Early Numbers Show Extraordinary Growth for Global Gaming Expo

Business Wire, Oct 23, 2006

Attendance, Show Floor Space, Sponsorships and International and F&B Exhibitors All Experience Significant Growth

LAS VEGAS -- Though Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2006 is still three weeks away, early registration numbers for the event indicate a noteworthy 35 percent increase in pre-registration figures echoed by incredible growth in show floor exhibit space, event sponsorships, international and food and beverage (F&B) exhibitors, and conference pre-registration figures. G2E 2006 will take place Nov. 14-16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

"G2E has attracted an increasing number of international gaming professionals each year, and our early numbers for G2E 2006 indicate this in fact may be one of the best years for growth in the history of the event," said Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., president and CEO of the American Gaming Association. "More than anything, this growth demonstrates how important G2E continues to be to gaming professionals as they seek to build the professional relationships and gain the knowledge they need to make their businesses even more successful."

The overall growth of G2E 2006 is evident in many areas, such as:

* A 14 percent increase in exhibitor square footage on the main show floor, including significant increases for the Security and Technology exhibit pavilions;

* 54 percent growth in event sponsorships;

* A 20 percent increase among international exhibitors;

* 11 percent more exhibitors in 35 percent more square feet on the F&B at G2E show floor; and

* A 15 percent increase in pre-registration for the G2E conference.

G2E is the leading trade event for the worldwide gaming entertainment community, attended by more than 26,000 industry professionals from around the world. For more information on G2E or to register for group or early bird discounts, visit the Web site at www.globalgamingexpo.com.

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is the international gaming trade show and conference "by the industry and for the industry." Organized by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions, G2E made its debut in fall 2001, defining itself as the pre-eminent show for the gaming-entertainment industry.

The AGA represents the commercial casino-entertainment industry by addressing federal legislative and regulatory issues. The association also serves as a clearinghouse for information, develops educational and advocacy programs, and provides leadership on industry-related issues of public concern.

Reed Exhibitions is the world's leading organizer of exhibitions and conferences. Reed brings together over 90,000 suppliers and more than 5.5 million buyers from around the world every year generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held in 38 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and organized by 33 fully staffed offices. Reed's portfolio of over 460 events serves 52 industry sectors. Reed Exhibitions is part of Reed Elsevier, a FTSE 100 company and world-leading publisher and information provider, with revenues in excess of $8.4 billion (2004).