The Institute for the Study of Commercial Gaming of the University of Macau is organizing GAME which stands for Gaming in Asia – Managing for Excellence. It is the first gaming executive development program or course in the world to focus on Asian casino jurisdictions. This is a 4 1/2-day intensive training program designed with the aim to provide a platform for junior- and/or middle-level gaming executives and government regulators to share professional knowledge and sharpen the skills on various areas relating to modern casino management in Asia, to gain valuable insights on the latest development of the industry in Asia, and to establish vital professional relationships with executives from diverse gaming houses in Asia.
ISCG has invited 16 academics, top level casino practitioners, and industry experts worldwide to provide training to GAME participants. Topics that will be covered include: Chinese Gaming Behavior, Casino Service Management in Asia, Strategic Casino Marketing in Asia, Casino Mathematics — VIP & Mass Market, Casino Security & Surveillance in Asia, Development of Responsible Gaming Policies, Gaming Laws, Policies and Regulations, Role of Technology in Casino Management, Internal Marketing & HR Management and Sustainable Casino Business Model for Asia
In addition to the above topics, this year’s GAME has the theme “Two Faces of Asian Gaming — Macao & Singapore” which is designed to familiarize participants with the characteristics of these two casino jurisdictions.
To maintain high quality of learning, GAME will accept no more than 50 participants. All participants will be issued a certificate upon completion of the course.
Sponsors of GAME include Galaxy Entertainment Group, Melco PBL Entertainment (Macau) Ltd., The Venetian Macao Limited, Wynn Macau, PricewaterhouseCoopers Macau. Partners include Urbino.net, Macau Business, and International Gaming & Wagering Business.
GAME will be held at the Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel between 7th April and 11th April, 2008. For further information, please visit GAME’08 website: www.umac.mo/iscg/game2008 or contact Ms. Bernadete Ozorio at Tel: 8397 4739, Email: bozorio@um.edu.mo.