LAS VEGAS, NV – The 26th Global Gaming Expo (G2E), presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and organized by RX, brought gaming professionals from around the world to The Venetian Expo for a week of business, education and networking.
Attendance remained on par with previous years, with industry professionals from 120 countries, regions and territories. The event featured 400 exhibitors and more than 100 education sessions, including the new “Visionaries” track. Other additions included the Business Solutions & Tech Zone, while the expanded G2E Dealer Championship returned for its second year.
Education sessions addressed topics including emerging technologies, artificial intelligence and the regulatory landscape, while Main Stage programming brought together leaders from across commercial and tribal gaming.
“G2E’s success comes from bringing the gaming industry’s top talent together to exchange ideas, brainstorm opportunities, build relationships, and address the hard questions,” said Bill Miller, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association. “This year’s event reflected that collaborative spirit and unity with conversations and exhibits that reached every corner of gaming and it was clear that all attendees shared the same commitment to moving the industry forward together.”
Monday’s Main Stage programming included a discussion on tribal gaming and the pressures of prediction markets moderated by Jason Giles, Executive Director of the Indian Gaming Association (IGA). Participants included David Bean, Chairman of IGA; Miller; Holly Macarro, Tribal Advocate and Political Strategist and Principal at The Angle; and James Siva, Chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA). The discussion examined tribal gaming, sovereignty, regulatory authority and the importance of industry unity.
Tuesday’s Main Stage opened with Miller’s welcome remarks, followed by a discussion on the state of the gaming industry moderated by CNBC correspondent Contessa Brewer. Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International; Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment; and Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts, discussed topics including expansion in Las Vegas and internationally, integrated resorts, technology and tourism. Adam Greenblatt, CEO of BetMGM, later hosted hockey legend Wayne Gretzky for a conversation about achieving greatness.
G2E also hosted an additional Main Stage session billed as a “united front against prediction markets,” featuring Gwen Mills, President of UNITE HERE; Rodney Butler, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation; U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford of Nevada; and Miller.
On Wednesday, Global Gaming Women hosted activist Elizabeth Smart for a discussion moderated by Meghan Speranzo, the organization’s Co-Chair of Mentorship, focused on resilience after adversity.
The second G2E Dealer Championship brought together 50 dealers from North America, including competitors from Canada and Mexico. Emely Pascual-Alvarez of Mohegan Sun was crowned champion and received a $5,000 cash prize.
G2E will return to The Venetian Expo Sept. 28–30, 2027, with education beginning Sept. 27. Future events are scheduled for Oct. 10–12, 2028, with education beginning Oct. 9, and Oct. 9–11, 2029, with education beginning Oct. 8.
