
What Does Esports in the U.S. Mean for Gaming?
Esports are hot, casinos want to host their tournaments, and the gaming industry generally wants to be associated with this emerging sport. But why? Are esports a casino attraction like boxing? Will it become the focus of betting? Has the gaming industry figured out exactly what it wants from esports – and vice versa?
Moderator:
Josh Faber, Director, Spectrum eSports Advisors
Speakers:
Ari Fox, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Gameacon
Alex Igelman, Principal, Spectrum eSports Advisors and Chairman, Millennial eSports Corp
Grant Johnson, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.
Louis Rogacki, Deputy Director, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
Ernie Stevens, III, Head of Indian Gaming, Esports Authority