US ONLINE GAMING LAW 2011 | Conferences, Events and Publications

The race to legalize online gaming to the US is on. The economic potential is huge, with daily news centered on Iowa, New Jersey, California and Nevada. The Black Friday indictments has hit the industry hard; however the continuing battle to bring legalized online gaming to the United States steamrolls ahead, with a bill to authorize internet poker in Nevada announced shortly afterwards, and Senator Lesniak planning to introduce a new and improved bill. With frequent announcements, lobbying and collaborations between the industry and its regulators, it seems only a matter of time before a new chapter is written in US Legislation. When legalization of online gaming occurs the opportunities will be massive, and the legal maze intricate and complex.

There is no doubt that this is an exciting time for the gaming industry, and this brings big commercial opportunities. Market entrance strategies for European operators entering the US market and vice versa are on the tip of everyone?s tongue, and vicarious liability looks certain to be the one subject where the whole industry will be looking at with anticipation and intrepidation. Taxation could be a billion dollar opportunity for the US in times of economic difficulty, and the impact on land based casino?s of legalized online gaming is a hot and contentious topic in Las Vegas and Atlantic City.

US Online Gaming Law 2011 is a one of a kind event; in fact this is the first event focusing 100% on the legal and regulatory aspects of online gaming in the US. Comprising of upto-the-minute panel discussions with industry CEO?s, Presidents, and General Counsel this event will uncover and examine the important questions such as:

? What opportunities exist for American internet gaming operators to enter the European market and vice versa?

? Where do the very latest developments leave the operators with regards to their potential for a new customer base and revenue stream?

? To what extent can the technologies we have in the igaming industry be used to reduce costs?

? Caesars-888, Wynn-Pokerstars, Fertittas-Full Tilt: what?s the likelihood that regulators will approve doing business with operators who took online bets from the US?

? What are the best strategies to provide B2B services as well as exploiting brands through JV?s with US licensed operators to maximize potential profits?









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