October 05, 2026
Director of External Affairs and Responsible Gaming recognized among the gaming industry’s top young professionals
Jasmine Moreland (center), Director of External Affairs and Responsible Gaming at the Michigan Gaming Control Board, joins fellow members of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 Class of 2027 at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas on Sept. 30, 2026.
DETROIT, Oct. 5, 2026 — Jasmine Moreland, Director of External Affairs and Responsible Gaming at the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), has been named to the Emerging Leaders of Gaming (ELG) 40 Under 40 Class of 2027. The national honor, presented by The Innovation Group (TIG) in partnership with Global Gaming Business (GGB) and iGaming Business (iGB), recognizes professionals under 40 who are already making significant impacts in the gaming industry.
Moreland was nominated by MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams and selected from hundreds of nominations received from across the industry. The Class of 2027 was announced Sept. 16 and celebrated Sept. 30 at an ELG networking reception held in partnership with the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.
“Jasmine is exactly the kind of leader this recognition was designed for,” said Williams. “She has been the MGCB’s voice at the Michigan Legislature in Lansing, a trusted partner to Michigan’s 12 sovereign tribal nations, and the driving force behind responsible gaming campaigns that reach people before gambling becomes a problem. I nominated her because her work is already making Michigan’s gaming market safer, and I know her best contributions are still ahead.”
Since joining the MGCB in 2020, Moreland has led the agency’s legislative advocacy, tribal relations, responsible gaming work, and communications strategy. Her team is behind the Emmy Award-winning “Don’t Regret the Bet” campaign, the youth-focused “Don’t Bet on Your Future” initiative, the Gambling Awareness Program (GAP), and the agency’s partnership with Gamban, which provides free gambling-blocking software to Michigan residents.
She has secured funding to sustain the state’s charitable gaming program and ongoing appropriations for “Don’t Regret the Bet.” She has also defended the agency’s regulatory authority against redemption gaming legislation and worked to update Michigan’s statutory definition of a slot machine to close gaps exploited by illegal operators.
Before joining the MGCB, Moreland served as Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs for Governor Gretchen Whitmer and as a Policy Advisor in the Michigan House of Representatives, where she worked on Raise the Age and internet gaming reform. She holds a Master of Public Administration from Central Michigan University and a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University’s James Madison College.
About the ELG 40 Under 40: The Innovation Group founded Emerging Leaders of Gaming in 2012 to give young professionals opportunities for recognition and professional development. The 40 Under 40 program is presented with Global Gaming Business and iGaming Business, and honorees are chosen by an independent selection committee.
Gambling in any form is for entertainment purposes only. If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER, chat online, or visit 800gambler.org. Help is available 24/7, free and confidential. Michigan residents can also visit the MGCB's Responsible Gaming page for information on self-exclusion programs, including the Disassociated Persons List and the Internet Gaming and Sports Betting Responsible Gaming Database. Through a partnership with Gamban, Michigan residents can claim a free license for Gamban's gambling blocking software — visit Michigan.gov/MGCB to learn more. Additional responsible gaming tools are available at DontRegretTheBet.org. The Michigan Gaming Control Board shall ensure the conduct of fair and honest gaming to protect the interests of Michigan citizens. Learn more at Michigan.gov/MGCB.
