The ICE Totally Gaming trade show in London in February will feature a seminar moderated by Pechanga.net Editor Victor Rocha and conducted by representatives from three U.S. Indian gaming organizations that will introduce potential European partners to tribal gaming in the U.S.
The U.S. Tribal Gaming Seminar Series, to be held February 2 at the ExCel Centre South Gallery from 10:25 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is meant to “build a bridge between Europe and Indian Country to seek business opportunities,” according to ICE officials. Admission is free to ICE attendees.
Participants will represent the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA), Arizona Indian Gaming Association (AIGA) and Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA). Rocha is producing the seminar series.
“NIGA, AIGA and OIGA are united in coming to ICE Totally Gaming for a very clear purpose—to let Europe know we are open for business and are actively seeking business opportunities,” said Ernie Stevens, Jr., NIGA chairman, in a press release. “ICE is the world’s largest and most important global casino industry trade show, and the world needs to understand that tribal gaming is an integral part of the global gaming landscape. We are coming to ICE to expand our enterprises, and we are actively seeking business partners who value the opportunities we have to offer.”
The presentation will offer an overview of the past history, present economic scope, and future business potential for gaming in Indian Country.
“To do business in Indian Country, it is imperative to have a full understanding of where we came from, where we are, and where we can go in the future,” said Rocha. “We carefully created this series to help attendees gain knowledge from the world’s leading experts, who have graciously volunteered their time to make this series a success.”
The day-long seminar will additionally cover sovereignty and unique aspects of tribal gaming, the 2016 politics of iGaming, business opportunities with Indian Country, and how technology and innovation are reshaping Indian gaming and creating economic development opportunities. A leadership forum will address the top issues and opportunities in Indian Country.
Speakers in the seminar represent a who’s-who of Indian gaming and globally respected thought-leaders from across the industry spectrum. Speakers and moderators include:
• Ernie Stevens, Jr., Chairman, National Indian Gaming Association
• Valerie Spicer, Executive Director, Arizona Indian Gaming Association
• Sheila Morago, Executive Director, Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association
• Andy Ebona, NIGA Treasurer, Tinglit Tribe of Alaska
• Chairman Louis Manuel, AK-Chin Indian Community
• Salim Adatia, VP, iGaming & Canadian Services, Gaming Laboratories International
• Mario Galea, Random Consulting
• Roger Gros, Publisher, Global Gaming Business
• Gene Johnson, CEO Gaming Knowledge Partners
• Dan Little, Vice President of Government Relations, Aristocrat Technologies
• Michael Pollock, Managing Director, Spectrum Gaming Group
• Frank Pracukowski, Director of Administration, Foxwoods Interactive
• Victor Rocha, Editor, Pechanga.Net
• Richard Schuetz, Executive Director, Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission
• John Tahsuda, Principal, Navigators Global LLC
• Loretta Tuell, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
ICE attendees and participants are invited to visit the NIGA stand S7-431 for special offers to attend the Indian Gaming trade show March 10-13, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit indiangamingtradeshow.com.
