HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Indian gaming, which is an
estimated $1.3 billion industry in Florida, will be the focus of a special
session at the 2nd annual Florida Gaming Summit, Oct. 16-17 at the Seminole
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino here.
Philip N. Hogen, Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission,
headlines a panel discussion that will examine the key issues facing tribal
gaming both nationally and in Florida. Joining Mr. Hogen on the panel are
Jason Giles, Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel of the National
Indian Gaming Association, and Keller George, Wolf Clan Representative and
Chairman of the Oneida Indian Nation Gaming Commission.
"Indian gaming nationwide is a $23 billion annual business, and the
Seminole Tribe of Florida is a significant contributor to this fast-growing
industry," said panel moderator Charles Anderer, Director of Trade Events
for Ascend Media Gaming Group, conference co-producer.
"The Florida Gaming Summit will analyze such issues as Congressional
concern with 'reservation shopping' by tribes, state compacting, the status
of Class II gaming and other critical matters."
James F. Allen, CEO of Seminole Gaming, will deliver the Opening
Keynote Address. Other keynote speakers include Bernard Goldstein, Chairman
and CEO of Isle of Capri Casinos Inc., and Mara Giulianti, Mayor of
Hollywood.
The Florida Gaming Summit kicks off with an Oct. 16 reception, followed
by a daylong program that examines gaming's place in tourism, politics, and
the region. For complete information 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: lgrashow@ascendmedia.com.
Working journalists can request credentials through Paula Leach:
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, Governing the Impacts
of Gaming National Conference, and Pennsylvania Gaming Congress.
SOURCE Florida Gaming Summit
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