Legal experts to speak at Social Gambling Conference

social gambling conference 20121 NOVEMBER 2012 (London, UK)- Legal experts in the social gambling space will add their opinions to the Social Gambling Conference on November 16th at Dexter House, London.

Jason Chess, Partner and Head of the Betting & Gaming Practise at Wiggin LLP, Tom Grant, Associate Solicitor at Harris Hagan, Andre Wilsenach Executive Director of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission,  David Schollenberger Partner and Head of Gaming and Leisure Team of Healys LLP, Diane Mullenex Head of the Telecom Media Technology Department and Founding Partner at Ichay & Mullenex Avocats and Hilary Stewart-Jones Partner of DLA Piper will speak on the topic ‘The Law of the Land: Games or Gambling’. The expert panel will discuss the legal differences between social gaming and gambling according to existing legislation in various jurisdictions.

“It is imperative this conference has the leading industry experts from the legal sector to discuss social gambling, so I am pleased to announce that Jason, Tom, Andre, David, Diane and Hilary will be speaking on the matter”, said conference Chairman Michael Caselli. “There is a raft of legal uncertainty in the space, with various jurisdictions treating social gambling differently. Our legal experts will highlight the dangers of operating social-casino-style games in various global jurisdictions”.

The Social Gambling Conference on November 16th at Dexter House, London is the first show of its kind, and will cover many topics including; the transition between social and real money gambling, the regulation of social games, monetization and the opportunities in social gambling. But perhaps most importantly, the conference provides an insight into where the leaders and innovators in the space are directing the industry. Attendees can register at for the conference at www.SocialGamblingConference.com.

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About The Social Gambling Conference:

The Social Gambling Conference, hosted by iGaming Business, will be held at Dexter House on the 16th of November. It is a conference for anyone that wants to define their own unique opportunities in the crossroad between the social games space and the iGaming space. It is also a forum for investors in social and gambling that want to stay on the cutting edge of social monetization. The Social Gambling Conference covers the transition between social and real money gambling, regulation in the space, monetization and the opportunities in social gambling. But perhaps most importantly, the conference provides an insight into where the leaders and innovators in the space are directing the industry. Chaired by iGaming expert Michael Caselli, the conference brings together 27 leading figures from the social and gambling communities to discuss the future of the industry.

About iGaming Business:
iGaming Business has been involved in the iGaming sector for over 10 years. They specialize in publishing and providing high level information to the iGaming sector through magazines, events, websites and intelligent reports. With over 16,000 affiliates, operators and vendors regularly reading our information off-line and 75,000 online iGaming Business is the biggest publishing company within the sector. Please visit www.iGamingBusiness.com for further information.