2025 Events for Veterans in Gaming
We're going to pick up momentum this year, so please join us for one of our six real, live, in-person events!
Just a quick reminder on our mission, vision and values:
Mission: To connect, support and foster the professional development of Veterans in the Gaming Industry and have fun while we do it.
Vision: Create THE connective tissue for Veterans in Gaming
Core Values: Candor with Kindness, Resourcefulness, Responsible Gaming, Member Growth
We’re kicking things off in 2025 with 5 events!
Events #1 & #2: IGA 2025 - April 1 & 2
Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention
March 31 - April 3, 2025 — San Diego, CA
#1: Our first event will be a Fun/Walk Run on Tuesday morning at 7am at IGA!
Our promise to you:
We’ll start right on time, since we know people have full days
We don’t move too fast, since there are no medals awarded after the run :)
We’re going just over a mile as a group
When: Tuesday, April 2, 7am PDT
Where: In Front of the Convention Center Sign Google Maps
#2: Our second event: Happy Hour on the Tradeshow Floor at DigitalPlay Summit
Time: Wednesday, April 2 from 3pm to 5pm
Where: DigitalPlay Summit Area
Swing by the Chalkline Booth (Find us here at Booth #K2621) on Wednesday to pick up your Veterans in Gaming badge, and beverages are on us, starting at 3pm!
About the Event:
The Indian Gaming Association is excited to introduce the DigitalPlay Summit, featuring iGaming and sports betting exhibits and content sessions taking place on the show floor of the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, April 2 - 3 at the San Diego Convention Center. Join us for this new event bringing together the sports betting and iGaming industry to shape the future of the North American online gambling market. Learn more here.
Event #3: SBC Summit Americas - May 12, 2025
SBC Summit Americas
May 13 - 15, 2025 — Fort Lauderdale, FL
When & Where: Details TBD!
Event #4: Casino Marketing Tech Happy Hour - July 29, 2025
Casino Marketing & Tech Conference
July 29 - 30 — Temecula, CA
When & Where: Details TBD!
Events #5 & #6: G2E Fun Run & Happy Hour
Huge event for our industry and a great way to wrap up the conference season.
#5: 5th Annual G2E 2025 Fun Run for Responsible Gaming
For every person that registers here, we donate $20.25 to Operation Responsible Gaming.
Some quick housekeeping items:
🏃 It's more of a leisurely trot than a "run."
🙋 It's for a great cause.
🚀 It's the single best way to kick off G2E with a bang!
💯 100+ runners/walkers over 4 years can vouch for that
📅 When: Monday, October 6 at 7am PT
📍 Where: Rat Pack Memorial Plaque in front of the Venetian
Please complete this simple entry form and we'll keep you posted.
#6: 4th Annual Chalkline G2E Happy Hour at Gilley’s
This event is held in conjunction between Chalkline, Veterans in Gaming and a few close partners.
📅 When: Monday, October 6 at 4pm PT
📍 Where: Gilley’s Saloon & BBQ
🎟️ RSVP details to follow
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Look forward to seeing you this year!