The DASGR Town Hall Meeting on iGaming took place on March 15, 2024. It included two panels of experts to discuss Maryland’s HB 1319, a bill which would allow for up to 30 wagering licenses to be issued across the state. These licenses would be overseen by the Maryland State Lottery & Gaming Control Agency.
This fascinating discussion explores the ramifications and potential consequences, both positive and negative, of such legislation, as well as what the future of iGaming looks like in both the state and the nation.
This event was hosted and moderated by:
- MSU’s Center for Data Analytics & Sports Gaming Research (DASGR)
- The National Council of Legislators from Sports Gaming States (NCLGS)
- Shawn Fluharty, West Virginia Delegate and President of NCLGS
- Darryl Barnes, Fmr Maryland State Delegate, Fmr Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, President & CEO of Barnes International, Ltd
- Jonathan Michaels, Founder & Principal of Michael Strategies
Panel 1: Industry Perspectives & Implications of iGaming Expansion Nationally and in Maryland
Panelists:
- Scott Gunn, SVP of Corporate Public Affairs at IGT
- Jeff Ifrah, Founder of Ifrah Law and Founder of iDEA
- Ryan Eller, EVP & General Manager of Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
- Robert Ruben, Partner & Team Lead of Gaming Industry Group at Duane Morris, LLP
Panel 2: Consumer Protection, Responsible Gambling, Data Research, and DASGR Impact
Panelists:
- Dr. Pamela Queen, Maryland State Delegate and MSU Professor
- Brianne Doura-Schawohl, Founder & CEO of Doura-Schawohl Consulting, LLC
- Mary Drexler, Program Director for the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
DASGR would like to thank the organizers, hosts, and panelists for making this remarkable event possible.