Members in the News

IMGL Reception at ICE

International Masters of Gaming Law members had a strong presence at the 2008 International Casino Expo Jan. 22—24 in London. ICE is the largest casino services and equipment manufacturer tradeshow in Europe. Thanks to the splendid efforts of IMGL Vice President Tony Coles and fellow IMGL member Nick Nocton of Jeffrey Green Russell, the IMGL hosted a highly successful reception in downtown London at La Galleria in Pall Mall after the conclusion of the first day of the event. It was the perfect location for the 85-plus IMGL members and guests who attended the reception. The wine was excellent, the servers were friendly and efficient, and an excellent time was had by all. At the conclusion of the reception, IMGL President Bob Stocker, noting the fact that the function was wellreceived by all present, authorized the immediate booking of the reception at the same location for the 2009 ICE program.

New Positions and Promotions

• Norm DesRosiers has been named vice chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission.
• Toni Cowan has joined the NIGC in the Office of the General Counsel.
• Gary Ehrlich has left the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement and has joined the Catania Consulting Group.
• Alex Igelman has left Fogler, Rubinoff LLP in Toronto and has joined Gaming Research Partners as its managing director.

Holland Casino

On Jan. 21, Holland Casino received the international award for Socially Responsible Operator of the Year in the casino industry. "We are extremely proud of this international recognition," said Dick Flink, CEO of Holland Casino. "Holland Casino has adopted the tenets of Responsible Gaming Policy within its strategy in order to render the organization’s place ’at the center of society’ visible to all." Other nominees for the award were Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. in the United States, Opera House Casino in the United Kingdom, and Groupe Partouche in France. Holland Casino has held the sole license granted by the Dutch authorities to operate casino games since 1975 and is very proud of this international recognition.

New IMGL Members

The IMGL would like to welcome the following new members. Their contact information can be found at www.gaminglawmasters.com/jurisdictions.

General Members

• John Hagan, Partner, Harris Hagan in London, England
• Stefano Sbordoni, Partner and CEO, Studio Sbordoni in Rome, Italy

Affiliate Members

• David C. Gavsie, Chair, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario in Toronto, Canada
• Michael J. Gough, Chair, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation in Toronto, Canada
• Robert E. Lytle, Lytle Consulting Services, California
• Stephen J. Toneguzzo, CEO, GGS-US Ltd. in Mullumbimby, Australia