Agenda
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 10.30 - 11.00 | Coffee and registration |
| 11.00 - 11.05 | Chairmans Opening Remarks Filippo Ferri, Director of iGaming Development, GLI Europe |
| 11.05 - 12.00 | Current state-of-play in the Italian VLT market Lottery terminals mark a new era in Italy’s gaming industry. With VLT set to alter Italy’s gaming landscape this session will provide an update on the current impact and market potential VLTs will have on a country that already boasts numerous gaming opportunities. Raffaele Curcio, Chairman, SAPARSalvatore Barbieri, President, Association Bingo Halls |
| 12.00 - 12.40 | Legal requirements for operating in a VLT market This session will examine the regulatory issues connected to the role of each player involved in the VLT. It will also provide insight into the award of the new VLT licenses. Giulio Coraggio, Senior Associate, DLA Piper, Italy |
| 12.40 - 13.45 |
Technical requirements within VLTs A panel of experts will disclose technical information and outline the main peculiarities of the system. This will include how a server-based system works highlighting the issues with having games downloaded remotely onto terminals, central versus local determination of outcomes, jackpot controllers and TiTO systems, whilst looking at the possibility of integrating the various systems at venue level. Antonio Grida' Cucco, Senior Test Engineer, GLI Italy B.V. |
| 13.45 - 14.45 | Networking Break |
| 14.45 - 15.30 | Game content and products offerings With the introduction of VLTs, the Italian market will now have the ability to offer the latest products found in other jurisdiction and within ‘real’ casinos. With a greater portfolio of products now available this session will look at how to determine which products to introduce into the Italian market. Many feel progressive and bonus-style games will be key, while others are entering the market with a multigame-style product. Essentially, the supply of the right gaming content is key to making VLTs a success. Our panel of experts will offer a varied and comprehensive update on new and emerging gaming content. Roberto Cian, Director for Italy, Global Zitro |
| 15.30 - 16.15 | Introducing a mini VLT casino within the current Italian gaming landscape VLTs within the Italian market will primarily be offered in existing betting shops and bingo halls, but many operators are planning new dedicated VLT halls in purpose-built locations. This session will hear from industry experts as they provide practical advice and guidance on the steps required when developing a VLT Casino. Hubertus Thonhauser, Managing Director, Casino Austria International |
| 16.15 - 16.50 | Closing Panel Discussion - A Pan-European VLT Perspective The closing session will provide a Pan-European perspective of the VLT market. It will provide key insight from representatives of gaming boards and game machine associations who have successfully introduced Video Lottery Terminals into their own jurisdiction. Kelmut Kafka, 1st Vice President, EUROMAT |
| 16.50 | Chairmans Closing Remarks |
| 17.00 | Close |
