AGEM backing for Batumi Casino Investors Congress

Las Vegas-based AGEM, comprised of 117 member companies, has agreed to become an official sponsor of the prestigious event, which has already attracted 57 leading casino figures from 22 countries. As part of its sponsorship of the Congress, AGEM members will receive discounted delegate rates and be guests at the prestigious networking events taking place including the VIP drinks reception, lunch and gala dinner, all of which are being hosted by leading political and economic decision-makers from the Autonomous Republic of Ajara including its Chairman Levan Varshalomidze.
 
Commenting on the arrangement, John Sullivan, whose company GB Media, publishers of International Casino Review, is organising the Casino Investors Congress, said: “As the most influential trade association in international gaming, AGEM’s endorsement lends further credibility to the opportunities which exist in Ajara and Batumi in particular. Batumi’s rebirth is being driven by a progressive, gaming friendly philosophy.”

Sullivan added: “Whilst gambling is prohibited in neighbouring countries, Georgia has implemented legislation which is both liberal and progressive. A Batumi casino license is us$ 150,000 compared to us$ 3 million in other Georgian cities. In addition, operators building hotels with a minimum of 100 rooms are able to acquire a casino licence free of charge for the first 10-years of operation. Batumi has a unique offer - a modern resort with access to a vast range of potential visitors from surrounding countries, many of which have banned gambling.  Being at the crossroads between Europe and Asia also gives Batumi the ability to easily meet the expectations of guests from Turkey, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, other countries in the Caucuses and the Middle East. It is a mouth-watering prospect for investors and I am delighted that AGEM and its members will be playing such a prominent role in helping to shape the development of gaming in this part of the world.”
 
Marcus Prater, Executive Director of AGEM said: “AGEM has worked with numerous regulatory bodies throughout the world in order to create a positive and responsible business environment in which our members can prosper.  We’ve looked with great interest at the developments taking place in Ajara and Batumi in particular.  The Casino Investors Congress provides an invaluable opportunity for AGEM and its members to share its experience and operational insights in order to help deliver a progressive and sustainable gaming sector as a central part of an integrated leisure and hospitality offering.  Having access to the key political and economic decision-makers is a major feature and attraction of the Congress and an opportunity for the Government and the gaming industry to get it right first time.”
 
The Casino Investors Congress is taking place across the 4-6th of September at the Sheraton Batumi Hotel. 

For information on how to reserve your place contact John Sullivan at [email protected]