Southern Gaming Summit features larger exhibit hall, top companies
BILOXI, Miss. (February 24, 2010) — The eyes of the gaming industry will be on Biloxi 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 newly expanded Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center here. It is the largest commercial gaming trade show held outside of Las Vegas, providing an unmatched local voice for the industry, and is further enhanced in 2010 by the addition of BingoWorld, the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to the bingo industry.
With a 30 percent increase in floor space over last year, the Summit’s exhibit hall is where you will find just about any product or service for the gaming and hospitality industries. Whether you are in the market for the latest innovations in slot and table gaming, great new products for your bingo hall, casino marketing tools or even furniture, fixtures and security systems, Southern Gaming Summit is the place to be.
Some of the gaming industry’s leading companies have already signed on as exhibitors at the Summit, including A C Coin & Slot, American Games, Aristocrat Technologies, Aruze Gaming America, Bally Technologies, GameTech, Gametronics North America, IGT, Konami Gaming, Modern Gaming, Multimedia Games, Planet Bingo, Technology Exclusive, VGT, Video King and WMS Gaming. They lead an impressive cast that is increasing daily; a complete list of exhibitors is updated regularly at www.sgsummit.com.
“We are thrilled that so many of the industry’s most important vendors are coming to Biloxi this year,” said Beverly Martin, executive director of the Mississippi Casino Operators Association. “While many have understood the importance of the Summit year after year, the number of new participants indicates recognition that this year’s event will be something special.”
The exhibit hall is just one attraction at Southern Gaming Summit, which also features an excellent educational program and legendary social events, all geared to creating the networking opportunities so vital in business today. Taste of the Casinos – Ignite Your Senses is an exciting new version of the Summit’s most anticipated event which will include incredible entertainers, amazing costumes and unparalleled performances that will leave everyone breathless.
In fact, so much attention is being drawn to this year’s Summit that for the first time, the Mississippi Hotel and Lodging Association will be presenting a special conference session on Thursday, May 6. Travel Trends in the Age of Value will explore how casino resort operators can take advantage of the changing travel market. The Association will also be conducting a silent auction in the exhibit hall during the show.
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.
