Besides showcasing the most advanced appliances and components in the gaming industry, this year's expo also focuses on online gaming, non-gaming amenities and attractions, and exchanges of views on regulatory in the industry.
The opening ceremony was attended by Geoff Freeman, president of the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Hu Wei, president of the organisers, Reed Exhibitions Greater China and Korea.
A long list of other dignitaries accompanied them on the rostrum for the official opening of the show, which has seen this year an increase of 25 % in floor area with first-timer exhibitors making up one-third of the 180 standholders. Around 70 companies are showing new online gaming solutions.
The event is accompanied by a strong programme of
conferences and seminars including today a white paper by
PricewaterhouseCoopers on the penetration of the Japanese market.
Source: GMB