NIGA Chairman Shares the Stage with Global Gaming Leaders at 2013 G2E

WASHINGTON - Sept. 26, 2013 - PRLog -- At the Global Gaming Expo, attendees gathered around the main hall stage for the opening of their trade show at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, September 24, 2013.

To open the show, American Gaming Association President Geoff Freeman welcomed "Beetlejuice," Walking Dead "Zombies," and Avatar "Warriors" to the stage. All the characters have slot machines being launched this week.

The stage was also represented by many from the global gaming industry. Nancy Wilson of REED, Geoff Freeman of AGA, Michael Leven of LVS, Atal Bali of Bally, Orrin Edidin of WMS, Larry Ruvo of Southern Wine and Spirits, Marcus Prater of AGEM, Virginia McDowell of Isle of Capri, Tom Jingoli of Konami & AGEM, Gavin Isaacs of SHFL Entertainment, Patti Hart of IGT, and Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr. of NIGA shared the stage.

"Indian country leaders and professionals gathered for the ribbon cutting with great enthusiasm. G2E is the largest gaming show in the world and Indian gaming is a major part of the size and success," Chairman Ernie Stevens said. "Tribal government gaming has always been a tremendous presence of this great show. Networking, learning and teaching the world about tribal economic success is why we are here."

In 2012, Native American-owned casinos were located in 28 states and gross gaming revenues at Indian casinos totaled 27.9 billion, a 2.7 percent increase over 2011 figures.

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is the international gaming trade show organized by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions since the fall of 2001. G2E is attended by nearly 24,000 industry professionals from around the world.