27 – 28 Apr 2027·Atlantic City, 🇺🇸United States
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Figures published by the organiser, forecasts marked. Ticket prices and dates below are from the same source.
The East Coast Gaming Congress (ECGC) calls itself the longest-running gaming conference in the United States. Its 30th edition runs on 27-28 April 2027 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. The organisers present it as a forum where government leaders, operators and suppliers work through the issues facing the gaming industry. They also say it is structured and priced with attendees' time and budgets in mind. The organisers have named artificial intelligence as the central theme for 2027. It covers AI's growing influence on gaming businesses, technology and regulation. The anniversary edition also falls in the 50th anniversary year of New Jersey's Casino Control Act. Keynote speakers and panel topics for 2027 are still to be announced. The two-day programme includes all seminar sessions, an evening cocktail reception on 27 April, a continental breakfast, networking breaks and a keynote luncheon. The sponsorship packages include an exhibitor option. Previous editions featured sitting New Jersey governors and gaming CEOs as speakers.
The organisers confirmed the 30th ECGC for 27-28 April 2027 at Hard Rock Atlantic City, with artificial intelligence as the central theme. Co-founders Lloyd Levenson and Michael Pollock framed the anniversary edition, which coincides with 50 years of the New Jersey Casino Control Act. More keynotes and panels will follow.
This release announced the speaker roster for the 29th ECGC (14-15 April 2026), held under the theme "Gaming in Transition". Topics included AI, prediction markets, iGaming expansion and downstate New York casinos. AGEM was named as the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill was confirmed as keynote speaker for the 2026 edition in Atlantic City. The organisers noted she would be the seventh governor to address the conference, a tradition dating back to Brendan Byrne at the first edition.
The 30th East Coast Gaming Congress takes place on 27-28 April 2027 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.
Individual registration costs USD 695 until 22 March, USD 795 from 23 March to 26 April, and USD 895 on-site. Government, tribal and educator attendees pay USD 400, and discounted group rates apply for 10 or more registrants.
Registration covers the evening cocktail reception on 27 April, all seminars on 27-28 April, continental breakfast, networking breaks and the keynote luncheon.
Cancellations before 19 March receive a full refund, and cancellations on or before 3 April receive 50%. There is no refund after 3 April. Cancellations must be emailed in writing by the registrant, and substitutions are allowed without penalty.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City offers a group rate of USD 89 per night plus taxes for 26-28 April 2027. Book by 30 March 2027 using group code GECG27Z or by phone on 609-449-6860.
Yes. The event is produced for the hotel, gaming and hospitality industries, and no one under 18 is admitted. Badges are issued on-site and are not mailed.
