Stellar Line Up for NZ Gaming Expo in March

Stellar Line Up for NZ Gaming Expo in March - comprehensive casino & gaming technology -

Sydney, Australia – January 12, 2007: The Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association (AGMMA), is pleased to announce that the New Zealand Gaming Expo will cover in-depth perspectives of the latest technology from around the region and topical issues in New Zealand.

“The New Zealand Gaming Expo, at SKYCITY Auckland March 20-21, 2007, is a premier event for delegates to find out first hand about the most relevant issues affecting gaming venues, view the latest gaming equipment supplies in our display area, and of course, benefit from the invaluable networking with trade colleagues,” said Mr Ross Ferrar, AGMMA’s Executive Officer.

“The timing of the event is particularly appropriate, as all hotel and club gaming machines – or “pokies” as they are known in New Zealand – are scheduled to be connected to a new Electronic Monitoring System by March. We would expect the experiences in New Zealand to be of interest to locals, as well as suppliers and operators in other jurisdictions, Governments and other policy makers,” explained Mr Ferrar. The Department of Internal Affairs’ Director Gambling Compliance, Mike Hill, will outline experiences during the Monitoring rollout project, its successes and the benefits of operations.

A number of topics in the programme, found at www.nzgamingexpo.com include key representatives from New Zealand’s Hospitality industry. A particular highlight of the event will be the “Building the Future” panel session, hosted by Mr Ferrar and including the CEO’s of Clubs NZ, the Charity Gaming Association and the Hospitality Association of NZ, along with the General Manager of SKYCITY Entertainment Group.

Professor Max Abbott, from Auckland University of Technology, will update the conference on his ground-breaking analysis of problem gambling. Recent research undertaken by Dr Philip Townshend, from the Problem Gambling Foundation, will be presented examining actual video surveillance footage and drawing significant conclusions about player behaviour.

The broader perspectives on life and gaming will be presented by famous New Zealanders including John Anderson (the founder of Contiki Holidays) political commentator Gary McCormick and former Olympic runner Dick Tayler.

“These three speakers will provide the conference with a refreshing – and sometimes entertaining – point of view which might amuse, excite or challenge the conference audience” said Mr Ferrar.

“The New Zealand Gaming Expo is a terrific forum for the national gaming community to discuss issues relating to the gaming environment. It allows us the opportunity to meet and discuss the future of gaming, as well as current issues affecting venues,” explained Mr Ferrar. “We anticipate a useful and enjoyable few days.”

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