G2E Podcasts » Finance http://www.g2ecast.com G2E Podcasts Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:19:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 2006-2007 you@yourdomain.com (G2E Podcasts) you@yourdomain.com (G2E Podcasts) http://www.g2ecast.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg G2E Podcasts » Finance http://www.g2ecast.com 144 144 Just another WordPress weblog G2E Podcasts G2E Podcasts you@yourdomain.com no no Selling and Buying: The Attraction of the Stand-Alone Property http://www.g2ecast.com/selling-and-buying/ http://www.g2ecast.com/selling-and-buying/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:12:54 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=844 Finance IconThe sale of assets by gaming conglomerates is one of the most intriguing opportunities to have risen out of their economic distress. During this session, experts explore these new transactions from the viewpoint of both buyer and seller. Discussions include the economics of a break-up, including flexibility, increased liquidity and effect on share price, as well as the regulatory steps necessary for a licensee to sell a core gaming asset.

Moderator:
Bryan Slotkin, Vice President, Goldman, Sachs & Co

Speakers:
Scott Butera, President & CEO, Tropicana Entertainment
Carlton Geer, Managing Partner, Global Gaming & Hospitality
John Knott II, Executive Vice President, CB Richard Ellis
Barry Shier, Managing Principal, The Partner House

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/selling-and-buying/feed/ 0 62:29 The sale of assets by gaming conglomerates is one of the most intriguing opportunities to have risen out of their economic distress. During this session, ... The sale of assets by gaming conglomerates is one of the most intriguing opportunities to have risen out of their economic distress. During this session, experts explore these new transactions from the viewpoint of both buyer and seller. Discussions include the economics of a break-up, including flexibility, increased liquidity and effect on share price, as well as the regulatory steps necessary for a licensee to sell a core gaming asset. Moderator: Bryan Slotkin, Vice President, Goldman, Sachs & Co Speakers: Scott Butera, President & CEO, Tropicana Entertainment Carlton Geer, Managing Partner, Global Gaming & Hospitality John Knott II, Executive Vice President, CB Richard Ellis Barry Shier, Managing Principal, The Partner House Finance, G2E 2009 Podcasts you@yourdomain.com no no Balance Sheet and Capital Structure: The Shape of Today’s Casino Corporation http://www.g2ecast.com/balance-sheet-and-capital-structure/ http://www.g2ecast.com/balance-sheet-and-capital-structure/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:10:05 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=841 Finance IconRestructuring is now familiar to most casino companies. Some have completed it, while others are contemplating it. Experts in this informative session examine debt-for-debt exchanges, debt-for-equity exchanges, the different forms and reasons for bankruptcy, liability management, licensing issues, regulatory concerns and much more.

Moderator:
Adam Rosenberg, Managing Director, Global Head of Gaming Group, Goldman, Sachs & Co.

Speakers:
Duane Bouligny, Senior Vice President, Loan Syndications and High Yield, Wells Fargo Securities
David Lischer, Managing Director, Debt Capital Market, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Gary Moross, Silver Point Capital
Cory Morowitz, Principal, Morowitz Gaming Advisors, LLC
Akira Okubo, Managing Director, Oaktree Capital Management, LLC

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/balance-sheet-and-capital-structure/feed/ 0 64:46 Restructuring is now familiar to most casino companies. Some have completed it, while others are contemplating it. Experts in this informative session examine debt-for-debt exchanges, ... Restructuring is now familiar to most casino companies. Some have completed it, while others are contemplating it. Experts in this informative session examine debt-for-debt exchanges, debt-for-equity exchanges, the different forms and reasons for bankruptcy, liability management, licensing issues, regulatory concerns and much more. Moderator: Adam Rosenberg, Managing Director, Global Head of Gaming Group, Goldman, Sachs & Co. Speakers: Duane Bouligny, Senior Vice President, Loan Syndications and High Yield, Wells Fargo Securities David Lischer, Managing Director, Debt Capital Market, Goldman, Sachs & Co. Gary Moross, Silver Point Capital Cory Morowitz, Principal, Morowitz Gaming Advisors, LLC Akira Okubo, Managing Director, Oaktree Capital Management, LLC Finance, G2E 2009 Podcasts you@yourdomain.com no no Spreading the Wealth: Tribal Financing Options http://www.g2ecast.com/spreading-the-wealth/ http://www.g2ecast.com/spreading-the-wealth/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:06:54 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=838 Finance IconThe money is still there for tribal gaming projects, but lenders are much more careful now about who receives loans from them and for what purpose. Speakers at this session explain how to best qualify for loans, what lenders require and how they expect to be repaid, while tribal officials involved in these financial deals reveal how they convinced banks and other financial institutions to provide capital or refinance existing loans.

Moderator:
Kristi Jackson, CEO, Tribal Financial Advisors

Speakers:
Rochanne L. Hackett, Senior Vice President / Director of National Gaming Development, Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
Jeff Hartmann, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
Mike Lettig, Executive Vice President, Native American Financial Services, Key Bank
Dave Rebich, CFO, Turning Stone Resort Casino

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/spreading-the-wealth/feed/ 0 60:13 The money is still there for tribal gaming projects, but lenders are much more careful now about who receives loans from them and for what ... The money is still there for tribal gaming projects, but lenders are much more careful now about who receives loans from them and for what purpose. Speakers at this session explain how to best qualify for loans, what lenders require and how they expect to be repaid, while tribal officials involved in these financial deals reveal how they convinced banks and other financial institutions to provide capital or refinance existing loans. Moderator: Kristi Jackson, CEO, Tribal Financial Advisors Speakers: Rochanne L. Hackett, Senior Vice President / Director of National Gaming Development, Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Jeff Hartmann, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Mike Lettig, Executive Vice President, Native American Financial Services, Key Bank Dave Rebich, CFO, Turning Stone Resort Casino Finance, G2E 2009 Podcasts you@yourdomain.com no no State of the Markets: The Gaming Industry’s Financial Future http://www.g2ecast.com/state-of-the-markets/ http://www.g2ecast.com/state-of-the-markets/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:04:00 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=836 Finance IconThe bottom has fallen out of casino stocks and this session examines the aftermath. Issues discussed include the valuations of casino companies and individual properties, the availability of credit, the cost of credit and the structure of companies. Experts also discuss single property transactions, changes in operation and geographic considerations, as well as an examination of where capital exists and the costs and structures of today’s loans.

Moderator:
Bill Lerner, Gaming Analyst, Union Gaming Group

Speakers:
Kevin Coyne, Analyst, Goldman, Sachs & Co
Billy Ng, Vice President, Conglomerates and Gaming, Asia Pacific Equity Research, JP Morgan Chase
Matt Sodl, Managing Director, Innovation Capital, LLC
Andrew Zarnett, Managing Director, Deutsche Bank Securities

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/state-of-the-markets/feed/ 0 62:05 The bottom has fallen out of casino stocks and this session examines the aftermath. Issues discussed include the valuations of casino companies and individual properties, ... The bottom has fallen out of casino stocks and this session examines the aftermath. Issues discussed include the valuations of casino companies and individual properties, the availability of credit, the cost of credit and the structure of companies. Experts also discuss single property transactions, changes in operation and geographic considerations, as well as an examination of where capital exists and the costs and structures of today’s loans. Moderator: Bill Lerner, Gaming Analyst, Union Gaming Group Speakers: Kevin Coyne, Analyst, Goldman, Sachs & Co Billy Ng, Vice President, Conglomerates and Gaming, Asia Pacific Equity Research, JP Morgan Chase Matt Sodl, Managing Director, Innovation Capital, LLC Andrew Zarnett, Managing Director, Deutsche Bank Securities Finance, G2E 2009 Podcasts you@yourdomain.com no no Gaming Bankruptcy and Reorganization: Issues and Strategies http://www.g2ecast.com/gaming-bankruptcy-and-reorganization/ http://www.g2ecast.com/gaming-bankruptcy-and-reorganization/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:01:34 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=833 Finance IconFrom the largest casino company to the smallest gaming hall, bankruptcy can appear when you least expect it. In this session, experts examine how to recognize financial problems before they become economic distress. A primer on what to do when bankruptcy becomes a viable option, including the role of bankruptcy court, debtor and creditor constituencies, and gaming regulators, are also offered.

Moderator:
Eric Browndorf, EPartner, Cooper Levenson, Attorneys at Law

Speakers:
Scott Butera, President & CEO, Tropicana Entertainment
Alex Calderone, Director, Conway MacKenzie, Inc.
Alfred T. Giuliano, Partner, Giuliano, Miller & Company, LLC
Edward Weisfelner, Attorney, Brown Rudnick

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/gaming-bankruptcy-and-reorganization/feed/ 0 58:54 From the largest casino company to the smallest gaming hall, bankruptcy can appear when you least expect it. In this session, experts examine how to ... From the largest casino company to the smallest gaming hall, bankruptcy can appear when you least expect it. In this session, experts examine how to recognize financial problems before they become economic distress. A primer on what to do when bankruptcy becomes a viable option, including the role of bankruptcy court, debtor and creditor constituencies, and gaming regulators, are also offered. Moderator: Eric Browndorf, EPartner, Cooper Levenson, Attorneys at Law Speakers: Scott Butera, President & CEO, Tropicana Entertainment Alex Calderone, Director, Conway MacKenzie, Inc. Alfred T. Giuliano, Partner, Giuliano, Miller & Company, LLC Edward Weisfelner, Attorney, Brown Rudnick Finance, G2E 2009 Podcasts you@yourdomain.com no no