Two Governors to Appear at Gaming Congress in Atlantic City

Former Governor Chris Christie and current Governor Mikie Sherrill will headline the 29th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 3:52pm

The 29th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress in Atlantic City will feature appearances by two New Jersey governors - former Governor Chris Christie and current Governor Mikie Sherrill. The event will also include a keynote address from American Gaming Association President and CEO Bill Miller to discuss the challenges facing the gaming industry.

Why it matters

The annual East Coast Gaming Congress is a major industry event that brings together key stakeholders from the gaming and hospitality sectors. The presence of high-profile political figures like the two New Jersey governors underscores the importance of the gaming industry to the state's economy and the ongoing policy debates around gambling and regulation.

The details

Former Governor Chris Christie's appearance was announced on Tuesday, joining current Governor Mikie Sherrill who was previously announced as the keynote speaker for the event. The two governors will discuss the current state of the gaming industry and its future direction alongside American Gaming Association President and CEO Bill Miller.

  • The 29th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress will take place next month in Atlantic City.

The players

Chris Christie

Former Governor of New Jersey.

Mikie Sherrill

Current Governor of New Jersey.

Bill Miller

President and CEO of the American Gaming Association.

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What’s next

The full agenda and speaker lineup for the 29th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress has not yet been announced, but is expected to be released in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The presence of two New Jersey governors at the East Coast Gaming Congress underscores the continued importance of the gaming industry to the state's economy and the ongoing policy debates around gambling and regulation.