The document provides information about the Global iGaming Summit & Expo occurring from May 11-13, 2010 in Montreal, Canada. The summit will discuss the anticipated regulation of the North American online gaming market, with panels featuring senators and other key stakeholders. The event will help attendees understand emerging regulations, review regulatory scenarios, and partner with stakeholders to facilitate successful market entry. Two pre-conference workshops on May 11 will provide practical guidance on online business operations and affiliate marketing.
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Position your company now to capitalize on the most anticipated revolution in
the online gaming industry – regulation of the North American iGaming market
Hear from the key influencers
GIGSE is back after two years to help you: in the North American
• Understand how, where and when the regulations will iGaming debate, including:
permit iGaming – federal and state perspectives
• Review different regulatory scenarios to plan your
entry strategy into the North American regulated online
gaming market when it emerges
• Secure your brand leadership in the most lucrative
Sen. Sen. Alison Harvey
iGaming market there is, that could be worth US$12bn or Raymond Roderick Executive
Lesniak (NJ) Wright (CA) Director, CTBA
more annually*
• Meet and partner with the key stakeholders that can
facilitate your successful entry into the online gaming
market in North America and globally, including:
land-based casinos • Indian tribes/First Nations • international
iGaming companies • state lotteries and provincial lottery Jacob Dale Mitch Garber
Appelsmith McDonnell CEO
corporations • card rooms • horse racing operators • social/ Chief Assistant Harrah’s
skill games and fantasy sports providers Bureau of Director Interactive
Gambling & General Entertainment
*According to Goldman Sachs Control (CA) Counsel
Minnesota
State Lottery
For more details and exclusive white papers on North Organised by
American iGaming, go to WWW.GIGSE.COM
2. Global iGaming Summit & Expo
GIGSE – an established and reputable brand with nine years of
history
The Global iGaming Summit & Expo, known to the industry as GIGSE, is Clarion
Gaming’s flagship event that served the industry since its early beginnings
and attracted 1700+ delegates in its peak year. Organized for nine years and
deactivated in 2007 due to UIGEA, GIGSE is now re-established to help the
industry get a head start in the emerging North American market and:
To all members of the iGaming community: • Influence the development of a regulated online gaming environment in North
As legislators in both Canada and the USA are revisiting online America
gaming regulations in their countries, IMGL is pleased that • Position your company to gain/maintain a leading market share in one of
Clarion Gaming’s flagship congress has been reinstated to the most lucrative gaming markets, estimated by Goldman Sachs to be worth
$12bn
provide a platform to all stakeholders to voice their interests
and join forces in the drive towards creating a regulated online • Leverage the strength of the brand and customer base of your land-based
gaming market. operations in the online space
• Plan the entry strategy into a regulated online gaming market in North
As GIGSE’s Lead Association, IMGL would like to invite its America, whether you are an existing online gaming operator, land-based casino,
members and all the gaming community to this important media organization, lottery, horse racing operator or free-to-play game provider
event where leading legal experts, politicians and regulators • Develop player protection, geo-location and anti-money laundering standards
will share important advice on numerous initiatives being for a regulated online gaming industry in North America
proposed in the states of California, Florida, New Jersey, • Explore partnership and joint venture opportunities between the land-
Illinois, Quebec, British Columbia, and on the federal efforts in based and online businesses to take advantage of the US potential or act on
both Canada and the USA . We are certain that the knowledge your global expansion plans
shared at the event will offer a clear regulatory roadmap to
both commercial and state organizations so that they are ready All new GIGSE – bringing the ‘old’ and ‘new’ players together
for the most anticipated decision in the gaming industry – As the dynamics of the iGaming industry in North America have changed
liberalization of the US iGaming marketplace. dramatically since 2007 (when GIGSE last took place), GIGSE will welcome new
stakeholders from the land-based industry whose voice and interests are critical
With the IMGL spring conference scheduled to take place a for enabling any meaningful progress in the internet gaming legislative debate.
week after GIGSE, on 19-21 May, we strongly believe that By facilitating networking between North America’s existing gaming industry
both events will complement one another, providing in-depth and international iGaming organizations, GIGSE will provide a unique platform for
legal advice that will have an important impact on the strategic commercial partnerships that will enable exchange of expertise and expansion
decisions of the commercial organizations. Those willing to at- into new markets.
tend both events can therefore enjoy substantial discounts and
should contact organizers of either conference for details. GIGSE’s interactive formats to reflect interests of all stakeholders
in constructive discussions
We look forward to meeting you in Montreal at GIGSE. Join all of the stakeholders, with their respective agendas, to contribute to the creation
Kind regards, of possible regulatory models at GIGSE’s many brainstorming sessions that will allow
you to engage with key influencers, voice your interests and work together to
develop common solutions that will give your organization a competitive edge.
Opinions as to when and how the North American market will be legalized are
divided, but no one doubts that it will happen sooner or later, so be at GIGSE to
make sure your interests are not omitted.
Robert W. Stocker II
Tony Coles Immediate Past
Two highly-focused pre-GIGSE workshops to give you practical
President, IMGL President, IMGL
advice on your operational and marketing challenges
If you are new to the iGaming industry and need a quick introduction to the
secrets of operating an online gaming business, GIGSE’s workshops are perfect
for you. They will provide you with tailored and practical knowledge on what
“ As US governments at both state and federal levels stand
ready to regulate internet gambling, it is essential that potential
operators offshore learn quickly how legislative and political
technologies and platforms you need to implement, how to devise and market
your product propositions to consumers and what companies and experts can
help you to set up from day one.
decisions are made in the US. It is just as important for industry If you are part of North America’s huge affiliate network, find out at the SEO/online
marketing workshop how legal changes in the USA and Canada can affect you and
leaders to understand how best to make the case for regulatory
what are the most effective strategies for player acquisition and conversion.
structures that support sustainable and profitable business
models. I will be speaking at GIGSE 2010 because it provides an GIGSE’s superb networking opportunities help you connect with
opportunity for the industry to discuss optimum approaches to those who can give you access to the North American iGaming
“
these challenges.
Jim Tabilio, Chairman, Secured American Games, LLC
market
Speed networking, interactive brainstorming sessions, a pre-conference social
and the official GIGSE party, long lunches and refreshment breaks will provide
an excellent environment for developing partnerships on the ground and globally
“ 2010 should be a very big year for online gaming in the United
States with efforts moving forward for legalization and regulation
in a number of US states. GIGSE gives all of us working at the
so that you can expand into new markets and get the necessary expertise to
operate in North America.
Visit www.gigse.com for frequent updates and extra educational
forefront of this issue an opportunity to share information and content
“
best practices.
Melanie Brenner, Executive Director, Poker Voters of America
Keep checking the GIGSE website (www.gigse.com) where you will find updates
on panellists, interviews with GIGSE’s keynote speakers, exclusive excerpts and
white papers with more information on the emerging iGaming market in the USA
and Canada which will help you to maximize your time at GIGSE.
Register now at WWW.GIGSE.COM
3. 11 May 2010 – 2 Practical Workshops
Choose one of the two workshops or select sessions of interest from both:
Pre-GIGSE workshop to give newcomers a 360º perspective on Pre-GIGSE workshop on online marketing and SEO for affiliates and
operating an online gaming business iGaming marketers
Whether you want to expand globally into markets that allow online gambling
now or be ready for when the North American market opens up, this workshop In partnership with
will take you through all the key steps:
• Strategy considerations to prepare your organization for launch Learn about the secrets of online customer acquisition during this interactive,
• Technologies, products and platforms so you have the content to compete practical workshop that will bring together potential newcomers to the online
• Security, fraud and player protection so you meet the strictest codes of gaming space and iGaming affiliates, crucial for the success of any iGaming site.
conduct This workshop will be a perfect platform to start building relationships with
• Player acquisition and affiliate relationships so you can get off to a flying start North America’s huge affiliate and network population that will result in
…All sessions are tailored so that you can operate successfully from day one. more customers converted to players once the regulated market emerges.
This workshop has been developed specifically for: land-based operators, Free to attend for GPWA-certified affiliates
Indian tribes, card rooms, legislators and regulators.
08:30 Registration opens. Morning refreshments
09:00 Workshops open
09:00 – 12:45 Workshop framer: Market potential and land-based/ 09:00 – 12:45 Affiliate marketing in North America
online synergies Key challenges and opportunities on the eve of the emergence of a regulated
• Analyzing the North American market potential for online gambling – find market:
out what you would be losing out on • Affiliate marketing 2007 – 2010: How UIGEA impacted the market
• Understanding the online gaming demographics and identifying the ecosystem
synergies with your existing customer base • Learn how the legal developments on the state and federal level might
• Understanding what you need to know before you go ahead with your affect your affiliate marketing
online launch • Find out how you can prepare and who might become your potential partner
Discussion framer: Choosing your technology platforms and devising in the new iGaming industry
your product proposition Top ten tips for successful SEO in 2010
The minimum you need to know to launch and be profitable Learn from a key SEO figure how to maximize your online customer acquisition
Brainstorming sessions: Understand the optimal Affiliate panel: Hear from the market’s leading affiliates on their successful
product mix that will complement your existing proposition. strategies for player acquisition and Search Engine Marketing
Find out what works and what doesn’t – short presentations will be followed Collaboration panel: Building a long-term, optimal relationship between
by discussions in roundtables so that you can define your key requirements and affiliates and operators
needs for poker, casino, sportsbetting, bingo, lottery, scratch cards etc.
12:45 Lunch
14:00 – 16:30 Security and player protection: Identifying key 14:00 – 16:30 Video as your acquisition tool: How effective video can
requirements to create a safe and secure gaming environment for be in maximizing your player conversion
your players Social media: Optimising the effectiveness of social media networks, including
• KYC and age verification - Make sure your site accepts only players allowed twitter and Facebook
to gamble and within the regulated jurisdiction Live session ‘site surgeries’: Direct feedback to improve the effectiveness of
• Protect your site from security breaches, fraud and cyber attacks your website, directed by a panel of leading SEO experts
Panel discussion and product showcase: Offering comprehensive and safe
payment options to your players online
With over 10,000 members, the Gambling Portal Webmasters Association
Marketing to your players (GPWA) is dedicated to helping its members succeed in the online gaming
• Understand the differences in marketing land-based vs. online gaming industry. The GPWA was founded in 2001 to provide affiliate members with
• The most effective customer acquisition methods and strategies, including the means to collaborate with other online gaming affiliates around the world
media partnerships, social networks, referral programs, bonuses and and to strengthen relationships with affiliate programs.
affiliate marketing As the US and Canadian online gaming market emerges, we would like
• Affiliate marketing in the online environment – who affiliates are and how to to invite all our members and North America-based affiliates and affiliate
work with them in the most effective way programs to join the Global iGaming Summit & Expo in Montreal for three
• Customer retention and loyalty programs - converting your visitors to days of networking with North America’s emerging online gaming industry.
regular players
Workshop experts:
Michael Corfman
Joe Winert, Senior Vice President, Spectrum Gaming Group President
Simon Holliday, Director, H2 Gambling Capital GPWA
Chris Gallardo, Legislative Director, Poker Voters of America
Moti Malul, VP, Sales and Business Development, NeoGames
Please contact Ewa Bakun, Event Director, on +44 (0)207 370 8567 or at ewa.bakun@clariongaming.com if you are interested in
speaking on this workshop.
16:30 End of Pre-conference workshops
16:30 – 17:30 Pre-conference networking social in the expo hall
Join workshop attendees and other delegates for a pre-GIGSE networking social where you can see who else is attending, start your discussions,
exchange your expectations for the event and find out how you can maximize your time at GIGSE.
Register now at WWW.GIGSE.COM
4. 12 May 2010 – Conference Day One
08:30 Registration opens. Morning refreshments • How legislators and commercial organizations can work
together to create a secure internet gaming environment
09:00 Chairman’s opening remarks
Sen. Raymond Lesniak (NJ)
Bill Rutsey, CEO, Canadian Gaming Association
Sen. Roderick Wright (CA)
09:15 Strategic keynote debate Lloyd Levine, President, Filament Strategies (Former
Key stakeholders discuss the pros and cons of regulating Assembly Member, California State Legislature)
Sen. Raymond Sen. Roderick online gambling – envisioning the shape of the
Lesniak (NJ) Wright (CA) regulations and its beneficiaries 13:30 Lunch
• Outlining North America’s online gaming ecosystem 14:30 Strategic debate
• Discussing how to combine the interests of different Intrastate vs. federal initiatives – the way forward
stakeholders
• Why regulate? Is regulation good for the industry? With both federal and state initiatives now widely discussed
and receiving support, which model will prevail and be better
• Anticipating the impact of regulations on the future of the
for the industry in the long-term; implications for legislators,
industry and its ecosystem
regulators, government and commercial organizations.
• Understanding the existing regulations and UIGEA
Lloyd Levine Jacob John Pappas, Executive Director, Poker Players Alliance
Former Appelsmith Andy Schneiderman, VP and General Counsel, Commerce
Casino Melanie Brenner, Executive Director, Poker Voters of America
Assembly Chief
Member Bureau of Alison Harvey, Executive Director, California Tribal Business Joe Brennan, Executive Director, iMEGA
California State Gambling Alliance Richard D. Bronson, Chairman, US Digital Gaming
Legislature Control (CA) Joe Brennan, Executive Director, iMEGA
15:15 Legal roundtables
Dan Walsh, Senior Director of Governmental Affairs,
Get the low-down on the most discussed legal initiatives
Greenberg Traurig and Lead US Lobbyist, IGC
and have your strategy ready for when (and if) they come
Dale McDonnell, Assistant Director & General Counsel, into force.
Minnesota State Lottery
Join these hosted roundtables and have experts from each
Brett Hale, SVP, Corporate and Governmental Relations,
region at hand to answer your specific questions and find out
Churchill Downs
details about both state and federal proposals in a much more
Dale Fuga Andy 10:45 Spotlight keynotes intimate and interactive way. Discussed topics will include:
Chief Operating Schneiderman Congressional bills (Frank and Menendez bills) Linda Shorey,
Expanding into the online gaming space within an
Officer VP & General Partner, K&L Gates
existing regulatory environment and preparing for the
Manitoba Counsel Kentucky Jon L. Fleischaker, Managing Partner, Louisville,
creation of a regulated gaming industry in North America.
Gaming Control Commerce Dinsmore Shohl LLP
Division Casino With market potential so promising, all major organizations
are looking at how they can position themselves today to Florida Robert Stocker, Partner, Dickinson & Wright
establish their foothold and start building brand and customer New Jersey Eric M. Bernstein, Esq., Eric M. Bernstein &
databases for the future. Here is how this challenge is being Associates
addressed by some pioneering organizations. California Martin Owens, Owner, Law Offices of M.D. Owens Jr.
Harrah’s Interactive Entertainment case study keynote: And also: Iowa • Canada • Illinois • UIGEA
Leveraging the power of land-based casino brands in the Coffee and refreshments served during the session
global online gaming space
Dale McDonnell Mitch Garber Mitch Garber, CEO, Harrah’s Interactive Entertainment 16:45 Regulatory brainstorming panel
Assistant CEO Canada case study keynote: With Quebec, British Columbia, Identifying the best regulatory models for gaming
Director & Harrah’s Ontario, four Atlantic provinces and other Canadian provinces and developing key requirements and standards for
General Counsel Interactive regulating online gambling in North America.
making a move into online gaming, find out what legal and
Minnesota State Entertainment • Legislators and regulators working together to develop an
commercial implications these changes will have and how you
Lottery enforceable regulatory framework
need to prepare.
• How the best practice of existing iGaming jurisdictions
11:30 Speed networking and coffee break could apply in North America
Meet other attendees, exchange business cards, and find out • Developing technical standards for player protection, anti-
who you can potentially partner with to get a head start in fraud, security, geo-location and anti money laundering
North America or to act on your global expansion aspirations. Jacob Appelsmith, Bureau Chief, Special Assistant Attorney
12:30 Legislative debate General, State of California, Department of Justice, Division of
Law Enforcement, Bureau of Gambling Control
Brett Hale SVP Bill Rutsey Exploring political risks, revenue opportunities and learning
needs of legislative bodies – is there enough political will for Dale Fuga, Chief Operating Officer, Manitoba Gaming Control
Corporate and CEO
Governmental Canadian change? Commission
Relations Gaming Phill Brear, Head of Gambling Regulation, Gibraltar Regulatory
According to the US Congress Joint Committee on Taxation,
Churchill Association Authority
online gambling could raise $41bn in federal taxation over the
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next 10 years. Legalizing iGaming is estimated to bring $11.5m Moderator: Frank Catania, Partner, Catania Consulting
in additional revenue in Iowa, while California’s potential for
17:45 End of Conference Day One
poker, according to Global Betting & Gaming Consultants, is
estimated to contribute $650m in tax revenue. 21:00 untill late Official GIGSE Party
The numbers speak for themselves; therefore both federal
Melanie Brenner Alison Harvey
and state governments are analyzing the opportunities and
risks invoved.
• Rationale behind regulating online gambling in the internet
era – innovating the industry, raising more state and
“ The legalization of internet gambling in the United States
could be a disaster for tribal government gaming or it
could be a wonderful new avenue for tribal economic
development. (…) Unfortunately, tribes have not been
Executive Executive consulted in the formulation of the current legislation. If
federal revenue …
Director Poker Director tribes are not consulted, they will lead the opposition to the
Voters of California • Where should the money go to – federal or state governments?
America Tribal Business
Alliance
• Setting up taxation levels that will benefit the
governmental budgets and be acceptable to the industry “
legalization of internet gambling.
Alison Harvey, Executive Director,
California Tribal Business Alliance
Register now at WWW.GIGSE.COM
5. 13 May 2010 – Conference Day Two
09:00 Registration opens. Morning refreshments and what could give them a head start
• Possible dynamics between brick and mortar
09:45 Chairman’s opening remarks
establishments, international online organizations and
Robert Stocker, Partner, Dickinson & Wright, Immediate Past lotteries – will they merge or remain separate business
President, International Masters of Gaming Law
models
10:00 European case study • What will happen to today’s UIGEA infringers
Ed Andrewes Rick Weil
CSR and responsible gaming - improving the public image • Shifting geographical interests and investments – what will
Managing CEO &
of online gambling be the importance of Australia, Asia, Europe etc.?
Director Managing
With those against online gambling expressing concerns about Joe Brennan, Executive Director, iMEGA Ladbrokes Director
the potential negative effects of gambling on the consumer, Jason Kellerman, CEO, PurePlay eGaming SciPlay
find out from Europe’s leading operator and winner of EGR’s Mike Rumbolz, Chair, Internet Gaming Committee, Seminole
Responsible Gaming Award: Hard Rock International
• What are the responsible online gaming standards and Mitch Garber, CEO, Harrah’s Interactive Entertainment
how to set them Moderator: Andrew Gellatly, Editor, Gambling Compliance
• How to marry responsible gaming with the commercial
objectives of your organization 15:00 Strategy debate
• How to constantly work with politicians, regulators and the Exploring how you can position your company today to
industry to create and comply with transparent CSR and take advantage of the emerging regulated North American Dan Walsh Jim Tabilio
responsible gaming rules and models iGaming market Senior Director of Chairman
• Find out how you can establish a foothold in North Governmental Secured
Hillevi Stuhrenberg, Manager of Responsible Gaming, Betsson Affairs Greenberg American
America to be ready for when the market is open
Commentary and moderation by: Dr. Jeffrey L. Derevensky, Traurig and Lead Games
Professor, School/Applied Child Psychology; Professor, • What you can do now to build your brand and player US Lobbyist IGC
Psychiatry; Co-Director, International Centre for Youth databases
Gambling, Problems and High-Risk Behaviors, McGill University • Analyze synergies between today’s legal and operational
businesses and global iGaming companies to identify
10:30 Brainstorming sessions: partnerships that can give you a head start in the USA
Identifying the optimal regulatory models for: • Diversify your revenue streams by adding gambling to
• Intrastate gaming your offer – explore B2B partnerships to leverage the
• Federal regulation of online gambling experience of online gambling pioneers
• Sportsbetting • Launch online operations in regulated markets today to Jason Kellerman Steve Lipscomb
• Poker gain expertise for your potential North American launch CEO Founder WPT
• Casino • Hear about DoJ settlements and decide if you should PurePlay and CEO Ante4
• Lottery consider that strategy
Discussing: state by state roll-out, geo-location, IP blocking, • Analyze partnerships already created: Harrah’s Interactive/
liquidity, master licensor authority, cooperation with off-shore Dragonfish, WPT/PartyGaming, Betfair/TVG & Watercooler,
operators, state opt-in and opt-out. Scientific Games/Playtech, Intralot/Cyberarts and others
You will first hear a series of 10 minute presentations that Peter Blacklow, CEO, Worldwinner.com and EVP Digital, GSN
will be followed by roundtable discussions with the panellists Ed Andrewes, Managing Director, Ladbrokes eGaming
so that you can voice your interests, concerns and ideas Frank Pracukowski, Director of Administration, Foxwoods
Peter Blacklow Michael Brodsky
on how online gambling verticals should be regulated. Take Development Company
CEO Executive
this opportunity to influence regulations that have not yet Rick Weil, CEO & Managing Director, SciPlay Worldwinner Chairman
materialized, but are now being considered and put in place.
Michael Brodsky, Executive Chairman, Youbet.com and EVP Digital Youbet.com
Make sure your interests are not omitted.
Steve Lipscomb, Founder, WPT and CEO, Ante4 GSN
Jim Tabilio, Chairman, Secured American Games
Howard Dickstein, General Counsel, California Tribal Business 16:00 Brainstorming sessions
Alliance (CTBA) Find out what synergies can give you a head start for your
Dan Walsh, Senior Director of Governmental Affairs, North American online gaming operations or for your
Greenberg Traurig and Lead US Lobbyist, IGC global expansion.
Melissa Riahei, General Counsel, Illinois Lottery • Subscription-based gaming – Jason Kellerman, CEO,
Coffee and refreshments served during the session PurePlay
• Fantasy sports – Jeffrey R. Thomas, Founder and CEO, Jeffrey R Chris Gallardo
12:00 Strategy debate World Fantasy Games / RapidDraft Thomas Legislative
Financial institutions and e-payments in online gambling • Indian tribes – Chris Gallardo, Legislative Director, Poker Founder & Director
– understanding UIGEA today and developing a transparent Voters of America CEO World Poker Voters of
online payment framework to protect players, prevent • Horse racing Fantasy Games/ America
cybercrime and enable an enforceable payment environment. RapidDraft
• Social networks, skill games and advertising model – Peter
Speakers to be announced. If you want to be involved in this Blacklow, CEO, Worldwinner.com, EVP Digital, GSN
panel, please contact Ewa Bakun, Event Director, on
+44 (0)207 370 8567 or at ewa.bakun@clariongaming.com.
• Land-based gaming
• B2B partnerships and white labels
13:00 Lunch Coffee and refreshments served during the session
14:15 North American iGaming industry 2020 17:30 End of GIGSE
Impact of the iGaming regulations in North America on
the industry’s dynamics Melissa Riahei Frank
General Pracukowski
• Who will dominate the gaming market in North America Counsel Director of
when the regulated market emerges Illinois Lottery Administration
• How the key stakeholders can position themselves now Foxwoods
Development
Company
Register now at WWW.GIGSE.COM
6. Sponsorship/Exhibition at GIGSE
Are you a supplier looking to build your B2B brand in front of leading gaming companies that will need your
technologies, products and expertise once the market opens up or to act on their global expansion ambitions now?
At GIGSE 2010 you have the option to exhibit for three days in the main networking hall or to contribute to the agenda
as a Thought Leader by hosting one of the many workshop sessions.
The GIGSE Party and cocktail receptions are excellent options to host your existing and potential clients or there are
numerous branding opportunities to raise your corporate profile which may be combined with your delegate registrations
for the event.
All budgets and objectives can be accommodated, so please contact the Clarion Gaming team today to discuss how to get
involved.
Playtech, Intralot, UC Group, CWS Gaming, Dragonfish are amongst organizations that have recently established their foothold in
North American iGaming. Make sure you don’t stay behind. Get involved NOW to secure your share of the supplier market!
GIGSE 2010 sponsors and exhibitors include:
Previous GIGSE sponsors included:
GIGSE 2010 Lead Association
GIGSE 2010 media and associations
Contact GIGSE team
Sponsorship/Exhibition enquiries: Speaker/Programme enquiries: Media/PR enquiries:
Michelle Dencer-Brown Ewa Bakun Yeemay Huang
t: +44(0)20 7370 8639 t: +44(0)20 7370 8567 t: +44(0)20 7370 8579
e: mdb@clariongaming.com e: ewa.bakun@clariongaming.com e: yeemay.huang@clariongaming.com
Brian McDonald Delegate enquiries:
t: +44(0)20 7370 8566 Sam Barrett
e: brian.mcdonald@clariongaming.com t: +44(0)20 7370 8977
e: sam.barrett@clariongaming.com
Register now at WWW.GIGSE.COM
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8. Who you will meet at GIGSE 2010 Engage with, and hear from, all the key
The Global iGaming Summit & Expo (GIGSE) will bring together stakeholders in the North American debate:
senior executives and decision-makers to discuss how to take Ed Andrewes, Managing Director, Ladbrokes eGaming
advantage of the emerging North American iGaming market.
Jacob Appelsmith, Special Assistant Attorney General, State
GIGSE’s attendees will represent all the key stakeholders,
of California, Chief, Department of Justice, Division of Law
including:
Enforcement, Bureau of Gambling Control
• Land-based casinos Eric M. Bernstein, Esq., Eric M. Bernstein & Associates
• Indian tribes/First Nations
Peter Blacklow, CEO, Worldwinner.com and EVP Digital, GSN
• Card rooms
Phill Brear, Head of Gambling Regulation, Gibraltar Regulatory
• Free-to-play gaming operators (social and skill games) Authority
• Subscription based operators of poker, fantasy football etc.
Joe Brennan, Executive Director, iMEGA
• State lotteries/Provincial lottery corporations
Melanie Brenner, Executive Director, Poker Voters of America
• Horse racing operators
Michael Brodsky, Executive Chairman, Youbet.com
• Gaming regulators/Provincial gaming commissions
Richard D. Bronson, Chairman, US Digital Gaming
• State legislators, politicians and governments
Frank Catania, Partner, Catania Consulting
• Lobby groups
• Law firms Michael Corfman, President, GPWA
• Media groups and holdings Dr. Jeffrey L. Derevensky, Professor, School/Applied Child
Psychology, Professor, Psychiatry, Co-Director, International
• International online gaming companies (operators, suppliers
Centre for Youth Gambling, Problems and High-Risk Behaviors,
and vendors of games, content, hardware, software, IT
McGill University
solutions, payments, fraud, loyalty programmes, marketing etc.)
Howard Dickstein, General Counsel, California Tribal Business
• Gaming analysts and consultants
Alliance (CTBA)
• Investors
Jon L. Fleischaker, Managing Partner, Louisville, Dinsmore Shohl
LLP
Dale Fuga, Chief Operating Officer, Manitoba Gaming Control
Who attends Clarion Commission
Gaming conferences*
Chris Gallardo, Legislative Director, Poker Voters of America
CEO/Owner Mitch Garber, CEO, Harrah’s Interactive Entertainment
Board level Andrew Gellatly, Editor, Gambling Compliance
Brett Hale, Senior Vice President, Corporate and Governmental
Senior Directors and VPs
Relations, Churchill Downs
Manager/Senior level Alison Harvey, Executive Director, California Tribal Business
Executive/Assistant Alliance
Simon Holliday, Director, H2 Gambling Capital
*based on 2009 event attendees
Jason Kellerman, CEO, PurePlay
Sen. Raymond Lesniak (NJ)
Networking Lloyd Levine, President, Filament Strategies, Former Assembly
Member, California State Legislature
Need to shake hands with the top decision makers involved in
Steve Lipscomb, Founder, WPT and CEO, Ante4
the future of America’s iGaming market?
Moti Malul, VP, Sales and Business Development, NeoGames
GiGSE is your introduction to the who’s who of the future of
Dale McDonnell, Assistant Director & General Counsel,
American gaming. Minnesota State Lottery
Whether you’re a bold and well-practiced networker happy to Martin Owens, Owner, Law Offices of M.D. Owens Jr.
strike up conversations with our 40+ expert speakers after their John Pappas, Executive Director, Poker Players Alliance
presentation; or new to the industry, there is a networking event
Michael Pollock, Managing Director, Spectrum Gaming Group
at GiGSE that will meet your business demands. Choose from:
Frank Pracukowski, Director of Administration, Foxwoods
• Targeted speed networking sessions: For those new to the Development Company
market, this structured networking technique can’t be beaten Mike Rumbolz, Chair, Internet Gaming Committee, Seminole
for quickly expanding your network of contacts Hard Rock International
• The GiGSE cocktail party for pre-conference chatter and Melissa Riahei, General Counsel, Illinois Lottery
scene-setting on May 11 Bill Rutsey, CEO, Canadian Gaming Association
• The Official GiGSE party for an exuberant toast to the good Andy Schneiderman, VP and General Counsel, Commerce Casino
days coming back! Everyone needs to relax, and our informal Linda Shorey, Partner, K&L Gates
networking events are a perfect backdrop to make friends, Robert Stocker, Partner, Dickinson & Wright
catch up with international colleagues or strike a deal Hillevi Stuhrenberg, Manager of Responsible Gaming, Betsson
• Exchanging ideas and concerns at the interactive roundtables Jim Tabilio, Chairman, Secured American Games
• Interactive brainstorming sessions – give you scope to Jeffrey R. Thomas, Founder & CEO, World Fantasy Games/RapidDraft
engage with your peers and enjoy a more collaborative Dan Walsh, Senior Director of Governmental Affairs, Greenberg
conference experience Traurig and Lead US Lobbyist, IGC
All of the above, so you return to the office with over 150 Rick Weil, CEO & Managing Director, SciPlay
business cards from the most important figures in the American Joe Winert, Senior Vice President, Spectrum Gaming Group
iGaming industry! Sen. Roderick Wright (CA)
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