HOLLYWOOD, Florida -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Hundreds of gaming-industry
professionals will converge at the 3rd annual Florida Gaming Summit on
October 8-9, when four of Wall Street's premier analysts share their
insights on the fast-growing Florida casino market.
The panel discussion, which takes place at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood
Hotel & Casino, will include such topics as the Seminole gaming compact,
performance of the Broward County racinos, statewide gambling expansion and
the impact of Indian gaming. The panelists are:
-- Dennis Farrell, Managing Director, Wachovia
-- David Katz, Executive Director, CIBC World Markets
-- Bill Lerner, Managing Director, Deutsche Bank
-- John Maxwell, Managing Director, Merrill Lynch
"Wall Street has taken a keen interest in the Florida gaming industry
over the last year. These panelists are at the forefront in spotting,
tracking and analyzing the industry trends in the state," said panel
moderator Joseph Weinert of conference co-producer Spectrum Gaming Group.
The Florida Gaming Summit kicks off with an October 8 tour of the host
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, followed by an evening reception with
keynote speaker James F. Allen, CEO of Seminole Gaming. On October 9, the
daylong conference program examines slot operations in South Florida,
Indian gaming in Florida and nationally, the impact of slots on parimutuel
operations, and the political outlook in Florida.
For the complete agenda and roster of confirmed speakers -- and
early-bird registration ($100 savings) -- visit
Floridagamingsummit.com. Special hotel rates are also available
by visiting the conference website.