Noah Acres
Noah Acres of Acres Manufacturing, specializing in casino technology and loyalty solutions. With over 20 years of experience in the casino gaming industry, Noah focuses on helping casinos improve their operations by enhancing player engagement, strengthening loyalty, and ensuring data security. His innovative approach is driving profitability and intelligent operations within the industry.
Paul Steelman
Paul Curtis Steelman, a native of Atlantic City, New Jersey, is internationally celebrated as a visionary designer in entertainment, hospitality, and gaming architecture. Now based in Las Vegas, Nevada—widely regarded as the world’s entertainment capital—Paul has shaped iconic projects across 30 countries, leaving an indelible mark on the global stage. A Holistic Approach to Architectural […]
Michael Auer
Dr. Michael Auer is a researcher and AI specialist. He has a Master’s degree in Statistics from the University of Vienna and a PhD in Psychology from Nottingham Trent University. He has been working in the Gambling Industry for nearly 20 years. Dr. Michael Auer specializes in the Psychology of Gambling and the understanding of […]
Silvio Frick
Silvio Frick, CEO of Sileo, based in Fahrwangen, Switzerland, since 2011. As a certified business informatics specialist with a pragmatic and hands-on approach, Silvio focuses on delivering practical solutions to complex challenges. Since 2019, Sileo has been developing innovative casino software, including the Octagon AML module, which addresses key compliance areas such as Know Your […]
Erwin van Lambaart
General Director of Casinos Austria AG Chairman of the Management Board of Austrian Lotteries Chairman of the European Casino Association Erwin van Lambaart was born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on June 22, 1963. He is an experienced leader in the global hospitality, entertainment, and gaming sectors. Starting his career in 1985, Erwin has held various […]
Matthew King
Matthew King is CEO of The Hippodrome Casino in London and is part of the team that built, opened and now operates the UK’s biggest and best casino. Today, The Hippodrome houses three casino floors, poker rooms, two world class restaurants, the international dance show Magic Mike Live, together with nine bars including a rooftop […]
Anthony F. Lucas
Anthony F. Lucas received his Ph.D. in 2000, following a ten-year career in the gaming industry where he worked in the areas of financial and operations analysis for Harrah’s, MGM, and Stations Casinos. Currently, Dr. Lucas is a tenured full professor on the faculty of UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hospitality, teaching courses in […]
Joris Dekkers
Having studied history for 7 years and being a passionate Las Vegas visitor and fan, for the last 2 years Joris Dekkers has thrown himself on fulfilling his dream: writing the definitive story of how the Las Vegas Strip came to be. Dekkers has extensive experience in the iGaming world, having worked in various capacities […]
Nick Hogan
A 28-year gaming industry veteran, Nick Hogan is Co-Founder & CEO of data science firm, ReelMetrics. Nick co-founded ReelMetrics with partners John Boushy & William Schoofs in 2014, and, in just 9 years, has grown the organization to become the world’s leading aggregator of slot player, product & performance data. Prior to ReelMetrics, Nick spent […]
Josh Hodgson
Josh leads the wider team at H2 to track markets from both data and regulatory aspects with a particular focus on the impact of regulatory change on market revenue projections. He has an academic and applied background in data analytics and drives the continuous development of H2’s new and existing datasets and regulatory updates. Josh […]