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Vol. 9 • No. 32 • August 15, 2011, Featured Articles, GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCASTS
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Courtney Muller, Senior Vice President, Reed Exhibitions
This week, the Global Gaming Business Podcast features an interview with Courtney Muller, the senior vice president with Reed Exhibitions, on the new dates and location for Global Gaming Expo, which will be held in the first week of October this year.
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The second decade of Global Gaming Expo (G2E) brings with it some major changes for gaming’s largest and most important trade show and conference. While the show continues its mission of “of the industry, by the industry,” it does it during a different timeframe during the year and at a different location. No, don’t worry, G2E isn’t leaving Las Vegas, it’s simply moving to a more convenient location at the Sands Expo Center, directly on the Las Vegas Strip, adjacent to the Venetian and Palazzo casino resorts. The earlier start, in the first week of October instead of the third week of November, means that the show works better for exhibitors and attendees alike. Courtney Muller is the longtime leader of G2E for Reed Exhibitions, which along with the American Gaming Association, owns the show. Muller explains how G2E will change because of the new dates and location and what other surprises organizers have in store for 2011. She spoke with Global Gaming Business Publisher Roger Gros at the Reed offices in Norwalk, Connecticut in July.
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WEEKLY FEATURE: Plethora of Projects
Vietnam continues to be the one of the more popular prospects for casino resort development. If investors and the government can continue to see eye-to-eye, the country could end up with a thriving industry for both tourists and locals. A new project is slated for the tropical island of Phu Quoc (l.), part of Kiên Giang province.
Japan to OK Citizens Gambling
In another step towards the legalization of casino gambling in Japan, a committee drawing up a possible gaming bill approved some sort of entry fee to allow Japanese citizens to gamble, a requisite for the participation of major gaming companies.
Sands Announces Cotai Brands
In addition to the Sheraton brand on sites 5 and 6 on the Cotai Strip, Las Vegas Sands reveals two more well-known hotel brands that will become part of what will now be called “Sands Cotai Central” (l.).
Greece Passes Online Gaming Law
Greece has done an about-face on certain aspects of its online gaming legislation that were in conflict with European Union law. The changes make it less likely that complaints will be successful, and online operator Betfair is encouraged. However, in the area of VLT legislation, there may still be some ground to be disputed.
Illinois Bill Almost Ready for Governor
The massive Illinois gaming expansion bill, which has been in limbo for several months, will be given to Governor Pat Quinn on September 7. Quinn says he should make a decision by October.
Perdue Considers Live Gaming At Cherokee
North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue (l.) is negotiating with legislative leaders and the Eastern Band of Cherokee regarding allowing live table games like blackjack and poker at tribal-owned Harrah's Cherokee Casino. Currently, blackjack-like games are available on gaming machines.
G2E Asia Attendance Up
The fifth edition of G2E Asia in Macau reported a 25 percent increase in attendance and 119 exhibitors, a third of which were first-time participants.