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Internet Gaming vs. Traditional Gaming: Adversaries or Allies? LARCHMONT, N.Y. (ots-PRNewswire) - The Third AnnualInternationalSymposium on Internet Gambling Law and Management to be held Nov.28-30 at the Mayfair Hotel in London, United Kingdom will examinethequestion Internet Gaming vs. Traditional Gaming: Adversaries orAllies? Organized by BioConferences International, Inc. inconjunction with Gaming Law Review, Internet GamingInternational,and the International Internet Gaming Association, the conferencewill examine the growing relationship between Internet andtraditional gaming. In the past several years, a new, rapidly growing Internetgamingindustry has emerged as a potent rival to the traditional casino,sportsbook and lottery businesses. The success of Internet gaminghasled some traditional gaming companies to invest in, partner,jointventure and create alliances with Internet gaming operators. Leonard Steinberg, the Chairman of Stanley Leisure, PLC, oneofthe largest gaming concerns in the world and owners of many ofthemost successful casinos in the United Kingdom, will present thekeynote address on "How the Casino and Betting Shop IndustryViewsInternet Gaming." Peter Dean, Chairman of the British Gaming Board, will welcomeconference participants and give a UK regulatory perspective onInternet gaming. Co-Chaired by Professor and Gaming Consultant Joseph M. Kellyofthe United States, and Anthony R. Coles, of Jeffrey GreenRusssell,UK, the conference will feature a host of international speakersincluding Mark Dohlen, CEO of Starnet CommunicationsInternational,Inc. of Canada, the firm Forbes magazine calls the Microsoft ofturn-key Internet gaming systems and a grand sponsor of theconference; Jamie Nettleton, of Norton Smith & Co, and DavidOhlsonof Special Projects, both of Australia; Maurice Murphy,Commissioner,Free Trade & Processing Zone, Antigua; Adriaan Brink, Plus Lotto,Liechtenstein; Graeme Levin of gambling.com, based in SouthAfrica;Dr. Franz Wohlfahrt of Austria; and Mickey Charles of the SportsNetwork of the United States. Sessions will include increasing Internet gaming revenue andprofitability, market techniques, the use of the Internet bylotteries, the growth of Internet sportsbook and parimutueloperations, a world wide update on legal and regulatory aspectsofInternet gaming and much more. Bioconferences International, Inc. sponsors conferences in avariety of biotechnical, medical, legal and business fields. Tofindout more information about this conference, call 800-5-BIOCON;fax914-834-3689; email info@liebertpub.com or visit the company'sWebsites at http://internet-gambling.com or http://liebertpub.com.ots Original Text Service: BioConferences International, Inc.Internet: http://www.newsaktuell.deContact: Christopher Dauer of Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 914-834-3100,ext. 613, or cdauer@liebertpub.com, for BioConferencesInternational,Inc.Web site: http://internet-gambling.comWeb site: http://liebertpub.come-mail:
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