Miller might have added that G2E, with its large crowds (30,000 attendees) and densely packed aisles, is anathema to social distancing. Also, it’s a dickens of a time to be coming to market with new slot machines and table games while most casinos are still getting back on their feet (and mothballing much of their game inventory). In lieu of one big convention, a series of virtual events are being set up through the balance of the year. The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers, a prime mover in G2E, was rumored to be particularly against going ahead with this year’s assembly. Said Reed Exhibitions Americas President Hervé Sedky, ““We arrived at this decision after thoughtfully engaging with national, state, and local public health authorities, as well as exhibitors and buyers who have shared industry observations and priorities. Ultimately, it became clear that proceeding with an in-person gathering simply was not feasible.”
As they used to say in Brooklyn in a non-casino context, Wait ’til next year.
