The Economic Club of Las Vegas will host what it’s calling an “Insiders View on Las Vegas and Gaming in 2026,” featuring AGA CEO Bill Miller and Nevada Gaming Control Board Chair Mike Dreitzer. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Park MGM on the Strip with the presentation starting at 5:30 p.m.
The two will discuss their views on current trends and economic impacts shaping the gaming industry in Las Vegas, along with sports betting prediction markets.
There’s a lot to discuss, from the recovery of tourism and convention business in Las Vegas since the sharp downturn last summer to the fast expansion of prediction markets.
This is the second part of a three-part series featuring ties to the gaming industry. In March, the Economic Club’s meeting hosted two gaming analysts, who talked about the state of gaming and mergers and acquisitions.
On June 24, the Economic Club will host Phil Satre, chairman of the Board of Directors for Wynn Resorts.
Economic Club Vice President Oliver Lovat said the March event featuring the analysts was a chance to hear from gaming outsiders, while Tuesday’s event is about getting the inside perspective from Miller and Dreitzer.
“We’re following up from the analysts who shared their concerns about the disappointing numbers coming out of 2025, and 2026 seems to be more optimistic,” Lovat said. “The specter remains of the unregulated betting market (with prediction market operators without state licenses) and the economic slowdown,” Lovat said. “We’re trying to understand how the industry is facing these concerns and impending economic issues. Those are of interest to all of us working in the industry.”
MGM Resorts International is one of the sponsors of the event, with tickets available at a cost of $75 for non-members of the Economic Club.
