MGM Resorts International CEO & President Bill Hornbuckle, has joined the senior executive speaker line-up for the Leaders in iGaming track at June’s SBC Digital North America conference and trade show. Set for June 10, day two of the online event, the Leaders in iGaming track will feature an in-depth examination of the future of this exciting new segment of the gaming market, with senior executives offering the perspectives of operators, regulators, and suppliers.
Hornbuckle will headline the panel ‘iGaming on the Rise: Making Waves in 2021’ and share what he’s learned from the success of MGM Resorts’ market-leading iGaming and mobile sports betting app, BetMGM. He will be joined by Richard Kalm (Executive Director, Michigan Gaming Control Board), Ed Andrewes (CEO, Resorts Digital Gaming), Claire Osborne (VP of Interactive, Inspired Entertainment), and Dermot Smurfit (CEO, GAN) to discuss capitalizing on new markets and where the best opportunities lie as more states target iGaming as a source of tax revenue.
“The iGaming and mobile betting market is growing at a rapid, unprecedented pace. I couldn’t be more excited about what this means for the future of our company and the overall industry,” Hornbuckle said. “MGM Resorts has big plans for 2021 and beyond, and I look forward to discussing how our industry can continue to grow, innovate and provide unforgettable experiences for players and fans across the United States.”