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New Zealand's top casino to host 2010 New Zealand Gaming Expo

14 Apr 2010

From 28-29 April 2010, the SKYCITY Convention Centre located at the SKYCITY Auckland complex will be host to New Zealand’s premier and only gaming industry Expo. The New Zealand Gaming Expo is a two day showcase event dedicated to the New Zealand Gaming scene and will involve industry executives debating the important issues in the gaming industry.

This year’s conference speakers include Revenue Minister, Peter Dunne; SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited CEO, Nigel Morrison; CEO of the Charities Commission, Trevor Garrett, and Gambling Watch Coordinator, David McPherson.

The New Zealand Gaming Expo, which will also be the showcase of the best available equipment and most recent developments in the New Zealand gaming market, is not open to the public but is complimentary for gaming industry executives, government regulatory research and support bodies, hotels, clubs, casino, resorts and hospitality industry establishments.

SKYCITY Auckland’s General Manager Casino Operations, Ejaaz Dean is pleased to see the Expo and conference back in Auckland this year.

“As New Zealand’s premier award-winning gaming venue, we are delighted to again be hosting the New Zealand Gaming Expo this year. We believe SKYCITY Auckland provides a great venue for our industry’s annual gathering by not only providing top-notch convention centre facilities, but also the opportunity for delegates to experience the latest technology that we have to offer in our casino floor.”


SKYCITY Auckland is the premier entertainment venue in Auckland with 19 bars and restaurants, two hotels, a convention centre, theatre and world class casino. There is no better place than SKYCITY Auckland, to hold one of the most important events in the New Zealand Gaming Industries annual calendar.

The New Zealand Gaming Expo Conference runs from 10.00am until 12.00pm each day, while the Trade Show runs from 12.00pm until 5.00pm on both days. Registration starts at 9.30am.

SKYCITY Auckland is the home of entertainment in Auckland offering visitors the choice of two hotels, a casino, a multitude of dining options and exciting bars, the SKYCITY Theatre, East Day Spa and of course the world famous SkyJump and SkyWalk right in the heart of the city.


ENDS


For further information please contact:
Brodie Stewart
Media Relations Coordinator
SKYCITY Entertainment Group
Phone:  +64 9 363 7126
Mobile:  +64 21 389 150
E-mail:  brodie.stewart@skycity.co.nz
Twitter: www.twitter.com/SKYCITYAkl

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Sector Auckland
Keywords SKYCITY, Gaming Expo, Convention Centre