HOLLYWOOD, Florida –- (PRESS RELEASE) -- With racetrack gaming set to
begin next month and the arrival of a new governor in January, the 2nd
Florida Gaming Summit will analyze the political outlook for gaming
expansion in the Sunshine State.
The Florida Gaming Summit, which takes place Oct. 16-17 at the Seminole
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino here, has attracted expert speakers to address
such issues as state compacts with Indian casinos, deregulation, and
allowing slot machines at parimutuel facilities beyond Broward County.
Prominent gaming attorney Alan Koslow will moderate a panel discussion that
includes:
- State Sen. Steve Geller
- State Rep. Ron Greenstein
- Izzy Havenick, Director of Public Affairs, Flagler Dog Track
- Mac Seelig, President and CEO, A.C. Coin & Slot
- Allan Solomon, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Isle of
Capri Casino Corp.
"The arrival of a somewhat more gaming-friendly governor in January --
whether Democrat Jim Davis or Republican Charlie Crist -- and a new
legislature could signal profound changes for Florida casinos and
parimutuel facilities. The Florida Gaming Summit will examine how the
changes in Tallahassee will impact gaming," said Joseph Weinert, Vice
President of Spectrum Gaming Group, conference co-producer.
The Florida Gaming Summit, which has attracted hundreds of registrants,
also includes a panel discussion with every Broward County racetrack
operator, an Indian gaming update, a special gaming and tourism
presentation, and an overview of gaming in the South and Caribbean. The
conference kicks off with an Oct. 16 reception.
Keynote speeches will be delivered by James F. Allen, CEO of Seminole
Gaming; Bernard Goldstein, Chairman and CEO of Isle of Capri Casinos Inc.,
and Mara Giulianti, Mayor of Hollywood.