East Coast Gaming Congress

07/29/2026

We’re proud to announce that the East Coast Gaming Congress (ECGC) will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027, continuing its legacy as the nation’s longest-running gaming conference.

ECGC 2027 will bring together industry leaders, regulators, and policymakers in Atlantic City to explore the issues shaping the future of gaming — including the rapidly expanding impact of artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and innovation.

The milestone event will take place April 27-28, 2027, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.

Read the full announcement:

ECGC 2027 celebrates 30 years of gaming leadership with a focus on artificial intelligence, innovation, emerging technologies, and the future of the gaming industry.

04/16/2026

A major conversation at East Coast Gaming Congress this week: the future of Atlantic City in an increasingly competitive regional market. Industry leaders shared candid insights on the challenges ahead—and the opportunities to strengthen Atlantic City through investment, collaboration, and long-term vision. Important discussions like these are exactly why ECGC brings leaders together each year.

Casino executives at a gambling conference Wednesday estimated Atlantic City could lose as many as six of its nine casinos, along with $700 million in gambling revenue, if casinos are

04/16/2026

Honored to welcome Mikie Sherrill to the East Coast Gaming Congress as our keynote speaker. Governor Sherrill shared her vision for Atlantic City and the future of gaming, tourism, and economic growth in New Jersey. We appreciate her leadership and her support of an industry that helps drive jobs, investment, and opportunity across the region.

Governor Mikie Sherrill

03/24/2026

Big conversations are coming to Atlantic City. The 29th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress will feature former Governor Chris Christie and AGA’s Bill Miller tackling the biggest challenges facing the gaming industry today.

https://eastcoastgamingcongress.com/ecgc-2026-update-former-gov-christie-to-speak/

03/17/2026

A keynote you won’t want to miss.

At the 2026 East Coast Gaming Congress, Todd Haushalter of Evolution will take attendees inside the evolution of iGaming—from its early days to what’s coming next, including AI and emerging tech shaping the future.

📍 April 14–15 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
More details below.

The East Coast Gaming Congress (ECGC), the longest-running gaming industry conference in the United States, announced today that Todd Haushalter, Chief Product Officer of Evolution, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 29th Annual ECGC, taking place April 14-15, 2026, at the Hard Rock Hot...

03/10/2026

The 29th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress will bring together an extraordinary lineup of leaders shaping the future of the gaming industry.

Taking place April 14–15 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, this year’s theme — “Gaming in Transition” — will explore key issues including artificial intelligence, prediction markets, iGaming expansion, and the potential impact of full-service casino resorts in the Downstate New York market.

The program features top executives, regulators, policymakers, and innovators from across the industry.

🔗 View the full speaker lineup and conference details: https://eastcoastgamingcongress.com/ecgc-2026-powerful-lineup-to-chart-future-of-gaming/

03/03/2026

New this year! 🎉

The East Coast Gaming Congress now offers official social media graphics for attendees, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors. https://eastcoastgamingcongress.com/attendee-social-media-kit/

We love seeing our community spotlight their participation and help spread the word about the event. Thank you for using the graphics (and ) to promote your role and ECGC—we appreciate the support and can’t wait to see you there!

02/26/2026

ICYMI:

Gov. Mikie Sherrill will deliver the keynote at the 29th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress in Atlantic City.

02/25/2026

Gov. Mikie Sherrill will give the keynote address at this year's East Coast Gaming Congress, the major gambling conference held in Atlantic City.

02/24/2026

We’re pleased to announce that New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill will deliver the keynote address at the 29th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress, April 14–15 in Atlantic City.

https://eastcoastgamingcongress.com/governor-mikie-sherrill-to-deliver-keynote-address-at-ecgc-2026/