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iGAMING CONGRESS
Let It Roll! iGAMING HAS LAUNCHED IN THE U.S. AND G2E BRINGS YOU THE LATEST debate and the regulation of iGaming by one jurisdiction if the wagers are processed in another jurisdiction. • Review the U.K. Gambling Licensing and Advertising Bill. • Hear how established markets approach point-of-consumption. • Learn how this debate affects emerging jurisdictions.
12:45 P.M. - 1:45 P.M. Data Designs: Why You Need to Know Your Online Customer
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he launch of iGaming in the U.S., first in Nevada in April 2013, later in Delaware and New Jersey, was a groundbreaking moment for a new industry. While the results have been mixed, experts point out that as a new industry with intense regulatory oversight, iGaming in the U.S. has only one way to go: Up! G2E has been focused on iGaming for the past three years with the innovative iGaming Congress, to be held this year on Monday, September 29. With a full year of iGaming now nearly completed, the information provided at the G2E iGaming Congress 2014 will be truly impactful. Learn from the experts what has happened in the last year, and understand why the results aren’t always disappointing and what the prospects for expanded iGaming in the U.S. are. All sessions will be held in Veronese 2401.
iGaming landscape has changed dramatically. At this session, legal experts will discuss how these factors affect the future of iGaming in the United States. • Learn what the sale of PokerStars means to the U.S. industry. • Hear which states and tribes are considering iGaming legalization. • Discuss what role the lotteries play in the future of iGaming.
9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. State of the Industry: The Changing iGaming Landscape of the U.S.
Current U.K. law allows operators to advertise remote gambling services to residents without being licensed, or taxed, by the U.K. authorities. That will all change this fall with the implementation of the Gambling Licensing and Advertising Bill. With that in mind, this panel, organized by the International Association of Gaming Advisors, will consider the point-of-consumption
The past year has been a tumultuous one for the iGaming industry. With legalization in three U.S. states and strong opposition in others, international advances and general volatility in the markets, the 60 | G2E Preview 2014
10:15 A.M. - 11:15 A.M. Point of Consumption: The Next Wave of iGaming Regulation
The beauty of online transactions is that they’re so trackable. The downside is that you’re not face-to-face. Thankfully, there are infinite tools available to help you know your customer. Identity management is key for fraud control and for meeting licensing standards and ensuring customer protection. Learn what is required in terms of authentication by licensing jurisdictions as well as the tools that are available to protect both you and your customers. • Learn what information your customer must provide. • Understand the invisible data that every visitor brings to your site. • Learn about the minimum standards required today by legal jurisdictions.
3:15 P.M. - 4:15 P.M. On the Move: Mobile Gaming and Distribution Channels As gambling on smart phones and tablets increases worldwide, the challenge of getting your product to the masses becomes more urgent. During this seminar, learn more about available distribution channels and hear how the mobile ecosystem differs in the U.S. vs. abroad. Representatives from carriers and distribution channels will discuss how iGaming and social gaming fit into their product offerings. • Hear how cautious mobile carriers are about iGaming. • Learn which products work best and how the systems differ. • Review the demographics of mobile players.