Stifle Innovation? Legislative Considerations for a Rapidly Evolving Gaming Industry

Legislators play a critical role in protecting consumers while fostering a competitive gaming market. Yet regulatory frameworks can create barriers to entry for innovative startups, limit established companies’ ability to adopt new technologies, and restrict regulators’ capacity to evaluate and pilot emerging solutions. Multi-jurisdictional licensing, rising compliance costs, and rigid approval processes can slow innovation across the regulated market. This panel of industry leaders will examine how current laws impact innovation and will explore opportunities for regulatory modernization, coordination, and risk-based oversight.

10:40 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.  Networking Break

11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Legislator Regulator Roundtable in partnership with North American Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA)

NCLGS Summer Meeting Concludes

Agenda subject to change