Pennsylvania Gaming Congress & Mid-Atlantic Racing Forum 2010
King of Prussia | February 22-23, 2010
Monday, February 22 | |
| 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
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Mid-Atlantic Racing Forum – Sponsored by Widener University School of Hospitality Management |
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| 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Keynote Address: Michael Dillon, Acting Secretary, Pennsylvania State Racing Commissions |
| 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. |
Racing Industry Update and Trends From new betting technology to backstretch issues to cooperation among neighboring states, racing experts analyze the most pressing issues impacting the racing industry now and in the near future. Join operators, regulators and horsemen in this wide-ranging forum that impacts racing in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia and Ohio. Moderator: Nicholas Hadgis, Ph.D., Dean, School of Hospitality Management, Widener University |
| 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Networking Break – Sponsored by Energenic |
| 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. |
Racing and Gaming: Do they Work Together? Will a slot machine player bet on horse racing? Will a horse player sit at a slot machine? Racetrack gaming operators have tried with varying success to answer these questions ever since the term “racino” was first coined. In this session, racing and gaming operators and marketing experts discuss what works, what doesn’t and how these two seemingly disparate operations can best coexist. Moderator: Jeff Lolli, Senior Lecturer in the School of Hospitality Management, Widener University |
| 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception |
Tuesday, February 23 | |
| Pennsylvania Gaming Congress | |
| 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Registration Continental Breakfast– Sponsored by EwingCole |
| 8:30 – 8:45 a.m. | Welcome Keynote Address Speaker: Kevin O’Toole, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board |
| 8:45 –10 a.m. |
Keynote Panel: The Politics and Law of Gaming in Pennsylvania From the implementation of table games to the fate of the Foxwoods license to the impacts of regional competition, Pennsylvania legislators have a full plate in considering the next step in the Commonwealth’s meteoric growth in gaming. Should additional licenses be granted? How should the state react to neighboring competition: Should retail video lottery terminals be allowed? Join the leading legislators in this highly charged discussion about the status and outlook for Pennsylvania gaming. Moderator: Nicholas Casiello, Jr., Partner and Chair, Gaming Practice Group, Fox Rothschild LLP |
| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Networking Break– Sponsored by Energenic |
| 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. |
Show Me the Money The performance of Pennsylvania gaming has earned two thumbs up from Wall Street, but can this success continue? Four of the premier Wall Street gaming analysts dissect the financial results and offer their unbridled predictions for the near-term outlook of Pennsylvania’s casino operators. In addition, they offer a candid assessment of the gaming outlook in New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia, Ohio and New York – and what this means for Pennsylvania. You’ll want to take notes during this no-holds-barred forum. Moderator: Joe Weinert, Senior Vice President, Spectrum Gaming Group |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
The New Dynamic: Table Games in Pennsylvania: Sooner rather than later, table games are about to become reality in Pennsylvania casinos. But with a tax rate more than double that in New Jersey, yet significantly lower than those in other competing states, how effectively will Pennsylvania casinos compete for high-stakes gamblers? Do Pennsylvania casinos need to expand their non-gaming amenities to attract such players? How quickly will table gaming begin? In-state and out-of-state operators offer their recommendations for the prospects of table games in Pennsylvania. Moderator: Marie J. Jones, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP |
| 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. | Keynote Luncheon Speaker: Michael A. Nutter, Mayor, City of Philadelphia |
| 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. |
Regulation and Technology: What’s Needed, What’s Next While Pennsylvania’s gaming industry enjoys financial success, legislators have been wrestling with regulatory reform all along – from enforcement issues to keeping pace with technology. In this session, regulators, operators and public officials address such issues as regulating live table games, the status of the current regulatory structure, the challenge and benefits of new technology, and balancing the needs of casino operators vs. the needs of the Commonwealth. Moderator: William Downey III, Partner, Fox Rothschild |
| 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Networking Break – Sponsored by Energenic |
| 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
Casino Operations: Status and Outlook As Pennsylvania’s gaming industry continues to buck the national trend and posts handsome growth in gross gaming revenue, its casino operators are nonetheless girding for the challenges of a shaky economy, introducing live table games, the opening of more casinos in-state, and the competitive response of neighboring competitors. In this showcase panel, the top executives at casinos across the state examine their performance, the competitive landscape, their plans for growth, and the outlook for their industry. Moderator:Michael Pollock, Managing Director, Spectrum Gaming Group |
