BingoWorld returns to Mississippi with leading-edge program, popular speakers
BILOXI, Miss. (March 10, 2011) – Now in its 15th year, BingoWorld Conference & Expo is set to return to its new home at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center here May 4-5, where it co-locates with the Southern Gaming Summit. Presented by the Mississippi Casino Operators Association and BNP Media Gaming Group, BingoWorld at Southern Gaming Summit will again feature the industry’s most in-depth and entertaining bingo conference.“The unqualified success of last year’s BingoWorld proved that Biloxi and the Southern Gaming Summit are ideal homes for the global bingo industry,” said Charles Anderer, Executive Editor, BNP Media Gaming Group. “Our line-up of sessions and speakers will again demonstrate that BingoWorld at Southern Gaming Summit is essential to bingo operators’ efforts to optimize existing business and identify new avenues for growth.”
More than 25 experts will be on hand to share their knowledge throughout the BingoWorld conference program. Leading the way as the conference’s opening act on Wednesday, May 4, beginning at 9:00 a.m. will be Steve Browne, President of Raving Service, with a new version of his popular three-hour customer service workshop Sellin’ Paper and Callin’ Balls. Browne has re-themed his presentation around the issue of “Dealing with Hotheads, Squeaky Wheels, and Plain Old Mean Nasty People!” Always a strong draw, this fresh new program will feature Browne’s unique blend of hard-earned practical wisdom, real-world solutions and motivational style.
Rounding out Day One of the conference the afternoon of Wednesday May 4 will be Bingo University, which will be an in-depth treatment of bingo promotions. Three issues will be explored; the creation, mathematics and marketing of promotions. Consultant Larry Farrell, Toby O’Brien, Vice President Marketing & Client Services for Raving Consulting Company; and perennial favorite bingo hall manager Clyde Bock are the speakers.
On Thursday, May 5, nine regular BingoWorld sessions will be held. There is something for everyone, including information on the latest in gadgets and technologies, player loyalty strategies, managing on a shoestring budget and the regulatory environment. Complete details on these and other sessions, including speakers, is available at http://sgsummit.com/conference/bingo-world-agenda.
BingoWorld attendees may also attend any of the Southern Gaming Summit conference sessions, with a wide range of topics applicable to everyone in the gaming industry. More than 50 speakers are confirmed for the Summit, and the complete program is available at www.sgsummit.com.
The learning continues in the exhibit hall, where numerous vendors will be showcasing their latest products and services. These include industry-leading bingo companies such as Capital Bingo, Clarence J. Venne, GameTech, Gateway Gaming Systems, Hayes Specialties, Littlefield Corporation, Multimedia Games, Planet Bingo and Video King. They are just part of the more than 100 exhibitors currently confirmed for the combined show, offering products and services for any type of gaming operator.
Attendees will also benefit from great networking opportunities including the annual Taste of the Casinos – Southern Sunsets, Southern Gaming Summit’s most anticipated event, open to both BingoWorld and Summit conference registrants, to be held Wednesday evening, 5:30 – 8:30PM, May 5, at the Convention Center.
For more information on exhibiting at BingoWorld or to learn about sponsorships, contact Lesley Grashow at grashowl@bnpmedia.com or (203) 938-2782.
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Media contact: Charles Anderer, Executive Editor, BNP Media Gaming Group, andererc@bnpmedia.com or (914) 948-5758.
