Day One 

First up is a panel on a topic currently shaping conversations across gaming and beyond: AI. 

State of AI in Gaming 2026: Research Results on Industry Maturity, Regulatory Readiness and the Road Ahead 
09:00 AM – 09:50 AM | Titian 2303 

The session will present findings from the State of AI in Gaming 2026, a report by UNLV’s International Gaming Institute and KPMG. Drawing on surveys of 80+ operators and suppliers and 100+ regulators, it examines AI adoption, maturity, industry ambitions and regulatory readiness, as well as responsible AI considerations. Hear insights directly from speakers from UNLV and KPMG. 

Next panel on our list covers another key issue in gaming, where compliance failures can bring serious regulatory, financial and reputational consequences. 

Identifying and Managing Emerging Financial Crime Risks 
10:10 AM –11:00 AM | Bellini 2102 

The panel will examine financial crime risks in gaming and lottery, focusing on AML, sanctions screening, fraud and third-party risk. It will also cover recent enforcement actions and ways to strengthen compliance programs. An Ernst & Young Forensics & Integrity Services Senior Manager joins a respected legal professional for this panel 

You then have a choice to learn more about insider trading prediction market risks or explore a possible next big thing: hybrid sports-casino experiences. 

Prediction Markets, Regulatory Oversight and Integrity 
11:20 AM – 12:10 PM | Titian 2303 

The panel will examine prediction market regulation, CFTC oversight, insider trading risks and safeguards, with AGA Government Relations Vice President Tres York among the speakers. 

Happening simultaneously... 

The Future of Hybrid Sports-Casino Experiences 
11:20 AM –12:10 PM | Veronese 2401 

The session explores how hybrid betting and gaming products are turning live sports into interactive experiences, while addressing engagement, monetization and regulatory considerations.  

With an interesting and packed AM schedule, this leaves you time for a relaxed lunch and some valuable afternoon networking. 

Day Two 

Regardless of whether you had an early night or a late dinner with important connections, rise early, grab an Americano, hydrate, get some breakfast and head over to... 

Tuesday Main Stage Feature

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Venetian Ballroom F 

We don’t know what topics will surface here, but G2E’s official site says: “expect big-picture ideas, bold perspectives, and insights you won’t hear anywhere else.” In the past, G2E has featured keynote speeches from the likes of Jason Robins and Amy Howe (together), Bill Hornbuckle, Jay Snowden and many more. Expect more of the same this year from some of the biggest names in US gaming. 

For those following the wider regulatory landscape, this is one session worth adding to your G2E agenda. 

Regulated or Irrelevant: What Global Markets Are Teaching North America About Staying Competitive 

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Titian 2205 

Markets across Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America are making strategic moves on  digital infrastructure and cross-border regulation that could shape the next decade of global competitiveness. This panel explores the regulatory and technological trends driving these markets and asks whether North America is keeping pace.  An impressive panel features speakers from the UK’s Betting and Gaming Council, the UAE’s GCGRA, Great Canadian Entertainment as well as the Sports Betting Alliance. 

With the UAE’s gaming market taking shape, our next pick offers a timely look at a jurisdiction that could become one of the industry’s most important emerging markets. 

UAE Gaming Developments 

11:40 AM - 12:30 PM  | Titian 2205 

Attendees will get a practical look at the UAE’s current regulatory and licensing landscape, as well as the legal and operational realities of doing business in a nascent but capital-rich Gulf jurisdiction. 

Our last pick for the day is for those in the land-based casino industry. 

The Evolving Casino Customer: New Expectations and Behaviors 

02:00 PM - 02:50 PM | Titian 2303 

This panel explores how the rise of iGaming, sports betting and new entertainment options is changing the casino customer, from evolving expectations to shifting engagement patterns across online and land-based markets. 

Day Three 

We recommend, once again, not missing the Main Stage feature, taking place at the same time and location as the day before: 9–10 AM in Venetian Ballroom F. 

Later on, there is a must-attend panel for those in finance, strategy and leadership roles... 

Capital Markets and the Gaming Industry 

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Titian 2303 

Hear first-hand perspectives from banking, ratings and analyst perspectives from Wall Street on how the changing rate and financing environment will impact gaming financial policy and decision making over the next twelve months. 

Our next recommendation is ideal for anyone tracking the future of the US betting market. 

What the 2026 World Cup Revealed About the Future of U.S. Sports Betting 

11:40 AM - 12:30 PM  | Veronese 2401 

The panel will unpack key trends from the 2026 World Cup and what they signal for the future of US sports betting, both within soccer and across other sports. Attendees will explore how real-time data is transforming engagement and in-play betting, creating new opportunities through micro-markets and short-horizon wagers during live events. The session will also examine cross-border betting behaviour.  

And finally, we wrap up our list with our last pick, a key session for anyone following the future of responsible gaming and player protection. 

The Next Frontier in Responsible Gaming: Turning Financial Signals into Action 

02:00 PM - 02:50 PM | Bellini 2104 

This session will bring together experts from financial services, behavioural health and the gaming industry to explore how financial health can be integrated into responsible gaming strategies. Panelists will examine where early signals exist, why they are often missed and how cross-sector collaboration can support more proactive consumer protection. Here, you can catch insights from Kindbridge Health’s CEO, a University of California psychiatry professor as well as a Fifth Third Bank Risk Manager. 

BONUS: G2E has announced a Keynote with BetMGM CEO Adam Greentblatt and NHL legend Wayne Gretzky, plus a CEO panel featuring: 

• Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International 

• Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment 

• Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts 

• Contessa Brewer, Journalist, CNBC Correspondent (Moderator) 

AGA President and CEO Bill Miller said: "We are thrilled to welcome an exceptional lineup of industry leaders and speakers to the G2E Main Stage. These conversations will bring together influential voices to share insights, spark meaningful conversations and discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for our industry."