GameON 2018 Recap
“AGS made it all about the guests and were not pushy with their products. Excellent event; more fun than G2E.”
Chris Voss
Former FBI Hostage Negotiator, Best-Selling Author, and Negotiation Expert
Chris Voss is CEO of the Black Swan Group and author of the national best-seller Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, which was named one of the seven best books on negotiation. A 24-year veteran of the FBI, Chris retired as the lead international kidnapping negotiator. Drawing on his experience in high-stakes negotiations, his company specializes in solving business communication problems using hostage negotiation solutions. Their negotiation methodology focuses on discovering the “Black Swans,” small pieces of information that have a huge effect on an outcome. Chris and his team have helped companies secure and close better deals, save money, and solve internal communication problems.
Chris has been featured in TIME, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, Inc., Fast Company, Fortune, The Washington Post, SUCCESS Magazine, Squawk Box, CNN, ABC News and more.
SPEAKERS & PANELISTS
Derek Amundson
Vice President of Casino Operations
SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
Taylor Anderson
Account Executive
AGS
Sean Boyd
Strategic Business Partnerships Officer
The Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce
Andrew Burke
Senior Vice President of Slot Products
AGS
Greg Chase
Chief Thought Provoker
Experience Strategy Associates
Matt Davey
CEO
Tekkorp Capital
Scott Emerson
Executive Officer of Operations
The Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce
Joe English
Event Futurist and eSports Consultant
Jon Fryar
Chief Operating Officer
VSR Industries
Tim Furlong
Managing Partner
The Simmons Group
Ruth Harjo
Director of Human Resources
Prairie Band Casino & Resort
John Hemberger
Senior Vice President of Table ProductsAGS
Jenny Holaday
President
Fuel Leadership
Sigmund Lee
CTO
AGS
Shannon Leyden
Junior Product Manager
AGS
David Lopez
President & CEO
AGS
Mike McKiski
Vice President of West Coast Sales
AGS
Robert Perry
Senior Vice President of Sales
AGS
Sara Slane
Senior Vice President of Public Affairs
American Gaming Association
Warren Steven
Senior Director of Online Gaming
Golden Nugget
Robin Waters
Director of Table Games
Graton Resort & Casino
At this year’s GameON, attendees can expect an agenda primed with dozens of opportunities to increase their skills and industry knowledge to help grow their business and bottom line. Between interactive educational sessions and unique networking events, attendees will experience one of gaming’s most exclusive “meetings of the minds” in a comfortable, intimate setting.
Attendees will have the chance to learn from their peers on emerging practices, discuss the hottest industry trends, and see first-hand what AGS is bringing to casino floors in the next 12 - 18 months. Best of all, attendees will leave the conference with actionable methods and techniques that empower them to expand their customer base and increase incremental revenues.
Agenda is subject to change.
TUESDAY, JUNE 11
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
TUESDAY, JUNE 11
GameON golf tournament at WinStar's Scissortail Championship Golf Course with a chance to win awesome prizes, followed by an opening reception at the resort pool.
TravisMathew® Shopping Experience
Every GameON golfer will receive a $150 TravisMathew® gift card to spend in our TravisMathew® pop-up shop on the 10th hole! Update your wardrobe with TravisMathew®, a brand inspired by the Southern California culture and lifestyle – courtesy of AGS!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12
Full day of conference sessions and keynote speech, followed by the highlight of GameON 2019: a Dallas Cowboys football experience with a night at The Star ─ the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and the team’s practice facility where they train and work 355 days a year. Tour the state-of-the-art, 210,000 square foot indoor athletic facility and enjoy cocktails, dinner, games, and entertainment as big as Texas outside on the Cowboys’ two outdoor practice fields patio. You'll also have a chance to meet five-time Super Bowl Champion, Charles Haley, and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders!
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
Full day of conference sessions, followed by a closing reception in the Regal high stakes gaming area, featuring a Whiskeys of the World tasting, hand-rolled cigars, delicious food, and the highest limits the casino has to offer.
“I think that you provided an excellent experience with a great balance of AGS and the industry. I think other manufacturers should take notes. You have really raised the bar with your clients.”
WinStar World Casino & Resort
777 Casino Ave.
Thackerville, OK 73459
800-622-6317
Transportation to WinStar World Casino & Resort
WinStar is located in Thackerville, Oklahoma near the border of Texas and Oklahoma. It is an approximately 60-90-minute drive from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field (DAL). Taxi service, ride-share service, and rental cars are readily available from either Dallas airport to WinStar.
Transportation from WinStar World Casino & Resort to Dallas Airports
AGS will provide transportation from WinStar to DFW and DAL on Thursday, June 13 and Friday, June 14. Once you have RSVPed to attend GameON, our helpful team of event professionals will work with you to arrange for your return transportation after GameON.
Please note: taxi and ride-share service is extremely limited and often unavailable from WinStar; we recommend you let us take you to the airport in an air-conditioned, comfortable shuttle while you relax and enjoy the ride.
“The awareness and insights I captured from this week are truly valuable and will impact the way I approach our future projects and initiatives. Thanks again for the great time!”
COUNTDOWN TO GAME ON 2019!
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ATTIRE
Conference Attire: Business Casual
Night at the Star Attire: Sports Casual; Wear Your Favorite Team Jersey or Logo Clothing
All Other Social Events: Casual
CONTACT US
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