Gaming Standards Association announces 2019 Technology Summit: 'Focus on Artificial Intelligence'

The Gaming Standards Association (GSA) announced Monday its latest Technology Summit (GSATS), "Focus on Artificial Intelligence." Registration is now open for this crucial technology event for the gaming industry, which, this year, is taking place across November 6-7 at the Hyatt Regency in San Diego, California.

AI is defined as "the ability for computer-based programs to parse large volumes of data, identify patterns, learn those patterns, discern probable outcomes and make recommended actions based on that learning."

As defined, AI has great applicability in the global gaming industry with use cases ranging from responsible gaming, such as, the early identification of potential problem gamers based on analysis of actions and the evaluation of pertinent big data, to tracking patrons feelings and analyzing their needs and interests allowing for the creation of better gaming experiences, anti-money laundering, identifying most valuable players, identifying efficiencies for revenue maximization, and a host of others.

Leading AI experts from around the world are scheduled to present at the event, including:

• Dr. Stasi Baran ~ COO, nQube Data Science Inc.
• Mr. Kiran Brahmandam ~ CEO, Gaming Analytics
• Mr. Andrew Cardno ~ CEO, Innovation Gaming Group
• Dr. Gavin Clarkson ~ Managing Director, Native American Capital
• Mr. Simo Dragicevic ~ Founder and CEO BetBuddy, a Playtech Company
• Mr. John English ~ Partner, MD Sports and Technology, Global Market Advisors
• Mr. Earle Hall ~ CEO AXES.ai
• Mr. Tim Huckaby ~ Founder and Executive Chairman, VSBLTY
• Mr. Amit Likhyani ~ Account Executive, Dynatrace
• Mr. Mark Pace ~ Managing Director, GSA Europe
• Mr. Clayton Peister ~ Managing Director, Differential Labs
• Mr. Joseph Pisano ~ Founder and CEO, Jade Group Companies
• Mr. Nimish Purohit ~ Sr. Director, Tech. Compliance, Aristocrat Technologies
• Mr. Travis Siegfried ~ Global Cognitive AI & Vision Solution Eng., IBM
• Dr. Ralph Thomas ~ Founder and President, Education Revolution LLC
• Mr. Markus Van Kempen ~ Corporate Strategy Executive, IBM
• Dr. Johannes Wilms ~ Sr. Data Scientist, NOVOMATIC AG
• Mr. George Yang ~ Founder and CEO, AI PROS

Event sponsors include: Diamond sponsor AXES.ai, a Cloud Information Management Platform that licenses actionable intelligence and applications to the Global Gaming & Amusement Industry and Platinum NOVOMATIC AG, a producer of high-tech gaming equipment and operator of electronic casinos, regular casinos and sports betting outlets, as well as a technology and service partner in the lottery segment.

GSA Platinum members include: Aristocrat Technologies Inc.; International Game Technology (IGT); Konami Gaming Inc.; Microgaming Software Systems, LTD.; NOVOMATIC AG; Playtech, (PTEC.L) & Scientific Games International (SGMS).

Other members include: ABARIS, INC; Adlink Technology Inc.; Ainsworth Game Technology Inc.; Alphaslot; Amatic Industries GmbH; AmTote International; APEX pro gaming; Ares Way; Aruze Gaming America, Inc.; Atlantic Lottery Corporation; AXES.ai; BMM Testlabs; Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited; Canadian Gaming Association; Casinos Austria; ComTrade Gaming; Combination AB; Crane Payment Innovations (CPI); European Casino Association; Everi; Fortunet; Foxwoods Resort Casino; Gaming Laboratories International, LLC. (GLI); Gaming Consultants International; Gaming Technologies Association; Gauselman GmbH; Genlot Game Technology Co., Ltd.; Grand Vision Gaming; Grover Gaming Inc.; Incredible Technologies; Intralot S.A. (INLr.AT); Inspired Gaming Group Ltd.; Interblock USA; JCM Global; M3 Technology Solutions, LLC; Macao Polytechnic Institute; Macau Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Association; Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation; Maxgaming; Mobile Gaming Monitoring On GmbH; Multi-State Lottery Association; Nidec Sankyo Corporation; Oregon Lottery; Paltronics Australasia Pty. Ltd.; PSM Tech; PVS Australia Pty, Ltd.; Quixant; Radical Blue Gaming; Random Consulting; Sega Sammy Creation, Inc.; Seminole Tribe of Florida; Seoul National University of Science & Technology; Smernax Holdings Ltd.; Synergy Blue; U1 Gaming; Universal de Desarrollos Electronicos, S.A.; UNLV International Gaming Institute; VEIKKAUS; Western Canada Lottery Corporation.