SACRAMENTO, CA — (Marketwired) — 01/27/15 — Twenty-five experts with varied perspectives on the future of online gambling in California are confirmed to speak at the second annual , which takes place February 26, 2015, at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel. The speakers are part of an intensive, daylong program that will explore the aspects of the possible legalization of iGaming in California.
Confirmed speakers to date include:
Lee Acebedo, Executive Director, California Nations Indian Gaming Association
Salim Adatia, CEO, GLI Canada
Robyn Black, Advisor, Platinum Advisors
Mario Galea, Managing Director and CEO, Random Consulting
Mike Gatto, Assemblymember, California District 43
Marlon Goldstein, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and General Counsel, Amaya Gaming Group
Harlan Goodson, Attorney at Law, Harlan Goodson Law
Chris Grove, Publisher, Online Poker Report
Stephen Hart, Practice Group Leader and Partner, Lewis Roca Rothgerber
Robert Jacobson, Executive Director, California Council on Problem Gambling
Gene Johnson, Senior Vice President, Market Research and Online Studies, Spectrum Gaming Group
Connie Jones, Director of Responsible Gaming, AGEM
Haig Kelegian, President, Casino Management, Inc.
Kate Lowenhar-Fisher, Member, Dickinson Wright
Jana McKeag, President, Lowry Strategies
Dan Morain, Editorial Page Editor, Sacramento Bee
John Roberts, Executive Director, Pokagon Band Gaming Commission
Victor Rocha, Founder, Pechanga.net
Keith Sharp, Member, Falk & Sharp
Art Shectman, President, Elephant Ventures
Richard Schuetz, Commissioner, California Gambling Control Commission
Marco Valerio, iGaming Adviser, Agentmarco.com
David Vialpando, Chairman, Santa Ysabel Tribal Gaming Commission
Joseph Weinert, Executive Vice President, Spectrum Gaming Group
Marcus Yoder, Vice President, Regulated Markets Business Development, Gamblit Gaming
These experts will participate in six insightful panels that will examine the critical issues facing California as it considers legalizing online gambling:
The keynote luncheon address will be delivered by Assemblymember Mike Gatto, author of AB 9, one of the online poker bills introduced for the 2015 legislative session. Gatto takes the place of previously confirmed Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, who withdrew due to a scheduling conflict.
Early-bird registration rates are available through January 30, 2015. A block of rooms is being held at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento hotel at the special rate of $199 plus tax until 5:00 p.m. local time on January 28. Rooms can be reserved by or call Sheraton reservations at 1-800-325-3535 and identify yourself as an attendee of the iGaming Legislative Symposium. Full conference details are available at . Please email to be added to the mailing list for updates or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities.
The iGaming Legislative Symposium is active via social media in the following outlets:
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