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Steve Bodmer earned his Juris Doctor from Arizona State University College of Law, where he also received the Indian Legal Program Certificate, signifying study and expertise in Federal Indian law. Steve serves as General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer for the Pechanga Band of Indians in Temecula, California. In this role, he provides comprehensive legal counsel to the Tribal Council and the Pechanga Development Corporation, while overseeing the legal affairs of the Pechanga Resort & Casino along with other economic development projects. Steve is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and also an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California, Gould College of Law where he teaches Federal Indian Law.

Steve Bonilla is Executive Director of Information Security for Wynn Resorts North America, responsible for the strategic and tactical direction of Wynn’s Cybersecurity defenses, data governance, and technical compliance programs. Prior to joining Wynn, Steve held various technical and management roles across the test lab, supplier, and operator sectors of the industry at BMM, American Gaming Systems, Gaming Laboratories International, and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, enabling Steve to develop unique understanding of commercial and tribal gaming operations and regulations through the lens of Cybersecurity.

Steve is an active supporter of existing and emerging Cybersecurity communities through industry association leadership, event management, and public speaking at conferences, colleges, K-12 schools, and workforce programs.

Steve has served on the Board of Directors of the Retail and Hospitality ISAC (RH-ISAC) since 2022, served on the Board of Directors for Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Las Vegas from 2015 to 2023, and has organized high-trust closed-door Cybersecurity leadership events in Las Vegas since 2016. Steve holds an MBA from American Public University, with undergrad degrees in Information Systems Security, Computer Networking Systems, and Criminal Justice, and holds CISSP and GSTRT certifications.

Sean Britt establishes strategic direction and focus for LexisNexis Risk Solutions Global Gaming business and directs the development of new and existing solutions.

Sean brings over 30 years of experience in credit, banking, screening, investigations and the gaming industries with expertise in workflow management, software technology, data analytics and policy development implementation. Prior to joining LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Sean held leadership positions at GE Capital, Toyota Financial Services and CitiCards where responsibilities
ranged from operational management, capacity planning, customer contact management, analytics, credit forbearance policy and reporting.

Joseph Bunevith is Vice President, Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®), leading his team in partnering and interacting with tribal and government agencies guiding GLI’s clients through evolving technology and regulation.

He joined the company in 2021 and has extensive experience in the operations, development, and technology of games, platforms, and management in slot machine software, sports betting, horse racing, and social casinos.

He works closely with GLI’s clients, including suppliers, operators, and regulators, across multiple markets and jurisdictions by lending his extensive experience as he knows their challenges. His influence extends across the global gaming industry, and he is a sought-after speaker and writer.

Bunevith has extensive experience in developing fantasy sports online game platforms. Prior to joining GLI, he served as Director of Interactive Gaming for Synergy Blue in Las Vegas, where he was responsible for hiring engineering staff, building product roadmaps, and developing technical requirements. He hasmalso served as Director of Product at Z4 Poker, as COO/Product Owner for FastFantasy, as Director of Fantasy Games at BAM Software, and Founder/COO of DeucesCracked.com.

Evan Davis leads the Gaming & Sports practice at Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC. He represents individuals and entities in all aspects of gaming and sports law across numerous U.S. jurisdictions, with a particular expertise in sports wagering.  His practice includes handling commercial partnerships, market access agreements, and licensing deals, as well as ensuring compliance with gaming regulations throughout the United States. Evan provides corporate, commercial, and other legal services for sports organizations, international companies looking to enter the U.S. market, and smaller, growth-focused gaming and sports-adjacent companies.

Previously, Evan served as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Penn Entertainment, Inc. (formerly Penn National Gaming, Inc.) and as Vice President and General Counsel for Rivers Casino Philadelphia. Earlier in his career, Evan was an attorney with Dechert LLP and Pepper Hamilton LLP, and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert B. Kugler of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Evan was named by the Philadelphia Inquirer as a 2019 “Influencer of Law” and is a recipient of The Legal Intelligencers 2019 “GC Impact” award and the Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Best of the Bar” award. Evan was also named by the
Philadelphia Business Journal in 2019 and Emerging Leaders of Gaming and Global Gaming Business magazine in 2018 to their respective classes of  “40 Under 40.” Evan previously served on the Board of Directors for the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation.
He has also taught as an adjunct instructor for Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management and currently serves as a Sports Industry Affiliate for the UNLV Sports Innovation Institute.

Evan received his B.A. from Duke University and his J.D. cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he served as an editor on the University of Pennsylvania Law Review. He lives in suburban Philadelphia with his wife and two sons.

Desiree Dickerson is CEO and Co-Founder of THNDR, the world's first PvP skill-based gaming platform with perfected player liquidity. With optimized matchmaking and near perfect fill rates, THNDR’s suite of skill games supercharge sports books, virtual casinos, and more, driving engagement, monetization, and market penetration.

Previously, Desiree served as VP of Business Operations at Lightning Labs after a career in management consulting. Desiree graduated from Georgetown (M.S.) and the University of Chicago (B.A.).

Jeremy Eberwein is a Deputy Chief at the Nevada Gaming Control Board. He has worked in the gaming industry for 25 years at test laboratories, online gaming operators, and regulatory bodies. He has worked in multiple jurisdictions and multiple countries. He has been involved with testing new technologies, establishing new systems, and drafting new standards and regulations. His focus and key skillset have always been adapting to new technologies and concepts, and identifying new ways to deal with innovation, whether from the testing, operation, or regulatory perspective.

In his free time he’s into gaming, programing, woodworking, and spending time with his wife and their four-legged friends.

Steve is an active supporter of existing and emerging Cybersecurity communities through industry association leadership, event management, and public speaking at conferences, colleges, K-12 schools, and workforce programs.

Steve has served on the Board of Directors of the Retail and Hospitality ISAC (RH-ISAC) since 2022, served on the Board of Directors for Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Las Vegas from 2015 to 2023, and has organized high-trust closed-door Cybersecurity leadership events in Las Vegas since 2016. Steve holds an MBA from American Public University, with undergrad degrees in Information Systems Security, Computer Networking Systems, and Criminal Justice, and holds CISSP and GSTRT certifications.

Nick Farley, President and founder of Eclipse Compliance Testing, is a 35-plus year veteran of the gaming industry, and has devoted his entire professional career to the test and evaluation of electronic gaming devices and systems. Prior to founding Eclipse Compliance Testing, Mr. Farley served as a regulator with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. He has
been testing electronic gaming devices and systems for regulatory compliance since 1987. He is considered an expert in the field of gaming device testing and regulation, having testified as an expert witness on behalf of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, and has assisted regulatory agencies with the development of technical standards.

Christopher has 19+ years of gaming regulation experience in multiple jurisdictions with a focus on regulatory compliance and development of technical standards for new technology. Currently, he is the Chief Technology & Gaming Officer for the Ohio Casino Control Commission. In addition, he is the Chair of the International Gaming Standards Association Regulatory Advisory Committee, which focuses on providing regulatory input in the development of new protocol standards for the gaming industry, such as GAT, CDI, NGI, etc.

Travis Foley has been with BMM Testlabs since September 2011, where Travis currently holds the title of Chief Government and Regulatory Officer. Prior to this, Travis was with the Nevada Gaming Control Board from March 1998 to September 2011, serving as the Chief of the Technology Division.

Earle G. Hall is President and CEO of AXES.ai, creator of the world’s first cloud-native Intelligent Management System for land-based gaming — a real-time, blockchain-secured platform operating in more than 30 countries and processing billions of wagering and transactional data points for fintech, compliance, player protection and AI-powered predictive intelligence. He is a founding board member of the Artificial Intelligence Research Hub (AiR Hub) at UNLV’s International Gaming Institute, whose work includes the 2026 State of AI in Gaming report, Chair of the International Gaming Standards Association’s Emerging Technologies Committee, and an Emeritus Chairman of IGSA. For more than three decades, Hall has led technology organizations across AI, gaming, fintech and blockchain. A two-time TEDx speaker, his current research focuses on real-time wagering telemetry and predictive
responsible gaming. He writes and speaks globally on ethical AI, data governance, and the future of the intelligent enterprise under the banner #eghtruths.

Matthew Holt has dedicated over two decades to leadership in the regulated sports betting and gaming industry. Most recently, he served as Founder and CEO of U.S. Integrity, which evolved into IC 360, the industry’s leading provider of game integrity and fraud prevention services. Under his direction, IC 360 secured partnerships with nearly every major professional and collegiate sports league in North America, as well as the vast majority of regulated sportsbook operators.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Holt was an executive at Cantor Gaming, where he played a pivotal role in launching Nevada’s first-ever regulated mobile sports betting app and the industry’s first continuous in-play wagering platform.

Widely recognized for his contributions to the industry, Mr. Holt has been named a finalist for Industry Executive of the Year and led IC 360 to win Company of the Year at the 2023 SBC Awards. He also served as Vice Chair of the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) and was a board member from 2018 through 2024.

Jamin Horn is Chief Legal Officer at Triumph Labs, Inc., the most popular real-money skill gaming platform. Since joining Triumph in 2022, Jamin has built and led the company’s regulatory compliance program, guiding the onboarding and publishing of real-money prize games across dozens of U.S. jurisdictions. His practice spans gaming and gambling law, payments and KYC/AML compliance, corporate and securities matters, and employment law, with particular depth in the legal distinction between skill-based competition and gambling.

David Kan serves as Chief Information Officer for the Tennessee Sports WageringCouncil, where he oversees the agency’s information technology infrastructure, technical support services, technology and security audits, and IT regulatory compliance for Tennessee’s sports wagering and fantasy sports licensees.

With more than 20 years of experience in the gaming and lottery industries, David brings extensive expertise in gaming systems, technology operations, software development, and information security. Prior to joining the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council, David served as Vice President of Information Systems at the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation, overseeing network and security infrastructure, data center operations, telecommunications, software development and quality assurance, and IT support services. He has also held IT management positions with Scientific Games and Intralot, focusing on software development, systems architecture, and operations support.

David holds a degree in engineering from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Georgia State University.

Eric Karmark is Vice President of VLT Gaming & Operations for Saskatchewan’s Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) Division, where he oversees technology, operations, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and modernization initiatives across Saskatchewan’s regulated VLT network.

A technology professional for nearly four decades, Eric has spent more than 20 years in gaming technology, fintech, and operations, leading initiatives spanning gaming systems, payment technologies, cybersecurity, network modernization, open standards adoption, and large-scale vendor and regulatory partnerships.

A long-time advocate for interoperable gaming technologies, Eric has actively participated in Gaming Standards Association (GSA) operator committees, helping define and advance G2S functionality required to support the unique operational and regulatory requirements of Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) environments. He has extensive experience implementing and operating G2S-based gaming solutions in highly regulated production environments.

Eric led the introduction of the world’s first G2S-based wide area mystery progressive jackpot within a VLT network, an innovation that continues to support the largest progressive jackpot offered on any VLT network globally. His experience spans standards development, operational deployment, and regulatory engagement, providing a practical operator perspective on how open standards can drive innovation, interoperability, security, and operational efficiency.

Throughout his career, Eric has worked at the intersection of technology, regulation, and operations, helping organizations balance innovation with cybersecurity, player protection, business objectives, and regulatory oversight. His current areas of focus include cyber resilience, AI governance, identity and endpoint security, operational modernization, and the challenges posed by rapidly evolving technologies within highly regulated gaming environments.

Eric is passionate about sharing practical lessons learned from operating large-scale gaming networks and collaborating across jurisdictions to advance secure, interoperable, and future-ready gaming ecosystems.

Jonathan Michaels is the Founder and Principal of Michaels Strategies, a boutique consulting firm focused on the North American gaming industry.

Prior to founding the firm, Jonathan served as Senior Vice President, Strategic Development & Government Affairs for Sightline Payments, the U.S. sports betting and casino gaming market’s leading digital payments provider and mobile app developer. In the role, Jonathan led government and regulatory affairs to advocate for expanded digital payments options across the North American gaming industry. He also oversaw Sightline’s corporate communications and helped build new business relationships to leverage Sightline’s products into new markets and verticals.

Jonathan began his tenure in the gaming industry at the American Gaming Association (AGA), the national trade group for the U.S. casino industry, serving as Vice President, Strategic Alliances. During his more than six-year tenure at AGA, Jonathan led AGA’s membership and partnership efforts focusing on growing and diversifying the association to be more representative of the gaming industry, which resulted in AGA’s first tribal members. Jonathan also played an integral role in developing the association’s strategy around payments modernization and sports betting, including creating the AGA Sports Betting Executive Summit.

Jonathan has been the recipient of several awards, including the American Business Awards Silver Stevie for Communications Professional of the Year and the Global Gaming Business 40 Under 40 for 2021. Jonathan also served in development roles at the Sports & Fitness Industry Association and the University of Maryland.

Jonathan is a proud alumnus of the University of Maryland, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in government and criminology. He currently lives in Bethesda, MD, with his wife and three children.

Chris O’Malley is a General Manager for the Edge Compute Group (ECG) within Intel Corporation. In this capacity, Chris drives AI,
interactive display, and A/V technology for the Education and Corporate Conference room market. Chris also leads the Casino Gaming and Office Automation segments within ECG. Prior to his current position, Chris was responsible for developing and growing the Medical, Energy, Military, Point of Sale, and Mobile Point of Sale segments within ECG. Chris also has extensive experience in
marketing operations and procurement. Chris has a BA from the University of Notre Dame and a JD/MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. Before joining Intel in 1997, Chris worked as an attorney in Pittsburgh, PA.

As a proud member of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota, my focus lies in driving innovation in the tribal gaming sector, leveraging my experience, appreciation and knowledge of Indian Gaming. The journey began over three decades ago culminating in leadership roles that have spanned more than 35 years. It all began with 16 years at Jackpot Junction Casino working my way through from cashier to GM and the past 19 years with Angel Of The Winds as CEO.

Nimish Purohit is the VP of Product Resilience at Aristocrat, and also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the IGSA. With a 20-year career spent entirely in the casino gaming industry, he brings a blend of subject matter expertise as a former National Indian Gaming Commission, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement regulator, independent laboratory manager, a start-up CTO, and a publicly traded global manufacturer.  Being part of the Enterprise CTO’s team at Aristocrat, he works with product creators at Aristocrat, while navigating partnerships with R&D, Compliance, Information Security and Quality functions.

My organization provides all IT support to the businesses inside the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians. I have a staff of 25 Technologists over two different geographical locations supporting over 950 team members in the various diverse businesses.  We support casino operations, resort operations, commercial colocation data center, working ranches, ad agency, coffee roasting company, software development group, and agricultural operations.

As Vice President of Innovation for GLI®, Sangeeta Reddy leads the company’s innovation division, driving initiatives that keep clients ahead of emerging technologies and industry shifts. Previously, she served as Vice President of Engineering, where she directed global land-based and systems teams, providing strategic leadership and establishing a shared vision to deliver the highest quality services. With a proven record of advancing R&D, she brings a forward-thinking approach that continues to shape GLI’s technology and client solutions.

Reddy believes that engaging in clear communication and transparency with both external and internal stakeholders is crucial to delivering exceptional results. Her management objectives are based on continuous improvement. She encourages honest feedback and fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and dialogue with her engineering teams, encouraging them to grow professionally and excel at their jobs through constant mentoring and coaching.

Reddy began her gaming industry career in 2001 as a PA Engineer at IGT, specializing in VLT Slot games. Prior to joining GLI, Reddy successfully managed software QA and development teams at Thomson Reuters and General Motors. She holds a Chief Technology Officer certificate from the Wharton, AIML, Data Science and Business Analytics, Cloud Computing from McCombs School of Business and Harvard Business Publishing’s Emerging Leaders program.

Karl Rempel is an experienced gaming technology regulator at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). His responsibilities include overseeing the development of Ontario’s minimum technical standards as well as consideration of innovative industry products to determine regulatory suitability. Driven by public protection together with fostering industry success, he takes pride in providing responsive and effective regulation. Prior to his time as a regulator, he spent 13 years in various roles developing innovative technology at IBM.

Errol Rice is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in the casino gaming industry, currently serving as Director of Systems QA & Technical Compliance at Konami Gaming in Las Vegas, Nevada. A graduate of UNLV with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Errol combines technical depth with strategic leadership to ensure the quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance of complex gaming systems.

Raj is a distinguished technology executive currently serving as Principal for the Gaming industry at Amazon Web Services (AWS). With over six years at AWS, he has been instrumental in shaping and delivering cutting-edge cloud solutions for the hospitality and gaming sector. Prior to joining AWS, Raj held key leadership positions at MGM Resorts, where he spearheaded initiatives in Cyber Security, Product Development, and Cloud Transformation. His deep understanding of the gaming industry's unique challenges and regulatory landscape has enabled him to successfully partner with various stakeholders across the ecosystem, including Gaming Operators, Game Developers, and Regulatory bodies across multiple jurisdictions.  In his current role, Raj is at the forefront of driving Agentic AI transformation in the Hospitality and Gaming industry, leading strategic initiatives that help organizations leverage AI to revolutionize customer experiences and operational efficiency. His expertise extends to implementing intelligent solutions that are reshaping personalized search and recommendation systems for enhanced player engagement, AI-driven travel and hospitality experiences, and intelligent commerce platforms for gaming operators. Raj's work significantly impacts player acquisition and retention strategies, while also advancing AI-enhanced compliance and responsible gaming frameworks through real-time analytics and decision-making systems.

Through his leadership, gaming organizations are unlocking new opportunities in player engagement, operational optimization, and regulatory compliance, while his unique perspective, combining deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge AI expertise, positions him as a key thought leader in the evolving landscape of AI-driven gaming and hospitality transformation. His comprehensive experience spanning both the operator and technology provider sides of the business makes him a trusted advisor for organizations navigating the intersection of gaming, hospitality, and artificial intelligence.

Dr. Jennifer Shatley is the Executive Director of the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), representing nearly 90% of the legal U.S. online gaming market by handle. With nearly three decades of experience in responsible gaming, corporate social responsibility, public policy, and harm mitigation, she has pioneered many of the industry’s most recognized
initiatives. Jen launched the first broadcast advertising campaign focused on responsible gaming, created enterprise-wide innovations in self-exclusion and player protection technology, and developed Caesars’ Responsible Gaming Ambassador program, which has trained more than 100,000 employees and served as a template for today’s proactive risk assessment practices. Today, she continues to set the standard for responsible gaming worldwide.

Lindsay Slader is the Chief Growth Officer at UBank, where she leads strategic growth, partnership, and market expansion initiatives across gaming, fintech, payments, and other regulated industries. In her role, she is responsible for executing opportunities that drive long-term growth, deepen industry relationships, and expand UBank’s presence in high-growth sectors.

A recognized industry leader, Lindsay regularly advises companies operating in highly regulated markets and is a frequent speaker on the evolving landscape of gaming, payments, and banking. Prior to joining UBank, she served as SVP of Compliance at GeoComply, a cybersecurity and fraud prevention company providing geolocation and identity verification technologies to the gaming and regtech industries. She has also provided expert witness testimony before state and federal government bodies and previously worked in gaming technology, compliance, and business development, including with Gaming Laboratories International (GLI).

Lindsay’s contributions to the gaming and technology industries have earned her recognition including the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40, and as one of the Most Influential Women in Gaming. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of
the Canadian Gaming Association and previously served on the Board of Directors of MVB Financial Corp.

A recognized leader in applied gambling research and product innovation, Tracy has devoted 30 years to developing and operationalizing safer gambling research, technologies and policies worldwide. Her work bridges science and practice, driving real-world change across the gambling industry, public health, and regulatory sectors.

Nicolas Sorin is Regional Director for Central and North America at SharpVision, where he works with governments, regulators and industry stakeholders on gaming regulation and market oversight. Nicolas has an international professional background spanning investment banking, global strategy and consulting, and technology. He began his career in investment banking, working across capital markets and financial solutions, before moving into strategy and corporate development roles with an international focus.

At SharpVision, Nicolas focuses on the development of the company’s activities across Central and North America, working closely with governments and regulatory authorities on projects related to gaming regulation, market monitoring and the fight against illegal gambling. He is regularly involved in discussions with regulators and policymakers on how technology and data can improve market oversight, increase transparency and strengthen regulatory effectiveness.

SharpVision is an international technology company specializing in gaming regulation and market monitoring, with clients and projects across the globe, particularly in Africa, Latin America and Europe. Its solutions provide regulators with greater visibility over online and land-based gaming activity, while supporting areas such as tax monitoring, responsible gaming, prevention of money laundering and the fight against illegal gambling.

Nicolas has worked across a wide range of international markets and brings a combination of financial, strategic and technology experience to his work with regulators and governments.

Joseph Watkins currently serves as the President of Worldpay Gaming Solutions and Vice President of Sales at Worlday, responsible for leading multiple verticals.  A Las Vegas native, Joe is a proud alumnus of UNLV. He has worked in various roles within the industry over the last ten years, and has the unique perspective of a gaming operator, casino marketer, and payments expert. An innovator, Joe frequently collaborates with networks, regulators, and merchants to bring new business models, technology, and markets to bear. Joe champions the modernization of payments in gaming, and believes payments are the new frontier of exceptional guest service and profitability. In addition to his work at Worldpay Gaming Solutions, Joe serves as a Director on the Board of Directors with the American Gaming Association and serves on the payments committee at IGSA. Joe has been recognized with prestigious awards in recent years such as the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40. Joe has been sharing his knowledge across the ecosystem for many years, driving new conversations and strategic projects; and has cemented his position as a strategic leader in this field.

Jason White is the founder and CEO of TallyUP, a patented skill-gaming platform that has reached roughly three million players and more than 300 million games played across 177 countries. Backed by gaming and technology investors including Makers Fund, Play Ventures and EvenBet Gaming, TallyUP is now expanding into regulated real-money skill competition. Jason is the inventor of U.S. Patent 11,167,214, covering an ad-stake model in which advertisers can fund player entry into skill-based competition.

A serial technology founder whose career has spanned regulated fintech, crowdfunding and gaming, Jason was on the founding team at Hippo Insurance and later built and led Indiegogo’s equity and crypto crowdfunding platform, where he oversaw some of the first SEC-compliant token offerings in the United States. He serves on the International Gaming Standards Association’s Online Skill Gaming Committee.