Pari-Mutuel Wagering
		2081 - CANCELLED  Off-Track Options: The Future of OTB Parlors and Account Wagering   8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
		2082 - The Future of Racing: Is Integration with the Gaming Industry the Answer?   9:15 AM - 10:15 AM The racing industry is undergoing a sea change with the popularity of “racinos” often determining the future of the sport in many jurisdictions. At this session, some of the most noted racing executives will discuss how much is too much and where the traditional racing fan stands in this changing world. Moderator: J. Terrence Lanni - Chairman & CEO - MGM MIRAGE Panel: Jason Ader - Senior Managing Director - Bear Stearns & Co. Inc. Peter Carlino - Chairman of the Board & CEO - Penn National Gaming, Inc. Steven Christ - Chairman & Publisher - Daily Racing Form Jim McAlpine - President - Magna Entertainment Corporation Michael Tew - Gaming Analyst - Bear Stearns & Co. Inc. Mark Wilson - President & CEO - TVG
	Research and Public Policy
		2121 - Debunking the Myths: Public Policy and the Casino Executive   8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Even after the report of the National Gambling Impact Study Commission was released in 1999, essentially confirming the industry’s benign view of gaming, detractors still bring up flawed studies and discredited academics to bash casinos. During this session, the leader of the industry’s trade association will explain how to respond when confronted with these falsehoods and “junk science.” Experts will suggest ways to spread the message through training programs and community involvement. Moderator: Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. - President & CEO - American Gaming Association - AGA Panel: Alan Feldman - Senior Vice President, Public Affairs - MGM MIRAGE Jan Laverty Jones - Senior Vice President of Communications - Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. Jim Perry - President & CEO - Argosy Gaming Company
		2122 - The National Report: Federal Gaming Moves   9:15 AM - 10:15 AM There have always been federal proposals to regulate, tax and generally muzzle the gaming industry, and recent history has only seen that trend accelerate. During this session, experts will give updates on proposed bills in Congress and regulations in federal agencies. Speakers will cover the casino industry, Native American concerns, pari-mutuel and lottery issues. Moderator: Wally Chalmers - Vice President - American Gaming Association - AGA Panel: Jay Hickey - President - American Horse Council Dorothy Jackson - President & CEO - The Samdor Group, Ltd. James Ryan - Floor Counsel David Stewart, Esq. - Attorney - Ropes & Gray Mark Van Norman - Executive Director - National Indian Gaming Association - NIGA
		2123 - Community Involvement: Charities, Politics and Empowerment   10:30 AM - 11:30 AM The gaming industry has consistently been one of the nation’s most compassionate industries when it comes to corporate and individual contributions to charity. But several companies have been questioning whether they’re getting the bang for their bucks. This session will consider the entire scope of community commitment and whether there are more effective ways to become involved and to make contributions. Moderator: Don Snyder - President - Boyd Gaming Corporation Panel: Don Goulet - President & Chief Professional Officer - United Way of Southern Nevada Fred J. Keeton - Vice President of Government Affairs & Corporate Relations - Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. Joe Kelly - President - Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce Karlos LaSane - Director Community Affiars - Park Place Entertainment-Eastern Region Lesley Pittman - Vice President of Governmental Affairs - Station Casinos, Inc.
	Security
		2101 - Australian Gaming Security and Surveillance Trends   8:00 AM - 9:00 AM A panel of Australian gaming security professionals will discuss Australian gaming operational trends and application of digital recording in the industry. Security, surveillance and investigative techniques utilized and the challenges that face Australian gaming operations will be covered. Speaker: Stephen Foote, CPP - Compliance Executive - Ainsworth Game Technology, Ltd. Stephen Van Zwieten, CPP - Director of Security & Surveillance - Panthers World of Entertainment
		2102 - Hardening the Casino/Hotel Target: Protecting the Guest   9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Now more than ever before security professionals have to increase the security of the guests yet balance it with the economic conditions facing our country and the hospitality industry. This session focuses on the methods to patrol and harden the targets (the guest) in the Casino/Hotel environments. A system called “Target Area Security” will teach the participants how to increase patrol, presence and efficiency without additional payroll dollars and how to implement a well documented program that protects the guest and the facility. Speaker: Alan Zajic - Security Consultant
		2103 - The USA Patriot Act   10:30 AM - 11:30 AM This presentation will provide the attendees valuable information and discussion of the act and how they can execute reasonable customer due diligence to meet the spirit of the law and to reduce the likelihood that their companies would be found “willfully blind” to the requirements. Beyond the potential criminal liabilities, there is the damage to your reputation, if, because of failure of your company to comply with law, you indirectly aided terrorists who were targeting the United States. Moderator: Dennis Nelson - President - Attorney's Process and Investigations Panel: Michael Brave - Director, Law Enforcement and Security Consulting - API Services Marc Greenberg - Partner - Baker & Hostetler LLP
		2106 - The Procedure Is Stronger Than The Move   10:30 AM - 11:30 AM The casino industry is increasingly at risk from a new generation of high-tech casino cheats and “advantage players.” In order to protect the casino bankroll, surveillance and casino personnel need to be aware of what can be accomplished by these scam artists and advantage players. This seminar will expose many of the methods of the high-tech casino cheats. In addition, many of the newest high-tech casino protection methods will be discussed. Speaker: George Joseph - Owner - Worldwide Casino Consulting Vic Taucer - President - Casino Creations
Thursday, September 19, 2025
	Bingo
		3111 - High-Tech Bingo: Taking Today’s Technology to the Bank   8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Today’s technology creates opportunities for bingo operators, but at what cost? At this session, a panel of leading technology manufacturers and cutting-edge bingo hall operators will discuss products that are available on the market today and what products, changes and challenges to expect in the future. Moderator: Steve Smallman - Vice President, Sales Planning & Marketing - Gametech International Panel: Gary Loebig - Executive Vice President of Marketing & Development - Multimedia Games Mike Macke - President - Cadillac Jack Joe Marshall - CEO - Bettina Corp
		3112 - Keep Your Customers Forever: How Players Clubs Attract and Retain Players   9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Player tracking provides bingo organizations with powerful marketing tools. The panel will focus on what to look for in a player-tracking program, how to set up a successful players club, and how to utilize the database effectively. Moderator: Shaun Knight - Product Manger, Systems - Gametech International Panel: Jim Green - Vice President, Sales & Marketing - Melange Computer Services, Inc.

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