Internationally renowned scholar and online gambling expert Professor I. Nelson Rose takes a look at this phenomenon and offers his explanation for why we are facing the challenges we face today and how we got to this point. He will share his vast knowledge of the US legal landscape and relate how other parts of the world face very similar challenges. Professor Rose's insights should ultimately provide guidance toward expectations for the future and a better understanding of why the gambling industry is consistently under fire.

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I. Nelson Rose, Whittier Law School , USA

Business and Investment Hall 510 Moderator: Morden Lazarus, Lazarus Charbonneau, Canada I-Gaming - the Evolving Media View Suzette Parmley will give an overview of how the gambling industry, both casinos and Internet gaming, has evolved into a major business story at big daily publications, including the Philadelphia Inquirer, and how it is covered as a major industry that is tracked by Wall Street and investors. Suzette Parmley, The Philadelphia Inquirer, United States

US Policy and Enforcement Hall 511 Moderator: Martin Owens, Jr., Law Offices of Martin Owens, United States Roundtable: Roadmap to Regulation - Only a Matter of Time? Even before the passing of the UIGEA, efforts on numerous fronts toward regulated I-gaming in the United States were well underway. Interactive race betting has taken place in the States since 1998; certain state lotteries are now offering Internet subscriptions; Nevada is moving forward with wireless gaming. And on the federal level, an AGA-backed proposal for a commission to examine regulated I-gaming is expected to resurface in the 110th Congress. Find out what the real prospects are for regulated online gambling in the United States. Robert Blumenfeld, Mendel Blumenfeld, LLP, United States Andrew Parmentier, Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc., USA Cory Aronovitz, Casino Law Group, USA Jonathan Winer, Alston & Bird LLP , USA

Business and Investment Hall 510 Preparing for a Sale - M&A Strategies for the 'New Game' In a time when more I-gaming assets are changing hands then ever before, knowing what to look for, how to get into a position of strength and when to buy or sell is crucial for fulfilling your business plan. This discussion presents the multitude of factors to consider in knowing if and when to pull the trigger. Jonathan Moss, EGamingBrokerage.com, United Kingdom Archie Watt, KPMG, United Kingdom Morden Lazarus, Lazarus Charbonneau, Canada

US Policy and Enforcement Hall 511 Roundtable: Roadmap to Regulation - Continued A continuation of the 12:45 session.

Business and Investment Hall 510 Preparing for a Sale - Continued A continuation of the 1:15 session.

US Policy and Enforcement Hall 511 Moderator: Martin Owens, Jr., Law Offices of Martin Owens, United States DOJ Procedures - The Rules for Enforcing the Rules The opening segment of the legal track focuses on policies and procedures followed by the Department of Justice. Delegates will become familiar with the parameters of common practices such as the subpoena process and the seizure of assets and will gain an understanding of what actions are within the rights of the government. They will also be walked through the stages of the trial and appeal process. Ken Dreifach, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, USA

Business and Investment Hall 510 Addressing Money Laundering - Business and Regulatory Perspectives Two perspectives on how online gambling businesses are dealing with money laundering. Concepts such as compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, KYC policies, minimizing chargebacks and addressing fraud will be discussed. The ultimate goal is to demonstrate how measures to prevent money laundering make a positive contribution to the bottom line. Miles Carroll, GB Group, United Kingdom Robert Dias, IIGC, United Kingdom Morden Lazarus, Lazarus Charbonneau, Canada

US Policy and Enforcement Hall 511 Moderator: Martin Owens, Jr., Law Offices of Martin Owens, United States Roundtable: Games of Skill and the Search for Legal Gaming Profit Centers In this exercise, panelists will put games of skill under the legal microscope in and effort to define how and whether the UIGEA applies to any or all of them. The goal is for delegates to walk away with a grasp of what is and is not permissible in this burgeoning sector and where the lines are drawn. In addition to helping businesses and individuals come to terms with they stand, discussions like this also provide tangible answers for the investment community. Duncan Cheadle, Managing Director, JPM International Ltd., UK Linda Shorey, K&L Gates, USA David Downes, YouGaming.com, United States Daniel Goldman, DuplicatePoker.com, Israel