HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Three officials who play
critical roles in the growing Florida gaming market will be keynote
speakers at the 2nd annual Florida Gaming Summit, Oct. 16-17 at the
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino here.
Hollywood Mayor Mara Giulianti, whose city is home to two casinos and
one racetrack, will keynote the Opening Reception. Mayor Giulianti will
discuss the challenges and opportunities of expanded gaming in both
Hollywood and in neighboring communities.
James F. Allen, CEO of Seminole Gaming, will deliver the Conference
Keynote Address. The Seminole Tribe owns and operates six casinos in
Florida and has become one of the most successful gaming operators in the
United States.
Bernard Goldstein, Chairman and CEO of Isle of Capri Casinos Inc., is
the Keynote Luncheon speaker. Under Mr. Goldstein's direction, Isle of
Capri Casinos was instrumental in legalizing racetrack gaming in Broward
County. The company has become one of the 10 largest publicly held gaming
companies in the country.
"The participation of these three prominent officials is testimony to
the importance of the Florida Gaming Summit. We are gratified that they
will play central roles in this prestigious conference," said Charles
Anderer, Director of Trade Events for Ascend Media Gaming Group, conference
co-sponsor.
The Florida Gaming Summit kicks off with an Oct. 16 reception, followed
by a daylong program that examines gaming's place in tourism, politics, the
region, and Indian tribes.
For complete information - and early-bird registration ($100 savings) -
visit http://www.floridagamingsummit.com.
Florida Gaming Summit sponsors include Advanced Electronic Systems
Inc., Bally Technologies, Becker & Poliakoff, Cooper Levenson, Cope Linder
Architects, Gaming Laboratories Inc., International Game Technology, South
Jersey Industries, US Bank, and WMS Gaming. For sponsorship information,
contact Lesley Grashow at lgrashow@ascendmedia.com.
Working journalists can request credentials through Paula Leach at
pleach@spectrumgaming.com.
About the producers:
Ascend Media Gaming Group (http://www.ascendgaming.com) is the leading
producer of trade magazines, newsletters and trade shows serving the gaming
industry worldwide. Publications include "IGWB," "Casino Journal," "Slot
Manager" and "Indian Gaming Business." Ascend produces the Southern Gaming
Summit, Bingo World, New York Gaming Summit, and Casino Marketing, among
others.
Spectrum Gaming Group (http://www.spectrumgaming.com) is an
independent, full-service international gaming consultancy that provides
economic and feasibility studies, impact analyses, regulatory services,
customer-service audits, and operational assistance. Spectrum publishes the
"Gaming Industry Observer" and produces the East Coast Gaming Congress and
Pennsylvania Gaming Congress.
SOURCE Florida Gaming Summit
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Related links:
http://www.floridagamingsummit.com
http://www.ascendgaming.com http://www.spectrumgaming.com
CONTACT:
Joseph Weinert, Spectrum Gaming Group,
+1-609-652-6672, weinert@spectrumgaming.com
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