The 9th Annual GRWA to return in August

Gaming, Racing & Wagering Australia 2018 returns with the first-ever New Gaming Technologies & Innovation Day.

Australia.- The 9th Annual Gaming, Racing & Wagering Australia (GRWA) will return on 13-15 August 2018 at L’ Aqua, Darling Harbour in Sydney. 

This year GRWA will host its first-ever Gaming Technologies & Innovation Day on conference day one discussing the disruptive technologies including cryptocurrencies, blockchain, ICOs and other payment solutions. On Conference Day One, Lucas Cullen, Blockchain Developer at Virtue Poker, will participate in a panel discussing the landscape of Blockchain in the gaming industry. Other highlights on Day One include a case study on ICOs as well as sessions on big data and AI. 

Conference Day Two will focus on Casinos, Clubs & Gaming, where the latest regulatory updates will be discussed, along with alternative and innovative marketing solutions, eSports and many more. Michael Sarquis, Bachelor, Executive Director of Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation QLD, is a panellist on a session exploring the current regulatory landscape in Australia. Karen Gray, Director – Corporate Marketing & Engagement of BCLC, will also share how healthy and responsible players are good for business and revenue. eSports also continues to be one of the hottest topics in the gaming industry. GRWA will look at the opportunities and developments of eSports in Australia. 

Conference Day Three will take a deep dive into Sports Betting, Racing and Wagering, where the spotlight will be put on the Point-of-Consumption Tax (POCT), the gambling ad ban, innovation in sports betting and racing, eSports betting and much more. Furthermore, Andrew Vouris, Country Manager of Unikrn and Hai Ng, Co-Founder of Neomancer LLC & Spawn Point will sit together on a panel unravelling regional and global eSports betting opportunities for operators.

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