Inside Asian Gaming

INSIDE ASIAN GAMING | February 2014 46 4 – 6 March 2014 iGamingAsia Congress 2014 Grand Hyatt Macau, Macau Asia’s official conference and expo for interactive sports betting, gambling and lotteries is back for another year in Macau. iGA 2014 promises once again to provide an opportunity for gaining a comprehensive overview of the business strategies and marketing tactics of operators in the region. The three-day event will examine regional and global regulations affecting Asian operators, which markets hold the most promise, how to find business partners, and the best marketing and operational tactics for the region. Website: www.igamingasiacongress.com 17 – 19 March Gaming Technology Conference Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, USA The premier event for technology users, influencers and innovators in the gaming and hospitality space, Gaming Technology Conference will put a spotlight on critical issues surrounding regulation and technology during the three-day gathering. Website: www.gamingtechnologyconf.com . 19 – 20 March CaribbeanGaming Show&Summit Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico As a crossing point between North America, Europe and Latin America, the Caribbean has some of the most significant and dynamic islands in the world and some of the most attractive casinos and hotels. Huge business perspectives are born every year and great gaming enterprises are still present and growing. Caribbean Gaming Show & Summit will attract a multitude of leading companies from both the local and international gaming sectors, making it an ideal place to network with top executives and decision-makers. Website: www.caribbeangamingshow.com Events Calendar 19 – 21 March, 2014 iGamingNorthAmerica Conference Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, USA The 2014 iGaming North America conference marks the fourth year of this unique networking and educational event designed to introduce the land-based gaming businesses of North America to the global iGaming industry. The aim of the conference is to provide a cost-effective networking environment that helps foster understanding regarding the potential impacts of regulation of internet gambling in the US and Canada, and provides critical information regarding the players, resources, legislative framework and topics that are important to all of the parties that comprise the important commercial gaming segment. Website: www.igamingnorthamerica.com 14 – 16 May JapanGaming Congress Tokyo, Japan (location TBA) Japan looks poised finally to remove regulatory barriers and green- light construction of integrated casino resorts. With the potential to generate gross gaming revenue of US$15 billion in its first year, operators are keeping a very close eye on a market that is likely to reshape the industry in years to come. The new national and licensing framework brings with it a raft of complex legal and technical requirements that need to be addressed before legislation becomes law. The Japan Gaming Congress is a three-day educational forum that will offer clear, practical insight and understanding into the proposed legislation. Website: japangamingcongress.com 20 – 22 May Global Gaming ExpoAsia The Venetian Macao, Macau Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia) is the premier Asian trade event and the largest regional sourcing platform for global gaming and entertainment-related product and service suppliers to showcase new products, meet qualified buyers and establish new contacts. In 2013, over 95% of the top Asian casino operators were present at the show. Held in Macau, the heart of Asian gaming and one of the fastest-growing gaming markets in the world, it’s the hub where professionals network and conduct business. Website: www.g2easia.com