When, not if

It is a question of when, not if, Internet gambling will be legalized in the foreseeable future, either at the federal level or the states level — or possibly both. Whichever model is implemented, legalization brings with it myriad legal, regulatory and operational questions. Seven nationally recognized industry experts will address these questions at the 16th annual East Coast Gaming Congress, May 16-17 at the spectacular new Revel resort in Atlantic City.

Lloyd D. Levenson, CEO of Cooper Levenson, Attorneys at Law, a co-organizer and co-producer of the event, will moderate the panel, “Understanding the I-Gaming Frenzy.” The session is sponsored by GTECH G2, and featured panelists are:

• Richard D. “Skip” Bronson, Chairman, US Digital Gaming
• David Clifton, Partner, Licensing & Gaming, Joelson Wilson LLP, London
• Eugene Johnson, Senior Associate for Market Research, Spectrum Gaming
• Hon. Raymond J. Lesniak, New Jersey State Senate
• Michael Rumbolz, Board Member, Seminole Hard Rock Holdings, LLC; Chairman, Internet Gaming Committee
• William Scott, Vice President Strategic Business Development, GTECH G2
• Eamonn Toland, President, Paddy Power North America

More than 600 gaming operators, equipment manufacturers, regulators, attorneys, architects, analysts, public officials, investors and other gaming-related professionals are attending the East Coast Gaming Congress. The full conference schedule and registration are available at www.ecgc.us.

 Underscoring the prominence of ECGC, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will deliver the Luncheon Keynote on Thursday, May 17. The ECGC conference will include seven keynote presentations from top industry CEO’s including Scott Butera, Chief Executive Officer and President, Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprise, Inc.; Kevin DeSanctis, CEO, Revel Entertainment; Mitchell Etess, Chief Executive Officer, Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority; Robert Griffin, CEO, Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc.; Gary Loveman, President and CEO, Caesars Entertainment; Virginia McDowell, President/CEO of Isle of Capri Casinos; and Tim Wilmott, President and Chief Operating Officer, Penn National Gaming Inc.