AGEM MEMBERSHIP NEWS MEMBER PROFILE Company / Lazcano Sámano, S.C.


Web address / www.lazcanosamano.com AGEM Membership level / Associate


Description / Legal Experts in the Gaming, Fintech and Media Industries. For more than a decade, Lazcano Sámano has been positioned in Mexico, Latin America and worldwide, as one of the most experienced and reputable law firms in the Gaming Industry and other cutting-edge technology sectors. Te firm counsel and represent several leading Gaming, Fintech and


Media companies, most of them publicly traded and licensed in the strictest jurisdictions over the world. Committed with a long-term vision and with an ethical performance, Lazcano Sámano advise clients in the following legal and regulatory areas: Administrative & Taxation; Anti-Money Laundering,


Compliance & Risk Control; Banking & Financial; Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Corporate & Regulatory Compliance: Financial & General Administration; Gaming,


Sports & Entertainment; Governmental Relations; Industrial Property & Copyrights; Information Technology, Security & Processes; International Trade & Customs; Mergers &


Acquisitions; Support in other Latin American jurisdictions; Telecommunications, Media & Technology


Forthcoming events / On a regular basis, Lazcano Sámano


contributes with panelists for the main international gaming conferences (e.g. G2E, ICE, IMGL, SAGSE, SBC, UNLV and


others) as well as with articles, interviews and studies for the prime publications. Academic work is focused on regulatory improvement, combat against illegal operations, corporate


responsibility, protection of vulnerable individuals, as well as best practices and technical standards.


AGEM INDEX


The AGEM Index decreased by 71.59 points in February 2020 to 468.91 points, a 13.2 per cent decline from January 2020. The drop was driven by stock price declines for all 13 AGEM Index companies as markets around the globe reacted to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak. The stock price for Aristocrat Leisure dropped by 8.5 per cent, accounting for a 28.12-point decrease in the AGEM Index, while Crane Co. experienced a 20.5 per cent stock price drop that led to an index contribution of negative 15.56 points. All three major US indices decreased as the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 experienced monthly declines of 10.1 per cent and 8.4 per cent, respectively.


AGEM is an international trade association representing manufacturers of electronic gaming devices, systems, lotteries and components for the gaming industry. The Association works to further the interests of gaming equipment manufacturers throughout the world. Through political action, tradeshow partnerships, information dissemination and good corporate citizenship, the members of AGEM work together to create benefits for every company within the organisation. Together, AGEM and its member organisations have assisted regulatory commissions and participated in the legislative process to solve problems and create a positive business environment.


NEWSWIRE / INTERACTIVE / MARKET DATA P41


MEMBERSHIP NEWS


AGEM Key Board of Directors Actions l AGEM in conjunction with the American Gaming Association (AGA) recently released a fact sheet designed to help combat the spread of unregulated machines in multiple markets throughout the US. Te informational tool sets out to clearly distinguish between regulated and unregulated gaming machines and their negative consequences. Tis is an ambitious project spearheaded by AGEM, but the impact of this initiative is already very positive having touched more than 3,000 key individuals ranging from state legislators to law enforcement and media outlets. In addition, 23 industry organisations have signed on in support of the initiative and have distributed the fact sheet to their membership and stakeholders.


l Te AGEM Board approved the position of opposing two new tax proposals in Nevada. Te Clark County Education Association is proposing to add a fourth tier the state’s gaming tax. Te Nevada Resort Association, which represents more than 70 gaming resorts in the state, came out strongly against the initiative, stating the proposal would be very damaging to the state’s economy, job creation, capital investment and future economic development. Te gaming industry currently generates nearly $68bn annually for the state’s economy, pays almost 40 per cent of the state’s general fund revenue and support more than 450,000 jobs statewide.


l AGEM members approved a slate of annual contributions to key problem gambling initiatives. Te National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) received an annual contribution of $50,000. Te organisation serves as the national advocate for programs and services to assist people and families affected by problem gambling. GamCare, the UK leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling, receives a contribution of £5,000. Te 14th Annual Nevada State Conference on Problem Gambling, taking place on June 4-5, at South Point, Las Vegas, receives sponsorship of $7,500 and the 17th Annual Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse, being held from June 17- 19 in Kansas City, Missouri, receives sponsorship of $5,000.


l A new Associate membership application by Global Market Advisors was approved at the March Board Meeting, bringing the total AGEM membership to 179 worldwide, an all-time high. Based in Denver, Colorado, GMA is a consulting firm known for its in-depth knowledge of gaming markets across the globe.


l Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the global gaming supplier industry confronts unprecedented challenges for the foreseeable future. In an effort to support its members, AGEM will be suspending the collection of 2020 fiscal year renewal dues from existing members that was scheduled to begin April 1 until further notice. At the same time, AGEM intends to remain a resource and voice for our industry overall and the suppliers in particular during this difficult period and will continue those efforts in a safe, reasonable and responsible way by holding its monthly meetings by teleconference and circulating updates through electronic communications until circumstances allow AGEM to bring its members back together in person. To all of our members, we thank you for your support of AGEM and send hopes of a strong recovery for your companies and employees.


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