{"id":281309,"date":"2025-07-22T01:52:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T01:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/281309\/"},"modified":"2025-07-22T01:52:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T01:52:33","slug":"speakers-announced-for-racing-and-gaming-conference-at-saratoga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/281309\/","title":{"rendered":"Speakers Announced For Racing And Gaming Conference At Saratoga"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/paulickreport.com\/news\/horseplayers-category\/speakers-announced-for-racing-and-gaming-conference-at-saratoga\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Speakers Announced For Racing And Gaming Conference At Saratoga;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Speakers Announced For Racing And Gaming Conference At Saratoga<\/a> originally appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/paulickreport.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Paulick Report;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Paulick Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A distinguished array of experts will convene here this summer at the Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga (RGCS), Aug. 11-13 at the Saratoga Hilton. The three-day event in this historic village will address vital topics facing the racing and gaming industries, including the central issue facing New York State: the imminent introduction of three full-service commercial casinos in Downstate New York.<\/p>\n<p>The conference will feature 12 panel discussions tackling the industry\u2019s most pressing issues. Attendees will also enjoy a Welcome Reception at the historic Adelphi Hotel, a networking happy hour, and a Day at the Races at the world-renowned Saratoga Race Course on August 13.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Confirmed speakers include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li>\n<p>Senator Joe Addabbo, Chair, New York Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>David Aron, Special Counsel, Lowenstein Sandler<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>John Berlau, Senior Fellow &amp; Director of Finance Policy, Competitive Enterprise Institute<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Brett Bonin, Assistant Attorney General and Counsel to the Louisiana State Racing Commission<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Todd Bowker, Owner and Chief Consultant, Starting Gate Consulting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Bob Boyle, Managing Director, Assurance Services\/Forensic &amp; Integrity Services, Ernst &amp; Young LLP<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Phil Boyle, President and CEO, Suffolk Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Byron Brown, President and CEO, Western Regional Off-Track Betting Batavia Downs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Patrick Brown, Saratoga Racing and Gaming Conference Organizer; Co-Founder and Partner Emeritus, Brown Weinraub, PLLC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Bill Carstanjen, CEO of Churchill Downs Incorporated<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Scott Chaney, Executive Director, California Horse Racing Board<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Chris Cipolla, General Manager, New Verticals, DraftKings Inc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Michelle Cohen, Partner, Ifrah Law; Advisor and Counsel, iDEA<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Gary Contessa, Horse Trainer, winner of 16 training titles at individual NYRA meets, three times trainer of the year, three times NY Breeders trainer of the year<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Kim Copp, Partner, Taft Law Firm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Page Cortez, former President, Louisiana State Senate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Steven Crist, Journalist, Author, Racing Hall of Fame media honoree, Eclipse Award of Merit winner<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Laura D\u2019Angelo, Partner, Jones Walker LLP<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Leonard J. D\u2019Arrigo, Member, Harris Beach Murtha<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Joe Faraldo, CEO, Standardbred Owner\u2019s Association of New York<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Bill Finley, Writer, Thoroughbred Daily News<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Terry Finley, Kentucky Derby-winning owner; President and CEO, West Point Thoroughbreds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Brad Fischer, Orrick Law Firm; Senior Advisor, Sport Betting Alliance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Michele Fischer, Vice President, SIS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Howard Glaser, Global Head of Government Affairs and Legislative Counsel, Light &amp; Wonder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li>\n<p>Oscar Gonzales, Vice Chairman, California Horse Racing Board<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Jeff Gural, Chairman, American Racing and Entertainment and Owner, Tioga Downs Casino Resort<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Eric Hamelback, CEO, National Horsemen\u2019s Benevolent and Protective Association<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Brian Hansberry, Group President, Gaming Division of Delaware North<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>James Hartmann, State Government Relations Director, FanDuel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Danielle Holmes, Partner, Hodgson Russ LLP<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>David Isaacson, Senior Vice President, Spectrum Gaming Capital<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Jack Jeziorski, President, NYRA Content Management Solutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Adrian King, Partner, Ballard Spahr<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Melanie laCour, Legal Director, ZwillGen PLLC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Stephen Landry, Executive Director, Louisiana State Racing Commission<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Senator Tim Lang, New Hampshire<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Bennett Liebman, Government Lawyer in Residence at Albany Law School and adjunct professor of law<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Adrienne Lodge, COO, NFC Global<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Joe Longo, Chief Revenue Officer, 1\/ST<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Josh Maio, Managing Director, Real Estate, Gaming &amp; Leisure, Citizens Bank, N.A.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Jay Masurekar, Head of Gaming &amp; Travel Investment Banking, Keybanc Capital Markets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Kenneth McPeek, Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks Winning Trainer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Brian O&#8217;Dwyer, Chairman of the New York State Gaming Commission<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Josh Oppenheimer, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Bill Pascrell III, Partner, Princeton Public Affairs Group<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Michael Pollock, Senior Policy Advisor, Spectrum Gaming Group<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Gary Pretlow, Chairman, Ways and Means Committee, New York State Assembly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Marc Rubinstein, Partner, Reid Rubinstein Bogatz<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Jennifer Russo-Belles, Deputy Attorney General, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Peter Sacopulos, Partner, Sacopulos, Johnson and Sacopulos<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Rajat Shah, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Dan Shapiro, SVP \u2013 Chief Development Officer, Caesars Digital<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>John Signor, President and CEO, Capital District Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Karl Sleight, Partner, Lippes Mathias<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Chris Stearns, Representative, Washington<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Nancy Underwood, Executive Director of the Backstretch Employee Service Team (BEST)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Chris Wittstruck, Equine Attorney, Standardbred Owners\u2019 Association of New York<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Carrie Woerner, Representative, New York; Chair, Committee on Racing and Wagering, New York State Assembly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Tres York, Vice President Government Affairs, American Gaming Association<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Important Information:<\/p>\n<p>Sponsorship opportunities: Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/mailto:jfaber@spectrumgaming.com\" data-ylk=\"slk:Josh Faber;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Faber<\/a><br \/>Conference and registration inquiries: Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/mailto:jwheeler@spectrumgaming.com\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jenna Wheeler;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jenna Wheeler<\/a><br \/>Media inquiries: Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/mailto:samos@spectrumgaming.com\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sherry Amos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sherry Amos<\/a><br \/>Information on Saratoga Springs: <a href=\"https:\/\/wdxsglzab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001qKmyL4klqRW87vjFjiXSED1X-PMa5Jgpe56urYQQmnoHEAzaGCpmY6TyFD1WF1ZrkNIGH-xeFliCcKtCqO0PhPsz4McoTvZLKBzJEx2aOO_DYSQqOeu2NKaNSXbgWPuIAK6T0iRASr5RSEeRQBzDdKQzQp-7d6ujKpaHzllriQobRMry7aCmqqzcOvh2njyT&amp;c=vQgr1AFTj0VAmsqrvxxzflIOQS3zm0otYAsxbCI2Y1Dkzjxue3xX-A==&amp;ch=7JVJZh1hkcRM6G81g4ZeWQea5PiENkwbwpkZj5WTIwz6flZpPBqk_A==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Discover Saratoga;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Discover Saratoga<\/a><br \/>For more details, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/wdxsglzab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001qKmyL4klqRW87vjFjiXSED1X-PMa5Jgpe56urYQQmnoHEAzaGCpmY1kYn3RqbwNna5l3aORD-eOwUwM181BEm4r16UaK3lbufDCrVrVHvPmGkCh-k_2AQBljRlqSA_vsQawXT7ecq0ZErZkmBawKpxm-KdHtQQK6txicLl-OAow-xhs8F9yMWQ==&amp;c=vQgr1AFTj0VAmsqrvxxzflIOQS3zm0otYAsxbCI2Y1Dkzjxue3xX-A==&amp;ch=7JVJZh1hkcRM6G81g4ZeWQea5PiENkwbwpkZj5WTIwz6flZpPBqk_A==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:website;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Patrick Brown, co-founder and partner emeritus of Brown &amp; Weinraub, PLLC, and owner of Tinhorn Productions, LLC, will again serve as conference director.<\/p>\n<p>This story was originally reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/paulickreport.com\/news\/horseplayers-category\/speakers-announced-for-racing-and-gaming-conference-at-saratoga\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Paulick Report;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Paulick Report<\/a> on Jul 21, 2025, where it first appeared.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Speakers Announced For Racing And Gaming Conference At Saratoga originally appeared on Paulick Report. 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