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ONE: 3 October 2006 |
9.00am
| Chairman’s
Welcome & Opening Speech
Gareth Wong, Founder, Gambit |
9.15am |
Case
Study: Utimatebet &
Phantom Fiber Mobile Poker Deployment
Ultimatebet & Phantom Fiber show you how a winning partnership
delivers success to your bottom line. Understand the dynamics
of this relationship to apply to your mobile gambling, gaming
based business
Discover Ultimatebet’s deployment objectives and the
challenges they face over the next 12 months… compare
notes and take away a roadmap to help you navigate your way
around these challenges
Evaluate Ultimatebet’s best practices and route out
a plan to assist your mobile based business a winning one!
Jeff Halloran, CEO, Phantom Fiber
Accompanied by Ultimatebet |
9.45am |
Case
Study: Confessions of a first mover: Lessons learnt
from six years of mobile gambling
Intertops accepted its first online sports bet in 1996 and
has been offering mobile betting in Europe and North America
for the last six years – making it a true innovator
and pioneer. The company offers more than 1000 betting options
daily. You’ll learn:
- Why industry standards must be adhered to – and
why they will actually help your business rather than hinder
it
- How to remain independent of your partners
- Why GPRS gives your players access – just like the
internet
- How to build a product portfolio that satisfies your players
and ensures they remain loyal, long-term, high rolling players
Michl Posch, Marketing Director, Intertops.com
|
10.15am |
Case
Study: Critical success factors of Bet2Go
- Hear an exclusive live deployment case study on Bet2Go
- One of the leading mobile odds comparison sport books
in the UK. Take notes on current activity in the UK including
Acquisition, CRM, player behavior + more and apply the key
lessons to your business!
- Develop a plan for increasing your player acquisition
and retention by gaining a snap shot of 777Mobile activity
in the UK and beyond! Listen as Yishai talks you through
Off line, Web and Mobile on deck and off deck activity,
Marketing and CRM flow to ensure you get a well rounded
in depth view for your business
- What are the High stakes for Mobile Network Operators?
Understand how 777Mobile partner with T-mobile and 3UK and
see how MNO’s support the mobile gambling, gaming
business case for win-win partnerships!
- 777Mobile will also take you through their perspective
of the future of Mobile Casino, Poker and skill games as
well as the current state of mobile gaming, technology,
marketing, and business trends… do not miss this session!
Yishai Habari, CEO,
777Mobile.com |
| 10.45am |
BREAK |
11.15am |
Case
Study: Insider information from the mobile gambling
sector
MobileAware is the world’s leading provider of mobile
service infrastructure, with over 100 clients worldwide, including
Bell South, TNT Express and Pepsi Bottling. Its product portfolio
includes mobile data solutions for revenue-generating consumer
services. This case study provides you with valuable market
intelligence:
- The legacy of a WAP Mobile Gambling solution: Lessons
learned and how to use them to develop your next generation
platforms
- Understand the key criteria for selecting a new Mobile
Gambling solution – and ensure you make the right
decisions for your business
- Top tips on how to execute a successful Mobile Gambling
system deployment
Todd Shingler, VP
Americas, MobileAware
|
11.45am |
Online marketing
for Mobile Gambling, Gaming and Lotteries
SEOguru is a search engine optimization and marketing firm
that guarantees Top Ten rankings on Google, Yahoo, MSN and
others. You’ll learn:
- How to evaluate the key challenges you face when marketing
your products –and how to address them
- How internet marketing can help you reach your target
players: Why is it integral to your marketing mix and the
success of your mobile offering?
- Best practices on how North American players have adapted
to various media like PC, cell phones and PDA’s for
gaming and gambling – and how your business can piggy-back
the benefits
Prabuddha S Raychaudhuri, CEO, SEOguru
Technologies
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| 12.15am |
LUNCH |
2.00pm |
Spreading the
good word for mobile marketers
Cascada Mobile enables wireless carriers and content publishers
to grow revenues through viral (P2P) distribution of mobile
games and other applications. This session explores:
- Word-of-mouth and P2P marketing: How can your business
embrace both mediums for increased marketing success?
- What are the essentials of creating and executing effective
word-of-mouth and P2P campaigns that build on your traditional
marketing mix – and delivers a strong, consistent
message to your players?
- What are the technicalities of using mobile as P2P marketing
tool – and how do you side-step the pitfalls?
Neil Closner, President, Cascada
Mobile |
2.30pm |
PANEL:
Profitable marketing to the North American player
With huge growth predictions for Mobile Gambling, Gaming
and Lotteries, the question remains: “How will we attract
players if we cannot market to them?”
This fascinating session will enable you to assess the opportunities
available in the North American market. Our Marketing Panel
will:
- Identify the advertising no-go areas – and speculate
on how this is likely to change
- Discuss marketing strategies that are GUARANTEED to drive
player traffic to a mobile portal
- Review mobile marketing campaigns that have been outstandingly
successful – and explain why they were so special
Yishai Habari, CEO, 777Mobile.com
Neil Closner, President, Cascada
Mobile
Prabuddha S Raychaudhuri, CEO, SEOguru
Technologies
Carsten
Boers, President & Co-Founder, FlyTxt
Inc.
|
3.00pm |
Legality
of mobile gaming in Canada and how to ensure compliance
Elkind & Lipton
LLP specializes in Canadian and international business law.
Hear the specifins of operating in Canada and how to ensure
compliance in the legal minefield surrounding Mobile Gambling
and Gaming.
- Hear Elkind & Lipton LLP deliver a practical roadmap
for reviewing your business plans based on changing legislation
and jurisdictions in North America.
- Take an extensive look at the legality, viability and
strategic planning of “over the wire” gaming
in North America and how your business can take advantage
- Ensure you are 100% compliant and leap over the legal
hurdles in North America
Michael
Lipton, Elkind & Lipton LLP
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| 3.30pm |
BREAK |
4.00pm |
Mobile
and Interactive Gaming: A North American Legal Perspective
California-based
Attorney at Law Martin Owens specializes in online and interactive
gaming law. He will brief you on:
- How digital convergence and technology has changed the
very nature of the gambling and gaming business –
and the basis in law
- Why i-gaming has created a global market – and
why laws must change to take on board the new realities
- How mobile gambling, gaming and lotteries will fit into
a new regulatory scheme
- The law of ‘gaming devices’
- Case study analysis of state experiments, federal opposition
and which states are moving fastest towards acceptance
Martin Owens,
Trade Attorney
|
4.30pm |
Case
Study: The legal challenges facing North American players!
Barns 66 show you how to avoid and defend criminal challenges
from an actual case. You will hear how a defendant was charged
with operating illegal gaming operations and how it was possible
to negotiate a complete dismissal of all charges.
- Find out why it is essential to educate lawyers, prosecutors
and regulators
- Examine Federal Law Vs. State Law and how the differences
impact your business
- Understand how dealing from strength is essential for
your business
Patrick Brown, COO, Barn 66
|
5.00pm |
PANEL:
Navigating your way around the legal minefield in North America
Join our group of select legal panelists to help you navigate
your way around the mobile gaming legal minefield. You will:
- Gain a comprehensive summary of the legal landscape in
North America and exactly what it means for your business
- Understand the implications of getting it wrong and learn
how to get it right first time
- Aim your burning questions at the panelists in order
to get the legal answers you want
Michael Lipton, Elkind & Lipton LLP
Martin Owens, Trade Attorney
Zak Muscovitch, Principal,
Muscovitch & Associates, Barristers & Solicitors
Patrick Brown, COO, Barn 66
|
5.30pm |
Networking
Drinks and Final Table for the
North America
Industry Poker Tournament!
Whether you are networking with peers or playing at the final
table make sure you are in Montreal on October 3.
Visit www.bulletbusiness.com/IPT
to sign up for the online qualifiers now! |
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TWO: 4 October 2006 |
9.00am
| Chairman’s
Welcome & Opening Speech
Gareth Wong, Founder, Gambit |
9.10am |
Case
Study: Global mobile gambling: How do you overcome
the technical barriers?
Ongame’s goal is to grow faster than the market. The
company operates six global brands and offers digital poker
for three platforms: Mobile, PC and Mac. This session focuses
on:
- Common technical obstacles you’ll come up against
when developing applications that work worldwide –
plus viable solutions to navigate them
- Current NA devices and networks: Are your business projections
in line with their development?
- How to ensure secure, real-time communication between
the mobile game clients and the game server for your own
customers
- How to profitably manage development costs when technological
progress outstrips your financial resources
Nikolaus Varzakakos, Mobile Development
Manager, Ongame |
9.40am |
Case
Study: Convergence of differing media via mobile gaming
- the challenges & opportunities
WagerPhone and Impact Mobile discuss the convergence of an
array of media categories including SMS, IVR, Online, J2ME,
Brew, Symbian, WAP and many more giving you a full perspective
on the challenges and opportunities that each category holds.
Arm yourself with the media and technological knowledge to
create a well rounded, ubiquitous and easy to use mobile application!
Marc Askenasi, CEO, WagerPhone
Gary Schwartz, Founder, Impact Mobile |
10.10am |
Mobile Lotteries:
Make sure the numbers come up for your business
- Where are mobile lotteries headed in 2007: What specific
challenges lie ahead, how do you initiate a successful roll-out
and what pitfalls must be avoided at all costs?
- Which are the lottery revenue channels – and how
can you position your business to take a significant slice
of the action?
- Legal update: Where do lotteries currently sit within
the law - and do you ensure your business stays on the right
side of the authorities?
- What are the opportunities for lottery owners to partner
with mobile gambling operators capture increased profits
– and give their customers alternative methods to
play?
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| 10.40am |
BREAK |
11.00am |
Wireless in
Vegas: Exactly how important is it?
Mobile Gaming Systems is an application development company
that designs, develops and implements mobile services for
casinos and lotteries – and can turn every cell phone
into a wagering terminal. This session will give you the tools
to:
- Assess the importance of the Nevada launch of wireless
gambling
- Understand how this latest innovation is likely to fuel
the growth of mobile gambling across North America
- Discover the critical success factors of a mobile casino
deployment... hurdles that must be overcome.. and pitfalls
to avoid
- Learn from experience: A step-by-step guide of what not
to do plus key pointers ensure your own deployment succeeds
Owen Williams, CEO, Mobile Gaming
Systems |
11.30am |
The integration
of mobile gaming and land-based casinos
Progressive Gaming solutions are found in every major casino
on earth, and the company is the world's largest designer
and manufacturer of slot controllers and electronic displays.
This session will spell out:
- What have this year’s first real commercial launches
and roll-outs of mobile gaming in land-based casinos really
taught us?
- Unique insights into a land-based casino roll-out program:
– Successes and the lessons learned
- How to educate the player to ensure mobile is embraced
as an alternative gaming tool
- Mobile’s potential to become a revenue-driver for
your land-based casino
- How to build a mobile strategy that delivers incremental
revenue for all stakeholders
Brandon Knowles, Vice President of Gaming
Technology,
Progressive Gaming |
12.00pm |
Learn from experience
– how to work with an MNO
Mobival give you unique insight into how your business can
work with a leading MNO. Discover how your business can achieve
success through close partnership with an MNO to execute a
successful launch, sign-up 1000’s of players and deliver
innovative content to ensure player retention is high.
- Discover how Mobival manage the most successful End2End
Gambling channel among UK mobile operators
- Take notes as Oren demonstrates the right combination
of content and games to ensure optimal introduction
- Discover how to work hand in hand with mobile operator
to achieve a successful service
Oren Nauman, CEO, Mobival |
| 12.30pm |
LUNCH |
2.00pm |
Money in, Money
out: Payment and billing in a mobile environment
iSelfPay has created a new wireless phone-based payment system
that can be used by anyone who has money to spend. Find out:
- Which payment systems are already geared up to support
mobile gambling: Which options are the best match for your
business?
- Why are closed loop wireless payment systems better suited
to gaming than traditional payment systems – and what
does that means for your business?
- Is mobile gambling the killer application for wireless
payments – and what does that mean for gambling operators?
Tom Miezejeski, CEO and Founder, iSelfPay
|
2.30pm |
PANEL:
Untangling the payment and billing web
With an ever changing range of solutions attempting to resolve
countless challenges such as charge backs, money laundering
and player collusion, effective payment and billing systems
are as vital as ever.
This session will enable you to have your questions on payment
& billing answered in the North American market. Our payment
& billing panel will asks:
- How much does fraud impact the bottom line for your business?
- What are the new tactics used by fraudsters and how are
payment & billing systems equipped to fight back?
- What are the most effective solutions currently on the
market and how have they been specifically designed for
mobile?
- How can you promote safer and securer payment & billing
systems to your consumers?
Tom Miezejeski, CEO and Founder, iSelfPay |
3.00pm |
Age Verification
over the wire
- What else can the industry to about social responsibility
and age verification – or are we doing enough already?
- Should we put pressure on operators who are content to
do the absolute minimum?
- How can we deliver products that satisfy players and
the authorities?
- Which systems, protocols and services are best for your
business - and best for your players?
Micah Willbrand, International Business
Development Manager,
GB Group
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3.30pm |
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