{"id":27490,"date":"2020-07-08T10:01:35","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T18:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lasvegasadvisor.com\/stiffs-and-georges\/?p=27490"},"modified":"2020-07-09T07:09:56","modified_gmt":"2020-07-09T15:09:56","slug":"this-just-in-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lasvegasadvisor.com\/stiffs-and-georges\/this-just-in-12\/","title":{"rendered":"This just in …"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Global Gaming Expo<\/strong>, the biggest American gaming trade show and one of the three premier such conventions in the world (the others are in London<\/strong> and Macao<\/strong>) is toast. American Gaming Association<\/strong> President Bill Miller<\/strong> just announced the cancellation of this year’s G2E, once set to begin in October 5. That’s a bitter pill to swallow not only for co-sponsor AGA but for Sands Expo Center<\/strong>, where the show is traditionally held. \u201cIn light of continued uncertainty around a viable marketplace at a physical G2E show, global travel restrictions, and\u00a0currently unknown guidance on large public gatherings this fall, we have come to the unfortunate conclusion that we simply cannot hold an in-person G2E this year,\u201d stated Miller. He added, \u201cHealth and safety have always been our top priority and the uncertainty created by the ongoing pandemic makes this the prudent decision ahead of critical deadlines for exhibitors planning to participate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"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<\/strong>, a prime mover in G2E, was rumored to be particularly against going ahead with this year’s assembly. Said Reed Exhibitions Americas<\/strong> President Herv\u00e9 Sedky<\/strong>, “\u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As they used to say in Brooklyn<\/strong> in a non-casino context, Wait ’til next year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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