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G2E Joins Forces with iGaming Business to Offer Attendees Exclusive Insights on Growing Online Gambling Industry New iGaming Zone to Debut on Show Floor

Posted: 07 May 2012 11:12 AM PDT

 

 

 

LAS VEGAS – With Internet gaming close to becoming a reality in the United States, the organizers of Global Gaming Expo (G2E) have announced a partnership with iGaming Business magazine that will bring iGaming to

the forefront at G2E 2012. The premier trade show and conference event for the international gaming entertainment industry, G2E 2012 will be held October 1-4 (Exhibits: October 2-4) at the Sands Expo and Convention Center.

“Internet gambling is the next wave in the globalization of the gaming industry, and from the intersection of social media and online gaming to the potential of the U.S. iGaming market, G2E will cover the topics and questions most important to iGaming providers and those wanting to get more involved in the sector,” said Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., president and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA). “G2E’s partnership with iGaming Business will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to advance their understanding of the complex and intricate issues affecting the iGaming market.”

G2E represents the world’s largest gathering of licensed, land-based North American casinos, and according to a survey of G2E 2011 attendees, many are looking to go online, with more than 2,000 expressing interest in iGaming.

“Year after year, G2E draws professionals from around the world with an interest in Internet gambling,” said Courtney Muller, senior vice president at Reed Exhibitions, co-organizer of G2E with the AGA. “G2E always has adapted to meet the business needs and preferences of industry professionals, and we are confident this partnership with iGaming Business will provide both Internet and land-based casino operators with the information and insights to take advantage of the opportunities available in this sector.”

G2E continues to be a leading resource on Internet gambling, and the iGaming Congress, sponsored by iGaming Business Magazine, and the iGaming track at the G2E 2012 Conference will provide opportunities to learn about what is on the horizon with this developing sector of the industry. The one-day iGaming Congress will address the potential impact of the legalization of Internet gambling in the U.S. and advise gaming professionals on how to work within the changing face of the industry and take advantage of new opportunities.

Another highly-anticipated attraction at G2E 2012 is the iGaming Zone, which is also sponsored by iGaming Business magazine and will be the destination for industry leaders looking to find cutting edge-suppliers and stay abreast of the latest developments. This year, the iGaming Zone will showcase Internet gambling software products, including Amaya’s Chartwell and Cryptologic. iGaming product lines also will have a strong presence on the G2E trade show floor with exhibits from suppliers such as SPIELO International, GTech G2, Interactive LLC, Bally Technologies Inc., Chiligaming LTD, Global Cash Access Inc., Aristocrat Technologies Inc., WMS Gaming Inc., and more.

One of the many benefits of attending the G2E 2012 Conference will be the opportunity to hear a keynote address by Jim Ryan, co-chief executive officer of bwin.party digital entertainment plc. Ryan is highly regarded for his knowledge of the Internet gambling industry and his leadership of the world’s largest listed Internet gambling business. During the exclusive keynote address, which is reserved for G2E 2012 Conference delegates only, Ryan will address the growth of the global Internet gambling phenomenon and its future potential.

For more information about G2E, including year-round professional development opportunities, visit www.globalgamingexpo.com and connect with G2E on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is the international gaming trade show and conference “by the industry and for the industry.”  Organized by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions, G2E made its debut in fall 2001, defining itself as the pre-eminent show for the gaming-entertainment industry.

The AGA represents the commercial casino-entertainment industry by addressing federal legislative and regulatory issues.  The association also serves as a clearinghouse for information, develops educational and advocacy programs, and provides leadership on industry-related issues of public concern.

Reed Exhibitions is the world’s leader in organizing a wide range of events, including exhibitions, conferences, congresses and meetings. In 2006 Reed brought together more than 6 million industry professions from around the world, generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held in 34 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and organized by 37 fully staffed offices. Reed’s portfolio of more than 460 events services 52 key industry sectors.