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Sam Smith at
05 Feb 2024
Journalist, Editorial Department
The annual ICE 2024 exhibition kicks off on February 5. The first events on Monday will feature speakers discussing key concepts from the comprehensive ICE VOX training program. Additionally, delegates at the International Casino Conference will have the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the land-based gambling sector.
Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts, will lead the first event of ICE 2024 and will be one of the keynote speakers. He will be joined by Simon Thomas, the current Executive Chairman of Hippodrome Casino.
At the beginning of the week, a European Regulatory Conference will also take place, featuring presentations from René Jansen, Chairman of the Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit, and Pierre Tournier, International Director of the Betting and Gaming Council.
On the first day of the exhibition, a Global Gambling Regulation Briefing will provide attendees with detailed information on the latest changes in the industry.
ICE VOX will run throughout the week alongside the ICE 2024 exhibition. On Thursday, the first Esports Betting Conference of the year will be held, along with the opening of the Growth Markets Zone. All events are taking place in London, organized by Clarion Events.
Following an opening address by Sarah Fox, Deputy Director of the UK Government's Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, representatives from the UK Gambling Commission, led by Executive Director Tim Miller, will take the stage.
In related news, two residents from the UK and Spain have each won £61.7 million in the EuroMillions lottery.