Global Gaming Expo.
September 21st, 2016 at 11:10:05 AM
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What can we expect? Will there be new slots to try? Demonstrations of games? Swags? Areas where you can sit and relax for a bit?
Who is attending?
Who is attending?
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September 21st, 2016 at 11:25:35 AM
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Quote: billryanWhat can we expect? Will there be new slots to try? Demonstrations of games? Swags? Areas where you can sit and relax for a bit?
Who is attending?
Everything you mentioned will be at the show as usual. As far as i remember, you will not have very many places to sit and relax unless you are sitting and playing one of the table games at Sci games, Galaxy, Ags, etc...
There is another thread that is discussing who will be at the show from the forum. Perhaps get involved with that thread...
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September 21st, 2016 at 11:33:01 AM
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That one seems to be more of who is going. I thought this one could be more of what happens there.
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September 21st, 2016 at 11:36:23 AM
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Quote: billryanThat one seems to be more of who is going. I thought this one could be more of what happens there.
Oh well if you've never been...
You will be able to play virtually every table game on the market. However, G2E is mainly more focused on Electronic devices. Slots, VP machines, ETGs etc grab more of the spotlight. It's an experience....
Usually some of the slot companies give out shirts etc... Those are really the only give aways that I hold on to...
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September 21st, 2016 at 11:39:19 AM
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Appreciate it. My first time. I live here, would you allocate two days or will one day be enough?
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September 21st, 2016 at 11:40:44 AM
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Quote: billryanThat one seems to be more of who is going. I thought this one could be more of what happens there.
I would expect hundreds of new slots titles to try, a couple dozen new table games, a fair amount of swag, though NBAA is a better trade show for that, and some decent receptions and presentations in the hall itself. It's a separate and much more expensive ticket to do most seminars and keynote speakers, but you should also check the schedule for open/free presentations as well; they can be pretty interesting.
The hall is enormous, the food court expensive, but a lot of the large exhibitors do have courtesy snack areas, or water/soda/snack handouts. You'll get tired fast walking around on concrete, it's very loud, but you probably won't get bored.
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September 21st, 2016 at 11:43:41 AM
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Quote: billryanAppreciate it. My first time. I live here, would you allocate two days or will one day be enough?
Realistically, one is enough in my opinion. You can mess around with everything there in a few hours... Some booths will have drinks for people walking around, others will have stuff for employees only. Not many places to hang out outside of the individual booths...
If you want the good give aways, get there early and try and go on day one. The good stuff disappears quickly...
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September 21st, 2016 at 11:49:13 AM
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It really depends on how much you want to see. Have you looked at the exhibitor list and floor map? If you're only looking at new slot games, and you don't care about things like gaming boards, components, uniforms, chairs, or surveillance tech, you'll be able to skip a lot of stuff in the middle of the hall. Still, there will be at least three dozen booths with games to look at, including the interactive stuff. I wouldn't try to get through that in a day, but I haven't been to a G2E in over a decade where I wasn't trying to make deals so my plan is different from most.Quote: billryanAppreciate it. My first time. I live here, would you allocate two days or will one day be enough?
Also, if you live there, go early on Monday and get your badge. You don't want to stand in line on Tuesday when the floor opens.
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September 21st, 2016 at 12:30:11 PM
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It really depends on you.Quote: billryanAppreciate it. My first time. I live here, would you allocate two days or will one day be enough?
You could spend a whole day just walking the aisles at a leisurely pace. Add stops for demos and conversation, and you can fill the days and still miss stuff.
Just be courteous to the vendors and mindful of the fact the you are not a customer.
Of course, if you stay targeted and focused, you can do it in under one day.
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September 21st, 2016 at 1:28:53 PM
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Last time I went they had an open bar and comfortable seating around.Quote: billryanWhat can we expect? Will there be new slots to try? Demonstrations of games? Swags? Areas where you can sit and relax for a bit?
Who is attending?
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
September 21st, 2016 at 1:34:51 PM
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The booze, and food, is only for attendees that marked F&B on their registration - for the first two days. On that third day, skip breakfast, because they open it to all attendees. I pig out. 😎Quote: AxelWolfLast time I went they had an open bar and comfortable seating around.
Regarding seating: In addition to slot machine seats, there are plenty of chairs around if you just need to sit for a minute. If you wanna park your butt for a while, there are areas, but generally all seats taken...,
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September 21st, 2016 at 3:40:13 PM
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Is there a separate valet for the Sands?
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September 21st, 2016 at 3:51:21 PM
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Quote: billryanIs there a separate valet for the Sands?
You must mean the Sands Expo Center. I tend to doubt it, but a $100 bill will probably help bend the rules. Personally, I park at the Wynn and walk over. The Venetian and Palazzo parking tend to fill up early.
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September 21st, 2016 at 4:24:58 PM
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The make you guys register?Quote: DJTeddyBearThe booze, and food, is only for attendees that marked F&B on their registration - for the first two days. On that third day, skip breakfast, because they open it to all attendees. I pig out. 😎
Regarding seating: In addition to slot machine seats, there are plenty of chairs around if you just need to sit for a minute. If you wanna park your butt for a while, there are areas, but generally all seats taken...,
I'm sure I didn't mark anything like that.
Anyhow, I just ordered a shot of Captain and asked how much, they said it was complimentary, I said, make it a double. IIRC it was the IGT section but I wouldn't swear to that.
I would assume someone will be demonstrating the robotic automated bartender there?
I'm certainly interested in seeing some of the new "skill" gaming. I haven't made any plans as of yet.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
September 21st, 2016 at 6:19:23 PM
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There is a large F&B area that's only for F&B people until Thursday.
Yeah, some booths also have a bar, but that's generally for customers at most booths...
Yeah, some booths also have a bar, but that's generally for customers at most booths...
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http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/ —————————————————————————————————————
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