6th Pennsylvania Gaming Congress Takes Place February 22-23 at Valley Forge Convention Center

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA--(Marketwire - December 9, 2009) - Hundreds of casino operators, slot manufacturers, regulators, attorneys and other gaming-related professionals will convene here for the 6th annual Pennsylvania Gaming Congress & Mid-Atlantic Racing Forum, which takes place February 22-23 at the Valley Forge Convention Center.

"The Pennsylvania Gaming Congress & Mid-Atlantic Racing Forum has become a highly anticipated annual event in the state, where stakeholders and industry leaders meet to discuss the critical issues facing this rapidly growing industry," said Michael Pollock, publisher of Gaming Industry Observer and managing director of Spectrum Gaming Group, which produces the event.

"From the hard-hitting keynote addresses to the analytical panel discussions, the Pennsylvania Gaming Congress provides valuable insight and education -- as well as unparalleled networking opportunities."

Panel discussions at the 6th annual Pennsylvania Gaming Congress & Racing Forum include:

--  Racing Industry Update and Trends
--  Racing and Gaming: Do they Work Together?
--  The Politics and Law of Gaming in Pennsylvania
--  Show Me the Money: The View from Wall Street
--  The New Dynamic: Table Games in Pennsylvania
--  Regulation and Technology: What's Needed, What's Next
--  Casino Operations: Status and Outlook
    

The two-day event begins February 22 with the afternoon Mid-Atlantic Racing Forum and the evening conference cocktail reception, followed the next day by the intensive daylong gaming conference.

Online registration is now open at www.pagamingcongress.com. Rooms are available at the integrated Radisson Hotel Valley Forge at special conference rate by calling 610-337-2000.

The Valley Forge Convention Center is conveniently located just 5 minutes from the world-famous King of Prussia Mall, 20 minutes from downtown Philadelphia, and 30 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Congress & Mid-Atlantic Racing Forum is presented by the Fox Rothschild law firm with major sponsorship from Widener University School of Hospitality Management. Conference sponsorships are available by contacting Allison McCoy at amccoy@spectrumgaming.com or 609-926-5100.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Congress & Mid-Atlantic Racing Forum is produced and organized by Spectrum Gaming Group, an independent research and consulting firm that serves public- and private-sector clients worldwide.