NIGA 2018 kicks off today in Las Vegas

Today the National Indian Gaming Association inaugurates NIGA 2018 -anticipated as the largest to date, with over 350 exhibiting companies- in Las Vegas and until April 20th. Already a month ago, the number of exhibiting companies and size of the show floor had already surpassed the previous year’s final numbers. The kick-off event will be a golf tournament, followed by the Chairman's Welcome Reception. Conferences and training sessions will unroll tomorrow. On Thursday and Friday, all the major brands and manufacturers will be returning to the show floor in addition to 40 companies that will be new to the event. 

“We are so thrilled to be able to showcase the innovation and unique products of so many of the great suppliers for our industry at this year’s Tradeshow,” commented Chairman
Ernie Stevens, Jr. “Each year we strive to provide an immersive experience for our members and the gaming community to come together and celebrate the industry while driving the business of gaming forward. This year’s show will provide an unprecedented opportunity to source new products and services.”

On Thursday, April 19 and Friday, April 20, exhibiting companies will showcase the latest in software, accounting, slot machines, food and beverage, architecture and design, marketing, compliance, entertainment, financial services, hospitality, retail, information technology, player tracking, table games, training, video gaming, web design, and much more.

Returning companies include Scientific Games, Aruze, Everi, Konami Gaming Inc., Euro Games Technology Ltd., Aristocrat Technologies, Inc., IGT, Novomatic Americas Sales LLC, Ainsworth Game Technology, Merkur Gaming, Interblock Gaming and many more. In addition, the companies new to the event include Sunkist Foodservice Equipment, Advantech Corp, Avi Resort and Casino, Player One Amusement Group, Drapery Manufacturing Inc, Rasilient Systems, and more than 30 others.

Chairman Stevens also went on to say, “As we work closely with exhibitors leading up to the show, we have received an overwhelming amount of enthusiasm regarding the Las Vegas location. Our show has long been known as the event that fosters networking and connections both on the tradeshow floor and through the many events that take place throughout the week. The industry recognizes that this year’s location presents a unique opportunity to meet one-on-one with both the tribal and commercial decision makers in a more intimate setting.”

In addition to 2 days of exhibits, the 2018 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention will also host 70+ hours of education sessions, certifications and training, three golf tournaments,
the Chairman’s Welcome Reception and Chairman’s Luncheon and hours of special events and networking.

The Event Schedule can be found here

The full exhibitor list can be found here

The full session agenda can be found here

The event's interactive floor plan can be found here