The conference dates back to 1974, when the founding figure in the gambling field, Dr. Bill Eadington, convened a few dozen thinkers to discuss a topic that had received virtually no research attention. Today, this conference is recognized as the largest gathering of gambling intellectuals in the world, with more than
550 multi-disciplinary attendees from 30+ countries attending the 17th edition. 2023 is the the 18th edition.