Magic Johnson to Speak at G2E

NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson will deliver a keynote address at the Global Gaming Expo on Thursday, October 5, after which he will join AGA President Geoff Freeman for a discussion on sports betting.

The American Gaming Association announce that NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson will deliver a keynote address at the Global Gaming Expo this Thursday, October 5, at 9 a.m.

Johnson will give a 30-minute address that will share how he successfully transitioned from exceptional athlete to business executive, parlaying the skills and tenacity he acquired on the court into a winning formula for successful business ventures.

Johnson’s speech will be followed by a 15-minute conversation with American Gaming Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman covering his views on the future of sports-betting legalization and the possibilities of it being accepted into the mainstream sports industry.

“Magic Johnson’s experience on and off the court has helped shape his successful business career,” said Freeman. “I look forward to talking with him about the future of sports betting.”