Programme

Conference Day One: Thursday 2nd March 2006

8.30 Registration and welcome coffee

9.00 Opening remarks from the chair

CASINOS

9.10 [Keynote] Managing key risks in casinos and gaming

Protecting your operations in a global economy Implementing best-practice risk management plans Clarifying the threats of money laundering

Steve Vickers, President & CEO, International Risk Ltd

9.55 [Panel discussion] Maintaining leadership amidst growing competition

• Broadening exposure to your gaming and entertainment business
• Opportunities from diversifying
• Expanding selectively into key markets
• Driving down operational costs
• Improving branding
• Attracting fresh talent
• Benefiting from cross ownership between casinos, wagering, gaming and media operators

Melvin Bartholomeusz, General Manager, Canberra Casino
Nigel Morrison, Chief Executive, Federal Hotels and Resorts & West Point Casino

10.40 Morning tea

PROFITS FROM ON-LINE GAMING

11.15 [Keynote] Exploiting opportunities to boost market share

What does the consumer want How can we deliver it Why does loyalty matter Product selection and variety Importance of brand

Alistair Assheton, CEO, Leisure and Gaming plc, (London)

GAMBLING AND GAMING INVESTMENTS - HIDDEN TREASURES OR RISKY BUSINESS?

11.45 Unlocking the financial potential of Asia

• Liberalisation and opportunities for operators
• How financial investors, gambling companies and operators will perform
• Companies that will make it into the portfolio of investors
• Stock market analysis in emerging markets

Sean Monaghan, Vice President, Merrill Lynch Singapore & Visiting Lecturer, University of Nevada USA

12.15 [Panel discussion] The gambling industry promises global growth – how will you benefit?

• Weighing the performance of stocks
• Tackling marketplace volatility
• Assessing investment options
• Evaluating products with high returns
• Gearing for long-term growth

Tony Waters, Analyst, CCZ Equities
Sean Monaghan, Vice President, Merrill Lynch Singapore & Visiting Lecturer, University of Nevada USA
Ashwini Chandra, Analyst, Goldman Sachs

1.00 Networking Luncheon sponsored by:

INNOVATIONS FOR LOTTERIES

RESPONSIBLE GAMING STRATEGIES

2.30 [Case study] Reducing problem gaming

• Can you realistically weigh harm minimisation with patrons “right” to gamble?
• Which “responsible gaming” balancing act is most likely to work?
• What are the lessons learned from current plans?
• Is there potential to balance profits with patrons’ interests?

TRANSACTIONS AND REPORTING

3.00 [Panel discussion] Money laundering reforms and implications for casinos and gaming operators

• Understanding changes to money laundering laws
• How these affect your casinos, gaming or wagering operations
• When new changes will become operational
• What you need to do to ensure compliance

Liz Atkins, Deputy Director, Anti-Money Laundering Reforms, AUSTRAC
Ros Grady, Partner (Financial Services), Mallesons, Stephen Jacques

3.30 Afternoon tea

FUTURE LICENSING ARRANGEMENTS

4.00 [Panel discussion] Factors influencing policy decisions in 2005-2010

• Globalisation of the gambling industry
• Expansion and consolidation of operators across multiple jurisdictions
• Shifts in dominance and influence of industry participants
• Future of wagering licences
• Gaming machine entitlements – what’s next?

Brian Farrell, Chief Executive, Casino Control Authority (NSW)
David Ford, Deputy Under Treasurer, Queensland Treasury

4.30 How changes to legislation will affect your operations this decade

• Developments across particular industries
• Public lotteries
• Gaming machines
• Racing and wagering
• Casinos
• Interactive gambling

Anthony Seyfort, Partner, National Gaming and Wagering Practice, Landers and Rogers

5.00 Closing remarks from the chair

5.10 Close of Day One

5.15 Join fellow delegates for networking drinks at the conference reception centre

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Conference Day Two: Friday 3rd March 2006

8.30 Welcome coffee

9.00 Opening remarks from the chair

9.05 [Keynote] On-line betting opportunities in a global market

• Future of on-line gambling
• Regional and off-shore markets
• Potential for growth in a deregulated market

John Anderson, CEO, Cassava (Gibraltar)

ENDING THE DEADLOCK FOR RACING CHANNELS

9.40 [Case study] Signing up clubs and pubs to alternative racing channels – opportunities and challenges

Business benefits of alternative channels Moving from “free broadcasts” to paid services Future pricing and access arrangements How “split-picture” differences between broadcasters are being resolved

Peter Sweeney, CEO, & Paul Bretell, General Manager, ThoroughVision (TVN)

10.10 [Case study] Racing broadcasts – next step for Sky Channel

How is Australia’s first racing networking competing in a changed market? Which broadcasting issues need addressing? Where’re the opportunities for multi-venue racing broadcasts? Business innovations that work and why

Peter Caillard, CEO, Sky Channel (Tabcorp)

10.45 Morning tea

11.00 [Panel discussion] Alternative racing channels - how do racing clubs benefit?

• Pros and cons of alternative racing channels
• Implications for patrons
• Opportunities for operators

Peter Sweeney, CEO, & Paul Bretell, General Manager, ThoroughVision (TVN)
Peter Caillard, CEO, Sky Channel (Tabcorp)

BETTING EXCHANGES – HERE TO STAY?

11.40 Updating the racing industry’s stance on betting exchanges

Outlining the dangers to traditional racing What are the integrity issues with exchanges? Is continuing opposition a good thing?

Andrew Harding, CEO, Australian Racing Board

IMPROVE CASH FLOW FROM POKER MACHINES

12.15 Developments in interactive gaming

• How the leisure industry benefits
• Marketplace innovations
• What patrons want
• Opportunities in traditional vs emerging markets

Peter Walford, Group General Manager, Global Sales Ainsworth Technology

12.50 Networking luncheon

OUTLOOK FOR CLUBS, PUBS AND HOTELS

1.40 Capturing market share in the broader gambling market (2.15)

• Turnaround strategies for clubs, pubs and hotels
• Growing margins through diversification
• Attracting investment from a variety of sources
• Broadening leisure offerings beyond poker machines
• Overcoming the problems of smoking bans

MAXIMISE YOUR ROI FOR ON-LINE GAMING

2.15 Next generation on-line gaming – improving on your product offerings (2.50)

Technology trends, eg wi-fi/mobile gaming Cost considerations Emerging market players

Matt Davey, Chief Executive, Tekkorp Australia

STRENGHTEN MARKETING AND BRANDING

2.50 [Case study] Driving traffic to your on-line betting sites

Do’s and don’ts Using the best technology tools Strategic marketing

Wayne Jones, Director (Australia), Sportingbet

3.15 Afternoon tea

3.45 Attracting “mass market” players to your site (4.15)

• Web branding and traffic management considerations
• Offering roulette, blackjack, slots and baccarat on-line
• Interactive experiences anywhere, anytimeanytime

Brian Cooke, Managing Director, NewEcon Australia

4.15 Improving internet gaming controls with the best available technology

• Establishing organisation-wide risk management strategies

Alan Pedley, Director, Gaming Associates

4.45 Closing remarks from the chair

4.50 Close of conference

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