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iGGBA to Promote New Framework for Gaming at ICEi
The period of ICE 2005 will be busiest three days in the Association's history according to Wes Himes, Secretary of the interactive Gaming, Gambling and Betting Association (iGGBA). iGGBA, one of 162 ICE exhibitors, will be taking centre stage within the ICEi section of the show, an 800sqm (8,600sq.ft) area of the show dedicated to all aspects of remote gaming. "Along with our Annual General Meeting, we will be using our exhibition presence at ICE to unveil our 2005 programme of activity which will include our continued interaction on the UK's Draft Gambling Bill, the Gaming Board and EU policy development," said Mr Himes. "In the process we hope to build on our membership which now stands at over 50 companies and organisations." Mr Himes said iGGBA believes that the proposed legislation in the home market could provide an opportunity which will allow the remote betting and interactive gaming industry to grow as UK consumers feel more secure using online gambling services which are regulated by a UK licence. "By January we could be just months away from a regulatory framework hopefully offering remote gaming industry operators and suppliers a viable option when choosing a licensing jurisdiction. ICE 2005, and in particular our presence at ICEi, will allow us to communicate with all of the key players in the interactive market."
Show organisers, ATE revealed at the beginning of November that ICEi will comprise no fewer than 29 exhibitors drawn from 11 different jurisdictions, offering the very latest products and services covering every conceivable facet of the business from content to consultancy, hosting to hardware, payment processing to platform provision and sports books to security systems. At least a dozen i-gaming specialists will be exhibiting at ICE for the very first time in 2005. Julian Graves, ATE Marketing & Commercial Director said, "i-gaming is well established as a vibrant, significant and integral sector of the London Show, where operators from every jurisdiction worldwide meet annually to see the latest products and discuss the hottest issues concerning gaming and gambling in every shape and form. As such, it represents the single most important opportunity of the year for gaming professionals and with such a strong line-up of the industry's very best interactive suppliers ICEi 2005 is simply a 'must-do' event for anyone involved in this sector."
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