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NEWS

LAS VEGAS (January 17, 2008) – Some of the most respected names in the bingo industry are scheduled to participate in the 12th annual BingoWorld Conference & Expo, the world’s largest bingo conference and trade show, March 4-6 here at the South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa.

“The quality of speakers committed to the BingoWorld program will benefit attendees from all segments of the industry,” said Charles Anderer, Senior Events Manager for BNP Media Gaming Group, the show’s producer. “They are experts in the field of tribal, commercial and charitable bingo, and include operators, regulators, and vendors. We also have a strong program for Class II gaming, with academic and legal experts and leading Native American representatives.”

Confirmed speakers to date are:

  • Clyde Bock, Big Brothers and Sisters Bingo
  • Michael Capen, GLI, Inc.
  • Eric Casey, Planet Bingo, Inc.
  • Tamara Dietrich, Electronic Bingo Manufacturers Association
  • Rick Fair, Fairwinds Training & Development
  • Larry Farrell, Farrell Consulting
  • Tom Fitzpatrick, Murchison Association Bingo
  • Scott Gothberg, Mystic Lake Bingo Hall
  • Jim Green, Melange Computer Services
  • Ron Harris, Rocket Gaming Systems
  • Lou Hilford, Loudon Consultants, Inc.
  • Philip N. Hogen, National Indian Gaming Commission
  • Knute Knudson, IGT
  • Skip Lannert, Multimedia Games, Inc.
  • Michael Legendre, Louisiana Office of Charitable Gaming
  • Steven Andrew Light, University of North Dakota
  • Jan Linkhart, Three Rivers Casino
  • Mary B. Magnuson, National Association of Fundraising Ticket Manufacturers
  • J R Mathews, Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma
  • Michael Newell, Cadillac Jack, Inc.
  • Mike Novak, Cities of Gold Casino
  • Kathryn Rand, University of North Dakota
  • Carol Reynolds, Vision Seminars
  • Aaron Rubin, VGT
  • Judith A. Shapiro, esq.
  • Steve Waller, Planet Bingo, Inc.

BingoWorld also includes two specialized half-day programs. On March 4, “Sellin’ Paper and Callin’ Balls,” a customer service workshop that has attracted standing-room only crowds, returns with popular presenter Steve Browne of Raving Consulting.

Also on March 4 is Bingo Mexico & Americas, which will focus on some of the world’s most vibrant and fastest growing bingo markets. The keynote speaker for this exciting program is Licenciado Ezequiel González Matus, former Director General of Gaming in the Ministry of Interior of Mexico from 2004 to 2006. Additional speakers for Bingo Mexico & Americas, which is co-presented with Latin American gaming experts Harrison & Montoya Associates, will be announced soon.

For complete up-to-date conference details, including registration and travel information, visit www.bingoexpo.com.

Industry vendors are excited about reaching the largest gathering of bingo executives and bingo buyers in the industry, and as a result exhibit space is nearly sold out. For more information on exhibiting at BingoWorld or to learn about sponsorships, contact Lesley Grashow at grashowl@bnpmedia.com or (203) 938-2782.

BingoWorld is produced by BNP Media Gaming Group, formerly Ascend Media Gaming Group, the leading producer of trade magazines, newsletters and trade shows serving the gaming industry around the world.

Media contact: Charles Anderer, Senior Events Manager, BNP Media Gaming Group, andererc@bnpmedia.com or (718) 432-8529.