G2E Podcasts » Global Markets Forum

Asia and Beyond: Catering to the International Premium Player

Rob — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:08:58 +0000

While the VIP market is crucial to the success of Asian gaming jurisdictions, its potential is worldwide. This session discusses how the premium player is handled by junket operators in Asia and how the relative transactions work. This session also examines how the VIP market is evolving in today’s economic environment and explores its potential in other casino markets around the world.

Moderator:
Norman MacKillop, Managing Director, Macau, Spectrum OSO Asia Co., Ltd.

Speakers:
Andrew MacDonald, Managing Director & Co-Global Head of Gaming, Macquarie Capital Advisors
Kelvin Tan, Senior VP, International Marketing, Melco Crown

World Market: Shaping Your Casino to Succeed in Today’s Economy

Rob — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:06:07 +0000

The changing economy has dramatically affected the gaming industry in jurisdictions around the world. This session explores various ways to adjust your operations, positioning, marketing and philosophy to synchronize them with reality, no matter your location. Learn how to approach each segment given its integration with other systems and the challenges this may pose in an unpredictable financial climate.

Moderator:
Michael Pollock, Managing Director, Spectrum Gaming Group, & Publisher of Gaming Industry Observer

Speakers:
Harmen Brenninkmeijer, CEO, Octavian
Michael Chen, President, Asia-Pacific Region, Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc.
Dean Macomber, President, Macomber International, Inc.

Global Development Opportunities: An In-Depth Workshop

Rob — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:03:52 +0000

In 2010, The world is a wide and varied place relative to the gaming industry. While some jurisdictions appear to be saturated, others have just come online. During this session, learn about development in new and emerging jurisdictions across Asia, North America, South America, Africa and Europe. Up-to-the-minute reports on each jurisdiction are followed by interactive discussions among the moderator, speakers and audience concerning the role politics, regulation, financing and other market influencers may play in the future of each region. Don’t miss this opportunity to get up-to-date info on gaming development around the world.

Moderator:
Fredric Gushin, Managing Director, Spectrum Gaming Group

Speakers:
Dino Guiliano, Principal & Managing Director, DGSA International
Rossi McKee, Vice President, Casino Technology
Bill O’Reilly, Chief Executive Officer, Spectrum OSO Asia Ltd.
I. Nelson Rose, Professor of Law, Whittier Law School
Bill Rutsey, CEO, Canadian Gaming Association

Slinging Singapore: Update and Impact on Other Asian Gaming Venues

Rob — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:58:53 +0000

In 2010, Singapore will see the opening of Las Vegas Sands’ Marina Bay Sands, followed quickly by Genting’s Sentosa Island project. These resorts have the potential to tilt the balance of gaming power in Asia – or do they? Panelists discuss the potential success these projects may enjoy from different stakeholders’ perspectives; the impact Singapore may have on Macau, Southeast Asia, and other gaming venues; and the lessons to be learned from Singapore’s unique approach to the introduction of gaming.

Moderator:
Mark E. Dvorchak, Managing Partner, Pro Forma Advisors

Speakers:
Grant Chum, Managing Director, Head of China Research, UBS Investment Bank
Fredric Gushin, Managing Director, Spectrum Gaming Group
Margaret Teo, Assistant Chief Executive (Development), Singapore Tourism Board

International Technical Standards: A Possibility or Pipe Dream?

Rob — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:56:46 +0000

The establishment of common technical standards across jurisdictional lines would essentially be the “holy grail” for gaming manufacturers. With GSA protocols providing a common thread for communication around the world, the stage now may be set for the development of an international suite of core technical standards. This panel takes the first step toward this goal by exploring the possibility for international collaboration on common terms for gaming and a universal approach to communication security.

Moderator:
Marc McDermott, Technical Director, Gaming Standards Association

Speakers:
Tracey Chernay, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Transact Technologies Incorporated
Travis Foley, Chief, Technology Division, Nevada Gaming Control Board
Luke Freeman, Manager, Gaming Technology Branch/Compliance Division, Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing
Jeff Wyton, Director, Gaming Products and Services, Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission