Spectrum Gaming Group, Gaming Industry Observer Present Asian Gaming: Great Opportunities, Great Risks

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ--(Marketwire - April 14, 2009) - On Tuesday, April 28, Spectrum Gaming Group and Gaming Industry Observer will host a conference call on the topic of Asian Gaming: Great Opportunities, Great Risks. Call in for a discussion of the critical issues facing the gaming industry in Asia, including Taiwan and Singapore, as well as other potential new and existing gaming markets, such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Topics include China's relationship with Macau and the visa restrictions; changes in government and the resulting policy changes that may impact gaming; the pros and cons of VIP gaming; and the potential effects of Chapter 11 on Macau casino companies. Our experts will also field questions.

"The legal gaming industry in Asia has experienced rapid, unsustainable growth over the last 5 years, and the industry has been tremendously affected by the global economic downturn. We will put these trends in perspective," said Fredric Gushin, managing director of Spectrum Gaming Group, who will moderate the discussion with Paul Bromberg, chief operating officer of Spectrum OSO Asia, and Norman MacKillop, managing director, Macau, for Spectrum Gaming Group and Spectrum OSO Asia.

"We will leverage our experience and presence in Asia to help investors and others chart the volatile future of gaming in this region," notes Bromberg, who is based in Bangkok. "We are likely to see increasing market consolidation at the same time that new jurisdictions ponder the legalization of gaming. We expect many opportunities for gaming operators and market participants in Asia as various economies continue to develop over the next 10-20 years."

This event is sponsored by the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) (www.agem.org). The call is for subscribers to Gaming Industry Observer's premium GIO2 service and others by invitation only. An invitation code is required. Direct inquiries to 1-609-926-5100.

Spectrum Gaming Group (www.spectrumgaming.com) has established itself as the world's foremost independent research and professional services firm focused on the global casino industry. Through its strategic partnership with Spectrum OSO Asia Limited (www.spec-oso.com) with offices / representation in Japan, China, Macau, Hong Kong, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia, Spectrum provides an unparalleled range of casino gaming consultancy services in Asia.

Spectrum publishes Gaming Industry Observer (www.gamingobserver.com), an acclaimed award-winning newsletter that tracks casino industry trends, and produces a variety of gaming conferences. Spectrum was named this year to the Inc. 5,000 List of the Fastest Growing Companies in the United States. In offering such recognition, Inc. Magazine noted: "A focus on integrity has allowed Spectrum to thrive." For more information about Spectrum's services, call 1-609-926-5100 or email us at info@spectrumgaming.com.