Southern Gaming Summit raises the bar with expanded event, new facility
BILOXI, Miss. (January 19, 2010) — There will be plenty of exciting new events to look forward to at the 17th annual Southern Gaming Summit, which will be presented by The Mississippi Casino Operators Association and BNP Media Gaming Group on May 5-6, 2010, at the completely renovated Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center here. It is the largest commercial gaming trade show held outside of Las Vegas, and provides an unmatched local voice for the industry.
The Summit features two general sessions including a follow-up to last year’s well-received State of the Industry session, which drew a packed house. This year’s version, the CEO Roundtable, will feature top-level gaming executives in an actively-moderated discussion format. Other sessions will explore a variety of topics including tribal gaming, slot and table games, financial performance, regulation, security, marketing and customer service. There will also be a review of gaming in the Caribbean and a special report on travel trends and what they mean for the gaming, hotel and tourism industries.
More buzz will be created by the addition of BingoWorld, the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to the bingo industry. Bingo is particularly popular in the South, so the combined event promises to be much more than the sum of its two parts. Attendees will benefit from the choice of two complete conference programs so they can focus on their specific areas of interest.
“While we are creating something great for our loyal Southern Gaming Summit attendees, we also look forward to welcoming the bingo industry to Biloxi,” said Beverly Martin, executive director of the Mississippi Casino Operators Association. “The economy is still having an impact on gaming revenues throughout the country, so we all share common challenges and goals.”
Plenty of networking opportunities are also available at the Summit, with events for attendees and an expanded trade show floor that includes BingoWorld exhibitors. The Taste of the Casinos – Ignite Your Senses is an all-new version of the Summit’s most anticipated social event, which for 2010 includes a cocktail reception followed by an elaborate feast for the palates and for the senses with a spectacular production including incredible entertainers, amazing costumes and unparalleled performances that will leave everyone breathless.
In all, the Summit’s unique mix of education, networking and southern hospitality make it a necessary event for anyone doing business in or interested in developing business in the region. With this dynamic audience, it’s no wonder that vendors are reaching out with exhibit booths, sponsorships and advertising opportunities; contact Lesley Grashow at grashowl@bnpmedia.com for more information.
Complete conference details are at www.sgsummit.com.
Media Contact: Beverly Martin, Executive Director, Mississippi Casino Operators Association; WINMCOA@aol.com or (228) 388-0087.
