www.casinointernational-online.com EDITOR’S COMMENT Managing Editor: Jon Bruford


Usually at this time of year we’re – well, I’m - pissing and moaning about having to go to Vegas again... But this year, like so many others in the industry, I’d really love to be there, would love to see everyone, would love to feel a part of things going back to normal. Even normal-ish would be brilliant.


But no. I’ll not be taking the travel that this job has afforded me for


granted again; in gaming we get to see so many beautiful places, and share them with such good people. As one industry titan once said to me: “Working in this industry is like being a rock star but without the groupies.” I think that’s a great summary and explains why so many people stick around in it for so long. So it’s another year without a ‘proper’ G2E; I’m sure Reed will do a good job, I don’t doubt that for a moment. But next year, when we all come back en masse, that’s going to be the one to look out for. So unless things change radically in a very short space of time we won’t see you there – but we will see you soon. Until then, so long and stay safe.


Jon Bruford Managing Editor, Casino International +441584 877177 jonbruford@yahoo.co.uk @RunJontyRun @CasinoInt


NEWS G2E is ready for action


Registration is now open for the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2021, the premier gathering of the global gaming industry. The event – presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and organized by RX (Reed Exhibitions) – returns to the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas from Oct. 4-7 (Education: October 4-7 | Expo Hall: October 5-7). G2E 2021 – supported by the Association of


Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) – will highlight the latest in core gaming, sports betting, iGaming, and digital payments from a diverse range of established and emerging exhibitors. As the premier event for commercial and tribal


gaming professionals, G2E will help you make meaningful connections, discover cutting-edge technology, and experience innovative content. Whether in-person or virtually, you’ll want to be part of the G2E experience taking place this year. Through meetups, networking events, and


interactive education sessions, there are countless opportunities to grow your network and collaborate with peers. After a year of social- distancing and separation, you can reconvene


with colleagues and build new partnerships with the gaming community around the world – It’s easy when you are all in one place. Now’s your chance to interact with other industry professionals at meetups and industry networking events taking place during G2E. Off the show fl oor, G2E’s education offering is


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thoughtfully curated by the industry and for the industry, ensuring attendees leave with actionable insights relevant to today’s trends and realities. The 2021 program is centered around seven topics refl ecting gaming’s growth: Finance & Investment, The Customer Experience, Tribal Government & Gaming, The Future of Gaming, Global Outlook, The Business of Sports Betting, and Research, Regulations, and Responsibility. Explore the future of gaming from a diverse


lineup of the industry’s top vendors at the G2E Expo Hall. You can access G2E vendors from around the globe all in one location spanning a variety of product and service categories. The G2E Innovation Lab is returning this year, hosting twenty-minute presentations that will introduce you to what’s new and next in gaming technology. Our speakers are industry giants with unique


insights into the world of gaming. On Wednesday, October 6, as part of the Innovation Lab, Sharp Alpha Advisors and Sportradar will be holding a sports betting startup pitch competition. Finalists will be selected to pitch their companies in front of leading industry executives and investors. Startups selected as fi nalists will receive highly targeted brand awareness while competing for prizes that can signifi cantly accelerate their growth, including a $25,000 cash investment from Sharp Alpha Advisors and a year of access to Sportradar’s accelerator program, Acceleradar. The G2E team looks forward to welcoming the global gaming industry back for G2E 2021. As part of our commitment to being part of the industry’s recovery, this year’s registration packages include in-person and virtual options at reduced price points to help you be part of the G2E experience.


To register, visit g2e2021.com/CasinoInternational. 4 SEPTEMBER 2021


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