(PRESS RELEASE) -- IGCE '08, the International
Gaming Conference & Expo (IGCE, scheduled for Lisbon, Portugal, April 22-24
of 2008 has emphasized its concentration on the legal aspects of the gaming
and sports industries in an effort to avoid what a spokesperson for the
organization has referred to as the "current, inevitable glut of
conferences that are occurring on an international basis."
"IGCE is the conference division of The Sports Network, the premiere
real- time sports wire service in the United States," stated Amanda Manero,
Conference Coordinator for IGCE, "and their reputation for providing first
class service and accommodation to their client base has extended itself
with regard to the upcoming conference.
"Attending an informative and well organized conference with top level
speakers is always the obvious priority but," concluded Ms Manero, "the
industry demands a focus and concentration on the topic that is of greatest
concern to all at this time and into the foreseeable future. Primary on
that list, as we enter a new year, is complete and expert knowledge of the
legalities pervading the sports and gaming industry at this time, from the
United States to Europe and beyond.
"We are faced with a multi-billion dollar business and the areas of
legislation, regulation, political rulings that occur without announcement
but with unerring regularity have the potential of putting many individuals
and organizations in harm's way. It is necessary and critical that all are
acutely aware of how to address, combat and adapt to these ever-changing
times. That, in essence, is the purpose of IGCE '08, to bring together the
finest and most well-known attorneys and corporate leaders from around the
globe to address present problems as they are perceived and to discuss
those that are waiting on the legal horizon."
The conference spokesperson added that IGCE '08 is planning on
addressing issues that are tied to off-shore gaming, how to handle and
react to the U.S. market, payment processing, money laundering, marketing
of gaming, whether or not affiliate relationships are entering their own
'danger zone,' the recent WTA decision in the conflict between Antigua and
the U.S. and how it plays on the world stage as well as many other topics
that are noted on the conference web site, IGConference.com.
IGCE has also announced that registration will be accompanied by
reservations for specific luncheon seating with designated speakers on a
first come, first serve basis and that attendees cannot sit with the same
speaker on both days of the conference so that all have an opportunity to
network and interact with the faculty members.