Several groups, including BolaVerde Media Group, an e-gaming consultancy firm, are joining forces to launch the first iGaming North America Conference. The event is slated to start in May and aimed at educating land-based businesses as they begin their foray into the North American iGaming market.
The ‘bootcamp’ will provide education and training for brick and mortar establishments unfamiliar with electronic gaming. Some aspect that will be covered include regulation, leveraging capital, marketing, staffing, and other operational needs.
“Certainly the programme will cover political and regulatory issues but the primary focus will be on ‘how-to’ rather than ‘what-if’,” said Mark Balestra, Director of BolaVerde.
The iGaming North America Conference boasts quality presenters. Executives from Caesars, GECH, and Betfair will be on hand. Also, Howard Lederer, co-owner of Full Tilt Poker, will be making a presentation.
The North American market represents a large opportunity.
“A window is opening for North America’s licensed operators, existing iGaming operators and media and entertainment ventures expanding into new markets,” said Sue Schneider, a veteran of the iGaming industry and a principal for eGaming Brokerage.
“For all of these businesses, this event will present a much needed forum for learning and sharing ideas as well as the region’s first marketplace for gambling’s most promising sector.”
Pro-gambling legislation is appearing on all levels of American government.
“With the surge in activity at both the state/provincial as well as Federal levels, the time is right for all of the operators, consultants, vendors and suppliers focused on the North American audience to come together for this important informational event,” said Anthony Cabot, a prominent Las Vegas-based gaming attorney.