Speaking Engagement

Jun 26, 2025

Jeff Ifrah to Present iGaming Keynote to Kick Off NCLGS’ Summer Meeting

Founding Member, Jeff Ifrah will deliver a keynote presentation on iGaming during commencement of the 2025 National Councel of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Summer Meeting on Thursday, July 10. The session, entitled “Gaming 101: The Big Picture – Focus on the Future Gaming Leaders,” features experts from various sectors of the gaming industry and aims to provide conference attendees with a broad understanding of gaming policy and legislation in the U.S.

The NCLGS Summer Meeting brings together state lawmakers, regulators, gaming operators, suppliers, attorneys, and other key stakeholders to discuss all aspects of regulated gaming. As the only organization of state legislators that meets regularly to discuss gaming-related issues, NCLGS provides a crucial forum for promoting best practices in gaming governance.

Jeff Ifrah is well-known for his pioneering efforts in online gaming from the very beginnings of the industry in the United States. He is recognized as a Global Market Leader in Chambers & Partners’ Global Gaming Guide and is ranked in Band 1 for Gaming & Licensing Law (USA-Nationwide) in Chambers USA. A client told Chambers researchers, “Jeff Ifrah is second to none when it comes to online gaming and sports betting; his legal and business insights are invaluable,” and another said, “Jeff is super sharp and very well embedded in the industry, so he has great perspective.”

He is also cofounder of the iDevelopment and Economic Association (iDEA), a non-profit trade association seeking to grow jobs and expand online interactive entertainment business in the U.S. through advocacy and education. Members include Boyd Gaming, Continent 8 Technologies, DraftKings, Fanatics, and Worldpay, among others.