IGCE '08 Focuses on Legal Aspects of Gaming and Sports to Avoid Conference Logjam

HATBORO, Pennsylvania, December 31 /PRNewswire/ --

IGCE '08, the International Gaming Conference & Expo (IGCE, scheduled for 
Lisbon, Portugal, April 22-24 of 2008 has emphasized its concentration on the 
legal aspects of the gaming and sports industries in an effort to avoid what 
a spokesperson for the organization has referred to as the "current, 
inevitable glut of conferences that are occurring on an international basis."

"IGCE is the conference division of The Sports Network, the premiere
real-time sports wire service in the United States," stated Amanda Manero,
Conference Coordinator for IGCE, "and their reputation for providing first
class service and accommodation to their client base has extended itself with
regard to the upcoming conference.

"Attending an informative and well organized conference with top level
speakers is always the obvious priority but," concluded Ms Manero, "the
industry demands a focus and concentration on the topic that is of greatest
concern to all at this time and into the foreseeable future. Primary on that
list, as we enter a new year, is complete and expert knowledge of the
legalities pervading the sports and gaming industry at this time, from the
United States to Europe and beyond.

"We are faced with a multi-billion dollar business and the areas of
legislation, regulation, political rulings that occur without announcement
but with unerring regularity have the potential of putting many individuals
and organizations in harm's way. It is necessary and critical that all are
acutely aware of how to address, combat and adapt to these ever-changing
times. That, in essence, is the purpose of IGCE '08, to bring together the
finest and most well-known attorneys and corporate leaders from around the
globe to address present problems as they are perceived and to discuss those
that are waiting on the legal horizon."

The conference spokesperson added that IGCE '08 is planning on addressing
issues that are tied to off-shore gaming, how to handle and react to the U.S.
market, payment processing, money laundering, marketing of gaming, whether or
not affiliate relationships are entering their own 'danger zone,' the recent
WTA decision in the conflict between Antigua and the U.S. and how it plays on
the world stage as well as many other topics that are noted on the conference
web site, www.igconference.com.

IGCE has also announced that registration will be accompanied by
reservations for specific luncheon seating with designated speakers on a
first come, first serve basis and that attendees cannot sit with the same
speaker on both days of the conference so that all have an opportunity to
network and interact with the faculty members.

Additional information on the conference is available by e-mailing Amanda
Manero at amanda@sportsnetwork.com or by calling +1-215-441-5887 or going to
www.igconference.com to register.

About The International Gaming Conference & Expo

The IGCE was created to address issues within the gaming industry and to
cover land-based ventures and online Internet efforts. Its founders are
experts within the industry and each conference is focused upon coverage of
every topic of interest and importance to its attendees with a reach and
reputation that is able to gather together the most important voices within
the industry on an international level.

Web site: http://www.igconference.com
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