Agenda

Day One: Wednesday 9th June 2010

| Day One | Day Two |

8:00

Registration and refreshments

9:00

Welcome from the Chairperson

THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

9:10

PANEL
The case for reform – Assessing the potential impact of regulatory review of the sector

Does the solution lie with a national policy framework?
How will a national framework be implemented and applied?
Addressing the potential impact on clubs and pubs
Will a national systemic approach improve problem gambling Australia wide?
Potential changes to tax policy

Micheil Brodie, Executive Director Licensing, Regulation and Alcohol Strategy, NT Department of Justice
Linda Woo, Executive Officer, Office of Regulatory Policy QLD

10.00

The future of gaming and wagering in QLD

Update on policy developments
Analysing the potential that changes to Victorian licensing may have on the nation
Implications on QLD pubs and clubs
Update on potential increase of tax

Mike Sarquis, Executive Director, Office of Liquor & Gaming Regulation, QLD

10.20

The push for no pokies – The case for public health

Senator Nick Xenaphon, Independent Senator for SA

10.50

Q&A Session

11:00

Morning refreshments

FUTURE OUTLOOK

11.30

Will gambling reform lead to the demise of Australian clubs?

What impact will regulatory reform have on current operations?
What opportunities will the end of the Tabcorp/Tatts duopoly bring for clubs?

Doug Flockhart, CEO, Clubs QLD

12:00

Analysing the current and future trends driving Australia’s gambling sector

Current research on gambling demographics
Predicted technology trends
Indicators of growth in interactive gambling sector
Statistics on problem gambling in Australia in comparison to other regions

Michele Levine, CEO, Roy Morgan Research

12:40

Q&A Session

1:00

Lunch

GAMING AND WAGERING

2.00

The electronic gaming machine (EGM) sector – Assessing the impact of policy review

Online gambling vs land gambling
What impact will proposed policy changes have on EGMs?
Will online gaming technologies and mediums impede or benefit revenue?
What measures will be implemented to prevent the increase of problem gambling amongst punters?

Ross Ferrar, CEO, Gaming Technologies Association

2.40

2012 and beyond – Will it mark the beginning of market convergence and consolidation?

The future of the Victorian wagering market
Licensing agreements
Outlook for possible mergers
Beyond the breakdown of the duopoly

3.30

PANEL
The racing and wagering relationship

What is next for race fields?
Retail contestability
Product fees
Implications of reform

Rob Hines, CEO, Racing Victoria
Mike Kelly, Executive Director, Office of Racing, Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation QLD
Richard Burt, CEO, Racing and Wagering Western Australia
Alan Eskander, Managing Director, BetStar

4.20

Closing remarks from the Chair

4.30

Networking drinks reception

Day Two: Thursday 10th June 2010

| Day One | Day Two |

8:30

Morning refreshments

9:10

Welcome from the Chair

EMERGING PLATFORMS FOR INTERACTIVE GAMBLING

9:15

INTERNATIONAL PANEL KEYNOTE M-gambling – Examining the growth potential

Why server-based gaming is yielding a high growth rate
Current mGambling landscape\ecosystem (EU/UK focus)
The challenges and opportunities for m.gaming (EU/UK & Global)
Emerging markets and technology (Global)

Richard Hewitt, Mobile Product Manager, Betfair UK

10:00

The future of interactive wagering

Scope for increased revenue through interactive wagering
Developments in the regulatory framework
Lessons Australia can learn from the UK and elsewhere
New platforms and new opportunities

Ben Reichel, CEO & Managing Director, Two Way Ltd

10:40

Q&A Session

11:00

Morning refreshments

LEGAL SNAPSHOT