Key executives from MGM Resorts International, Flutter Entertainment, DraftKings, and prominent tribal gaming organizations will take center stage at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2025, where industry leaders will discuss advancements, market competition, and opportunities for global growth.

The event is organized by RX and presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA), scheduled from October 6 to 9 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.

Over 25,000 attendees from more than 120 countries are anticipated, alongside nearly 400 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technologies in casino gaming, sports betting, iGaming, hospitality, and associated sectors.

“We are excited to host a remarkable array of industry leaders at the G2E main stage,” stated AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “As we celebrate 25 years of G2E, we aim to continue propelling the gaming industry’s growth, highlighting the innovative ideas and leadership that will shape its future.”

Focus on Tribal Leadership

Kickstarting the program on October 6 at 4 p.m. is Progress or Pressure: How Tribes Can Harness Innovation on Their Terms. Ernie Stevens Jr., Chairman of the Indian Gaming Association, will discuss the significance of tribal operators in the U.S. gaming landscape.

This session will be moderated by IGA Executive Director Jason Giles and will include panelists Rodney Butler, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, and James Siva, Chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association.

The discussion will focus on how tribes can embrace innovation while preserving their sovereignty, addressing challenges regarding technology integration, new business models, and the emergence of illegal unregulated markets.

C-Suite Interviews

On October 7 at 8:45 a.m., AGA President and CEO Bill Miller will lead the session Inside the C-Suite: Gaming’s Future in Focus, featuring in-depth discussions by Hope King, founder of Macro Talk and Yahoo Finance contributor, with MGM Resorts International CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle, Flutter Entertainment CEO Peter Jackson, and DraftKings CEO Jason Robins.

The dialogue will encompass investor expectations, competitive dynamics in regulated versus unregulated markets, and growth strategies in both domestic and international markets. The session will wrap up by 10 a.m., paving the way for the opening of the expo floor.

Conversation on Mental Health

The concluding major stage presentation, Breaking the Stigma: An Honest Dialogue on Mental Health, is planned for October 8 at 9 a.m. Multi-sport athlete and mental health advocate Kendall Toole will share her personal journey in a discussion facilitated by Meghan Speranzo, Global Gaming Women Sip & Social Chair. GGW will host a networking event from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. prior to the session, available to all attendees.

Since its inception in 2001, G2E has been a premier event for the legal, regulated gaming industry. The 2025 edition will offer over 100 educational sessions and an expo hall open October 7-9. The AGA reports that the U.S. casino industry generates $329 billion annually and supports 1.8 million jobs. RX, the organizing entity, manages over 400 events across 43 industries in 22 countries under RELX.

Exhibitors, media members, and attendees can find further details and register now by visiting this link.