SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Are historical horse racing machines slot machines or a form of horse racing? Are these machines, which are growing in popularity, truly a pari-mutuel product? Does it matter? By some reports, historical horse racing handle has eclipsed traditional horse racing handle. What effect will this have on the horse racing industry, and how will stakeholders and regulators adapt? And what impact is it having on the traditional gaming industry?
These and other questions will be answered at The Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga, August 14-16 at the Saratoga Hilton.
In a session titled “Historical Horse Racing Machines: The Tail Wagging the Horse?” industry experts will discuss and debate this multibillion-dollar business that is slowly but surely disrupting the horse-racing and gaming industries. Karl Sleight, Partner at Lippes Mathias, will moderate the session. Presenters include:
- Deron Hunsberger, President – North America, Ainsworth Game Technology
- Keith Johnson, CRO, 1/ST Technology
- John Marshall, President and COO, Revolutionary Racing