GIGSE Planned for May

The eighth annual Global Interactive Gaming Summit & Expo (GIGSE) will descend upon Montreal and the Palais des Congres May 16-18, 2006. Globally known as the main event for the I-gaming industry, this year's theme of "No Limits" hits on the industry's vast potential for growth and acceptance.

In response to exhibitor and attendee demand, exhibit hall hours have been extended to give exhibitors more time to meet and do business with the growing GIGSE attendance. GIGSE 2005 witnessed a 50% growth over the 2004 event in terms of total attendance and exhibition space and 2006 will be even bigger. The exhibit hall will be open from 11:30a to 6:30p on Wednesday, May 17 and open from 12:00p to 5:00p on Thursday, May 18.

The show will wrap up with the third annual GIGSE Charity Event, with Gordon House, the provider of both the GamAid and GamStop programs based in the United Kingdom, selected as the recipient of the generous donations to the Silent Auction and all donations associated with the Charity Event, as yet to be determined. GIGSE Charity events have already raised over US $75,000 to promote responsible gambling charities and practices.

The historically strong conference program at GIGSE will highlight the transformation and issues arising in an ever-changing industry. River City Group CEO Sue Schneider notes, "Given the explosive growth in the online gaming industry and the new markets where it's emerging, we're anticipating another great year at GIGSE. I think this will be the largest I-gaming trade show in the 10 year history of this industry so both the conference segments and the show floor should be quite exciting."

The exhibition portion of GIGSE has already received commitments from over 48 companies. With the show a month earlier than last year, exhibitors and sponsors are literally lining up to secure their exposure at the most important I-gaming event of the year.