Gaming Professionals Optimistic About Industry’s Future
G2E 2011 attendees surveyed on industry outlook and their experiences at the trade show and conference event
LAS VEGAS – A recent survey conducted at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2011 found that gaming professionals are optimistic about the future of the gaming industry and the future success of their companies. G2E is the premier trade show and conference event for the international gaming entertainment industry and was held this week, Oct. 4- 6, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
More than 1,150 gaming industry professionals were surveyed at G2E 2011, and a more than three out of four (77 percent) feel positive about where the casino gaming industry is headed in 2012. Four out of five (80 percent) believe that the gaming company they work for will be stronger in 2012, and more than three-quarters (76 percent) say that they are not concerned about their future employment situation.
Attendees also were asked about their experience at G2E 2011. Nine out of ten (90 percent) said that G2E makes them feel better about the industry’s outlook, and nearly four out of five (79 percent) gained a new perspective about the gaming industry from attending the tradeshow and conference event.
“These survey results indicate that there are exciting times ahead for the gaming industry,” said Courtney Muller, senior vice president at Reed Exhibitions. “G2E is a show by the industry and for the industry, and we are encouraged by our attendees’ enthusiasm about their G2E experience and the future of the gaming industry.”
G2E is attended by nearly 26,000 industry professionals from around the world. For more information on G2E 2011, visit www.globalgamingexpo.com and connect with G2E on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is the international gaming trade show and conference “by the industry and for the industry.” Organized by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions, G2E made its debut in fall 2001, defining itself as the pre-eminent show for the gaming-entertainment industry.
The AGA represents the commercial casino-entertainment industry by addressing federal legislative and regulatory issues. The association also serves as a clearinghouse for information, develops educational and advocacy programs, and provides leadership on industry-related issues of public concern.
Reed Exhibitions is the world's leader in organizing a wide range of events, including exhibitions, conferences, congresses and meetings. In 2006 Reed brought together more than 6 million industry professions from around the world, generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held in 34 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and organized by 37 fully staffed offices. Reed’s portfolio of more than 460 events services 52 key industry sectors.