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iGaming Super Show
May 25th - 28th 2010 - Prague
Excerpted from iGamingBusiness.com newsletter
May 24th update
Download the Event Guide
The Super Show has not one but two delegate guides, one for the iGaming Business Zone and one for the iGB Affiliate Zone. This compact little book will provide you with everything you need to know, from floor pans, to conference schedules, Exhibitors contact details and much, much more.
Download here the iGB Affiliate Zone Guide and the iGaming Business Zone Guide.
Getting to the Venue
A shuttle buses service, sponsored by Live Sport, will bring you from outside the Hilton Prague to the expo centre.
Shuttle Bus Time Table
From Hotel Hilton Prague to PVA Letnany on Wednesday 26th may 2010
Bus 1 - 09:00, 10:00, 11.00
Bus 2 - 09:20, 10:30, 11:30
From PVA Letnany to Hotel Hilton Prague on Wednesday 26th May
Bus 1 - 16:00, 17:00, 18:00
Bus 2 - 16:30, 17:30, 18:30
From Hotel Hilton Prague to PVA Letnany on Thursday 27th May
Bus 1 - 10:00, 11:00, 12:00
Bus 2 - 10:30, 11:30, 12:30
From PVA Letnany to Hotel Hilton Prague on Thursday 27th May
Bus 1 - 16:00, 17:00, 18:00
Bus 2 - 16:30, 17:30, 18:30
This will be on a first come first served basis. If you are staying at the Corinthia hotel they will also be running a shuttle to the expo hall and they can provide you with further detail of this at check in.
Taxis
Like many big cities Prague has some rogue taxi companies. If you are taking taxis then please make sure that you get an official registered taxi, with yellow roof lights and TAXI in bold letters on both sides.
If you're stopping a taxi on the street, you can ask the driver before getting in and even pay in advance if the amount sounds reasonable.
A taxi from the airport to the Hilton Prague should be no more than 500CZK. Here are the numbers of some reputable taxi companies.
• AAA Taxi Prague –Tel: (+420) 222 333 222
• Profi Taxi - Tel: (+420) 844 700 800
• PAT Taxi – Tel: (+420) 800 870 888
Want a €200 pre paid credit card?
The iGB Events team are very excited to be giving away an Intercash €200 pre paid credit card each day at the Super Show. And if you want to be in with a chance of winning all you need to do is be at the show to be entered into the draw.
Networking Parties
Here is a full list of the networking parties taking place in Prague next week, if you know of any more or are arranging one then tweet the iGB Events Team @igbaffiliate
Tuesday 25th
15.00 -18.00 Official Welcome Drinks Sponsored by Slotland
Why not let the locals show you how its done, come join Slotland Affiliates for some great local food and drinks at the fabulous Gate Restaurant just minutes away from the official Super Show Hotel.
If you haven't yet then please RSVP first.
19.00-Late Show Opening Party with iGB Affiliate
Get into the spirit at one of Prague’s most famous beer halls, U Fleku, for some locally brewed beer and some traditional Czech entertainment! They’ve booked the Knights and Jitrnice Halls exclusively for attendees of the iGaming Super Show - the perfect opportunity to network with new contacts and mingle amongst existing clients before the event starts.
21.00- Late Calvin Ayre.com Launch Party
If you’ve been lucky enough to get a ticket to this exclusive party then you’ll be the envy of all your friends.
Wednesday 26th
20.00-Late Party @ The Hard Rock with iGB Affiliate
The Hard Rock Cafe Prague is Europe’s largest Hard Rock Café; situated in the four-story, V.J.Rott building with a beautifully decorated neo-Renaissance façade and frescos. Sponsored by iGB Affiliate this party promises to deliver everything you have come to expect at an iGaming Business event from a free bar to a live band and of course a late licence, so make your way down and to the Old Town Square, grab a beer and relax from a long day at the exhibition hall.
21.00-Late Latino Party at Casino Palais
The people behind Casino Palais Savarin have very generously offered to hold a Latino themed party at their casino which is located in a beautiful Baroque building, just 2 minutes walk from Wenceslas Square. The evening will have a Latino flavour to it, with live music & dancers, you will receive a complimentary drink on arrival, finger food and a Poker tournament and all this will be hosted by the Miss Petite Ladies.
Thursday 27th
21.00-Late JetBull Closing Party
Experience a unique party in the heart of historical Prague - at the amazing venue of Martinický Palace, located right next to the Prague Castle. Enjoy the spirit of history, great music, stylish finger food and fine drinks. This will be a venue you will have never experienced before, an evening you’ll remember forever... so don’t miss out on this one.
Friday 28th
13.00-16.00 Intertops Unwind Session
Don’t head home early ... there is still a final networking event ... it’s the infamous Sunday Session, just not on a Sunday. Intertops, in association with iGaming Notworkers, will also be hosting this newly named “iGB Unwind” Session, so relax in a traditional Czech pub before setting off home. Reservation is needed.
May 13th update
Meet The Speakers – Nicky Senyard
In this weeks Speaker Q&A Nicky Senyard, CEO of Income Access, will be sharing her insights in building relationships through social media, 11.45 – 12.15, Thursday 27th in Room 1. To get an insight into what she’ll be talking about click here.
iGaming Super Show Registration
To prevent standing in a queue waiting to get into the Super Show there are 3 easy steps to make registering as quick and simple as possible:
1) Register NOW
If you haven’t registered yet do it today, since any registrations after the 21st of May will incur a charge.
2) Don’t forget your e-ticket
Once you have registered online print out your e-ticket and present it at the registration desk.
3) Pick up your ticket the day before
Pre – registration will be held on Tuesday 25th May at the Hotel Hilton Prague and hence you can check-in and collect your ticket the day before the show starts.
Be part of the JETBULL party experience
JETBULL have finally unveiled their party plans. ''Past meets future'' will be a night to remember. Join the JETBULL team at this elegant party in Martinicky Palace on the Hradčanské square and enjoy free continental drinks and finger food, in a unique and classy, historical setting from 21.00-02.00, with surprises in stores.
To get your ticket to this amazing event simply register your details here, and print out the confirmation email, and visit JetBull at stand 63 & 65 during the Super Show to collect your ticket. Act quickly as tickets are limited.
New Survey From MECN - Trends and top issues in online gambling
As part of its report on the key trends in online gambling, MECN has developed a short survey exploring key trends and issues such as:
• Market players - who will win?
• Products to come - live betting, lotteries, casual gambling, ...?
• B2B - growth driver or last option to grow?
• Consolidation, mergers, and acquisitions ahead?
• New growth regions - USA, South America, India, ...?
The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, and the findings will be presented at the Super Show, all participants will receive a 25% discount on the final report. Take part here.
Want traffic that pays its own way?
StickyEyes are offering not one but two unique Online Marketing clinics, one for the iGB Affiliate Expo Zone, Stand L1 and one for the iGaming Business Expo Zone, Stand R60. These one-on-one sessions will talk you through the following: Social Media, Search Acquisition, Conversion / Analytics and finally Retention. You’ll walk away with a customized action plan that you can implement as soon as you return to the office! And it’s free so make sure you contact Paul.Hill[at]stickyeyes[dot]com now to grab one of the last spaces left.
May 6th update
Keynote Speaker Revealed
David Coulthard – Former F1 racing driver, winner of 13 Grand Prix races and current TV Pundit will give a Super Show keynote presentation. David will speak about his racing experience, becoming an ambassador for JETBULL.com and will give his insights on how to monitor trends and understand the complexities between the sport and its competitors. There will be plenty of time for questions so if you’ve got something you’d love to know about DC now is the time to ask it. Take a front row seat for his session on Wednesday 26th May in Conference Room 3 between 11.45- 12.30.
Meet The Speakers – Murray Marshall
In this weeks Speak Q&A, Murray Marshal, Legal Counsel and Advisor to the Kahnawake Gaming and General Counsel to the Commission since 2009, will be sharing his insights on the latest regulatory trends during the Global Regulatory panel, 13.30-14.15, Wednesday 26th in Room 3. To get an insight into what he’ll be talking about click here.
Party Update
Join the traditional rock n roll night on Wednesday 26th May from 9pm. iGB Affiliate are proud to sponsor another night of fun drinks and more networking at the Hard Rock Café Prague, located on the River Vltava in central Bohemia. Enjoy great music, drink with industry friends and the Rock legends of Prague all courtesy of iGB Affiliates.
FREE Conversion Surgery – Sign Up Now
Stephen Pavlovich, Director of Conversion Factory, will be presenting a session on “Conversions: The ONLY Thing That Makes You Money”. As well as giving his strategies on how to maximize conversion rates, Stephen will host a free surgery where he will review submitted sites and give advice that will hopefully help everyone in the room. To take part, simply send an email to supershow[at]conversionfactory[dot]com including your URL and conversion goals.
How are you getting to your hotel from the airport?
Star Coaches are the official airport transfer partner for the iGaming Super Show. Their dedicated team can assist you in planning your journey from Airport Prague Ruzyne to the official Super Show Hotel and other destinations. Simply complete the online booking form and they will organise your transfer on arrival and for your departure. If you are travelling alone or in a group, Star Coaches have the carriages to suit any size group at anytime. If you have any questions or wish for further information please contact: Ilan Yacoby at Ilan[at]starcoaches[dot]cz
April 29th update
Join the Pre-Show Speed Networking Club
For the first time, it will be hosted a speed networking club to help you maximize your time in Prague. These sessions will bring you face-to-face with a room full of people with the same objective, who want to make new contacts and share their ideas. These sessions are designed to cut out the fluff of traditional networking and get straight down to business.There will be two opportunities to take part in this new experience on Tuesday 25th May in the Grand Ballroom at the Hotel Hilton Prague.
• 13.30 – 14.30 1st Networking Club
• 15.00 – 16.00 2nd Networking Club
To register for a place on one of the two networking club sessions on Tuesday 25th May, simply email lizzie[at]igamingbusiness[dot]com today.
Keynote Speaker Revealed
Chris Collins - formerly of Second Life/ Linden Labs - will give the Super Show’s keynote presentation. Chris will speak on the rapid rise and evolving nature of virtual worlds and social gaming, and how platforms like Facebook and mobile app stores are facilitating changes in the gaming landscape that you need to be aware of! Make sure you attend this session on Wednesday 26th May in Conference Room 3 between 15:45 - 16:30.
Meet The Speakers – Itsik Akiva
Next in the Speaker Q&A series, Itsik Akiva, Affiliate Business Development Manager at Everest Poker, focuses on the potential impact on growth and business development opportunities in France ahead of his session – “France & Poker: The Impact and Opportunities”. This session will be held on Wednesday 26th May between 11:45-12:30 in Conference Room 2, so make sure you plan your schedule so you can attend! Click here to read it now.
Party Update – Details of Wednesday’s Bash
Attend a unique party experience in the heart of historical Prague at the amazing venue of Martinicky Palac, located right next to the gorgeous Prague Castle, and starting at 9pm. Enjoy the spirit of history, great music, stylish finger food and fine drinks courtesy of Jetbull. This will be a venue you will have never experienced before, an evening you'll remember forever ...
Grab Yourself A New Domain Name
Moniker® and SnapNames®, both long-established leaders in Internet real estate, will host a special showcase domain auction between May 24th - June 1st. This auction will provide iGaming Super Show delegates an exclusive opportunity to acquire URLs in their specific vertical markets. Featured domains include top URLs such as: Poker.ca, BlackJackTable.com, PokerLessons.com and SevenCardPoker.com. Please click here for further details.
SEO Surgery
Renowned search agency, Stickyeyes are offering two unique and exclusive Online Marketing clinics at the iGaming Super Show – one for the iGB Affiliate Expo Zone (Stand L1 - for all you affiliates) and one for the iGaming Business Expo Zone (Stand R60 - for all you operators). These one-on-one sessions will talk you through the following:
- Social Media – how visible is your brand in the blogger / twitter sphere? Strategies for pre search engagement, brand awareness through Facebook etc ...
- Search Acquisition – SEO strategy review & site clinics, PPC performance and conversion analysis, competitor market intelligence.
- Conversion / Analytics – are you maximising all conversion opportunities from existing traffic?
- Retention – Community and retention strategy review. Promoting brand advocacy through social routes
Walk away with a customized action plan that you can implement as soon as you return to the office! Don’t miss out, contact Paul.Hill[at]stickyeyes[dot]com now to make an appointment.
ASOP
The Affiliate Series of Poker is back for the Super Show. Freerolls will be starting next week, courtesy of Cake Poker and Victor Chandler, and registration is easy, simply go to www.asop.com for details and once you have been approved as a bona fide iGaming Affiliate or Affiliate Manager you’re in. With up to $24,000 worth of prices to be won (include the infamous $10,000 gold and diamond bracelet), sign up today.
April 22nd update
NEW Conference Sessions
This week sees the addition to over 40 speakers already confirmed of Joe Brennan Jr. from iMEGA and Melanie Brenner from PokerVoters, who will be discussing the progress of State legislation in America.
Meet The Speakers – The Legal Experts
In the Speaker Q&A series, Tom Lippiett of Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP and David Clifton of Joelson Wilson LLP give their insights on the rapidly changing European legislation and a sneak preview to what their session will cover: "Europe's Legal Landscape: An Analysis of Current & Upcoming iGaming Legislation Across Europe” to be held at 15:15-16:00 on Thursday 27th May in Room 2 - Global Legal Update Track. Click here to read it now.
FREE Conversion Surgery – Sign Up Now
Stephen Pavlovich, Director of Conversion Factory will be presenting a session on “Conversions: The ONLY Thing That Make You Money”. As well as giving his strategies on how to maximize conversion rates, Stephen will host a free surgery where he’ll review submitted sites and give advice that'll help everyone in the room. To take part, simply send an email to supershow[at]conversionfactory[dot]com including your URL and conversion goals.
More Party Details Revealed
Everyone is desperate to know the what, where, when’s of the exclusive evening networking events during the Super Show - unfortunately all the details are not available yet, but here is a bit of insider information:
• 8pm – LATE Tuesday 25th May
Get into the spirit at one of Prague's most famous beer halls, U Fleku, for some locally brewed beer and some traditional Czech entertainment! They've booked the Knights and Jitrnice Halls exclusively for attendees of the iGaming Super Show - the perfect opportunity to network with new contacts and mingle amongst existing clients before the event starts.
• 9pm – LATE Wednesday 26th May
888.com will be hosting this official party, which is bound to live up to their fantastic standards and as this is now their fifth iGB party they know how to throw a good party! To be held at SaSaZu, the newest dance club sensation in Prague, this party will definitely blow away you jet set partygoers with the club’s 5,000 m2 of space (big enough for 2,000 people!) and sleek modern interior. Get ready to dance into the wee hours of the morning with the young and the beautiful!
• 9pm – LATE Thursday 27th May
Jetbull is the new networking sponsor for Thursday’s official party. The details are still under wraps for the moment, but as these guys are local to Prague expect to be heading to the hottest venue in town and there are talks of a VIP guest appearance.
• 1pm-4pm Friday 28th May
Whoa - don't head home early! There is still the final networking event ... it's the infamous Sunday Session, just not on a Sunday. Jetbull will also be hosting this newly named “iGB Unwind” Session, so relax in a traditional Czech pub before setting off home!
April 15th update - “With three conference rooms and six specialized conference streams, you can expect a whole host of expert speakers and groundbreaking topics at the iGaming Super Show. Our aim is to provide content that will be of value to the industry and not just the usual iGaming sessions which you see at other events. We believe the majority of the industry has been around long enough that you don’t need another session on “Poker and Its Opportunities” but instead want to know about expanding your business, lessons from outside the sector and other valuable subjects. As a result, we can promise a programme full of thought provoking content - there will be something for everyone whether you are an affiliate, operator, vendor or regulator. And best of all? It’s all free, so make sure you register now if you haven’t already.”
Alex, Shona, Kiera, Marit and Lizzie
The iGB Events Team
What Are the Six Conference Tracks?
Track 1 - Affiliate Marketing
This stream will be dedicated to the affiliate marketing side of the industry so will focus specifically on online marketing and affiliate related issues such as search engine optimization, link building, the use of real time content and videos, conversion strategies, driving traffic with domain names etc.
Track 2 – Opportunities in iGaming
This track will cover current opportunities in the industry which aim to help you take advantage of and effectively harness areas of growth such as the Italian, French and Danish markets.
Track 3 – Regulatory Trends & Policies
These sessions will cover topical industry issues such as global regulation, US Tribal’s outlook on igaming, the viability of igaming jurisdiction and its success on the global market. These are must-attend sessions, for policy makers and those concerned with future jurisdictions, to understand the critical factors for success.
Track 4 – Strategies That Work
This stream will feature sessions that will cover success stories from Eastern Europe, an insight into the global poker phenomenon, strategies of land based operators who have succeeded online, the convergence of offline and online gaming, and the visions and predictions of iGaming’s CEOs. Formed of discussion panels and presentations, this track will provide innovative ideas, insights and strategies from the industry’s leaders.
Track 5 – Global Legal Update
Led by the industry’s top legal experts and governing bodies, this stream will cover the ever important and constantly changing igaming legislation. Sessions will cover the progress of America’s state and federal legislation, the debate between EU and member state regulation, an analysis of the opportunities and legislation in South America and an update on the current and upcoming legislation across Europe.
Track 6 – Financial Analysis
This stream will target the more senior members of the industry, who have established brands and businesses and are looking at the next step whether this be M&A or organic expansion. With sessions on growth through acquisition, raising capital, KPI’s, the financial framework for consolidation and an analysis of igaming’s top listed stocks, we hope these topics will assist delegates in creating plans for the future development and expansion of their businesses.
Who Will be Speaking?
A selection of the confirmed and invited speakers include:
• Ralph Tegtmeier, CEO, Fantomaster
• Rob Kerry, Head of Search, Ayima Ltd
• Tal Riesenfeld, Co-Founder & VP Marketing, Eyeview
• Christoph Cemper, Founder, Cemper.com
• Mark Irvine, Chief Operating Officer, Betplus.it
• Jay Stubina, Mohawk Internet Technologies (Invited)
• Roger Parkes, Head of Regulatory Compliance, Betfair
• Andre Wilsenach, Alderney Gambling Control Commission
• David Clifton, Partner, Joelson Wilson LLP
• Garth Kimber, Gambling Supervision Commission (Invited)
• Professor I. Nelson Rose, Professor (Invited)
• Krisztina Tihanyi, Account Manager for Hungary, Everest Affiliates
• Frank Fahrenkopf, American Gaming Association (Invited)
• Jonathan Robb, The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (Invited)
• Enrique Dubois, Director, GamblingB2B.com
• Jez San, CEO, PKR
• Joe Brennan, IMEGA
• Melanie Brenner, Poker Voters
• Robin Le Prevost, Alderney eGambling
• Conor O’Shaughnessy, iGaming Director, Entropay
• James Kilsby, Gambling Compliance
• Kieran Storan, BDO
• Melissa Blau, CEO, Live Gaming Technology
• David Shapton, Director, Akur Partners
For more information and details of the schedule and speakers, please visit www.iGamingSuperShow.com. Please ensure you check back regularly as they are updating these pages daily with new speakers and sessions.
Meet The Speakers
Each week between now and the beginning of the event, they will be bringing you a short Q&A Interview with one of the Super Show speakers to give you the insider information on their sessions and their tips for the event, all to help you plan which to attend and how to make the most of this content-packed show! If you’ve missed the two they’ve already done, catch up now:
Interested in Speaking?
There are still a few remaining speaking opportunities available at the iGaming Super Show, so if you have the expertise and knowledge to add to any of the sessions, please contact Kiera[at]iGamingBusiness[dot]com.
March 3rd update - The iGaming Super Show is the event for the whole industry, with two clearly defined zones: the Affiliate Zone, and the iGaming Business Zone.
It will be the biggest show to date, with over 2,500 delegates expected.
Free to attend for the whole industry !!!
The iGaming Super Show is free to attend whether you are an affiliate or operator, a regulator or investor. It will be the event where the entire industry comes together to network and do business. Register today at www.iGamingSuperShow.com
Over two days the iGaming Super Show brings you, two exhibitions and six conference tracks under one roof. The conference tracks are designed to answer your business needs; they will cover the key issues in the industry from legal updates to opportunities in 2010 and how to increase conversions on your site.
One exhibition zone is dedicated to operators, iGaming executives, analysts, investors, regulators and international land based operators looking to expand online. The other focuses on affiliates and affiliate programmes, which are an increasingly important consideration in iGaming acquisition decisions. If you have attended a recent iGB Affiliate event then you can expect more of the same but on an even bigger scale.
Learn Business Secrets from Industry Leaders
With six distinct conference tracks and 29 sessions running throughout the two days you can be guaranteed there is a session to meet your current business needs. The conference sessions will help you to improve the ways you do business, inspire you to try new ideas and show you how to increase your revenue. The iGaming Super Show conference tracks include:
Executive Legal Analysis
• The Great Debate: EU vs. Member State Regulated iGaming
• The Progress of Federal iGaming Legislation in America
• The Progress of State Legislation in America (Panel)
• South America: A Country by Country Analysis of Legislation and Market Potential
• Europe’s Legal Landscape: An Analysis of Current and Upcoming iGaming Legislation
Opportunities for Operators in 2010
• Global Trends in iGaming: Top Tips from Top iGaming CEOs
• Italy: Europe’s Fastest Growing Poker Market
• India: Asia’s Real Potential
Affiliate Marketing
• From Operator to Affiliate: The Practical Economics of Poker
• Using Video to Increase Revenue
• Angel SEO Panel: White Hat SEO that gets Results
• SEO Masterclass: One of The World’s Best Shares his SEO Secrets
• Conversions are the ONLY thing that make Affiliates Money – Lecture and Live Site Surgery
• Effectively Monetizing Rich Content
• Demon SEO: SEO Google Doesn’t Want you to Know About
• The Secret of Austria’s Land-Based Poker Boom (Panel)
Financial Analysis
• IGB Index: An Analysis of iGaming’s Top 30 Publicly Listed iGaming Stocks
• Key Performance Indicators in Gaming
• The Financial Framework for Consolidation in iGaming
• Growth Through Acquisition: Acquiring Products, Innovation, Liquidity and Critical Mass
Regulators Policy Track
• Global Regulatory Panel
• Key Success Factors for Global Regulators
• US Tribal Gaming’s Position on iGaming
Strategies from Leading CEOs
• Eastern Europe: What do the Players Want?
• The Global Poker Phenomenon: Conversion Trends from Land-based to Online
• Land-based Operators Venture Online: Strategies and Opportunities (Panel)
• The Convergence of Offline and Online Gaming
• What is iGaming Missing? : Strategies that propel the Casual Games Industry
• iGaming CEO Panel: The vision and Predictions of Industry Giants
For full details on all of these sessions and on our speakers and to register today please go to www.iGamingSuperShow.com
New, Innovative Networking Opportunities
If you want to maximise your time at the iGaming Super Show, why not attend one of the speed networking sessions leaving you free to enjoy the exhibitions and conferences without the worry of collecting business cards.
In the spirit of iGaming there will be free networking bars in both zones open from 3pm each day; this is the perfect opportunity to discuss business over a cold beer or glass of wine.
It wouldn’t be right to talk to you about this event without mentioning the parties, where the industry converges to relax and socialize after hours. It’s guaranteed you will be taken to some of Prague’s most exclusive venues.
The Industry Will be There, Will You?
This really is an event for the entire industry, with 65% of stands already sold if you would like to exhibit in either zone then please contact Alex[at]iGamingBusiness[dot]com. For any questions you can’t find the answer to online contact Kiera[at]iGamingBusiness[dot]com .
For further information please visit www.iGamingSuperShow.com.
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