October is the month of conference and acronym mayhem, likely one of the most hectic months of the year for anyone who is involved in the online gambling industry. Kicking off with an event dedicated to the US gambling market in Vegas, followed by three conferences in Barcelona and a little poker in between, we’re going to need the month of November for recovery after this madness is over.
As if that would ever happen.
On to Las Vegas…
With the tagline of, “We see OPPORTUNITY in the MIDST of Change”, we’re not sure how you could even think about missing the Global Gambling Expo (G2E). G2E is THE event of the year dedicated to the United States land based and online gambling market, one of the most exciting and sought after markets in the industry at the moment.
Well, that and the Hoff is rumored to be in attendance.
What: Global Gaming Expo (G2E)
When: October 1-4, 2012
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
Check G2E Site for Registration and Pricing
The Barcelona Affiliate Conference (BAC) is back in warm and sunny Spain and its a must attend event for anyone working in the online gambling affiliate industry. This year organizers iGaming Business have decided to incorporate iGB Espana, an event dedicated to the Spanish speaking iGaming sector, into the BAC so there will be a little something for everyone AND all affiliates go for free.
What: Barcelona Affiliate Conference (BAC) & iGB Espana
When: October 11-14, 2012
Where: Barcelona, Spain
Register Online, affiliates go for free
Continuing on with our Spanish theme, the World Regulatory Briefing (WrB) Spain will be taking place the day before EiG begins, a niche event focusing on the regulatory status and online gambling market in Spain.
What: World Regulatory Briefing Spain (WrB)
When: October 15, 2012
Where: Barcelona, Spain
Register Online
The European iGaming Congress & Expo (EiG), now in its 11th year, is a high level event dedicated to everything and anything happening in the online gambling industry around the world. Due to popular demand, EiG has moved back to Barcelona and will serve as an excellent opportunity to learn, network and enjoy some Spanish style afterhours.
What: European iGaming Congress & Expo (EiG)
When: October 16-18
Where: Barcelona, Spain
Register Online
For those of you who have had enough conferencing and want more poker, the World Series of Poker Europe Main Event kicked off in Cannes September 29th and will continue until the Main Event champion is crowned on October 4th.
What: World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPe) Main Event
When: September 29-October 4, 2012
Where: Cannes, France
Pre-Register Online