2007 Conference programme
Conference Day One – Wednesday 11th July 2007
08.30
Registration and refreshments
09.10
Chairperson’s opening remarks
SHIFTING MARKET DYNAMICS: PICKING THE WINNERS AND LOSERS
09.20
Offline versus online: what is the most profitable route forward?
- Examining the impact of online gaming on the traditional gaming industry
- To what extent are the “online” vs. “offline” distinctions becoming blurred
- Will moving online cannibalise the existing client base for traditional operators?
Chris Bell, CEO, Ladbrokes
09.50
Panel session: a full house – is the gaming industry ready for consolidation?
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Are the online players ripe for takeover?
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Which business model will win in the long run?
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Will traditional gaming companies be able to successfully integrate online gaming into their product mix?
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What impact could overseas players have on consolidation within the European market?
- To what extent will non-gaming players such as media and telecoms threaten the existing business model?
Moderator:
Anthony Novac, CEO, Trident Gaming
Simon Gregory, Director of Business Development, Sporting Bet
Nigel Birrell, Head of M&A, PartyGaming
John Barker, Partner – Head of Betting and Gaming Unit, BDO Stoy Hayward
10.30
The UK market - ‘still an opportunity?’
Neil Goulden, CEO, Gala Coral Group
11.00
Morning refreshments
EXPLORING THE REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: A DRIVER FOR CHANGE OR BUSINESS HANDICAP?
11.30
Exploring the industry impact of the recent US UIGE Act
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What will be the fallout for Europe from the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006?
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Who will be the winners and losers of the US Act?
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Examining the way forward: is the US now a no-go area for European companies?
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How influential could the US decision be on European gaming legislation?
12.00
Panel session: examining what it takes to become a leading gambling jurisdiction
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Analysing the challenges of regulation; smoking bans, licences and an evolving industry
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Which of the European states will win the liberalisation battle over gaming? – examining the developments across Western Europe
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Responsible gaming: balancing the economic benefits and socio-political impacts of gaming
- Examining the implications of the ECJ’s "Placanica" ruling
Moderator:
Alan Pedley, Principal Consultant, Gaming Associates, Australia
Atle Hamar, General Director, The Norwegian Gaming Board
Andre Wilsenach, CEO, The Alderney Gambling Commission
Clive Hawkswood, CEO, Remote Gambling Association
Brigid Simmonds, CEO, Business in Sport & Leisure
12.40
Lunch
13.40
How will the European regulatory environment impact the development of online and offline gaming?
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What is the overriding objective of European gaming legislation?
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Which jurisdictions will be most attractive to the gaming industry? And why?
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Understanding the implications from the liberalisation of Eastern European gaming legislation
- To what extent can the single market be achieved in gaming? Who will win the battle between individual states and the EU?
Wulf Hambach, Partner, Hambach & Hambach
Andreas Gericke, Attorney-at-law, Hambach & Hambach
14.10
Virtual champion: exploring the winning formulas for online gaming
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Examining what it takes to deliver a successful online product
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Successfully driving online gaming usage
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Cracking the security issue
- Where next for online gaming?
Gigi Levy, CEO, 888 Holdings
14.40
Chairperson’s closing remarks
14.50
Speed networking
Popular with senior executives across the world, this networking session allows delegates to meet their fellow attendees in a brief, yet structured environment. Speed networking allows swift and efficient interaction that will lead to lucrative, ongoing business associations. Bring 100+ business cards.
15.40
Afternoon refreshments
THE GOLDEN NUGGET: STRATEGIES FOR MOVING THE INDUSTRY FORWARD
16.00
Interactive roundtable discussions
What are roundtables?
A selection of small, topic focused interactive discussions, each comprising between 12 to 15 participants, designed for high level brainstorming and networking to apply to your business. Select the roundtable that best suits your interests.
How can I benefit?
Through active discussion you’ll be able to benchmark your own strategies against those of the industry
By debating with your peers you see where the industry is heading and influence its direction
Roundtables are also an extremely effective method of identifying your future business partners and clients
Roundtable 1: Supercasinos – will the US model work in Europe?
Neil Goulden, CEO, Gala Coral Group
Roundtable 2: Online gaming, poker and the future. What’s the next big thing?
Malcolm Graham, CEO, PKR
Roundtable 3: “In play” betting – has the future arrived?
Richard Glynn, CEO, Sporting Index
Roundtable 4: Achieving the balance between profit and social responsibility
Warwick Bartlett, Founder, Global Betting and Gaming Consultants
16.40
Summaries from the roundtable discussions
17.30
Departure for cocktail party at the Casino Madrid
Conference Day Two – Thursday 12th July 2007
08.40
Registration and refreshments
09.10
Chairperson’s opening remarks
Warwick Bartlett, Founder, Global Betting & Gaming Consultants
DEALING A WINNING HAND: LEARNING FROM GLOBAL GAMING EXPERTS
09.15
The Spanish gambling industry: facts, figures and outlook
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Spain: One European Union member state, 17 gambling jurisdictions. An investors’ nightmare?
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Evolving from a traditional to a technology-based gaming industry
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Casinos, bingos, gaming arcades, slot routes. Is vertical integration necessary?
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How can remote gambling and betting be regulated in a fragmented market?
- Should the EU stand back or get involved?
Joaquim Agut, Managing Director, Cirsa
09.30
International keynote address: leading strategies for the complete gaming experience
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The importance of combining gaming with tourism, entertainment and other non gaming revenue
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Creating innovative customer experiences
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Ace in the competitive pack: successful differentiation strategies for gaming providers
Andrew MacDonald, Executive Vice President, Genting Berhad
10.00
Keynote Case study: – Grandwest, Cape Town: establishing a gaming hotspot from scratch. A case study in good regulation and legislation
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Pinpointing a desirable legislative and regulatory environment
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Maximising the public benefit and increasing tourism
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Lessons learnt from public and private partnership
- Examining the pitfalls to avoid
Neil Murphy, Director of Development, Sun International
10.30
Morning refreshments
11.00
Panel session: understanding what it takes to succeed in a global environment
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Who will be the gaming champions of the 21st century?
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Global tips for succeeding in a consolidating world
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Identifying the key strategies for success: regulation or free market innovation
- What are the major challenges facing the industry and the potential solutions?
Tim Lloyd Hughes, European Head, Leisure, Hospitality & Gaming, Deutsche Bank
Warwick Bartlett, Founder, Global Betting & Gaming Consultants
Paul Herzfeld, CEO, Casinos Austria International
Bill Lerner, Managing Director, Deutsche Bank
11.40
Playing by the rules: dissecting what it takes to be compliant across Europe
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Assessing the impact of the EU regulations on money laundering
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What to look out for and what to avoid in making your business compliant?
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Overcoming the compliance hurdles when undertaking marketing activities across Europe
- Examining the impact of achieving business compliance on corporate governance
Kieran Storan, Partner - Business Assurance, BDO Stoy Hayward
John Le Poidevin, Partner - Head of Leisure & Hospitality, BDO Stoy Hayward
12.10
Lunch
DIGGING FOR GOLD: LATEST INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES
13.20
Pot luck: how to find the next killer gaming solution?
Steve Ives, Gaming Director, Betfair
13.50
Mobile gaming and beyond: into hyperspace or hyperbole?
Brian Kinane, Chief Strategy Officer, Mobile Aware
14.20
Afternoon refreshments
14.50
Panel session: cracking the customer experience
Moderator:
David Szetela, Chief Marketing Officer, CyberArts
Justin Thouin, VP-Casino, Cryptologic
Malcolm Graham, CEO, PKR
Richard Glynn, CEO, Sporting Index
Neil MacDonald, Managing Director, Yoomedia
THE FUTURE OF GAMING
15.40
Panel session: identifying new revenue streams through the convergence of gambling, gaming and entertainment
Charles Cohen, CEO, Probability Games
Richard Depew, CEO, Venetian Interactive
Charles Palmer, Commercial Director, Mfuse Ltd
David Szetela, Chief Marketing Officer, CyberArts
Bruce Elliott, Head of Business Development, Microgaming
16.20
Chairperson’s closing remarks and close of conference
16.30
End of conference
Pre-conference workshop - Tuesday 10th July 2007
Legal Eagle: analysing the impact of the European legal environment on the gambling industry.
Hosted by Berwin Leighton Paisner & Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
A country-by-country breakdown of the legal situation across Europe and the Far East.
This workshop will provide an overview of current legislative and regulatory issues across Europe and the Far East and decipher how they will affect your future strategies.
Hear the latest thinking from our legal experts and their visions for the future so that you can make informed judgments about the business development opportunities and potential risks for the industry and your organisation.
A perfect opportunity to:
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Discover the impact of upcoming laws and legislation on the gaming industry
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Collaborate with the experts and your peer group to develop solutions to move the industry forward
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Understand the latest regulatory decisions from across the various European jurisdictions and the potential effect on your business
09.00
Registration and coffee
09.30
Workshop commences
Western Europe
11.30
Coffee break
12.00
Mediterranean Europe
13.00
Lunch
14.00
Eastern Europe and Russia
Discover the challenges and opportunities of operating within the Eastern European bloc and Russia
15.00
The Far East
As the future of gambling seems to be heading eastwards this session will explain what traps to avoid and how to prepare for operating in the Far East region
16.00
End of workshop
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Attendees can relax and enjoy the annual
