Subject: IAGR at London ICE and Invitation to GREF Reception


Greetings IAGR Members!

The International Association of Gaming Regulators shares this reminder with all Members about the upcoming ICE Totally Gaming event which convenes at the ExCel London venue February 5-7, 2013. Registration details to participate in the various ICE Totally Gaming events can be found HERE.

President Susan Hensel will give the keynote speech during the Regulators' Luncheon on Tuesday, February 5th as part of the World Regulatory Briefing conference. Several other IAGR trustees and members will also be featured during conference panel discussions.

In addition, the IAGR eGambling Working Group will have a meeting during this week.
Details will be found in the Members' Portal or via email from the Group Chair.

ICE Totally Gaming 2013 features a 31,000 sqm exhibit hall and eight conferences over three days on gaming related topics including poker, sports betting, casino, lottery, bingo and social games.

For those of you visiting ICE and looking for an opportunity to interact with other regulators, the Gaming Regulators European Forum (GREF) has asked that we pass along the following invitation to you for an event to be held at the Aspers Casino, which is the largest UK casino:


                  All GREF members and other regulators are cordially invited to a special lecture
                  and drinks reception that GREF is hosting as part of its new lecture series. Peter
                  Wilson, regulatory lawyer, will be speaking on the topic of “Social gaming, gambling
                  crime, personal data abuse and other challenges for regulators”
on Tuesday,
                  February 5th at 6 PM in Aspers Casino.

                  Peter Wilson is the founder of his own niche firm, Peter Wilson Legal LLP,
                  specializing in gambling and business investigations. The gambling practice has
                  been built up over 20 years expanding from advising UK land-based businesses to
                  an international iGaming practice with clients in over a dozen jurisdictions. Peter
                  is known for his comprehensive industry knowledge and sensible, practical advice.
                  He lectures widely and provides training and consulting. Peter has been recognized
                  for many years as leading individual in both Chambers UK and The Legal 500, and
                  is Chairman of the Society for the Study of Gambling. Please visit
                  http://www.gref.net Regulators Area for possible updates.

                  The lecture will be followed by a drink reception where you will be able to network
                  with other regulators.

                  There is no charge for this event. But space is limited. If you would like to attend,
                  please RSVP to gref.net@gmail.com by Friday, January 25th.


                  On behalf of GREF Executive Board
                  Håkan Hallstedt


                  How to find Aspers Casino
                  Address
                 
Aspers Casino
                  312 The Loft, Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, Olympic Park,
                  phone 020 8536 5630

                  Find your way to Aspers Casino from ExCeL
                 
Go to Custom House at ExCeL
                  Take the DLR train towards Stratford (13 minutes, 7 stops).
                  Get off at Stratford and walk to the Casino (6 minutes).
                  For more details click here for a map.