Inside Asian Gaming

FEBRUARY 2018 INSIDE ASIAN GAMING 39 TRADE SHOWS variety of topics including updates on bills related to problem gambling and general IR regulation. In addition to these tracks, the two- day event will also focus on setting realistic expectations on the impacts of the IR and entertainment industry on local communities, with topics related to business, non-gaming entertainment amenities, legal considerations and other topical discussions. The event will continue to see an enhanced presence by key Japanese authorities, including figures from the central government and a wide variety of prefectures. Expected attendance includes key members of Japan’s Leading Democratic Party (LDP) as well as officials from Hokkaido, Osaka, Wakayama and Nagasaki. Providing insights from the broader business community will be companies such as Hakkasan, JP Morgan, KPMG Japan, Goldman Sachs Tokyo, the Ministry of Economy & Finance and more. JgC has quickly cemented its place as one of the few “must-see” conferences for the world’s biggest gaming operators, with the 2017 edition luring the likes of Galaxy Entertainment Group President Michael Mecca, Marina Bay Sands CEO George Tanasijevich, Wynn Resorts President Matt Maddox, President of International Development at Caesars Entertainment Steve Tight, MGM Resorts “This year’s conference will provide valuable insight from experts and key industry stakeholders on a variety of topics including updates on bills related to problem gambling and general IR regulation.”