Co-marketing agreement between G2E & the iGaming North America Conference

G2E is the premier trade show and conference event for the international gaming entertainment industry and will showcase comprehensive iGaming events on the show floor and at the 2012 conference. In 2011, the iGaming North America Conference was the first networking and educational event dedicated to introduce the land-based gaming businesses of North America to the global iGaming industry.

"This show of support between G2E and the iGaming North America Conference is an important step to leveraging our extensive networks for the greater benefit of the land-based casino and Internet gambling sectors," said Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., president and CEO of the AGA. "The organizations behind our events are second to none, and we look forward to working in conjunction with the iGaming North America Conference to ensure that our joint attendees have access to top-notch education, industry-leading speakers and tangible value created by our collective resources."

As the issue of iGaming continues to grow in prominence throughout North America, the co-marketing effort between G2E and the iGaming North America Conference brings added value to registrants and encourages them to further supplement their networking and educational goals specific to iGaming. All of the entities involved in hosting the two conferences - the American Gaming Association, BolaVerde Media Group, eGaming Brokerage, Lewis and Roca, Reed Exhibitions and The Innovation Group  - recognize the significance of ensuring that the educational and conference considerations for Internet gambling be directed by those with the broadest experience and an established presence in the marketplace.

"As evidenced by the 60 percent attendance increase for our March 2012 event, iGaming North America is a leading conference dedicated to the North American Internet gambling segment," said Steve Rittvo, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of The Innovation Group and partner in SAM Media. "Together with the AGA and Reed Exhibitions, we are confident we will continue to best address the range of interests of the land-based and Internet gambling industries, including lotteries, pari-mutuel facilities, casinos, tribal governments, regulatory agencies, international providers, operators, suppliers and more."  

G2E 2012 to take place October 1-4 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center
in Las Vegas.  G2E continues to be a leading resource on iGaming, and the iGaming Congress and iGaming track at the G2E 2012 Conference will provide opportunities to learn about what is on the horizon with this developing sector of the gaming industry. The one-day congress will address the potential impact of the legalization of Internet gambling in the US 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 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, IGT Interactive, Double Down Interactive, Bally Technologies, Chiligaming LTD, Global Cash Access, Aristocrat Technologies, WMS Gaming and more.

Another benefit 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.

The Second Annual iGaming North America Conference took place last month, and the dates and location of the 2013 event are currently being finalized. Positioned as a mid-year event opposite of G2E, iGaming North America aims to provide a more intimate conference setting, and is produced by the leading gaming advisors in the financial, consulting, legal, and iGaming sectors.  The 2012 event featured a half-day boot camp session to assimilate participants new to the online gaming industry, followed by two days of advanced technical sessions and industry-leading speakers focused on integrating the land-based and online interests specific to North America.