Inside Asian Gaming

INSIDE ASIAN GAMING | April 2014 46 23 – 24 April FADJA, the AndreanGaming Trade Show Corferias, Bogota, Colombia The Andean Gaming trade show draws leading international suppliers to exhibit in Colombia, which serves as a gateway to Latin America. FADJA also provides a networking and learning opportunity for suppliers and operators seeking to tap into the region. Website: www.fadja.com 6 – 8 May SouthernGaming Summit Mississippi Coast Coliseum& Convention Center, Biloxi, USA The Southern Gaming Summit is the premier gaming conference in the region featuring insightful educational sessions along with a dynamic exhibit hall showcasing the latest gaming products. Website: www.sgsummit.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: www.japangamingcongress.com Events Calendar 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 14 – 16 July Global iGaming Summit and Expo (GiGse) Hyatt Regency San Francisco, USA Established as the leading event focused on the future of iGaming in North America, GiGse attracts over 700 delegates to examine the legislative progress, commercial strategies and partnership opportunities for all the key stakeholders to enter iGaming and achieve first-mover advantage in this lucrative market currently undergoing a significant regulatory change on a state-by-state basis. Website: www.gigse.com