Offline, Online Gaming Industry preps for ICE 2018 Feb 6-8

Online and mobile gaming companies headed to London for ICE 2018.

All eyes will be on London, UK next week as every offline, online and mobile gambling company worth talking about prepares for the 2018 ICE Totally Gaming expo. It is one of the largest, globally renowned summits for the land-based and internet gaming industry. ICE 2018 is schedule to run February 6-8 at the ExCel London.

The venue is touted as, “the only B2B gaming event that truly brings together the international online and offline gaming sectors.”

Not only does it give start-ups an opportunity to rub-shoulders with expert big-wigs, it gives online gamblers like myself a glimpse into the impending future of the industry. This year’s event will host 500+ exhibitors, and bring together over 400 gaming regulators from 65 jurisdictions, shaping the regulatory landscape in the months to come.

“We are delighted to host so many regulators from such a wide geographical reach which stretches from Argentina to Australia, Bulgaria to Brazil and Ukraine to the United States,” said Kate Chambers, Managing Director of Clarion Gaming and the lead organizer of the ICE Totally Gaming conference.

Highlighting Offline, Online and Mobile Gaming

One of the most anticipated highlights of this year’s event will be panel discussions revolving around the potential for live and online sports betting regulation in the United States. If the US decides to lift the 20+ year ban on sports betting (outside of Nevada), it could have a major impact on other jurisdictions. Canada, especially, may be encouraged to alter its current parlay-only betting style to better compete.

For the first time in ICE history, the event will dedicate 4000sm of space to Payment Solutions. Organizers believe this will be a ‘must see’ feature at this year’s conference. ICE says this area “will provide a focal point for international visitors wanting to meet and engage with key innovators and thought leaders in the sector”.

In another first for ICE London, Clarion Gaming is solidifying its commitment to social responsibility with an inaugural Consumer Protection Zone. This section will be devoted to promoting social responsibility; a crucial topic in modern regulatory regimes.

Other major seminars and areas of discussion will include:

Affiliate Marketing
Diversity and Inclusion in Gaming
IMGL Masterclass
International Legislators’ Agenda
Pitch ICE
Italy Briefing
Totally Gaming Academy
Casino Trends from Around the World
Research Exchange
World Regulatory Assembly
Tribal Gaming Exchange

ICE 2018, Bigger and Better than Ever

Last year’s ICE 2017 drew a record breaking attendance of 30,213 visitors. This year, they are expecting to record an all new high. Organizers say the show is going to be bigger and better than ever before.

ICE 2018 will occupy 18 of the ExCel London’s 22 capacious halls. More than 500 exhibitor booths will fill the 43,500sm of floor space. ICE says this represents the sixth straight year of expansion for the global offline, online and mobile gaming expo.

“This is great news for gaming organisations who we know want a stand out, flagship event that showcases the world’s leading innovators from every gaming vertical,” says Chambers. “By expanding our footprint in this way, I believe ICE London has underlined its status as the world’s capital for the for the international gaming industry.”