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Cooperation and Conflict: An Overview of Asia’s Regulatory Environment

Rob — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:53:19 +0000

The regulatory schemes across new, existing and expanding gaming centers in Asia vary widely. This podcast episode brings together representatives from several jurisdictions to discuss how each approaches regulatory oversight, integrity and technology as well as operator compliance. Panelists also discuss how regulators and operators are working together today in light of current economic constraints.

Moderator:
Fred Gushin, Managing Director, Spectrum Gaming Group

Panelists:
Sam Basile, VP, Legal & Compliance,and General Counsel, Aruze Gaming America
Stephen Chandler, Executive Director, Security & Corporate Legal Services, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Jorge Godinho, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Macau
Ian Hughes, Senior Director of Engineering & Client Services, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), World Headquarters

Lessons Learned: Re-making Macau

Rob — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:52:27 +0000

The once explosive growth experienced in Macau recently has been tempered by nearly a year of declining business. Projects have been halted, employees furloughed and visitation curtailed. Some believe that this period of reflection will bring Macau to a new phase of growth, one that will be more controlled, less frantic and, in the end, more successful for everyone concerned. Hear how Macau plans to change in response to current challenges.

Moderator:
Paulo Azevedo, Publisher and founder, Macau Business Magazine

Panelists:
Brett Braude, Counsel and Macau Consultant, Braude & Margulies, P.C.
Dean Macomber, President, Macomber International, Inc.
Fanny Vong, Ph.D, President, Macau Institute For Tourism Studies

Asian Opportunities: The Potential of New Gaming Jurisdictions

Rob — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:51:25 +0000

While the industry has grown by leaps and bounds across Asia, several countries still are considering or are in the process of legalizing gambling. Taiwan recently sanctioned gaming on several offshore islands. Japan has flirted with the gaming industry for a few years. Thailand may choose to respond to the growth of gaming in Southeast Asia. Vietnam is preparing for an experiment with gaming resorts in Ho Tram. Guam and other Pacific Islands also are considering using gaming as a tourist attraction. In this session, learn more about the political realities, legal hurdles and market concerns that come hand-in-hand with the introduction of gaming in these markets.

Moderator:
Frank Fahrenkopf, Jr., President & CEO, American Gaming Association

Panelists:
Michael Chen, President, Asia-Pacific Region, Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc.
Lloyd Nathan, President, MGM MIRAGE Global Gaming Development
Paul Steelman, President, Steelman Partners
Takahiro Usui, Branch Manager, Aruze Gaming America Inc., Macau Branch

Asian Operations: Gaming Across the Pacific Rim

Rob — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:50:28 +0000

Several years ago, Asia was the least penetrated of all the world’s potential gaming markets. But with a gaming propensity surpassing most other regions, Asia also had enormous potential. Now, with the recent boom in Macau and the introduction of integrated resorts in Singapore, the Asian region is in full swing with a variety of gaming operations. In this podcast episode, learn how the market has responded. Experts from jurisdictions such as Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, the Philippines, India, China, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand and South Korea discuss the many opportunities and challenges for operating in the Pacific Rim.

Presenters:
Paul Bromberg, COO, Spectrum OSO Asia Ltd.
Bill O’Reilly, Chief Executive Officer, Spectrum OSO Asia Ltd.