G2E Institute Moving to Gulf Coast in 2007.

Three-Day Event to Feature Innovative Conference, Networking Events;

Casino Design Conference to Be Co-Located with G2E Institute

LAS VEGAS -- Global Gaming Expo (G2E) today announced that G2E Institute, its unique conference event that debuted last year in Las Vegas, will move to New Orleans in 2007, bringing G2E's world-class educational content, dynamic networking events and "by the industry, for the industry" approach to the Gulf Coast. Set for April 10-12, 2007 at the Wyndham New Orleans at Canal Place and themed Gaming's Next Era: Leveraging Innovation to Enhance Your Market, the event also will include a charity golf tournament.

As in 2006, Casino Design, the popular G2E conference dedicated to the design and development of casino resort properties, also will be co-located with G2E Institute.

"All across the country we are seeing the continuing growth, expansion and reinvention of the gaming industry. Nowhere is this process more evident than along the Gulf Coast, making it the perfect venue for G2E Institute," said Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., president and CEO of the AGA. "When we launched the flagship G2E event in 2001 as the first trade show and conference event by the industry and for the industry, I said our duty was to serve the needs of the gaming industry. Developing a top-notch educational event focused on moving emerging and evolving gaming markets forward is a prime example of our continued dedication to delivering exactly what our industry and our host communities are looking for."

G2E Institute will feature cutting-edge, workshop-style conference programming designed to give gaming professionals and community leaders the tools necessary to build their markets into premier gaming destinations. The conference will focus on how existing markets have harnessed the latest gaming trends to improve their business, and how those best practices can be applied to transform emerging and re-emerging gaming jurisdictions.

In addition to the conference program, G2E Institute will feature a host of unique networking events that have become a signature of G2E's events portfolio. The "Chipping In for Charity" Golf Tourney will take place Tuesday, April 10 at the English Turn Golf and Country Club in New Orleans. G2E Institute also will host the Casino Design Awards luncheon, honoring outstanding achievement in casino resort architecture and design throughout the world, and other networking events are in the planning stages.

In addition to AGEM, Ameristar Casinos, Inc.; Boyd Gaming Corporation; Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.; Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.; MGM MIRAGE; Penn National Gaming, Inc.; and the Louisiana Gaming Association and its members; already have signed on to support G2E Institute 2007.

"The organizers of G2E have access to the top speakers in the world, their networking events are second to none, and they have established themselves as the premier providers of relevant educational content that is on the cutting edge of what's new in our industry," said George P. Corchis, Jr., president of the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi. "We wanted this caliber of an event on the Gulf Coast, and we're proud to be a part of the inaugural G2E Institute in this region. This event is going to play a key role in the overall revitalization of this entire region, and its innovative and solution-driven approach is going to benefit gaming professionals across the country."

Some of the special features made popular at the flagship G2E event in Las Vegas will be an important part of the G2E Institute experience. As at other G2E events, the conference will feature high-powered keynote speakers, off-site casino property tours and other activities. Also like G2E, conference content at G2E Institute will be planned with input from gaming professionals throughout the region to ensure coverage of only the most timely and relevant issues and trends.

"I can say without a doubt that the quality of the events put on by the G2E team rivals that of the best in the world," said Keith Smith, president and chief operating officer of Boyd Gaming Corporation. "The AGA has provided tremendous support to this region since the hurricane, and they realize we're poised to enter a new era here on the Gulf Coast. This event, more than any other could, will provide us with a road map for how to get there."

For more information on G2E Institute, or to register for group or early bird discounts, visit www.G2EInstitute.com.

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is the international gaming trade show and conference "by the industry and for the industry." Organized by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions, G2E made its debut in fall 2001, defining itself as the pre-eminent show for the gaming-entertainment industry.

The AGA represents the commercial casino-entertainment industry by addressing federal legislative and regulatory issues. The association also serves as a clearinghouse for information, develops educational and advocacy programs, and provides leadership on industry-related issues of public concern.

Reed Exhibitions is a world leader in creating high profile, targeted industry events where buyers and suppliers come together to do business. Every year, Reed events bring together some 90,000 suppliers and over 5.5 million buyers from around the world. Today, Reed events are held in 32 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia/Pacific, and are organized by 26 fully staffed offices. Reed's portfolio of more than 420 events services 49 industries in 12 key sectors.