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CHARITABLE GAMING CONFERENCE

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Join the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association as it hosts the tenth annual Charitable Gaming Conference. Like last years event, it will be held in conjunction with the Canadian Gaming Summit. This event focuses exclusively on the charitable gaming across Canada. This is the only event in Canada that allows all industry participants – regulators, operators, and charities - to come together and discuss what is happening across the charitable gaming industry in Canada.

On Tuesday April 28th, 2009 individuals registered for the Charitable Gaming Conference are invited to attend the Canadian Gaming Summit Opening Reception. On Wednesday April 29th, 2009 individuals will be given the opportunity to visit the tradeshow floor.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
 
8:00am–10:00am
Charitable Gaming Conference Breakfast & Keynote

Keynote by:
Jean Major – CEO, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
10:15am–11:15am Bingo Consumer Research

The Ontario Bingo Development Fund has contracted Pollara, a leading public opinion and market research company, to undertake comprehensive research of the bingo consumer and those who have never played. Is it possible to bring back lapsed customers and create new players? This session will provide insight on what consumers think about Bingo across Canada.

Presented by:
Michael Marzolini – Chair and Founder, Pollara

11:15am–11:30am Charitable Gaming Conference Coffee Break
 
Concurrent Sessions
11:30am–12:20pm Human Resources

Hiring and retaining staff is challenging in the charitable gaming industry. What is the importance and benefit of creating positive workplace culture within the hall? Can the development of a hall human resources strategy and best practices assist with these industry challenges?

 
11:30am–12:20pm Community Gaming Centers - British Columbia
British Columbia was the first jurisdiction to introduce Electronic bingo. Attend this session to learn how they have renewed the E-gaming initiative.
12:30pm–1:30pm Charitable Gaming Conference Lunch & Keynote
Concurrent Sessions
1:45pm–2:35pm Promoting Charity Awareness – Can It Help the Business?

The Charitable Gaming sector relies heavily on volunteers and they make a significant contribution to charities and non-profits across Canada. What does it take to retain and recruit volunteers?

Presented by:
Richard Schwar - Field Coordinator, Ontario Charitable Gaming Association
1:45pm–2:35pm Managing Margins

Managing margins is important in any business. It is even more critical during difficult economic times. Are there lessons from other industries that can be applied to the charitable gaming sector? Learn more.

Presented by:
Marc Brouillette - Associate Principle, SECOR Consulting

Concurrent Sessions
2:45pm–3:35pm Break Open Tickets

Traditional locations for Break Open Nevada Tickets are convenience stores and bingo halls. How do we expand the market place and break into new marketplaces? What have we learned from the Ontario experience and can they be applied to other jurisdictions?

Presented by:
Ryan Brain – Partner, Deloitte & Touche

2:45pm–3:35pm Directors’ Liability Insurance

Personal liability has become an increased concern for board members of not-for-profit organizations. Find out about Directors’ Liability Insurance - When do you need it? What do you need to ask?

Presented by:
Michael D. Lipton Q.C. – Member, Dickson Wright, LLP
Elliott Y. Rand – Partner, Dickson Wright, LLP
3:35pm–3:45pm Charitable Gaming Conference Coffee Break
 
Concurrent Sessions
3:45pm–4:35pm Marketing and Promotion – How to Develop Effective Plans

Marketing and Promotion is component of any business. What strategies have been successful in the charitable gaming sector? Participate in this interactive session.

Presented by:
Mona Sharkawy – Senior Partner, KISP Sales and Marketing Solutions Inc.
3:45pm–4:35pm Bingo Around the World

Bingo is a game played around the world and continues to thrive internationally. In some parts of the world, bingo is growing in popularity. What are some of these other countries doing to make bingo a popular entertainment choice? Can any of these idea by applied to the Canadian market?

Presented by:
Ron Ko – Director, Bingo Gaming, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
Anup Kumar – Executive Director, Lottery Division, Canadian Bank Note Company Ltd.
5:00pm–6:30pm Charitable Gaming Networking Reception
6:30pm- 8:30pm Canadian Gaming Summit Opening Reception

To attend only the one-day Charitable Gaming Conference on April 28th, please register as a Charitable Gaming Conference Delegate. To also attend April 29th and 30th of the Gaming Summit, please register as a combined Charitable Gaming Conference/Gaming Delegate.