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CONFERENCE DAY 2
Date: Wednesday, 7 October 2009
Time: 09:30 - 17:05
Focus sessions on key jurisdictions:
- What is new in this area?
- Licensing process & length of time
- What is the regulation for casino, betting, lotteries and tournaments?
And multi-media gambling, such as internet, mobile and game devices?
- Penalties, concerns and list of statements
- Ensuring competitiveness as well as accountability
- Future proofing regulation
| 09:30 |
Taiwan
- Update on the government regulations
- Upcoming opportunities and casino opening in Penghu Island
- Will Taiwanese casinos be able to attract PRC gamblers away from Macau?
Prof. Day- Yang Liu, Chairman, Graduate Institute of Finance; Director, Center for the Study of Lottery and Commercial Gaming, Taiwan
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| 10:05 |
Singapore
A review of Singapore gaming legislation - a work in progress Update on the projects and time-line for completion of the new casino resorts
- How has the credit crisis affected the two integrated resort projects?
- When the IRs open, what impact, if any, will they have on Macau revenues?
- Will the IRs have the same reliance on junkets as the Macau casinos?
Dr. Andy Nazarechuk, Ed.D., dean, University of Nevadas Las Vegas (UNLV) Singapore Campus
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| 10:40 |
Morning Refreshment Break |
| 11:00 |
Macau
Analysis of the gaming industry in Macau
The new government in Macau, who will stay in power for 10 years, is coming on board soon. At the same time, the mainland government is working on approving a number of different business laws, including the possibility of easing its restriction for mainland tourists to enter the city. What is the outlook for Macau's gaming scene over the next 10 years?
Dr Jorge Godinho, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Macau |
| 11.35 |
The Philippines
- Summarising the latest regulations on both online and land base casinos
- What would the future opportunities be in this jurisdiction?
Rob Powell, Managing Director, North Cagayan Gaming and Amusement Corporation
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| 12:10 |
Networking Lunch |
| 13:45 |
Emerging markets
Panel discussion: A review of existing and potential gaming opportunities in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar
In Cambodia, the government has recently clamped down on online gaming. What is behind the crack-down? Does this benefit bigger land-based casinos? Is there any light on the horizon for casinos in Thailand? How does Malaysia's gaming industry combine with its tourism industry? What are the regulatory restrictions for both online and offline gaming in these jurisdictions? Should international operators be actively exploring these markets with an eye to the long-term future? Are local regulations going to support investment in these areas?
Moderator: Michael Gore, President & COO, Orient Pearl
Panellists:
Lloyd Nathan, President, MGM MIRAGE Global Gaming Development
Rob Powell, Managing Director, North Cagayan Gaming and Amusement Corporation
Tim Shepherd, COO, Silver Heritage |
| 14:30 |
Australia
- As a mature gaming market, what can regulators learn from this country?
- Summarising recent changes in betting and gaming legislation and what new opportunities these bring
Bill Brown , Special Counsel, Lander & Rogers; Ex-GM Legal, Tabcorp Group
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| 15:05 |
Afternoon Refreshment Break |
| 15:30 |
Curaçao
- Reviewing the legal and tax environment of Curaçao's online gaming business
- eGaming Licensing process in practice: Setting up and running a licensed Gaming Company in this jurisdiction
- The future of online gaming in Curaçao: Improvement in legislation, positioning and competitive edge of the jurisdiction
- e-Management: your partner in business for e-commerce company solutions in Curaçao and Malta
Elaine M. Behr, Head of Business Development, e-Management
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| 16:05 |
Spotlight on US
- Comparing tax systems in the US
- What's the future for online gaming regulation in the US?
Robert W. Stocker, President, International Masters of Gaming law
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| 16:40 |
Summary of Asian Gaming Regulation by the conference Chairperson |
| 16:50 |
End of Asian Gaming Regulation Sessions |
| 16:55-18:45: Networking Cocktail |
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